While efforts are on to form a new government in Jharkhand, Oraon tribals see young and dashing Lohardaga MLA Sukhdeo Bhagat as the next chief minister of the state.

Lohardaga : June 30, 2009

Maoists killed tribal leader in Jharkhand.

The secretary of a local tribal organisation was killed by suspected Maoists in Jadugora tola of East Singhbhum district in Jharkhand on Wednesday, about two months after the gunning down of a resistance group member in the area.

Jamshedpur: May 03, 2009

Kandhmal riots: SC nonice to Orissa on Khands' plea

The Supreme Court on Monday sought a response from Orissa government on the allegation that it has left the ethnic tribal Kandhs at disadvantage over the Panas more than 60 per cent of whom are Christians in communally-sensitive Kandhamal district hit by riots last year.

New Delhi : May 11, 2009

Maoists activities displaced 4 lakh tribals: Report.

More than four lakh tribals have been displaced due to extremists activists by Maoists in various parts of India, a non-government organisation has claimed in its latest report.

New Delhi : May 24, 2009

The clamour for tribal status in Assam.

One of the many contentious issues in Assam is the longstanding demand of various communities, tribal and non-tribal, for a modification of their present status.

April 04, 2009

SC refers Forest Right to 3-judge bench.

The Supreme Court on Monday referred the contentious issue pertaining to a Union law giving the right to possess up to four hectares of forest lands not only to tribals but also other forest dwellers, to a three-Judge bench.

New Delhi : March 03, 2009