Kannur/New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, April 13 (IANS) The death of Nithin Raj, a BDS student of Ancharakandi Dental College in Kerala’s Kannur, has triggered widespread protests, multiple inquiries, and serious allegations of sustained harassment by faculty.Classmates of Nithin Raj have levelled grave charges against Head of Department Dr M.K. Ram, accusing him of routine intimidation, body shaming, and both mental and physical abuse.According to students, the circumstances leading to Nithin’s …
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New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram, on Wednesday, will highlight achievements of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) at the eighth Foundation Day celebration of the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) which manages these institutions, an official said on Tuesday. “Since its inception, NESTS has been instrumental in expanding access to quality education for tribal students through the EMRS network. Significant progress has been made in stre…
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has decided to extend the ongoing Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 at Sunder Nursery in Delhi till April 5, an official said on Saturday. On March 29, Minister of State (MoS) for Tribal Affairs Durgadas Uikey will inaugurate a Van Dhan Conclave for discussions on sustainable livelihoods and value addition of Minor Forest Produce, a statement said.The extension of the fest has been announced in response to the overwhelming public participation and …
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) As many as 5.36 lakh forest rights claims have been recognised during the last five years under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, which seeks to correct historical injustices by recognising the land and resource rights of forest-dwelling communities, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday.Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Durgadas Uikey said that, as per information provided by states and Union Territories, between March 1, 2021, and March 1, 2026, a total of 1…
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram on Monday inaugurated a 12-day festival Tribes Art Fest 2026 at Travancore Palace in New Delhi, reaffirming the government’s aim to preserve tribal heritage alongside structured economic empowerment.Oram said that the Ministry is pursuing an integrated approach to tribal empowerment that combines cultural preservation with socio-economic development.He highlighted major initiatives including PM JANMAN for Particularly Vulnerable…
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram on Saturday announced nationwide initiatives planned for March to achieve long-term socio-economic impact by positioning tribal communities at the centre of cultural preservation, enterprise development and national growth. Addressing media persons, the Minister said these initiatives collectively present an integrated framework to preserve tribal heritage, promote creative excellence, strengthen entrepreneurship, expand market …
Hyderabad, Jan 16 (IANS) Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram on Friday highlighted a national initiative to formally recognise and engage tribal healers as collaborative partners within the public health ecosystem, an official said.Addressing the Capacity Building Programme for Tribal Healers on Strengthening Health Outreach in Tribal Areas, Oram said that even colonial rule could not eradicate India’s indigenous medicinal traditions passed down through generations.Sharing personal experiences, …