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Opinions

Encroachment of forest land, poppy cultivation, illegal immigration, a fight for land and identity: The many faces of the unrest in Manipur

Dr. Chandan Kumar - 6 May, 2023

Behind the tribal protest against ST status for Meiteis in Manipur lies several other important factors

News Reports

Manipur: Curfew in 8 districts, mobile internet suspended after violence against ST status to Meiteis, Mary Kom appeals to centre for help

OpIndia Staff - 4 May, 2023

After clashes were reported in various parts of Manipur the Indian Army and the Assam Rifles carried out a flag march in the violence-hit areas.

Crime

Arunachal Pradesh: Complaint filed against Christian preacher for desecrating holy place of Donyi Polo faith while holding a ‘healing’ retreat

OpIndia Staff - 7 January, 2022

Complaint filed against Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Boleng in in Arunachal for desecrating a holy place of Donyi Polo faith

News Reports

181 Christian converts in Garhwa district, Jharkhand perform Gharwapsi to tribal Sarna religion: Details

OpIndia Staff - 20 March, 2021

The tribals reverted back to their traditional faith at a 'Ghar Wapasi' program organised at Garhwa district in Jharkhand.

News Reports

Arunachal Pradesh: Christian group apologises after pastor burns idol of Goddess Ain Donyi, legal rights group writes to HM about rampant conversion campaigns

OpIndia Staff - 17 July, 2020

The incident shocked Tajum Tasung from Vanvaashi kalyan Ashram. He said, "The action of Christians in Seppa region is shameful. I condemn the incident. I have never seen anything like this.

Government and Policy

PM Modi says 400 Eklavya Model residential schools will be built for tribals by 2022, explains facilities, why dropout rates decreasing

OpIndia Staff - 7 December, 2019

Modi govt has decided to build 400 Eklavya Model schools for tribal children across the country in the next three years

Economy and Finance

Budget 2019: Government to identify nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes to include them in social welfare schemes

OpIndia Staff - 1 February, 2019

Union Minister Piyush Goyal declared that the government will identify and locate the nomadic groups to extend the benefits enjoyed by other Indians.

Culture and History

The Sentinelese Tribe: Caught between isolation and the march of humanity that waits for none

K Bhattacharjee - 22 November, 2018

Sometimes, the best we can do for people is stay away from them. The issue revolving around the Sentinalese tribe is one such instance.

News Reports

Mizoram: NGOs oppose political parties fielding Chakma candidates. Read about the age old conflict

K Bhattacharjee - 27 October, 2018

The core aspect of the inter-tribal conflict is the issue of nativity.

Interviews

Maoism is about genocide of Tribals, the ‘jobless intellectuals’ are hypocrites: Surrendered Naxal Pahad Singh

OpIndia Staff - 15 September, 2018

Naxal leaders talk about Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and fighting for tribal rights while recruiting innocent youth

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