Fifth Schedule Fails: Tribal Rights Routinely Overridden
An investigation reveals how the Fifth Schedule, meant for tribal self-governance, is failing. Mining and dams override tribal objections. Read the full report.
An investigation reveals how the Fifth Schedule, meant for tribal self-governance, is failing. Mining and dams override tribal objections. Read the full report.
Following complaints, ITDP officials inspected the Dubare tribal settlement in Madikeri. Residents highlighted severe water scarcity and dangerous electrical connections. Officials have assured immediate action.
A tribal village head was shot dead in Jharkhand's Khunti district. The police have launched an investigation into the murder. Read for details.
Jharkhand DGP Tadasha Mishra commended the Jharkhand Armed Police-1 battalion for its crucial role in fighting extremism. She also addressed accommodation issues and inaugurated the Anand Mela fair.
Nearly 200 tribal students from backward districts of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha gather in Visakhapatnam. They share aspirations to transform their regions despite gaps in education and healthcare. Discover their inspiring journeys.
Anushka Kumari Munda, the U-17 Indian football 'Goal Machine', receives the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar from President Droupadi Murmu. Discover her inspiring journey from an Adivasi village to the national team.
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren vows to transform the mineral-rich state into a developed one by 2050, focusing on education, health, and local communities' rights. Read his New Year pledge.
Discover how Baby G, Karnataka's pioneering tribal healthcare provider, combines professional training with lived Adivasi experience to deliver life-saving care to remote communities. Read her inspiring story.
President Droupadi Murmu applauded tribal women from Jashpur for their eco-friendly crafts at the Kartika Jatra in Gumla. Read how their work empowers communities and preserves heritage.
President Droupadi Murmu calls on educated tribal individuals to return to their villages and help communities access government welfare schemes for societal upliftment.
Ganesh Powar, 22, from Goa's Kathkari tribe, is the first to complete Class X. His community, unrecognized as PVTG, lives in poverty, fights child marriage, and dreams of education. Read their struggle.
President Droupadi Murmu attended Santali language celebrations in Jamshedpur, stressing the importance of mother tongues. She announced Rs 24,000 crore for tribal development. Read more.
Ranchi's National Book Fair sees a surge in books on Jharkhand's tribal heritage, history, and youth-focused mental health literature. Open until Feb 4. Explore now!
President Droupadi Murmu will be the chief guest at the grand finale of the two-day Antar-Rajiye Jansanskritik Samagam Mahotsav in Gumla, featuring over 1000 groups from three states. Read more.
President Droupadi Murmu will be the chief guest at the grand finale of the two-day Antar-Rajiye Jansanskritik Samagam in Gumla's Manjhatoli. Over 1000 groups from three states to showcase tribal culture.
As Jharkhand bids farewell to 2025, we recap its landmark year: PESA Rules approval, national awards in arts & sports, infrastructural boosts, and global recognitions that made the state proud. Discover the 25 key milestones.
Former CM Champai Soren accuses Jharkhand govt of forcibly acquiring 830.92 acres of tribal land in Kolhan to compensate for Palamu mining. He alleges bypass of tribal governance and threat to livelihoods.
BI WORLDWIDE India renews its CSR commitment to GoSports Foundation's athlete development programs, supporting 28 elite athletes aiming for LA 2028 & Brisbane 2032 Olympics. Read more.
Around 120 families, including Malekudiya tribals, in Karnataka's Kudremukh National Park lack electricity. The state offers a Rs 75 lakh electrification plan or a compensation package for relocation, sparking a debate on tribal welfare vs. forest conserv
Jharkhand cabinet approves PESA rules, hailed as historic for tribal self-governance. Tribal groups march in Ranchi to thank CM Hemant Soren. Read the full story.
Jharkhand's 2025 health overhaul: 100 new MBBS seats approved, RIMS second campus, 6 new medical colleges & state's first medical university planned. Read about the major push to fix healthcare infrastructure.
Odisha's Tribal Advisory Council, chaired by CM Mohan Majhi, recommends boosting eco-tourism, homestays, and tribal development. Key decisions on PESA rules, education, and community inclusion.
The Hemant Soren cabinet approved the Jharkhand PESA Rules 2025, granting gram sabhas in scheduled areas powers over mining, land, and resources. A landmark step for tribal self-governance.
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren inaugurates Dishom Guru Shibu Soren Engineering & Medical Coaching Institute in Ranchi, offering free coaching to 300 students, focusing on SC/ST & minority communities. A step to stop student migration.
Koraput's flagship 5-day cultural festival, Parab 2025, began with grand celebrations, highlighting tribal heritage and boosting local economy. Read more about the vibrant showcase.
A delegation from the University of Southampton, London, visited Central University of Jharkhand to discuss a potential MoU for joint research, focusing on tribal health and education. Explore the details of this international academic partnership.
Chinese bodybuilding champion Wang Kun's sudden death at 30 shocks the fitness world, raising alarms about hidden cardiac risks in strength sports despite a disciplined, clean lifestyle. Learn the crucial warning signs.
In Tamil Nadu's remote Sittilingi valley, doctors Regi George & Lalitha Regi built a hospital, then tackled malnutrition & debt via organic farming & women-led crafts. Discover their unique model of 'social medicine'.
A Jharkhand tribal woman was trafficked, assaulted & murdered by a domestic help agency couple in Delhi-NCR. Her body was found in a Hapur sugarcane field. Read the shocking details.
The Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum at Tajangi, Visakhapatnam, will open in January. This fully digital museum uses VFX and interactive tech to showcase heroes like Alluri Sitarama Raju. Explore tribal history and valour.