1. Second year pre-university exams began across Karnataka today. As many as 6,84,255 students have registered for the exams. The six Muslim girl students from Udupi, who had approached the court asking that they be allowed to enter classrooms wearing hijab, have not taken hall ticket. Citing High Court order, Education Department has said that hijab will not be allowed in exam halls for either students or invigilators.
2. Left and Secular parties are holding a joint press conference regarding allegations of 40% commission being sought by ministers and MLAs for clearing work orders and bills.
3. Department of Posts to release special cover to mark centenary of Dr. M.S. Ramaiah, educationist. S. Rajendra Kumar, Chief Postmaster General Karnataka Circle will release the special cover.
