Scheduled Tribes

Tribals have intensified their demand for granting recognition to Sarna as a separate religion and put the Government on notice warning it of a boycott of the Lok Sabha polls in 2024 if their demand is not met by then. But what is the issue all about? [...]

The Sarva Adivasi Samaj is gearing up to contest the Assembly polls in the State scheduled later this year. And this has made the BJP and the Congress uneasy as it may impact their prospects, The Indian Tribal reports

Stepping up their demand for a separate religion, tribals from various States across the country and some representatives from Bhutan and Nepal as well on Sunday (March 12) held a big rally in the Jharkhand capital, Sudhir Kumar Mishra reports

झारखण्ड के आदिवासियों के 32 समुदायो के लोगों ने और विभिन्न आदिवासी संगठनों ने आदिवासी बचाओ महारैली में हिस्सा लिया और पच्चीस प्रस्ताव पारित किये जिसमे पारसनाथ सहित आदिवासियों के सभी धार्मिक स्थलों को गैर आदिवासियों के कब्जे से मुक्त कराये जाने और आदिवासी जमीन के अवैध हस्तांतरण [...]

Tension was simmering between two Gond tribal groups for the past few days over hoisting of a flag at a religious place, The Indian Tribal reports

The tribal outfit notched up an impressive performance winning 13 seats, even more than the Left which had ruled the State for almost three decades before BJP ousted it in 2018. If out of the Government, the BJP will have to handle it deftly given its legislative strength [...]

Social worker Salhoutuonuo Kruse and foreign-educated social entrepreneur Hekani Jakhalu, both tribals, have made their way into history books as they became the first women to be elected as MLAs in the northeastern State. The Indian Tribal reports on the historic results and the women

Award-winning foreign-educated tribal social entrepreneur, Hekani Jakhalu, has become the first woman legislator in Nagaland winning from the Dimpaur-III (ST) seat. The Indian Tribal reports on the historic result and the woman

The 15-day National Tribal Festival at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in the national capital concluded on February 27, registering sales of over Rs 3 crore, The Indian Tribal reports

Seeking a national footprint, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has sought to turn the tables on the Centre and reach out to the tribal community with a motion in the Assembly to recognize Sari and Sarna as separate religions. But has the move clicked with the tribals? [...]