Hijab-saffron controversy erupts again in Karnataka's college

Dec 05, 2025

A fresh controversy has erupted at the CG Bellad Government First Grade College in Akki Alur village of Haveri district in Karnataka, after groups...

"Issue was also raised two months ago": CG Bellad College Principal on Hijab-Saffron controversy in Haveri

Dec 05, 2025

The situation began when some students wore hijabs to class, prompting others to wear saffron shawls in protest. The college had previously warned students...

Women get raped when they don't wear Hijab, says Congress leader Zameer Ahmed

Feb 13, 2022

Hubli (Karnataka) [India], February 13 : Amid the ongoing hijab controversy, Karnataka Congress leader Zameer Ahmed on Sunday said Hijab means 'Parda' in Islam...

Karnataka HC resumes hearing petition challenging ban on Hijab in colleges

Feb 14, 2022

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 14 : Amid the ongoing Hijab controversy, the Karnataka High Court on Monday resumed hearing the petition challenging the ban...

Karnataka: Minority welfare dept cites HC order, bars students from wearing saffron shawls, scarfs, hijab

Feb 18, 2022

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 18 : Amid the ongoing Hijab row, the Karnataka Minority Welfare Department on Thursday issued a circular to ban students...

Karnataka: Restaurant owner serves free food to needy in Udupi

Feb 08, 2022

Udupi (Karnataka) [India], February 8 : Whether it's a lockdown, Covid, communal tension, Hijab issue or the saffron issue, here in Udupi, a hotel...