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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Lankan Trade Unionist, Trans Rights Activist From India Win Kamla Bhasin Awards

Lalitha Ranjani: Lalitha is a trailblazing trade union activist from Sri Lanka who has spent decades organising and empowering women in the garment sector. As the founder and Chief Organiser of the Textile Garment and Clothing Workers Union, the first women-led trade union in Sri Lanka, she has established a strong presence for women’s leadership in industrial zones, building a …

India Women Nikhil Tra Kamla Bhasin Bhasin Awards

1 month, 1 week ago

76% Prisoners Are Undertrials, Many Languish In Jails Due To Lack Of Legal Aid: Justice BR Gavai

Live Law

Supreme Court Judge Justice BR Gavai said that empowering marginalized citizens is not just a matter of legal or economic support but they should also be equipped to advocate for themselves. Justice BR Gavai, who was recently appointed as the Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority, was invited as the chief guest at the conference titled "Authorities for …

Justice Supreme Court Legal Prisoners Services Legal Aid Legal Assistance

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Indigenous Group Blames Security and Settlers for Recent Communal Violence in Chittagong Hill Tracts

The Hindu

Tribal party of Bangladesh hill tracts blames security forces and settlers for recent communal clashes in three hill districts of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT). The PCJSS, the apex body of the indigenous people, has accused Bangladesh government forces and Bengali “settlers” of causing the clashes resulting in loss of lives and destruction of homes and shops.

Law Crime Chittagong

3 months ago

Rights group allege Bangladesh Army was inactive while indigenous people attacked in CHT

The Hindu

In a setback to the inter-ethnic harmony, more than one hundred houses and shops belonging to indigenous communities were burnt down by miscreants in the Chittagong Hill Tracts in the southeastern part of Bangladesh. Rights and Risks Analysis Group, a human rights group based here that tracks the community situation in CHT has said the attack was carried out in …

Army Bangladesh Indigenous Bangladesh Army Cht Chakma Rrag

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus-led interim govt sworn in | List of members

Hindustan Times

Bangladesh's interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus as the chief advisor, was sworn in on Thursday evening by President Mohammed Shahabuddin, three days after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government by student-led anti-quota protests that turned into a mass movement against her, and forced her to leave the country. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus signs the …

Bangladesh Dhaka Muhammad Yunus

8 months ago

No plan to relocate refugees from Arunachal in Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Hindu

GUWAHATI A day after Union Minister Kiren Rijiju indicated otherwise, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on April 23 said there were no plans to relocate the Chakma and Hajong refugees from Arunachal Pradesh to Assam. Mr. Rijiju, the BJP’s candidate from the Arunachal West constituency, told journalists on Monday that talks have been initiated with Union Home Minister Amit …

Assam Pradesh Sarma Arunachal Chakmas Rijiju Minister Himanta

9 months ago

BJP Lok Sabha candidate in Mizoram urges people to 'change perception' of party

India TV News

BJP candidate for the lone Lok Sabha seat in Mizoram, Vanlalhmuaka, on Monday called upon the people of the state to change their perception of the party, while also blaming the rival parties for projecting the saffron party as “communal” and “anti-Christian”. The BJP state unit president said that Mizoram should also "learn ways to collaborate with the NDA government …

Party Lok Sabha State Bjp Lok Pti Centre

9 months ago

Bid to double global protected areas may affect India’s tribes

The Hindu

GUWAHATI The bid to safeguard biodiversity by almost doubling protected areas across the globe will hit India’s tribal population the hardest, warned experts at a symposium on the rights of indigenous communities organised by the University of Arizona in the United States on March 22. Indigenous peoples across the world will suffer if the U.N.’s Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework pursues …

India Rights National Indigenous Indigenous Peoples Protected Areas Areas

9 months, 2 weeks ago

What is Citizen Amendment Act?

India Today

The much-debated Citizenship Act, ratified in 2019, has recently seen its regulations officially unveiled, just as the country gears up for upcoming elections. Specifically, an immigrant must have resided in India for at least one year in the preceding 12 months and a cumulative total of at least five years within the past 14 years. This exemption extends to specific …

India Citizen

10 months, 2 weeks ago

No arrest yet over Crime Branch FIR against cricket officials in multi-crore scam

The Hindu

The Crime Branch was yet to arrest any of the officials of the Tripura Cricket Association accused of involvement in a multi-crore scam. While the initial complaint was for the fraud of ₹12 crore, the SIT detected that the actual amount involved was ₹7 crore 35 lakh 56 thousand, which was used for the purchase and installation of four LED …

