Last Updated: Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 00:12
Population of the Jarawas who are one of the hunting-gathering Negrito tribes of Andaman Islands has gone from 240 in 2001 to 383 in 2011.
Last Updated: Monday, February 6, 2012, 19:50
The Scheduled Tribes Commission on Monday asked Andaman and Nicobar administration to take action against those involved and submit a report at the earliest.
Last Updated: Monday, February 6, 2012, 19:18
The Andaman spokesperson said there was a "concerted effort" by vested interests to pressurise the Govt for the closure of the Andaman Trunk Road.
Last Updated: Monday, February 6, 2012, 17:51
The lawmakers are concern over reports that tourists were treating the Jarawa tribe like attractions in a `human safari park`.
Last Updated: Monday, February 6, 2012, 11:49
Amid a raging controversy over exploitation of Jarawa tribes, government is exploring the possibility of having alternate connectivity with the Great Nicobar island through sea and aerial route.
Last Updated: Sunday, February 5, 2012, 09:42
Two new videos have emerged that provide more proof of official involvement in `human safaris` for the benefit of tourists.
Last Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012, 20:36
SBS Tyagi, who led the team probing the episode of dancing of Jarawa tribal women before tourists, has been awarded the President`s Police Medal.
Last Updated: Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 19:45
The controversy had erupted over a footage showing semi-naked Jarawa women allegedly being asked to dance before tourists for food.
Last Updated: Thursday, January 19, 2012, 14:32
Days after controversial video surfaced showing Jarawa women dancing semi-naked before tourists, Andaman & Nicobar police have arrested two persons.
Last Updated: Sunday, January 15, 2012, 23:52
A controversy had erupted last Wednesday over a video footage showing semi-naked Jarawa tribal women.
Last Updated: Sunday, January 15, 2012, 21:23
The Andaman & Nicobar Police said action will be taken against tour operators offering trips to show members of the Jarawa tribe.
Last Updated: Saturday, January 14, 2012, 17:23
Centre to discuss the possibility of inclusion of Jarawa tribes into the mainstream, tribal rights said such step would be prove to be a disaster.
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