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Fading tradition: Wedding card makers in Saharanpur struggle as digital invites take over

Digitisation has claimed yet another victim, the traditional wedding card business in Saharanpur.

Icon YoutubeFading tradition: Wedding card makers in Saharanpur struggle as digital invites take over
Updated On : 24 Nov 2025 | 1:25 PM IST

UP govt to spend Rs 1 lakh per couple in mass weddings: CM Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday announced that the state government will now spend Rs 1 lakh per couple under the Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana. Besides this, meritorious female students will be provided with scooters, and from April 1, a rapid campaign will be launched to ensure coverage of all beneficiaries under government schemes. He also revealed plans to include Jaunpur in the Smart City project soon. Adityanath was speaking as the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the Jaunpur Mahotsav,' held at the historic Shahi Qila complex. During the event, he blessed 1,001 newlywed couples who tied the knot under the mass wedding programme organised by the Social Welfare Department. The chief minister emphasised that Jaunpur's youth should not have to migrate for employment. "A 100-acre employment centre will be established here to provide training and make the youth self-reliant," he announced. He reiterated that the government is committed to suppo

UP govt to spend Rs 1 lakh per couple in mass weddings: CM Adityanath
Updated On : 12 Mar 2025 | 9:00 PM IST

Newly married couples get contraceptives at mass wedding in MP; sparks row

Couples were shocked to receive contraceptives as part of the administration's initiatives to spread awareness on family planning

Newly married couples get contraceptives at mass wedding in MP; sparks row
Updated On : 31 May 2023 | 2:01 PM IST

Surat family arranges wedding for 236 girls who have lost their fathers

The event was organised by the local real estate firm P P Savani Group.

Surat family arranges wedding for 236 girls who have lost their fathers
Updated On : 27 Dec 2016 | 9:42 AM IST