Fir Sit Tca

10 months, 4 weeks ago

First woman mahout among 34 unsung heroes awarded Padma Shri

Live Mint

New Delhi: India's first woman mahout Parbati Baruah famous as "Hasti Kanya", tribal environmentalist Chami Murmu, social worker Sangthankima who runs Mizoram's largest orphanage and plastic surgeon Prema Dhanraj who treats burn victims are among 34 "unsung heroes" awarded Padma Shri on Thursday. The list, issued on the eve of 75th Republic Day, also has organic farmer from South Andaman …

Padma Shri

1 year ago

Mizoram: Tongchanga resigns as CADC chairman, joins ZPM after leaving MNF

India TV News

In a political shift in Mizoram, the Zoram People's Movement has successfully formed a new government, removing the Mizo National Front from power. Concurrently, Kali Kumar Tongchangya, who recently joined ZPM after leaving MNF, submitted his resignation on Friday as the Chairman of the Chakma Autonomous District Council in Mizoram. It's worth noting that in the 40-seat Mizoram Legislative Assembly, …

Congress Chief Minister Bjp Seats His Resignation Mizoram Mnf

1 year ago

Need to give govts leeway to ensure peace in strife-torn states: Supreme Court

Hindustan Times

NEW DELHI: The central government must be given certain leeway to make “adjustments” in the larger interest of the nation when it is dealing with insurgency and violence, the Supreme Court observed on Wednesday in the course of its hearing on a clutch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act. Solicitor general Tushar Mehta …

India Pakistan Constitution Court Assam Citizenship Indian

1 year ago

Mizoram Assembly polls | Party led by ex-IPS officer wrests power from BJP ally in Mizoram

The Hindu

A regional party led by a former Indian Police Service officer has wrested power from the Mizo National Front, an ally of the BJP at the Centre, in Christian-majority Mizoram. Led by Mr. Lalduhoma, an ex-IPS officer who was in charge of the security of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1982, the ZPM virtually made it a single-party show …

India Congress Election Party State Bjp Minister

1 year ago

Mizoram Assembly election results | Congress hopes to upstage ruling MNF, ZPM; BJP seeks to increase its tally

The Hindu

GUWAHATI The exit polls have given the ruling Mizo National Front, a constituent of the BJP-helmed National Democratic Alliance, an edge in Mizoram but the results of the Assembly election on December 4 may spring a few surprises. Three parties – the MNF, regional challenger Zoram People’s Movement, and the Congress – contested all 40 while the BJP fielded candidates …

Congress Bjp Seats Mizoram Mnf Zpm Upstage Ruling

1 year, 1 month ago

Mizoram Election: Shanti Jiban Chakma To Contest From Tuichawng — Check Complete ZPM Candidates List

ABP News

Shanti Jiban Chakma has been chosen as the Zoram People's Movement's candidate for the Tuichawng seat in Mizoram. Check ZPM's Candidate List Here Hachhek - KJ Lalbiakngheta Dampa - Vanlalsailova Mamit - H.Zorempuia Tuirial - Laltianmawia Kolasib - Lalfamkima Serlui - Jimmy Laltlanmawia Tuivawl - MS Dawngliana Chalfilh - Lalbiakzama Tawi - Prof Lalnflawma Aizawl North 1 - Vanlalhlana Aizawl …

West Chakma Mizoram Aizawl Zpm Shanti Jiban Chakma Shanti Jiban

1 year, 2 months ago

'India A Secular Country, Respect Constitution': Tripura HC To Chakma Organisations Accused Of Boycotting Christian Converts, Asks State To Take Action

Live Law

The Tripura High Court on Tuesday rebuked certain Chakma community organisations for allegedly boycotting and out-casting two tribal Chakma communities, who embraced Christianity. Appearing for the affected families, Senior Counsel S. Kar Bhowmik submitted that respondents no.8 to 28 have taken an active role in committing all those illegal activities which are against the ethos of the Constitution as well …

Community India Christianity Constitution Court State Members

1 year, 2 months ago

Mizoram Assembly Polls: BJP Issues 2nd List Of 9 Candidates

ABP News

The BJP has issued the second list of nine candidates for the upcoming Mizoram elections after the party released the names of its candidates for 12 earlier in the day. BJP issues the second list of nine candidates for the upcoming Mizoram elections. pic.twitter.com/e0RQQIkEOa — ANI October 18, 2023 According to the BJP's list for the Mizoram assembly polls, R …

Congress State Bjp Polls Mizoram Mnf Zpm

1 year, 2 months ago

Mizoram Assembly Election: Opposition ZPM announces Shanti Jiban Chakma as its candidate in Tuichawng

India TV News

Mizoram’s Opposition Zoram People's Movement on Tuesday announced Shanti Jiban Chakma as its candidate in the Tuichawng seat ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled on November 7. Shanti Jiban Chakma, a former Chief Executive Member of the Chakma Autonomous District Council, was earlier in the BJP. The ruling Mizo National Front has given ticket to Rasik Mohan Chakma, who is …

