Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday announced that tribal families holding land under the Forest Rights Act (FRA) will be issued independent land registry documents, a move expected to benefit over two lakh families across the state.Announcing this in both Houses of the state Legislature, the Minister said eligible beneficiaries will now receive separate Satbara Utara (7/12 extract) entries through newly introduced Form 7E and Village Form 12E…
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Sanand/New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the role of young workers, particularly women from remote and tribal regions, in India’s growing semiconductor industry, a day after inaugurating the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility at Sanand in Gujarat.In a post on social media platform X, PM Modi described his interaction with employees at the newly inaugurated facility as “one of the most special moments” of the visit.He said …
Imphal, July 3 (IANS) Manipur Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA and veteran tribal leader Vungzagin Valte’s mortal remains will be laid to rest on Saturday in Churachandpur district, 134 days after he succumbed to injuries sustained during the ethnic violence in the state, the Zomi Council, an apex tribal body, said on Friday. The body of the 62-year-old BJP leader, who belonged to the Zomi tribal community, has been kept at the Churachandpur District Hospital since it was brought from Delhi afte…
Guwahati, June 30 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday paid tributes to legendary Santhal freedom fighters Sidho Murmu and Kanhu Murmu on Hul Diwas, saying their valiant struggle against injustice and exploitation remains an enduring source of inspiration for the nation and a defining chapter in India’s freedom movement. In a message shared on social media, the Chief Minister said the Santhal Hul occupies an immortal place in the country’s history of resistance against oppr…
Hyderabad, June 29 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin on Monday called Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi a part-time politician and said that every BJP worker is a full-time politician. Addressing booth presidents of the BJP and party office-bearers in united Warangal district, he said that if anyone works tirelessly, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, it is the BJP karyakarta.He said it was because of the tireless efforts and commitment of BJP …
Bhopal, June 28 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday laid out an ambitious roadmap to develop Kukru hill station in Betul district as a prominent centre of natural beauty and eco-tourism in Madhya Pradesh.He announced the creation of an integrated tourism circuit linking Kukru with Chikhaldara, Muktagiri and Melghat at an estimated cost of Rs 150 crore. CM Yadav emphasised the promotion of the region’s natural treasures.Units under the brand ‘Kukru Natural’ will be set up in collabora…
Dahod, June 24 (IANS) As opportunities for science, engineering and medical education expand across Gujarat’s tribal belt, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday said students from remote tribal areas are increasingly gaining access to professional courses and careers that were once difficult to pursue due to limited educational infrastructure. Addressing gatherings during the second day of the 24th ‘Shala Praveshotsav’ (school enrolment drive) in Dahod district, Patel enrolled more than …
Guwahati, June 23 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma extended his greetings on the 75th Foundation Day of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), describing the milestone as a reflection of the rich heritage, resilience and aspirations of the people of Karbi Anglong.In a message shared on social media, the Chief Minister lauded the contributions of the autonomous council towards preserving the identity of indigenous communities and promoting peace and development in the hill di…
Jabalpur, June 21 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday participated in the 36th Convocation Ceremony of Rani Durgavati University here as the chief guest, delivering an inspiring address that emphasised the transformative power of education for both individual growth and national development.Speaking at the event, President Murmu highlighted the critical role of education in uplifting communities, particularly tribal populations.She stressed the need to ensure that tribal youth have equal o…
Gandhinagar, June 17 (IANS) In a move aimed at extending healthcare access to some of Gujarat’s most remote tribal settlements, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday launched 51 two-wheeler mobile health units and flagged off nine new mobile health vans that will operate across 14 districts of the state. The new fleet was flagged off from Gandhinagar in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and Health Minister Praful Pansheriya.The initiative has been introduced by the sta…