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...

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...

Owaisi speaks to hijab-clad girl who was allegedly heckled by boys wearing saffron scarves in Karnataka, lauds her for 'act of fearlessness'

Feb 09, 2022

New Delhi [India], February 9 : All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday spoke to the hijab-clad girl student who was...

Hijab row's Muskaan welcomes Karnataka govt decision, says "I will continue my studies again"

Dec 23, 2023

During the protests in Karnataka over the Hijab row, Muskaan was heckled by a group of students wearing saffron shawls. The group shouted 'Jai...

"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...