‘Wrong to remove Janivara’: Shivakumar on sacred thread row

‘Wrong to remove Janivara’: Shivakumar on sacred thread row

Follow Us on Google News Bengaluru, April 21 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar slammed the authorities on Monday over the sacred thread removal row, saying that it is ‘very wrong to remove’ ‘Janivara’ (sacred thread). “It was wrong to remove the ‘Janivara’. People wear items like the ‘linga’ (Shiva lingam) or ‘udu-dara’ (a … Read more

Karnataka sacred thread row: PU College Principal, staff suspended

Karnataka sacred thread row: PU College Principal, staff suspended

Follow Us on Google News Bengaluru, April 20 (IANS) Principal and staff of Sai Spoorthi Pre-University College in Karnataka’s Bidar district were suspended after a probe by the police confirmed that students were not allowed to take the Common Entrance Test (CET) for wearing the sacred thread (janivara/janeu), in violation of rules and guidelines. Chandrashekhar … Read more

‘Janivara not only for Brahmins, but part of religious belief’: Union Minister on sacred thread row

‘Janivara not only for Brahmins, but part of religious belief’: Union Minister on sacred thread row

Follow Us on Google News Hubballi, (Karnataka) April 19 (IANS) Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi said on Saturday that ‘Janivara’ (sacred thread) is not only worn by the Brahmins, but is a part of the religious belief system. “It’s not just Brahmins who wear the Janivara. It is part … Read more

Karnataka: Brahmin Mahasabha files police complaint over sacred thread removal before CET Exam

Karnataka: Brahmin Mahasabha files police complaint over sacred thread removal before CET Exam

Follow Us on Google News Shivamogga, April 19 (IANS) A police complaint has been filed against an officer attached to the Education Department on Saturday for allegedly denying entry to students wearing the sacred thread (Janivara) into the examination hall during the Common Entrance Test (CET) in Karnataka’s Shivamogga district. The adheels of the Shigaval … Read more

Karnataka BJP asks CM Siddaramaiah to apologise to students for removing sacred thread before CET exam

Karnataka BJP asks CM Siddaramaiah to apologise to students for removing sacred thread before CET exam

Follow Us on Google News Bengaluru, April 18 (IANS) The Karnataka BJP has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to apologise to the people of the state for denying entry to examination halls for students wearing the sacred thread (Janivara) before the Common Entrance Test (CET) examination. Speaking in Bengaluru on Friday, the Leader of the Opposition … Read more

Sacred thread removal row: Karnataka govt in damage control mode; student shares trauma (Ld)

Sacred thread removal row: Karnataka govt in damage control mode; student shares trauma (Ld)

Follow Us on Google News Bengaluru, April 18 (IANS) The sacred thread removal row in Karnataka is taking a serious turn, as a student who missed the Common Entrance Test (CET) alleged that staff at the examination centre denied him entry for refusing to remove his sacred thread (Janivara). He further claimed that they (staff) … Read more

Students asked to remove sacred thread before CET exam, K’taka Minister assures action

Students asked to remove sacred thread before CET exam, K'taka Minister assures action

Follow Us on Google News Bengaluru, April 18 (IANS) The incident of Brahmin students allegedly being asked to remove their sacred thread (Janivara) by authorities before being allowed to attend the Common Entrance Test (CET) has stirred a major controversy in Karnataka. The incident, which came to light on Friday, has drawn sharp reactions from … Read more

Why politicise sacred day: JPC chief to Muslim leaders on wearing black bands, amid Waqf Bill debate

Why politicise sacred day: JPC chief to Muslim leaders on wearing black bands, amid Waqf Bill debate

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) On the occasion of Eid, some Muslims were seen wearing black armbands while offering prayers at mosques across cities like Delhi, Sambhal, and Bhopal. This act, seen as a form of protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, drew sharp criticism from Jagdambika Pal, Chairman … Read more

TN govt declares Kasampatty sacred grove as biodiversity heritage site

TN govt declares Kasampatty sacred grove as biodiversity heritage site

Follow Us on Google News Chennai, March 27 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has officially declared the Kasampatty (Veera Kovil) sacred grove in Dindigul district as a Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS), making it the second such site in the state after Arittapatti in Madurai. The Forest Department announced the notification on Thursday, publishing it in … Read more