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The soft-Hindutva approach of the Bhupesh Baghel government is another worry for the BJP, but according to the survey, a focused approach to highlight corruption, including at local level, under the Congress rule can even turn the tables for the party. (File photo: Twitter)

BJP may win over 30 of 90 seats in C’garh polls: Survey

The BJP’s strategy to wrest power from the Congress includes reaching out to maximum number of people in OBC dominated areas of the state

07 Aug 2023 12:00 AM

The Army and Assam Rifles were deployed to control the situation in Manipur where violence broke out during a tribal agitation (Twitter/@MangteC)

Patricia Mukhim | What will happen in N-E if Manipur civil war spreads?

The Meiteis believe they are wronged by a system which deprives them of their rights as Manipur’s indigenous people.

12 Jul 2023 1:14 AM

Imphal: Vehicles in flames after violence broke out during the 'Tribal Solidarity March' called by All Tribal Student Union Manipur (ATSUM), in Imphal, Thursday, May 4, 2023. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | Douse Manipur tribals’ anger, or N-E may burn

Thousands have been rendered homeless in the mayhem and have had to be moved by the Army to less risky locations

06 May 2023 12:15 AM

Speaking at a review meeting after visiting King George Hospital and Andhra Medical College here, he said that the health sector was the top priority for the state government. (Photo: Twitter/ @IPR_AP)

Andhra govt committed to ensure quality healthcare to people: Dy CM Srinivas

The minister said several issues were brought to his notice during visit to hospitals and directed authorities to address them at earliest.

25 Aug 2019 9:07 AM

The tribal men were arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer. (Photo: Representational image)

MP: Tribals made to drink urine in custody, four policemen suspended

The five men, all tribal, were admitted to Alirajpur district hospital after they accused police of torturing them.

13 Aug 2019 1:35 PM

'If Forest Department officials come to take over your Podu (form of shifting cultivation) lands and plant sapling, stop them. If needed beat them up and uproot the saplings which are planted by them, I will see what will happen,' said BJP MP Soyam Rao. (Photo: ANI)

'Uproot saplings planted by forest officials, beat them if needed': BJP MP to tribals

BJP MP Soyam Rao spoke at an event to mark the death anniversary of tribal leader and Tudum Debba founder Siddam Shambu.

22 Jul 2019 11:42 AM

'I stand with them on their rights being taken away and tinkering with the Constitutional reservation,' Rahul said in a tweet in Hindi. (Photo: File)

Modi's false vows to tribals, Dalits forced them to take street: Rahul

Gandhi's remarks came on a day when tribal bodies as part of a nationwide shutdown are demanding the Centre secure their forest rights.

05 Mar 2019 7:55 PM

MNS workers hold protest (Photo: Mrugesh Bandiwadekar)

Tribals suspect sabotage behind Aarey Colony fire

Site is habituated by Habalpada and Kalmasakhonda tribals.

05 Dec 2018 1:37 AM

In the first phase, 18 Assembly constituencies had gone to polls in Chhattisgarh on November 12. The rest 72 seats will go to polls in the second phase assembly elections in the state on November 20.

Tribals in Bastar to avoid homes till ink mark fades

That’s the reason why many polling booths in Bastar which had recorded zero polling in the 2013 assembly polls, had witnessed fair polling this time.

15 Nov 2018 6:05 AM

Thousands of passengers faced inconvenience as trains to and from the southern, western and central parts of the country pass through the affected Kharagpur division of the SER to reach Howrah and some parts of Odisha. (Representational Image)

WB: Rail blockade by adivasis lifted after 22 hrs of passenger ordeal

The agitators, demanding recognition to Adivasi language, had blocked some highways in region, compounding problems of the general public.

25 Sep 2018 11:01 AM

Tribals dancing during a march in Sanjay Gandhi National Park. (Cover Photo Credits: Sanjiv Valsan/ Inlined Photo Credits: Paul Robin)

Celebrating diversity

A photowalk aims to bridge the cultural divide between city residents and the adivasi culture.

11 Aug 2018 12:42 AM

Rebati Swain (right) with a tribal woman.

Tribals hail caring nurse as their ‘Mother Teresa’

Known as ‘Mother Teresa’ in the area, Rebati has been awarded thrice by the district administration.

02 Jul 2018 12:47 AM

Tribals growing Loktimachi rice in Bastar.

GI tag: Rice to shine, transform Bastar region

The tribals of Bastar savour this fine aromatic rice only on celebratory occasions like at weddings or during festivals.

16 Apr 2018 1:08 AM

The chief minister refused to extend the scheme’s benefits to defaulters beyond June 30, 2016.

Government to give loan waiver to 2001-8 defaulters: CM Fadnavis

We have decided to appoint special teams to decide these issues within six months.

13 Mar 2018 4:56 AM

To tackle the issue of shortage of land for development projects, the current government has tried opening various kinds of land after coming to power. (Photo: Representational image)

Temple land up for development

Government has decided to open land belonging to temple trusts for developmental purposes.

10 Jan 2018 1:08 AM

The trade in around 5,000 tribal haats in India is estimated to be worth over Rs 2,00,000 crores a year. A report of the CAG estimated that the tribal receives less than 20% of the value of his produce; the rest passes on to the middleman.

A fair and equitable deal for tribals in their trade

It is not a matter of coincidence that left-wing extremism exists in tribal- forest areas.

13 Nov 2017 2:01 AM

BJP National President Amit Shah (Photo: PTI)

Tribals will see all-round growth under Modi, says Amit Shah

Shah said that It is due to the efforts of BJP governments that Gujarat’s tribal areas are not behind other regions in any criterion of development.

07 Oct 2017 3:06 AM

The two teachers reportedly admitted their mistakes and gave written undertaking that they would not commit such mistakes again.

Odisha: Wife slaps teacher for misbehaving with girls

The block education officer along with other officers went to the school on September 21 for further investigation.

25 Sep 2017 6:27 AM

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