Two Kerala tribals die while fleeing in panic after seeing wild elephant herd; autopsy reports awaited

Two Kerala tribals die while fleeing in panic after seeing wild elephant herd; autopsy reports awaited

Follow Us on Google News Thrissur, April 15 (IANS) In the midst of a man-animal conflict in Kerala which has taken a heavy toll on people living in the forested areas, there were reports of two more deaths on Tuesday morning. According to reports, two tribals lost their lives in Athirapally, a picturesque tourist spot … Read more

Manipur: Kuki tribals’ protest against annual Meitei pilgrimage

Manipur: Kuki tribals’ protest against annual Meitei pilgrimage

Follow Us on Google News Imphal, April 13 (IANS) Hundreds of men and women belonging to the Kuki-Zo community have started protesting on Sunday in and around the foothills of Thangjing hill range against the Meitei community’s annual pilgrimage to the top of the hill in Manipur, which they consider a sacred site. The protest … Read more

Tribals achieved rights due to unity, constant pressure of regional parties: TMP Chief

Tribals achieved rights due to unity, constant pressure of regional parties: TMP Chief

Follow Us on Google News Agartala, April 10 (IANS) Tipra Motha Party (TMP) supremo, Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, launched a strong criticism of national political parties, including his ally BJP, accusing them of failing to stand up for the rights of the tribals of the Northeast. Addressing a public gathering at Lefunga in West Tripura … Read more

Calling tribals ‘Chinese’ is very sad: TMP chief

Calling tribals ‘Chinese’ is very sad: TMP chief

Follow Us on Google News Agartala, April 10 (IANS) Tipra Motha Party (TMP) supremo, Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma said on Thursday that some people referring to the indigenous people of Tripura and the Northeast as “Chinese” is very sad. The TMP chief on Thursday appeared before the District and Sessions Court in West Tripura to … Read more

No intention to repeal 1/70 Act, Andhra Pradesh CM assures tribals

No intention to repeal 1/70 Act, Andhra Pradesh CM assures tribals

Amaravati, Feb 11 (IANS) Amid a protest called by tribal organisations against some remarks made by Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday made it clear that his government has no intention to repeal 1/70 Act. The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of various tribal groups and some political parties … Read more