Belagavi, Nov 12: An orthodox Muslim woman was stopped from entering the polling booth in Belagavi district after she refused to remove the veil of her 'burkha' for identification.
However, the woman was later allowed to cast her vote after her identity was verified by a female official.
The Karnataka Election is taking place today. A total of 2,654 candidates are in the fray and 4.96-crore electorate, including 2.44 crore women, will cast their votes. Over 15 lakh people are first-time voters in the 18-19 age group.
Tight security is in place to ensure smooth and peaceful polling across the 222 seats out of 224 assembly constituencies, spread across 30 districts.
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Muslim woman asked to remove burkha at polling booth
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May 12, 2018
Women lead massive protest demanding liquor ban in Karnataka
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January 27,2020
Bagalkote, Jan 27: The bank of Krishna River in front of Sangamantha Temple at Koodalasangama in Karnataka today witnessed the launch of women’s indefinite strike demanding liquor ban in the state.
Thousands of women from various parts of Karnataka have taken part in the strike being organised under the banner of 'Karnataka Madya Nisheda Andolana'.
The strike was launched to draw the attention of the state government to press for a complete ban on the sale of liquor across the state.
About 50 various organizations and religious pontiffs have extended their support for the strike. Food is being cooked on the bank of the river for the agitating women.
The women from Chikmagalur, Tumakuru, Raichur and Ballari districts are taking part in it.
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Change the Heading........
The protest is for Liquor ban and not against ....... Please edit the articles before posting
Thanks to God,
At least now, people wokeup., which should have been done immediattely after independence or during implementation of constitution.
Shame to men who drink more.
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Complete lockdown in Bengaluru from July 14 to 22
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July 12,2020
Bengaluru, Jul 12: In view of the rising COVID-19 cases in Bengaluru, a complete lockdown will be implemented in Bengaluru City and Bengaluru Rural areas from 8 pm on July 14 to 5 am on July 22.
"Essentials such as hospitals, groceries, milk, fruit, vegetables, medicines will be available during this period. In addition, medical and postgraduate examinations will happen as already scheduled," the Karnataka CMO informed.
Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa appealed: "Co-operate with all social security policies, wear masks, and abide by government-issued lock-down guidelines for buying everyday items. Your collaboration is essential to controlling the spread of COVID-19 infection."
"I would like to congratulate all Asha activists, medical and police personnel, officers, volunteers, journalists and all those who work directly and indirectly to control the spread of COVID-19 infection," he added.
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Craze for selfies cost newly weds their life in Hassan
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May 8,2020
Hassan, May 8: A newly married couple accidentally fell into the Hemavathi river and drowned while clicking selfies near Henneli village in the district, police said on Friday.
The deceased were identified as Kritika (23) of the same village and Artheesh (27) of Belur taluk in the district.
They got married on March 20. Both were working in Bengaluru and were in the village due to the lockdown.
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For identification purpose face should disclose but better to identify woman official instead of man.
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