Mangaluru: The Udupi Jilla Muslim Okkoota on Monday wrote to the Vice-Chancellor of Mangalore University requesting him to allow Hijab-wearing students to attend the examinations.

In the letter written the organization stated that it was needless to explain the process and circumstances which lead to the barring of Hijab wearing girls into the educational institution premises.

“Educational institutes under the preview of your office are obliged to follow the interim directive. As your office is well aware of the examination process of degree students has already begun and aggrieved students are being subjected to denial of attending the examination, in spite of their completion of academic process for 2 to 3 years. Their hard work and dedication are at the risk of being wiped off if they are denied the opportunity of attending the examination,” the letter added.

“We request your good office to kindly permit Hijab wearing girls to attend the crucial examination, using the legal space given by the Constitutional bodies, in whatever practical manner your office thinks it wise. Your decision decides the fate of hundreds of minority girls who are aspiring for academic advancement.” It further added

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Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday handed over 50 acres of land in Tumakuru to the KSCA to construct an international cricket stadium.

Speaking at the event, Siddaramaiah stressed the project's potential to spur development in the district.

"We have allocated 50 acres of land to the Karnataka State Cricket Association for building an international cricket stadium. This initiative will contribute to the region's economic growth and overall development," Siddaramaiah said.

He urged the KSCA to expedite the construction, meeting the expectations of cricket enthusiasts.

Siddaramaiah also assured land allocation for a similar project in Mysuru.

"The Karnataka Cricket Association has sought land for a stadium in Mysuru, and we will fulfill this demand as well," he added.

Home Minister and District In-Charge Minister G Parameshwara, Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna, Rural Development Minister Priyank Kharge, the State Government's Delhi Representative T B Jayachandra, local MLAs, KSCA president Raghuram Bhat, and other officials were present.

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