Hijab Row: Hearing on Hijab dispute again in High Court today, schools and colleges will remain closed for 3 days
The ruckus on wearing hijab in Karnataka school has taken a new turn with it becoming a national issue. Where the move has garnered support from a few sections, there are states like Maharashtra, Delhi and Madhya Pradesh that are against it.
Feb 09, 2022, 10:44 AM IST
Refusing to let girls go to school in hijabs is 'horrifying': Malala hits out at Indian leaders
"Indian leaders must stop the marginalisation of Muslim women," Malala Yousafzai, who in 2014 became the youngest-ever Nobel Prize winner for her work promoting girls' education, said.
Feb 09, 2022, 09:17 AM IST
Taal Thok Ke (Spl Edition): Will schools be run by constitution or by ‘Islamic law’?
Taking a big decision amid the Hijab controversy, the Karnataka government has decided to close schools and colleges for the next three days. The controversy is increasing continuously - the big issue of debate in the special edition of Taal Thok Ke - Will the schools be run by the constitution or by ‘Islamic law’?
Feb 08, 2022, 19:48 PM IST
Karnataka hijab row: All students should follow dress code in schools; fanatics blowing the issue, says Centre
His remark came as protests for and against the hijab intensified at colleges in different parts of Karnataka. When asked as to who were those inciting the students for not abiding by the dress code, the Union Minister said "some politicians and fanatics have made it an issue".
Feb 08, 2022, 18:46 PM IST
Hijab row: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai calls for peace, says 'let children study'
Karnataka State Primary and High School Education Minister BC Nagesh recently said that the students wearing hijab in Kundapura were allowed to enter college premises as a "courtesy" while maintaining that complying with uniform code is a must.
Feb 08, 2022, 14:01 PM IST
Karnataka Hijab row: Protesting students allowed to enter campus, but not in regular classroom
"The situation is under control in Kundapura, and students are being allowed to come to the colleges and the campus even if they`re wearing Hijab. There is no law and order situation in Kundapur," said ST Siddalingappa.
Feb 07, 2022, 14:46 PM IST
Those unwilling to follow uniform dress code can explore other options, says Karnataka Education Minister amid Hijab row
Karnataka Education Minister BC Nagesh appealed to the students not to become 'tools' in the hands of political parties.
Feb 07, 2022, 07:29 AM IST
On Karnataka hijab row, BJP's CT Ravi says, 'Education decides future, not uniform'
"There should be only school uniforms in school. Congress is doing unnecessary controversy and creating a gap between students. I appeal to students to focus on their education. Education will decide their future, not the uniform," said Ravi.
Feb 06, 2022, 06:32 AM IST
