Assam Rifles facilitated the celebration of Kongba Maru Festival, a significant religious and cultural event at restive Sagolmang in Imphal East on Sunday. It coordinated with other stakeholders to ensure the unhindered movement of devotees, medical assistance, and other amenities.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Sarma observed that the All Bathou Mahasabha, founded on 15 May 1992 under the leadership of Rupnath Basumatary and Baneswar Basumatary, has had a significant impact on the religious, spiritual, cultural, and linguistic consciousness of the Bodo community.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi alleged on Sunday that Congress and its allies are trying to spread misinformation that the religious properties of Muslims will be taken away after the Waqf Amendment Act comes into effect, reiterating that the act is not against any community.
Tulku Hungkar Dorje, the esteemed throne holder of Lungngon Monastery, had been targeted by the Chinese government following his refusal to host a lavish reception for the Chinese-appointed Panchen Lama during the latter's visit to the region.
Bangladesh Army personnel are actively performing their duties to ensure security at puja mandaps, bathing ghats, and important religious places in different parts of the country, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement late Saturday.
Bonai Hasni, General Secretary of the All India Ulama Board (AIUB), on Saturday voiced serious concern over the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, warning of its potential to undermine justice for all citizens in the country.
AAP MLA Khan contends that the Bill curtails the religious and cultural autonomy of Muslims, enables arbitrary executive interference, and undermines minority rights to manage their religious and charitable institutions.
Sambhal's DM and SP report a peaceful atmosphere with no unrest during Friday prayers. Security measures, including flag marches and drone surveillance, were in place to ensure peace, and discussions were held with religious leaders regarding a controversial bill.
"After the liquor ban in Datia, today, I have been invited for a civic felicitation here. I also offered prayers at Maa Pitambara Peeth temple and sought the blessing of the deity. Being a religious and holy place, a proposal was made for a liquor ban in 2022, and now the big decision (liqu
Samajwadi Party (SP) leader and former MP ST Hasan on Friday fiercely criticised the passing of the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Parliament, branding it "unconstitutional" and warning of its potential rejection by the Supreme Court. Hasan argued that that bill has destroyed the Muslim communit
Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on Thursday praised the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha and said that it doesn't interfere with Muslim religious practices.