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Parents Protest Outside School For Playing Azan In Assembly, Case Registered

Kapol International School in Kandivali (West) faced protests by students' parents on June 16, after a rumour that the school played 'azan' during the assembly session. Furthermore, DCP Ajay Kumar Bansal registered a case and started an enquiry. He said the matter will be enquired from all angles. The police filed a case in the matter and launched an investigation. Meanwhile, a protest is underway outside the school.

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 - 07:30 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Azan, Case Registered, school Assembly, Parents Protest

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Karnataka Govt Mandates Singing National Anthem In Schools, Colleges

Karnataka Government mandates singing the "national anthem" in schools and colleges in the State. The order dated August 17 is applicable to all government, aided and private schools and pre-university colleges. The order cites Section 133(2) of the Karnataka Education Act, which gives the government the power to issue directions, making singing the national anthem mandatory for school students during the mass prayers every morning.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 - 06:45 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: National Anthem, school Assembly, karnataka government, MANDATORY, Issues Orders