Tribal

Govt to appoint interlocutor by Mar 27: Shah tells Tripura tribal party TMP

He told the media that Shah had assured that, like in the case of Nagaland, an interlocutor would be appointed to look after and resolve the demands of TMP within three months or a specific time frame

Rajasthan govt steps in to help fishing communities in tribal areas

More than 6,215 members of 57 tribal fish producer cooperative societies are benefiting from this

Tripura govt plans setting up medical college, hospital in tribal area

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said his government is contemplating the establishment of a medical college and hospital in a tribal area. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently inaugurated a dental college and the state already has two medical colleges where post-graduate courses are offered. Inaugurating an integrated Ayush district hospital in Chandrapur area in Gomati district, he said the state government has already selected a site for a medical college in Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) area. Saha, who also holds the health portfolio, said medical facilities are being improved in the district and sub-divisional hospitals to ease the load on GBP Hospital and Agartala Medical College.

First-ever Tribal Winter Festival held in Jammu-Kashmir's Bandipora

A first of its kind Tribal Winter Festival was held in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, an official spokesperson said. Organised by the district administration in collaboration with various departments at Ketson, the festival witnessed huge public participation, he said. Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Owais Ahmed said the festival highlighted the customs and traditions of tribals and also assured development of sports infrastructure in the area to engage the local youth. Addressing the gathering, the deputy commissioner said tribal areas have the potential to attract tourists and boost employment opportunities. He also highlighted the role of various government sponsored, public oriented schemes for the economic upliftment of people. Additional Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Waseem Raja called for public cooperation for promoting tourism in the area. He also urged the public to come forward to register for homestays. The festival witnessed music, dance, and cul

Tribulations of the tribal state

The BJP could come to power in Jharkhand by the back-door

Droupadi Murmu to take oath as the 15th President of India today

President-elect Droupadi Murmu, who hails from the tribal community, will take oath as the 15th President of India on Monday

Sister-in-law carries Santali saree for Droupadi Murmu's swearing-in

President-elect Droupadi Murmu may wear a traditional Santali saree when she takes the oath of office in Delhi on Monday

Droupadi Murmu makes history; first tribal to be elected India's President

Gets more than 64% of the votes cast; first tribal woman to occupy the highest office

Resolve Nagaland-Manipur dispute by traditional ownership means: TPO

The Tenyimi Peoples' Organisation (TPO), an apex body of the Tenyimi tribes in Nagaland and Manipur, said that the best way to resolve the boundary dispute is to respect the traditional ownership

With help from govt, Sangh Parivar wishes to consolidate its tribal support base

The RSS affiliate has compiled a 'vision document' that it will present to top union ministers and BJP leaders on Monday