Odisha government approves 7 major industrial projects worth Rs 55,783 crore, set to create over 14,500 jobs. Key investments in steel, semiconductors, and rare earths. Discover the details.
Karnataka SC/ST Corporation Chairperson Pallavi expresses strong displeasure over lack of electricity to Malekudiya tribal houses in Dakshina Kannada, highlighting severe monsoon hardships.
Chhattisgarh pioneers a national model, merging PM housing schemes with solar power for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups, aiming for zero electricity bills. Discover this innovative convergence project.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi launches Godabarish Mishra Adarsh Primary School scheme, laying foundation for 118 schools. A Rs 12,000 crore initiative aims to build 2,200 model primary schools. Read more.
Central Kolkata faced major traffic disruptions as 8,000 Adivasis marched in political rallies, demanding exclusive ST status and inclusion of tribal languages in the Eighth Schedule. Details inside.
Odisha government finalizes the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER) plan, a key pillar for Viksit Odisha 2036. The corridor aims to boost the state's economy to $1.5 trillion by 2047. Read more.
Aam Aadmi Party ramps up membership drives in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia, eyeing the crucial tea tribe electorate. Over 250 new members join as party aims to fill leadership void.
A free 52-seater school bus funded by District Mineral Fund starts in Nagada, Odisha, ending a long trek for Juang tribal students. A decade after a malnutrition tragedy, this marks a key development step.
Odisha government greenlights 55 new hotel & resort projects worth Rs 3,211 crore since July 2024, adding 3,800+ rooms. Major brands like Hyatt & Marriott to expand in Bhubaneswar, Puri & tribal areas.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi intervenes, asks OPSC to fill 151 additional vacancies in state civil services for 2025 exam after job aspirants' resentment. Details inside.
The story of Romulus Whitaker, whose childhood wildlife encounter in Kerala led to a lifetime of snake conservation, venom research, and transforming India's approach to human-animal conflict.
Gulabi Devi, 50, died after crashing into a cart on a breakdance ride at a fair in Jharkhand's Dumka. The incident occurred on Tuesday night. Read the full report.
31 Koraga tribal families in Mangaluru's Madyapadavu, promised 5-cent sites in 1986, hold title deeds for only 1.3 cents, blocking home repairs. Activists warn of protest if issue unresolved in 2 months.
Retired IAS officer Suchitra Sinha gets a 3-year extension as NHRC Special Rapporteur for Jharkhand. She will oversee Zone X, continuing her impactful work for tribal women and workers' rights. Read more about her initiatives.
Shimla DC Anupam Kashyap instructs officials to analyse court judgments under SC/ST Act to understand high acquittal rates. 40 cases since 2018 are pending, with courts rejecting cancellation reports. Read for details.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi's 2025 focused on jobs, ports & Rs 16 lakh crore investments. See how his admin balanced ambition with course-correction. Read the full analysis.
Nitesh Dogne from Jamia Millia Islamia secures fully-funded Commonwealth Split-site Scholarship. His research on Bhil tribe's indigenous knowledge aims to advance climate action and sustainability goals. Read more.
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.
Odisha's Mukhyamantri Bus Seva Yojana offers free bus travel to 15 lakh school students from April 2025. Learn about eligibility, application, and benefits.
Odisha's Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana will develop 25 birthplaces of freedom fighters & reformers into heritage museums with a ₹345 crore budget, boosting cultural tourism & local livelihoods.
Odisha's Deputy CM Pravati Parida virtually inaugurated 491 new Anganwadi centres, a key step in the state's mission to empower women and children. Discover the government's vision for a robust early childhood ecosystem.
Odisha govt rolls out new policies to accelerate the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack–Puri–Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER), projected to contribute 33% of state GSDP by 2047. Read details on the mega development plan.
Arunachal Pradesh launches its first Sunrise Festival from Dec 29 in Dong village, India's easternmost point. Experience 5 days of culture, adventure & sustainable New Year celebrations.
Explore the vibrant cultures of India's 9 largest Scheduled Tribes, from the Bhils of Rajasthan to the Khasis of Meghalaya. Discover their unique traditions, art, and deep connection with nature.
Odisha police credit a 10% higher reward payout for the mass surrender of 22 Maoists. The state's revised rehabilitation package now exceeds Chhattisgarh's, offering up to Rs 1.2 crore for top leaders.
Odisha government orders special audit into forest department's purchase of 51 Thar SUVs after allegations of procurement above market rates. Total cost exceeds Rs 12 crore. Details inside.
Odisha government issues notifications for major urban expansion, upgrading 5 NACs to municipalities and creating 24 new NACs across 13 districts to boost governance and civic amenities.
The first look of Rashmika Mandanna in 'Mysaa' releases on December 24. The new poster hints at a dark, gritty action thriller set among the Gond tribes. Fans are excited!
Karnataka High Court rules employers lack jurisdiction to investigate an employee's caste status. Landmark decision protects employee rights. Read the full story.
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court grants Scheduled Tribe validity to Buldhana siblings, ruling parent's rejected claim doesn't foreclose children's independent case. Landmark judgment reinforces precedent.