Karnataka govt to organise mass marriage ceremonies, love marriages not allowed
Bengaluru: Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa-led government in Karnataka is planning to organise free mass marriage ceremony twice a year but those wanting a love marriage will not be able to reap benefits of the scheme .
As per the state government guidelines, both parents of the couple should attend the ceremony if the duo wants to avail benefits of this offer but those who want to marry without their parent's permission do not stand a chance here.
This mass marriage event will be organised on April 26 and May 24 next year.
The state government has also informed that this mass marriage event would be organised by temples which fall under Muzrai department. The main agenda is to support the financially weaker section.
Not only that, the state authorities will provide a mangalsutra which is worth 40,000 rupees and 5,000 rupees to the groom. They will also give Rs 10,000 to the bride after marriage.
The plan is to conduct about 1,000 marriages in 90- 100 temples.
The couples wanting to tie the knot are expected to register themselves 30 days before the scheduled date in the temple.
Following which a list will be prepared. Not only that, this offer is also valid for people getting married for the second time. The government has ensured that they will provide extra care and will also make efforts to find their matches in accordance with their age.
Courtesy: www.aninews.in
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4 held for sexually assaulting woman, girl on moving bus after social media alert in UP's Agra
Agra (UP) (PTI): Four people were arrested, after a prompt response by police following a social media alert, for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman and a girl inside a moving bus here, officials said on Tuesday.
According to an official police statement, at 12:27 am on April 27, information was received on the social media platform X about an incident of sexual assault on a bus travelling from Kanpur to Ahmedabad, which was approaching Namner crossing in Agra.
Acting under the direction of Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar, the Agra Police social media team immediately alerted the Rakabganj police station within minutes and coordinated with the victims to confirm the incident and obtain the exact location, it stated.
Police teams launched intensive checking at Namner crossing and intercepted the bus as it reached the spot. The four accused involved in the incident were apprehended on the spot, and legal action was initiated against them, the statement said.
The police said the swift response and coordination between the social media team and field units ensured timely action, bringing relief to the victims and other passengers, who expressed gratitude towards the police, it added.
