#Tribal Affairs
Nagaland Tribes Push Back on Hornbill Festival Privatization Plans
Nagaland gears up for the 2026 Hornbill Festival as tribal leaders clash with the government over the planned privatization of the Kisama complex.
Naro Jamir • 22 Oct 2026
Centre Earmarks 94 Crore for Meghalaya Tribal Scholarships
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs approved 94 crore for Meghalaya's post-matric scholarship scheme for the 2026-27 financial year to support ST students.
NEWire Desk • 28 Sep 2026
Dimasa Students Union Presses Assam Government for Identity and Land Reform
The All Dimasa Students' Union is lobbying the Assam government to address eight demands including unified identity status and tribal land protections.
Timungpi Terang • 22 Sep 2026
Assam Awards Over Rs 194 Crore in Scholarships to Tribal Students
Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu distributed Rs 194.55 crore in post-matric scholarships to more than 1.66 lakh Scheduled Tribe students.
Bibar Daimary • 16 Sep 2026
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
Government Partners with Nagaland Incubator to Boost Tribal Enterprise
India's Ministry of Tribal Affairs signed a deal with Nagaland's E-School of Business to support tribal entrepreneurs and economic growth.
Naro Jamir • 8 Aug 2026
Government Signs Tribal Business Pact as Naga Groups Seek Unity
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs partners with ESB to boost entrepreneurship, while two Naga factions sign an agreement to pursue peace and political unity.
Naro Jamir • 8 Aug 2026
Tribal Affairs Ministry Partners with E-School of Business to Boost Startups
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs signed a deal with Nagaland's E-School of Business to provide mentorship and support for tribal entrepreneurs nationwide.
Naro Jamir • 8 Aug 2026
Nagaland Tribal Leaders and Lawmakers Call for State Unity
Nagaland leaders met in Dimapur to address societal divisions, demanding stronger unity and trust among the Ao, Lotha, and Sümi communities.
Kiyeto Swu • 7 Aug 2026
Manipur Principal Removed After Students Report Starvation at Eklavya School
Manipur authorities removed the principal of Eklavya Model Residential School at Zeikhuluang Loktak Project on August 3. The move followed reports of acute
Ratan Singh • 4 Aug 2026
Manipur School Principal Removed Following Student Hunger Allegations
Officials transferred the principal of Eklavya Model Residential School after students reported severe food shortages and hospitalizations.
Ranjana Devi • 4 Aug 2026
Kohima Sümi Hoho Re-elects Leadership and Tightens Social Media Policy
The Kohima Sümi Hoho re-elected its executive team and passed new resolutions on tribal harmony and social media conduct during its general session.
Kiyeto Swu • 28 Jul 2026
Centre Earmarks Rs 175 Crore for Assam Tribal Scholarships
Assam gets Rs 175.10 crore for tribal student scholarships in 2026-27 as the Centre considers raising payments to match current living costs.
Bibar Daimary • 22 Jul 2026
