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Security forces fired tear gas shells to disperse the mob protesting killing of 6 Meiteis by Kuki militants. Meitei civil rights group served ultimatum to Govt for decisive action against armed militant groups. The Indian Tribal reports

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

Hailing the Modi Government, the President said she is observing a new consciousness being spread across for tribal pride and the ideals of the Constitution, that will become the foundation of the bright future of the entire country, including the tribal society. The Indian Tribal reports

The tribal militants attacked the CRPF Post located at Jakuradhor and the Borobekra Police Station located nearby, in Jiribam District, where tension has been high since last week when a fresh round of violence broke out. The Indian Tribal reports

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the main event in Jamui in Bihar even as various Chief Ministers, Governors, and Cabinet ministers will participate in celebrations nationwide. The Indian Tribal reports

The latest move comes two weeks after Chief Minister Hemant Soren wrote to his Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma demanding ST status to the tea tribes, who are OBCs, in the northeastern State. The Indian Tribal reports

The group of Adivasi legislators cutting across party lines jumped from the third floor of the Secretariat onto the safety net to protest against any move to grant ST status to the Dhangar community, which has been agitating for it. The Indian Tribal reports

This is the second mega tribal-centric scheme launched by the Prime Minister from Jharkhand, after the Rs 24,000-crore PM-JANMAN which he unveiled from Birsa Munda’s birthplace. The Indian Tribal reports

This is yet another tribal outreach ahead of Assembly elections in Jharkhand. The Prime Minister has chosen Jharkhand, the birthplace of Adivasi icon Birsa Munda, to launch the mega scheme worth nearly Rs 80,000 crore. Birsa Munda is revered as Dharti Aaba, which means Father of the Land. [...]