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1,130 child marriages prevented in Andhra Pradesh during 2022-23

Child marriages continue to be practised in AP, with 1,130 cases prevented in the last year. Lack of coordination between departments & awareness in rural areas are reasons for the prevalence. NGOs are organising seminars & awareness programmes to prevent child marriages & teenage pregnancies. KSCF is taking up a…

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

Vijayawada: Woman ends life after quarrel

VIJAYAWADA: A 55-year-old woman committed suicide allegedly due to frequent quarrels with her husband in Putluru mandal of Ananthapur district on Sunday. Sources said that Ramanjanamma’s husband Nadipi Ranga Reddy had an argument with her over some issues in the afternoon. Later the same day, she consumed sleeping pills when…

The Times of India · Jun 28, 2022