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Karnataka lecturer resigns for being asked to remove Hijab by college

Tumkuru: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) A lecturer at a private college in Tumkuru of Karnataka has resigned from her job after she was allegedly asked to remove her Hijab in the college amidst the Hijab row in the state. The lecturer identified as Chandini was working in the Department of English in T
Mangaluru: Five arrested in two cases of drugs trafficking, over 3 kg ganja seized

Mangaluru, Feb 17: Police have arrested five persons in two separate cases of ganja peddling. In the first case, police personnel from Konaje police station, based on reliable information, inspected a motorbike bearing registration No. KA19EY755 at Oorumane cross in Manjanady village. They found
On Camera, Student Told To "Remove That (Hijab)"; Some Refused, Sent Back

Bengaluru: Students at some Karnataka schools were directed to remove their hijabs before entering the campus on Monday morning, in accordance with an interim High Court order that said educational institutions could re-open (after having been shut last week) but no religious clothing would be allow
Hijab row: HC adjourns hearing till Tuesday, declines to impose restrictions on media coverage
Bengaluru: Karnataka HC on Monday adjourned the hearing of the Hijab issue in the state till Tuesday, February 15. The hearing will begin at 2:30 pm on Tuesday. During the hearing, the HC also refused to impose restrictions on media while covering the issue. The court was replying to one of the a
Hijab row: High schools reopen in Karnataka
Bengaluru(PTI): High schools in Karnataka reopened on Monday after being shut from last Wednesday following untoward incidents in parts of the State over the hijab row. Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code has been imposed in sensitive areas in the districts of Udupi and Dakshina Kannada, a
Section 144 imposed around schools in Udupi from Feb 14 to 19

Mangaluru(PTI): The Udupi district administration has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC in areas around all high schools in the district from Monday till February 19. The move comes as part of a precautionary measure as the schools are reopening Monday after the holiday declare
Countdown for ISRO's first launch mission of 2022 commences
Bengaluru(PTI): The 25-hour countdown for Indian Space Research Organisation's first launch mission of 2022, to orbit earth observation satellite EOS-04 onboard PSLV-C52, began early on Sunday, the space agency said. The launch of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, which will also carry two smal
Motivated comments on India's internal issues not welcome: MEA on Hijab row
New Delhi(PTI): India on Saturday rejected criticism by some countries over the simmering dress code row in certain educational institutions in Karnataka and said that "motivated comments" on the country's internal issues are not welcome. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said
Karnataka HC adjourns Hijab row hearing till 14 February
ITS A MATTER OF FEW DAYS, PLEASE CO-OPERATE: BENCH LED BY KARNATAKA CHIEF JUSTICE Banglore: (10 Feb Thursday)Karnataka High Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing in Hijab row till Monday February 14. The Bench led by Karnataka Chief Justice, also restrained everyone from adopting religious pra
Karnataka hijab row: Decision on reopening high schools, colleges in meeting today, says CM Bommai

The Karnataka government will take a call on reopening high schools and colleges in the state, which were shut amid the ongoing row over the wearing of the hijab, in a meeting with officials of the state education and home departments on Thursday evening, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said. “
Hijab Row Updates: Bommai orders closure of all high schools and colleges for the next 3 days
Bangaluru: 8 Feb,2022 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) As face-off between pro and anti-hijab students in Karnataka escalated on Tuesday, chief minister Basavaraj Bommai ordered closure of all high schools and colleges in the state for the next three days. “I appeal to all the students, teachers and mana
Karnataka set to witness high-voltage political theatre in 2022

Bengaluru, Dec 29 (IANS): Karnataka is all set to witness high-voltage political slugfest in 2022 as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and opposition Congress have already locked horns over the controversial Anti-Conversion Bill, Cow Slaughter Bill and the National Education Policy (NEP). T
State-wide vaccination drive for children in 15-18 year age group from Jan 3
Bengaluru, Dec 30: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has asked all district in-charge ministers and Deputy Commissioners of districts to coordinate for the launch of the Covid 19 vaccination drive for children in the age group of 15 to 18 years throughout Karnataka from January 3. In a communicatio
For Omicron-Infected Patients, Karnataka's New Hospital Discharge Rules

India's first two Omicron Covid patients were both reported from Karnataka Bengaluru: The Karnataka Health Department on Friday released guidelines for the discharge of COVID-19 patients who have recovered after testing positive for the Omicron variant. India's first two Omicron Covid
Karnataka: 130 Students From Class 1 to 10 Positive For Covid, Edu Minister Hints At Closing Schools Again
With the threat of the new Omicron variant and the increases in the number of COVID-19 cases in educational institutions, Karnataka Education Minister B.C Nagesh had hinted that closure of schools. Bengaluru: According to the latest statistics released by the office of the Commissioner of Pub
No international travel tested positive for Covid at Bengaluru airport this month, says govt

According to Health and Medical Education Minister K Sudhakar, the state has witnessed a rise of 27.45 per cent in the seven-day moving average of new Covid-19 cases in the first week of December, compared to a week earlier. The Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Department Tuesday clarified
Asking for 'Change' in Karnataka Buses Can Land You Behind Bars for 3 Years

Various RTCs across Karnataka are discussing going cashless to avoid clash-for-change, but the implementation of the new rule could take more time than expected. The North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) has put up posters in all its buses that asking for ‘change’ may be
Omicron Scare: Only Fully-Vaccinated Allowed In Karnataka Malls, Theatres

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai chaired a high-level meeting today with officials over the new Covid variant Omicron that has triggered a global alarm. People won't be allowed inside malls and theatres in Karnataka unless they are fully vaccinated. Karnataka today issued a fresh set of guidel