Karnataka Wakf Board to start 10 colleges for girls
2 years ago

Karnataka Wakf Board to start 10 colleges for girls

The Hindu  

The Karnataka State Board of Wakf is planning to start 10 college for girl students in various districts in the State. Three months ago, the Wakf Board took the decision to start separate colleges for girls for Pre-University and degree courses and the board has reserved ₹2.5 crore fund per college. Speaking to the media, Maulana Shafi Saadi, Chairman for Karnataka Wakf Board, said, “We have decided to state 10 colleges for girls in various districts in the State at a cost of ₹ 2.5 crore per college. Speaking to The Hindu, a Muslim leader said: “Due to the hijab row, many Muslim girls had to skip school and college in recent months.

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Muslim Girls Double in Udupi Colleges in 15 Yrs; Will Hijab Ban Hinder Progress?
2 years, 7 months ago

Muslim Girls Double in Udupi Colleges in 15 Yrs; Will Hijab Ban Hinder Progress?

The Quint  

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2 years, 9 months ago

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The Quint  

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Karnataka: Udupi college principal says hijab demand started on December 27, the girls never wore it earlier
2 years, 10 months ago

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Op India  

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Govt Pre University College For Girls: The Udupi institution where the hijab row began
2 years, 10 months ago

Govt Pre University College For Girls: The Udupi institution where the hijab row began

Firstpost  

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