Scheduled Tribes

Several people are said to be injured in the attack as the protestors held the officer responsible for not being able to remove central forces from Saibol village where tribal women were baton charged by them. The Indian Tribal reports

The blockade in all Kuki-Zo inhabited districts of the State from Thursday midnight till 2 am on January 4 by the recently-formed Kuki-Zo Council is against alleged action by security forces on tribal women in a village in Kangpokpi district. The Indian Tribal reports

The rights panel has taken "suo motu cognisance” of a media report regarding the increase in suicides committed by tribals, mostly in the 20-30 age group. The Indian Tribal reports

Union Panchayati Raj Secretary Vivek Bhardwaj said this while speaking at the National Workshop on PESA Act in Ranchi, organised with the aim of disseminating awareness about the legislation. Sudhir Kumar Mishra reports

The Home Minister said he would go back with immense happiness that the Modi government has been able to successfully rehabilitate all the displaced Bru people in Tripura. He accused the CPI (M) and the Congress of never worrying about the plight of this tribal community. The Indian [...]

The octogenarian, instrumental in getting international recognition to the Baiga tribal art, passed away at her native Lorha village in Umaria district. The Indian Tribal reports

After decades of neglect of this Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group, which resides exclusively in Odisha, a recent development in their remote village has brought much joy and cheer to the residents even as it has raised hopes for a better future of their children. Niroj Ranjan Misra tells [...]

Madhya Pradesh declared Mahua liquor a heritage drink a year ago but the drink favoured by tribals hasn’t found many takers leading to a halt in its production. The Indian Tribal delves into the details

Curfew and curbs on internet services were back following violence in Imphal valley districts. The Home Ministry directed all the security forces deployed in the State to take necessary steps to restore peace and order. The Indian Tribal reports

The Prime Minister also launched and laid foundation stones of development projects worth Rs 6600 crore as he led the main function at Jamui in Bihar to mark the commencement of year-long celebrations of 150th birth anniversary of tribal legend Birsa Munda, reports The Indian Tribal