Smooth start to SSLC examination in twin cities

Seeking divine help: Students saying a prayer before the start of the examination on the first day in Hubballi on Monday. (Source: KIRAN BAKALE)

Amid a raging controversy surrounding wearing hijab by students in class, day one of the SSLC examination in Dharwad district was a smooth affair on Monday with officials taking the necessary precautionary measures to avoid confusion.

Deputy Commissioner of Dharwad Nitesh Patil, Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Suresh Itnal and senior officials of the Department of Public Instruction visited various examination centres in Hubballi-Dharwad and other places to take stock of the situation. They also wished the students and appealed to them to face the examinations with confidence.