News Topic:Marriages
J&K
J-K Govt unveils draft rules for prohibition of child marriages
In a significant move, the administration of Jammu & Kashmir has unveiled the draft rules for implementation of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act in the UT.
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Kashmir
Wedding bells ringing along Kashmir borders amid truce
With Indo-Pak armies maintaining ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC), at least 250 marriages have taken place in border villages of Kashmir.
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Kashmir
51 couples tie knot in collective wedding in Srinagar
In a mass marriage ceremony, at least 51 couples from different areas of Kashmir tied the nuptial knot in Srinagar on Thursday.
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J&K
J-K tops list of unmarried youth in country
The percentage of unmarried youth is on the rise in India with J&K topping the list, reveals a report issued by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
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Government Schemes
J-K State Marriage Assistance Scheme (SMAS) 2022
J&K's Department of Social Welfare invites applications for the JK State Marriage Assistance Scheme 2022 at jkdswdj.jk.gov.in or socialwelfarekashmir.jk.gov.in.
India
‘Marriage Strike’ trending in India as people reject outlawing marital rape
The phrase "marriage strike" refers to a trend among young men who do not want to marry because they are afraid of financial devastation through a divorce.
Poems
Dowry and Girl
"Dowry system is a big blot on our society; Because for the poor, it is a life-taking evil but for the rich, it is their royalty."
Fiction
Letter To My Future Partner
"I’m sorry that you’re going through everything by yourself for now, but I promise, when I’m with you, you won’t ever have to be alone."
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Stolen iPhone leads Kathua Police to teen who murdered friend with a cricket bat
In a chilling case of friendship turning fatal over a suspected love rivalry, police in Kathua have arrested a 19‑year‑old youth for the brutal daylight murder of his close friend.
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J&K Cabinet greenlights free power scheme under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
The cabinet on Friday discussed the implementation of 200 units of free electricity for AAY families in J&K and also approved the reorganisation of the Jal Shakti Department.
Sakina Itoo criticises anti-drug demolition drives, calls for focus on rehabilitation
Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Friday criticised the demolition of houses allegedly linked to drug peddlers, saying such actions were “wrong”.
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Iran rejects US ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz as conflict intensifies
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From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, one man walks for a purer India
As dawn broke in Kashmir, Mr Gaurav Tyagi with an unwavering resolve took steady strides southward, echoing a purpose that transcends borders, languages, and beliefs.