Nomadic Groups Seek 1% Quota, Oppose Karnataka Formula
Nomadic communities in Karnataka demand a separate 1% reservation and oppose the state's 6-6-5 quota formula. They warn of a 'Belagavi Chalo' protest if demands are unmet.
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Massive Tribal Protest in Silchar Over ST Status Proposal
Thousands from tribal groups marched in Silchar, Assam, opposing ST status for Tai-Ahom, Moran, Matak, Koch-Rajbongshi, Chutia & Tiwa, fearing dilution of existing rights.
Khasi-Jaintia Development Council Formed in Assam's Cachar
Assam's Education Minister Ranoj Pegu launches Khasi-Jaintia Development Council in Cachar to address land rights and welfare gaps for tribal communities in Barak Valley. Read more.
Assam Tea Workers Get Land Ownership Rights
Assam government passes historic bill granting land ownership to 3.33 lakh tea garden workers after 200 years of waiting. Chief Minister calls it a landmark moment for marginalized communities.
Dibrugarh: Tea Estate Ambulance Crash Deaths Rise to 5
Death toll in Tinsukia's tragic ambulance-bus collision climbs to five, triggering angry protests against Powai Tea Estate management over alleged negligence. Read more.
Nomadic Communities Face Modern India Challenges
As space shrinks for itinerant life, India's nomadic communities face integration challenges in a world built for the settled population. Discover their daily struggles.
Dima Hasao Bifurcation Demand Returns with Final Warning
Indigenous groups in Assam's Dima Hasao issue final warning for district bifurcation by November. Failure could trigger massive agitation from December across the hills.
Koraga Tribe DNA Reveals Sixth Ancestral Component in Indians
Groundbreaking genetic research reveals Koraga tribes in Karnataka carry sixth ancestral component, tracing back to African origins and reshaping understanding of Indian population history.
Karnataka CM pledges resolution to nomadic quota issue
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah commits to resolving long-standing internal quota demands for nomadic communities, promising equitable distribution within Scheduled Caste reservations.
Rabari Tribe: Desert Nomads Turned Gallery Artists
Discover how Gujarat's Rabari tribe transformed from desert herders to internationally acclaimed textile artists, preserving their 1000-year-old heritage through stunning embroidery.
Naga rebel returns home after 50 years in exile
In a historic turn for Northeast India's peace process, Naga rebel leader Mowu Gwizan returns home after five decades of exile, marking a new chapter in reconciliation efforts.
Garhwa tribe refuses return amid elephant attacks
A nomadic tribal community in Jharkhand's Garhwa district chooses permanent displacement over returning to their ancestral lands due to increasing human-elephant conflicts, highlighting a growing wildlife crisis.
Delhi HC: SC/ST Act Can't Block Bank Mortgage Rights
Delhi High Court delivers crucial judgment safeguarding banks' mortgage rights against SC/ST Act misuse. Learn how this ruling protects financial institutions while balancing social justice laws.
Maharashtra's cave-dwelling cattle herders revealed
Discover how Maharashtra's Van Gujjar community spends half the year living in mountain caves while tending their cattle herds, preserving a centuries-old nomadic tradition against modern challenges.
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