Karnataka Revokes Hijab Restriction Order in Educational Institutions

Karnataka Revokes Hijab Restriction Order in Educational Institutions

Students Allowed to Wear Hijabs in Schools and Colleges The Karnataka government has officially withdrawn the 2022 order that restricted the wearing of hijabs in educational institutions. With the revocation now in effect, students across schools and colleges in Bengaluru and other districts of the state can attend classes wearing hijabs without facing institutional restrictions. […]

Education Department Launches “Shalege Baa” to Boost School Attendance and SSLC Performance

Education Department Launches “Shalege Baa” to Boost School Attendance and SSLC Performance

Bengaluru, July 11, 2025 — The Karnataka Education Department has rolled out an ambitious initiative called “Shalege Baa” (Come to School), aimed at improving student attendance and enhancing academic outcomes for the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examinations. This dual-pronged program seeks to address chronic absenteeism in government and aided schools while implementing a strategic […]