Sribhumi district
Quick-Thinking Muslim Cleric Uses Mosque Microphone to Save 7 Lives in Sinking Vehicle
Dec 02, 2025 06:16 pm CST
In a heroic act of swift intervention, a Muslim cleric in Assam's Sribhumi district used the mosque's public address system to rally local villagers for an emergency rescue operation, saving seven passengers trapped in a vehicle that had plunged into a pond. Maulana Abdul Basit's quick thinking and community alert proved crucial in the early morning rescue.
BSF Confronts Bangladeshi Nationals Over Disputed Territory Along Assam Border
Nov 03, 2025 09:48 pm CST
A confrontation between BSF personnel and Bangladeshi nationals has been reported near the Bhanga-Harinagar sector in Assam, sparked by disputes over land that emerged as the Surma river receded. The incident led to tensions along the India-Bangladesh border, with both sides holding different claims over the territory. A flag meeting between BSF and BGB was subsequently held to defuse the situation and maintain peace along the international boundary.
Assam Government Pursues Treason Charges Over Bangladesh Anthem Controversy in Sribhumi
Oct 30, 2025 12:59 pm CST
A major political dispute has emerged in Assam after a district Congress leader's recitation of 'Amar Sonar Bangla' (Bangladesh's national anthem) at a party event. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed legal action, potentially including treason charges, while the Congress defends the recitation as a cultural expression of Rabindranath Tagore's legacy. The controversy occurs amid deteriorating India-Bangladesh relations following recent regime change in Dhaka.
Understanding the Controversy: Why Bangladesh's National Anthem at Congress Event Isn't Problematic
Oct 29, 2025 03:11 pm CST
A recent controversy erupted when a Congress leader sang "Amar Sonar Bangla" at a party event in Assam, drawing criticism from BJP leaders who called Congress "Bangladesh-obsessed." This article examines the historical context of the song, written by Rabindranath Tagore in 1905 as a protest against Bengal's partition, and explains why its performance by Bengali speakers in India's Barak Valley region reflects cultural heritage rather than political allegiance, despite ongoing tensions between India and Bangladesh over territorial claims.