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Tribal Groups in Vishakhapatnam Protest Over Lack of Road Facilities
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Tribal Groups in Vishakhapatnam Protest Over Lack of Road Facilities

Deccan Chronicle  

Vishakhapatnam: Tribal groups hailing from Pedagaru, Pathasingi and Kottasingi, the hilltop PVTG tribal villages in Arla panchayat of Rolugunta mandal in Anakapalli district, took out a ‘Doli’ protest for four kilometres under auspices of the 5th Schedule Sadhana Committee of PVTG Kondu Adivasi Tribal Association. The hilltop PVTGs say due to lack of road facilities, they have to carry pregnant …

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PM launches Rs 24,000-crore project for vulnerable tribal groups, releases Rs 18,000 crore for PM Kisan scheme
1 year, 1 month ago

PM launches Rs 24,000-crore project for vulnerable tribal groups, releases Rs 18,000 crore for PM Kisan scheme

Firstpost  

In order to support the comprehensive development of around 28 lakh PVTGs nationwide, PM Modi on Wednesday launched worth Rs 24,000-crore Pradhan Mantri Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups Mission on Wednesday. He also released Rs 18,000 crore as the 15th installment of PM Kisan scheme In order to support the comprehensive development of around 28 lakh PVTGs nationwide, Prime Minister Narendra …

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No division of Manipur, in touch with Kuki MLAs: CM N Biren Singh
1 year, 3 months ago

No division of Manipur, in touch with Kuki MLAs: CM N Biren Singh

Hindustan Times  

Singh said, ”Assam Rifles saved people from both hills and valley districts. Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh, who was in the national capital to meet Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday, said he is in regular touch with the 10 Kuki-Zo-Hmar MLAs who have demanded a separate administration for hill districts. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The 10 MLAs, …

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Supreme Court chides Centre on lack of will to act against Nagaland govt
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court chides Centre on lack of will to act against Nagaland govt

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned the Centre’s double standards in not holding the Nagaland government accountable for its failure to implement the constitutional mandate on 33% reservation for women in municipal bodies, saying that in the case of other states the Centre does not hesitate in taking action. “Here, your own state government is violating the Constitution and you …

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Everything you need to know about Manipur violence by Tribal groups opposing ST status demand by Meitei community
1 year, 7 months ago

Everything you need to know about Manipur violence by Tribal groups opposing ST status demand by Meitei community

Op India  

Violence erupted at several places in Manipur on Wednesday during protests by tribal groups against the demand for ST status by the Meitei community. While the situation was handled swiftly by the security forces, things went out of hand on 3 May, when All Tribal Student Union Manipur called for a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ in the Torbung area of Churachandpur …

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Nagaland CM gets SC notice for ‘violating’ 33% women quota law
1 year, 8 months ago

Nagaland CM gets SC notice for ‘violating’ 33% women quota law

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio, state chief secretary and tribal leaders for repealing the Nagaland Municipal Act and violating a undertaking given to the court to roll out 33% reservation for women in local bodies after a gap of more than a decade. Finding the “ingenious” method adopted by the state to …

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Budget 2023 brings special scheme for vulnerable tribal groups | Details
1 year, 10 months ago

Budget 2023 brings special scheme for vulnerable tribal groups | Details

Hindustan Times  

Presenting the last full Union Budget of the Narendra Modi government before the 2024 Lok Sabha election, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced a special programme targeting Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group, for its development and upliftment, with a budget outlay of ₹15,000 crore over the next three years. Budget 2023 announcements are aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of …

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25 years later, Bangladesh closer to peace in border region
2 years ago

25 years later, Bangladesh closer to peace in border region

Associated Press  

RANGAMATI, Bangladesh — A quarter century ago, Modhumala Chakma says it was impossible to leave her house in the evening and walk around the nearby hills because they were controlled by a tribal insurgent group seeking autonomy in southeastern Bangladesh. “It was a difficult time,” says the 60-year-old farm worker from an ethnic minority in the Shuvolong area of Rangamati, …

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