tribal communities
President Murmu Calls for Peace and Unity in Divided Manipur During Historic Visit
Dec 13, 2025 04:17 am CST
During her first visit to conflict-affected Manipur since ethnic violence erupted in 2023, President Droupadi Murmu emphasized that the state's strength lies in its diversity. Meeting with displaced persons and tribal communities, she urged reconciliation between the valley-dominant Meitei and hill-based Kuki populations while reaffirming the government's commitment to development and peace initiatives across the region currently under President's rule.
Mobile Connectivity Transforms Former Maoist Stronghold in Bastar: A Digital Revolution in Rural Chhattisgarh
Dec 07, 2025 01:54 pm CST
Once isolated by Maoist insurgency, Kondapalli village in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region celebrates its first mobile network connection as part of a broader rural development initiative. The "Niyad Nella Naar" program under Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has installed 728 new mobile towers across the region, bringing digital connectivity, essential services, and new opportunities to previously marginalized tribal communities. This technological milestone symbolizes the declining influence of Maoism and marks the beginning of digital inclusion for remote forest villages.
Arunachal Pradesh's Traditional 'Dao' Blade Receives GI Tag Recognition: Preserving Indigenous Craftsmanship Heritage
Nov 21, 2025 10:24 pm CST
Arunachal Pradesh's traditional handcrafted 'dao' blade has received the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag, marking a significant milestone in preserving indigenous craftsmanship. Hand-forged by master tribal artisans using ancestral techniques, this recognition adds to the state's growing collection of 20 GI-tagged items, supporting local artisans while protecting cultural heritage and creating new economic opportunities.
Indian Gorkha Janshakti Front Seeks to Join 'One North East' Alliance for Unified Regional Representation
Nov 17, 2025 01:14 am CST
The Indian Gorkha Janshakti Front (IGJF) from West Bengal's Darjeeling district has expressed interest in joining the 'One North East' platform, a unified regional political coalition. IGJF President Ajoy Edwards recently met with Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and other leaders in Shillong to discuss collaboration. The alliance aims to address shared concerns of hill and tribal communities across North East India and North Bengal, focusing on constitutional rights, land protection, and equitable representation for historically marginalized regions.
Tribal Women in Madhya Pradesh Fall at Official's Feet Pleading for Ancestral Land Justice
Nov 10, 2025 12:31 am CST
Two tribal women from Sheopur's Karahal block in Madhya Pradesh fell at a government official's feet, desperately seeking justice for their ancestral land allegedly seized by influential individuals and land mafias. Despite numerous complaints, no action had been taken, highlighting the ongoing struggle of tribal communities fighting against land encroachment and administrative inaction.
Assam Relaxes Population Control Policies for Tribal Communities While Preparing Anti-Polygamy Legislation
Oct 24, 2025 02:24 am CST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announces relaxation of population control measures for micro communities while confirming plans to introduce anti-polygamy and "love jihad" bills in the upcoming assembly session. The policy changes aim to protect vulnerable tribal groups from demographic decline while addressing other social concerns through new legislation.
US Judge Rejects $180 Million Lawsuit By Amazon's Marubo Tribe Against The New York Times
Sep 18, 2025 04:22 pm CST
A California judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by an Indigenous tribe in Amazon against The New York Times and TMZ that claimed newspaper's reporting on tribe's first exposure to internet led to its members being portrayed as technology-addled
Maoists Offer "Temporary Suspension Of Armed Struggle", Call For Talks With Centre
Sep 17, 2025 09:39 am CST
The banned CPI Maoists, operating from shadows for decades, depleting the country of its life blood, are apparently suing for peace - cornered after sustained crackdown by security forces
Ex-Manipur MP Lorho S Pfoze Joins NPP In Meghalaya
Sep 17, 2025 02:20 am CST
Former Manipur MP Lorho S Pfoze joined Meghalaya's ruling National People's Party (NPP) on Tuesday.