#Indigenous Rights
Professor Urges Northeast Unity to Defend Indigenous Rights
Prof. Nani Bath calls for regional unity to protect indigenous land and culture from encroaching political pressures and massive infrastructure projects.
Kiyeto Swu • 28 Aug 2026
Tipra Motha Leader Pradyot Debbarma Sets Terms for Future Political Alliances
Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Debbarma says he will only ally with national parties that guarantee safeguards for Tripura indigenous communities.
Nihar Jamatia • 25 Aug 2026
CoMSO Demands Immediate Action on Meghalaya ILP and ST Order
CoMSO is pressuring the Meghalaya government to finalize the Inner Line Permit and amend the ST Order to protect indigenous rights and demographics.
NEWire Desk • 19 Aug 2026
Global Naga Forum Marks 79th Independence Anniversary
Global leaders and activists gathered online to commemorate 79 years since the declaration of Naga independence and discuss the path to sovereignty.
Naro Jamir • 16 Aug 2026
Tripura Royal Pradyot Debbarma Alleges Delhi Interference in Tribal Unity
Tripura royal Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma claims Delhi political forces are blocking efforts to unite Northeast indigenous tribal communities.
Walrik Marak • 14 Aug 2026
Amit Shah Urges Review of Meghalaya Safety Law
Union Home Minister Amit Shah asks Meghalaya to revise key security law provisions while reviewing demands for the Inner Line Permit and language status.
NEWire Desk • 13 Aug 2026
Samarjit Haflongbar Urges Dima Hasao Council to Adopt Garo Hills Tribal Protection Model
Former NCHAC chief Samarjit Haflongbar wants Dima Hasao to adopt the Garo Hills model to protect tribal political rights and land from industrial shifts.
Bibar Daimary • 13 Aug 2026
Ukhrul meeting targets demographic shifts and indigenous rights
Community leaders in Ukhrul gathered to address demographic threats, illegal immigration, and the need for greater political accountability in Manipur.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 12 Aug 2026
Dimapur Students Demand Action Over Stalled Nirmal Jain Fraud Case
Dimapur students blast the government for inaction regarding an alleged land fraud case involving businessman Nirmal Jain after two months of silence.
Kiyeto Swu • 11 Aug 2026
Manipur Group Renews Call for Meitei Scheduled Tribe Status
The Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee is pushing for ST status for Manipur's Meitei community to protect their ancestral land and cultural heritage.
Ratan Singh • 10 Aug 2026
Indigenous Leaders Push for Unity to Safeguard Northeast Heritage
Indigenous leaders gathered in Dimapur to discuss land rights, demographic shifts, and the preservation of culture across the seven northeastern states.
Kiyeto Swu • 10 Aug 2026
KSU Defies Ban on Khliehriat Public Meeting
The Khasi Students’ Union plans a five-day protest tour across Meghalaya, defying an official ban to demand government action on five major issues.
Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026
NEIPF and NIPF to Mark Indigenous Peoples Day in Dimapur
Indigenous groups gather in Dimapur on August 9 to push for new government departments and address regional demographic shifts caused by illegal migration.
Naro Jamir • 7 Aug 2026
Manipur Groups Demand NRC Update Before Census Amid Crisis
Over 400 people gathered in Pallel to demand an NRC update before the state Census, warning the government of potential protests if their demands are ignored.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 7 Aug 2026
Manipur Groups Demand NRC Update Before Census Amid Crisis
Over 400 people gathered in Pallel to demand an NRC update before the next census, citing concerns over illegal immigration and the ongoing state crisis.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 6 Aug 2026
Khasi Leaders Fight Move to Strip Land Control
Traditional Khasi leaders want the Governor to block a land bill they claim destroys their authority over community and Raid land holdings.
Walrik Marak • 5 Aug 2026
Dimapur Naga Students Union Backs Land Protection Stance
The DNSU is backing the NSF in a dispute over ancestral lands and customary rights, citing concerns about recent clashes near Maova village.
Kiyeto Swu • 3 Aug 2026
₹10 Crore for 40,000 Refugees: Why Mizoram's Indigenous Tribes Are at Breaking Point
"NEWire.in's editorial argues that indigenous tribal communities deserve institutional protection, not just hospitality. Six recommendations. One warning. Read
NEWire Desk • 29 Jul 2026
Tripura Tribal Council Demands Faster Codification of 14 Customary Laws
Tribal leaders demand Tripura CM Manik Saha enact 14 customary law bills passed by the TTAADC in 2022 to protect indigenous traditions and governance.
Ayan Debbarma • 27 Jul 2026
United Naga Council Petitions UN Over Manipur Border Land And Violence
The United Naga Council has urged the UN to intervene in Manipur, citing illegal border land transfers to Myanmar and unsolved Naga civilian killings.
Ranjana Devi • 25 Jul 2026