Assembly Its Candidate Shanti Jiban Chakma Shanti Jiban Opposition Zpm Tuichawng

1 year, 3 months ago

3 UPSC aspirants awarded Rs 5 lakh under Chief Minister's scholarship in Tripura

India Today

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha provided financial assistance in the form of scholarships worth Rs 5 lakh each to three UPSC aspirants in Agartala. "Three aspirants from Tripura have cleared the Civil Service preliminary examination conducted by the UPSC this year. Handed over a scholarship of Rs 5 lakh to three students - Joy Debnath of Santirbazar, Jyotisman Chakma of …

Education State Nipun Upsc Rs 5 Lakh Tripura Rs 5

1 year, 3 months ago

Tripura tribal student group calls 12-hour strike Monday to press language demand.

The Hindu

The Twipra Students’ Federation, an independent tribal student organisation, called for a 12-hour bandh on Monday to demand the implementation of Roman script for Kokborok, Tripura’s second official language. Hamalu Jamatia, general secretary of the TSF, said they were compelled to announce the strike as the present and past governments of the State ignored the demand of the indigenous people. …

Bengali State Tripura Kokborok Tsf

1 year, 4 months ago

Mizoram Assembly Election: Lone BJP legislator Buddha Dhan Chakma decides to retire from politics

India TV News

Buddha Dhan Chakma, the lone BJP legislator in the 40-member Mizoram Legislative Assembly, has announced his intention to retire from active politics after his current Assembly term ends. He first won an election to the Chakma Autonomous District Council in 2008 and then went on to win two assembly elections in 2013 and 2018. However, Chakma said that he will …

Assembly Bjp Chakma Mizoram Buddha Dhan Chakma

1 year, 5 months ago

Rights bodies demand action in case of sexual assault on Kuki women in Manipur

The Hindu

Rights groups have demanded swift action against the perpetrators of sexual assault in Manipur and speedy justice for two Kuki women paraded naked by a mob. The groups said they were aghast by a video clip showing a large group of men parading two women stripped naked and molesting them while dragging them toward a paddy field. We condemn the …

Women Action Manipur Kuki Kuki Women

1 year, 6 months ago

MNF leader Rasik Mohan Chakma sworn-in as CEM of Chakma Autonomous District Council

The Hindu

Mizo National Front leader Rasik Mohan Chakma was sworn in as the Chief Executive Member of the Chakma Autonomous District Council, an official release said on May 26. Lawngtlai Additional Deputy Commissioner Abraham Beirazi Khithie administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mr. Chakma during a swearing-in ceremony held at the council's art and culture hall at Chawngte in …

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Lankan Trade Unionist, Trans Rights Activist From India Win Kamla Bhasin Awards

76% Prisoners Are Undertrials, Many Languish In Jails Due To Lack Of Legal Aid: Justice BR Gavai

Indigenous Group Blames Security and Settlers for Recent Communal Violence in Chittagong Hill Tracts

Rights group allege Bangladesh Army was inactive while indigenous people attacked in CHT

Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus-led interim govt sworn in | List of members

No plan to relocate refugees from Arunachal in Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma

BJP Lok Sabha candidate in Mizoram urges people to 'change perception' of party

Bid to double global protected areas may affect India’s tribes

What is Citizen Amendment Act?

No arrest yet over Crime Branch FIR against cricket officials in multi-crore scam

First woman mahout among 34 unsung heroes awarded Padma Shri

Mizoram: Tongchanga resigns as CADC chairman, joins ZPM after leaving MNF

Need to give govts leeway to ensure peace in strife-torn states: Supreme Court

Mizoram Assembly polls | Party led by ex-IPS officer wrests power from BJP ally in Mizoram

Mizoram Assembly election results | Congress hopes to upstage ruling MNF, ZPM; BJP seeks to increase its tally

Mizoram Election: Shanti Jiban Chakma To Contest From Tuichawng — Check Complete ZPM Candidates List

'India A Secular Country, Respect Constitution': Tripura HC To Chakma Organisations Accused Of Boycotting Christian Converts, Asks State To Take Action

Mizoram Assembly Polls: BJP Issues 2nd List Of 9 Candidates

Mizoram Assembly Election: Opposition ZPM announces Shanti Jiban Chakma as its candidate in Tuichawng

3 UPSC aspirants awarded Rs 5 lakh under Chief Minister's scholarship in Tripura

Tripura tribal student group calls 12-hour strike Monday to press language demand.

Mizoram Assembly Election: Lone BJP legislator Buddha Dhan Chakma decides to retire from politics

Rights bodies demand action in case of sexual assault on Kuki women in Manipur

MNF leader Rasik Mohan Chakma sworn-in as CEM of Chakma Autonomous District Council