Students at a Karnataka nursing college protest beard trimming rules, citing cultural rights violations.

Students from Jammu and Kashmir at the Government Nursing College in Hassan, Karnataka, complained about being required to trim or shave their beards, citing violations of their cultural and religious rights. They claimed the college threatened to mark them absent for non-compliance. The college administration argued that maintaining a neat appearance is necessary in nursing. The issue has drawn attention from the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association and local government officials.

November 09, 2024
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