Forest Rights
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Denied government benefits for over two decades, two Assam villages are camping in Tinsukia town
They live inside a national park where no settlements are allowed. So the government cannot legally carry out development activities.
Arunabh Saikia
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Coronavirus: India’s unplanned lockdown unleashed fresh hell for its Adivasis
The government’s neglect of livelihood support measures has pushed indigenous communities into a deeper crisis.
Sushmita
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Over 13,000 families living in 26 ‘protected areas’ displaced between 1999 to 2019, shows study
The forceful displacement has led to violent clashes between local communities, forest department and the police.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Arnab Goswami sends legal notice to Indian Express for article alleging that he bribed ex-BARC CEO
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Farm laws: Police use baton-charge to remove protestors at Red Fort; internet cut in parts of Delhi
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‘Please don’t follow me now’: Actor Rhea Chakraborty asks paparazzi when spotted in Mumbai
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The Political Fix: What BJP’s rejected offer to suspend farm laws tells us about Modi’s tactics
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Andhra couple allegedly murder two daughters in suspected occult ritual, arrested
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Adivasis are being made the scapegoat for the industrial-scale felling of trees along Betwa river
The dusty, drought-prone region was once covered with dense jungle where leopards, tigers and antelopes roamed.
Mohit M Rao & Astha Choudhary
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Laws meant to protect the environment are threatening forests and those dependent on them
Plantations are replacing biodiverse forests under compensatory afforestation, an analysis of land diversion shows.
CR Bijoy, IndiaSpend.com
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In Odisha’s Similipal park, recognition of community rights paved the way for sustainable growth
The 2015 move has enriched the sanctuary’s biodiversity and locals’ livelihoods.
Pragati Prava
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Watch: Large crowd joins Republic Day protest against farm laws in Bengaluru
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‘Strong shouldn’t bully the weak’: Chinese president Xi Jinping at virtual Davos summit
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Republic Day: Animal Planet’s version of ‘Saare Jahaan Se Accha’ is sung with sounds of wildlife
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Protesting farmers gather at Delhi’s Red Fort. Watch scenes from Republic Day tractor rally
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Watch: ITBP soldiers celebrate Republic Day in freezing temperatures of Ladakh
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An Adivasi community in Kerala has united to save the region’s dwindling hornbill population
A proposed hydroelectric dam, poaching and timber mafia threaten the bird population.
KA Shaji
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‘Jal, jungle, zameen’: In Delhi, hundreds of Adivasis demand their legal right to forest land
The protestors were also protesting against a Supreme Court evicting 10 lakh families across 16 states from their forest homes.
Vijayta Lalwani
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Andhra Pradesh and Telangana offer no help as Chhattisgarh Adivasis seek land rights
The Adivasis have been demanding land rights, but to no avail.
Nihar Gokhale, Land Conflict Watch
The Reel
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‘Love Scandal & Doctors’ trailer: In AltBalaji web series, drugs, crime and murder at a hospital
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‘Aelay’ trailer: Tamil drama about an ice candy seller stars Samuthirakani, Manikandan
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Republic Day: Reading between the lyrics of five patriotic Hindi film songs
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Watch: ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ set for March 26 release
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Book excerpt: When NT Rama Rao became the first Indian chief minister to act in a movie
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The Daily Fix: Despite relief for Aarey, India is losing the larger battle to protect its forests
The Supreme Court on Monday ordered a belated stay on tree-felling in Mumbai’s Aarey Colony. But forest destruction is rampant across the country.
Aarefa Johari
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Forest Rights Act: UN experts call for ban on forced evictions, raise concerns over enactment of law
The SC in February ordered the eviction of more than 10 lakh families of Adivasis and other forest-dwellers across 16 states but later stayed its order.
Scroll Staff
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From rejection to eviction: The illegal ways in which MP Adivasis have been denied forest rights
Their case shows the flaws in the Supreme Court’s recent eviction order.
Aarefa Johari
The Field
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First Test: Kagiso Rabada’s late burst on day one puts South Africa in control against Pakistan
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Virat Kohli was and will always be India’s Test captain, I’m his deputy: Ajinkya Rahane
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Better late than never: At 88, PT Usha’s coach OM Nambiar receives Padma Shri award
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Premier League: Chelsea should have supported Frank Lampard in the tough period, says Steven Gerrard
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Premier League: Manchester clubs look to profit as Liverpool face Spurs and Everton host Leicester