News Topic:Marriages
J&K
Matrimonial cases on the rise in J-K
Hundreds of matrimonial cases are pending in courts of Jammu and Kashmir and every day dozens of such new cases are being filed by different parties.
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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."
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Madhya Pradesh tourist dies after chest pain at Pahalgam
A tourist from Madhya Pradesh died after complaining of chest pain at Pahalgam on Thursday. Doctors at SDH Pahalgam declared him brought dead.
Joint security forces conduct CASO in Srinagar’s Batamaloo
J&K Police and CRPF conducted a surprise CASO in Srinagar’s SD Colony Batamaloo, carrying out house searches and checking residents’ identities.
JMC demolishes around 20 shops at Satwari Chowk
JMC demolished around 20 shops at Satwari Chowk, Jammu, prompting traders to allege lack of notice as officials promised relocation within six months.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.