Karnataka: Kashmiri Students From Nursing College Told To 'Shave Beard'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: Kashmiri Students From Nursing College Told To 'Shave Beard'

ABP News  

A group of nursing students from Jammu and Kashmir studying in Karnataka under the Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme have alleged that the college administration asked them to trim or shave their beards. The students from the Government Nursing College, Holenarasipura, Hassan have written to the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association claiming the college is enforcing “discriminatory grooming standards” that infringe on their cultural and religious rights, reported The Indian Express. Acknowledging the matter, college principal Chandrashekhar said that the students were informed that a neat and professional appearance is essential in a field like nursing where discipline is critical. Nasir Khuehami, national convenor for the J&K Students Association told the Indian Express that they will also write to Jammu and Kashmir government about the matter.

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Karnataka beard row: Govt nursing college says issue ‘resolved'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka beard row: Govt nursing college says issue ‘resolved'

Hindustan Times  

The row over students from Jammu and Kashmir at a government nursing college in Karnataka's Hassan district having a long beard has been amicably sorted out, an official of the institute was quoted by PTI as saying. The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association had brought the issue to Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah's attention in their letter, citing the "significant challenges" …

Kashmiri students in Karnataka allege college enforced beard trimming
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kashmiri students in Karnataka allege college enforced beard trimming

Deccan Chronicle  

In a letter to the Chief Minister, the JKSA stated that over two dozen Kashmiri students were facing "undue restrictions" related to personal appearance, particularly regarding beards, which they maintain for cultural and religious reasons. The students claimed they were instructed to either trim their beards to a "01" trimmer length or be clean-shaven for college activities, including clinical duties. …

Kashmiri students in Karnataka allege college forced them to trim their beard: Report
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kashmiri students in Karnataka allege college forced them to trim their beard: Report

Hindustan Times  

Students from Jammu and Kashmir studying in a nursing college in Karnataka alleged that they were asked by the institution to trim or shave their beard, reported The Indian Express. Women and girls holding placards stage a peaceful protest over the hijab ban imposed in the few colleges in Karnataka The students, who were studying at the Government Nursing College …

Karnataka: Medical college asks Kashmiri students to trim beard, issue reaches CM Siddaramaiah
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: Medical college asks Kashmiri students to trim beard, issue reaches CM Siddaramaiah

India TV News  

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association wrote to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on the "significant challenges" faced by the students from Jammu and Kashmir at the college at Holenarasipura in Hassan district. Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences director Dr Rajanna said the issue was amicably solved after the students agreed to comply with the directions of the college management. Kashmiri …

Kashmiri students in Karnataka allege college forced them to trim their beard
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kashmiri students in Karnataka allege college forced them to trim their beard

India Today  

Several students from Jammu and Kashmir, studying in a nursing college in Karnataka, have alleged that they were asked by the college administration to shave or trim their beards to attend classes. According to the students, approximately 24 Kashmiri students were informed that they needed to trim their beards to a '01' trimmer length or be clean-shaven to participate in …

Darul Uloom Deoband issues fatwa warning students against shaving, says students without beards won't be allowed on the premises
2 years, 1 month ago

Darul Uloom Deoband issues fatwa warning students against shaving, says students without beards won't be allowed on the premises

Op India  

On Monday, Darul Uloom Deoband, the biggest Islamic seminary in India issued a fatwa warning the students against trimming their beards. The fatwa further recalled that on February 6, four of the Darul Uloom Deoband students were dismissed for trimming their beards. Maulana Mufti Asad Qasmi of Madrasa Jamia Sheikhul Hind, who is also a former student of Darul Uloom …

Rules, Not Religion, Got Jamia Students Debarred From NCC Camp
7 years, 3 months ago

Rules, Not Religion, Got Jamia Students Debarred From NCC Camp

The Quint  

However, this is not the first time such an incident has come to light. In 2013, a group of seven Muslim students from Al Ameen College in Bengaluru had approached the Karnataka High Court challenging the NCC’s decision to not allow them to write an exam because they sported beards. However, the High Court ruled in favour of the students …

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