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Headscarf and a social fabric in tatters

The controversy over disallowing girls in hijabs in classrooms, citing a uniform dress code, is no longer confined to Karnataka’s coastal districts. K.V. Aditya Bharadwaj explores the genesis of the row in Udupi and the context of its rapid spread across the State

The Hindu

Birders record 251 species in Karnataka on day one of count

The first day of the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) began on a high note with citizens recording 251 bird species across Karnataka. In Bengaluru alone by Friday evening, 161 species were recorded as per data logged in by participants.

The Hindu

Seed money to be given to 7,500 SHGs in Karnataka to start micro enterprises: Minister

On the occasion of the country celebrating 75th years of Independence, Karnataka Government had approved a ₹75 crore plan to provide seed money to SHGs

The Hindu

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Girls in Karnataka want both hijab and education: ‘Won’t be allowed to go to school if we do not wear hijab’

Say their parents would not send them to schools if they give up the hijab

The Hindu

Hijab not an essential religious practice of Islam: Karnataka govt to HC

BENGALURU: The Karnataka government on Friday contended before the high court that the hijab is not an essential religious practice of Islam.

The Times of India

Hijab controversy: Boys at two more colleges in coastal belt of Karnataka stay away from classes

Students at Milagres college in Udupi district stated that it is not proper on the part of the management to prevent hijab-clad girls from attending classes after the interim order of the High Court of Karnataka as they were being allowed to wear hijab earlier

The Hindu

In hijab row, critics say India's BJP looking for votes in southern state

A series of religious laws promoted by India's ruling Hindu nationalist party in the southern state of Karnataka, including a ban on the wearing of hijabs, is raising concerns the divisive measures will stoke sectarian tensions more prevalent in the country's north.

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SC asks if States can settle dispute over Krishna water allocation through mediation

Karnataka seeks constitution of a Bench

The Hindu

Top news developments in Karnataka on February 18, 2022

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The Hindu

Karnataka hijab row: BJP brass steps in to quell controversy

BENGALURU: The central BJP leadership has taken serious note of developments stemming from the hijab row in Karnataka and has asked the local leadership and the state government to convey a clear message to stakeholders that the party is not against Muslim women and enforcement of dress code is left…

The Times of India

Andhra Pradesh: Hijab row erupts in Vijayawada college, nipped it in bud

VIJAYAWADA: Even as neighbouring Karnataka state is on the boil with agitations and counter agitations over hijab, a related incident was reported at a college in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday. However, the issue was resolved quickly before any controversy could be created to blow it up.

The Times of India

Ranji Trophy: Pandey, Siddharth put Karnataka on top against Railways

On his day, Karnataka skipper Manish Pandey is unstoppable. The format, opposition or his batting position is of little relevance. It was one such day at the Guru Nanak College ground in Chennai on Thursday. In their opening Ranji Trophy Elite C fixture against Railways, Karnataka rode on fine centuries…

The Times of India

Active cases fall below 20,000 in Karnataka

Karnataka on Thursday reported 1,579 new cases of COVID-19 taking the total to 39,33,115. Bengaluru Urban recorded 769 cases. The day’s test positivity rate in the State reduced to 1.74%.

The Hindu

Pandey, Siddharth run riot against Railways

Karnataka posts an imposing 392/5 at close on the first day

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Ranji Trophy: Tons from Manish Pandey, Siddharth put Karnataka in command vs Railways

CHENNAI: Skipper Manish Pandey's blistering 156 and K V Siddharth's unbeaten 140 helped Karnataka score an imposing 392 for 5 at stumps on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy Group C match against Railways here on Thursday.

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Inadequate reportage, no shortage of opinion: Where does Big Media stand on the hijab row?

The controversy over women students being permitted to wear a hijab in their classroom will not die down anytime soon. What began in one college in Karnataka's Udupi district is now spreading not just to other districts in the state but also to some other parts of the country.

The Hindu

Karnataka mulling over increasing pension of artistes

At present, around 11,000 artistes are receiving monthly pension in Karnataka

The Times of India

Karnataka hijab row: Prohibitory orders clamped around educational institutions in Hubballi-Dharwad till Feb 28

HUBBALLI: Police have clamped prohibitory orders in Hubballi-Dharwad under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) within a 200-metre radius of all educational institutions with immediate effect till February 28.

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This isn’t yet another fancy hospital, future of medical knowledge will unfold in IISc.-Bengaluru: Subroto Bagchi

Philanthropist says underbelly of the healthcare system was starkly visible during the Covid-19 pandemic, and we run the risk of collective amnesia as we come out of it

The Hindu

Karnataka top news developments on February 17, 2022

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The Times of India

Hijab protests and boycott mar reopening of Karnataka colleges

BENGALURU: Chaos and protests marked the reopening on Wednesday of several pre-university and degree colleges in Karnataka that were shut last week after violent agitations over wearing of headscarves inside classrooms. Many Muslim students boycotted classes and staged demonstrations.

The Hindu

Karnataka reports 1,894 new cases, 24 deaths

Karnataka on Wednesday reported 1,894 new cases of COVID-19 taking the State tally to 39,31,536. Bengaluru Urban recorded 835 cases. The day’s Test Positivity Rate in the State reduced to 1.90%.

The Times of India

Hijab row: So many religious symbols in India but 'hostile discrimination' against us, contend Muslim girls

BENGALURU: Contending that Indians flaunt diverse religious symbols, from the pendant to the Hijab to the bindi and turban, the Muslim girls fighting the Hijab ban in Karnataka on Wednesday asked why the government was 'picking' on the headscarf alone and making "this hostile discrimination." Prescribing uniforms in the pre-university…

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As Karnataka colleges reopen, a tough choice for many between faith, education

“If my parents ask me what is more important to me, Allah or education, then obviously I will choose my god over everything else,” said Naseeba*, 20.

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Daily Dose Ep 972: Modi slams Cong, AAP, students denied entry over hijab

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