World migration report 2024
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) launched the World Migration Report 2024, which reveals significant shifts in global migration patterns, including a record number of displaced people
Displacement
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Natural disasters, mily action displaced millions
Millions of displaced Baloch and Pushtoon people are living like refugees in worst condition due to the ongoing military operation in various parts of Balochistan and Waziristan while about 17,000 Kashmiris are still in refugee camps at the Pakistani side of the LoC, said a study report prepared by different NGOs. According to the report, the number of displaced people in Pakistan has increased during the year 2007 and they are still living in a refugee-like condition in their own country.
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Health crisis amid the Maoist insurgency in India
The ongoing conflict between India's Maoist rebels and the government across states in the east and centre of the country has displaced thousands of people. Refugees living in camps and settlements face a multitude of health problems.
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At Indian Preserves, Tigers Remain King as People Are Coaxed Out
At Indian Preserves, Tigers Remain King as People Are Coaxed Out By SOMINI SENGUPTA Published: April 16, 2008 NAGARHOLE NATIONAL PARK, India
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World Sea Levels To Rise 1.5m By 2100 Scientists
World Sea Levels To Rise 1.5m By 2100
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Jharkhand tribals up against mining companies
Step into Jharkahnd's Tentoposi village in Seraikela district and you will be greeted with hostile glances. Sitting on rich mineral reserves of iron ore, residents of this village are constantly
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Protest against Diamer-Bhasha dam construction held
The affected people of Diamer-Bhasha dam project on Sunday protested against the construction of the dam without addressing their reservations. A large number of people from Diamer District of the Northern Areas, who would be displaced or affected once the dam is constructed along with the area students gathered in front of Rawalpindi-Islamabad Press Club's camp office and demanded of the government to address their reservations prior to initiating the controversial mega project.
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Mining in the Niyamgiri Hills and tribal rights
The Orissa government's agreement with Vedanta Alumina to allow mining of bauxite deposits in the Niyamgiri hills, the home of the Dongaria Kondha tribe, is an example of how corporate interests backed by state support are trampling on tribal livelihoods and threatening an ecologically rich and important region.
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Subaltern blues
The Constitution assures tribals of protection against exploitation, respect for their tradition and heritage, and assistance for the improvement of their socio-economic and educational status. And yet they happen to be the most adversely affected ethnic group. They have suffered on account of the development projects. To them, development is synonymous with deprivation.
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Concern over delay in rehabilitation
The Coordination Committee for people displaced for development projects has requested the district administration to implement the order released by the Department of Revenue on March 22 for rehabili
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Development challenges in extremist affected areas
Widespread discontent among the people has plagued the Indian polity for sometime now. It has often led to unrest, sometimes of a violent nature. Over the years, statutory enactments and institutional mechanisms for addressing the various aspects