Scindia`s appointment an insult to tribals: Chouhan

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 22:00

Criticising the Congress over the appointment of Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia as the chief of party`s Madhya Pradesh election campaign committee, Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday described it as an "insult of tribals".

Jharkhand tribals protest Mother Mary in tribal attire

Last Updated: Monday, August 26, 2013, 13:57

Tribals in Jharkhand have intensified their agitation against Mother Mary in tribal attire and demanded that this be reversed.

India`s endangered tribal groups see rise in population

Last Updated: Sunday, August 25, 2013, 12:53

There has been a rise in population of endangered tribal groups and state governments have been asked to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan to help them grow further, the government has said.

Assured of security, 1,800 Bangladeshi tribals return home

Last Updated: Monday, August 5, 2013, 13:28

Over 1,800 Bangladeshi tribals, who fled across the border into Tripura after ethnic strife broke out with non-tribal Muslims, returned to their villages.

1,500 Bangladeshi tribals seek refuge in India

Last Updated: Sunday, August 4, 2013, 19:56

Over 1,500 tribals in Bangladesh fled to Indian border along Tripura seeking refuge after ethnic strife broke out with non-tribal Muslims.

Plight of jailed tribal undertrials `serious`: SC

Last Updated: Sunday, July 7, 2013, 11:15

The Supreme Court has termed as "serious" the plight of tribal undertrials, lodged in various central jails in eight Naxal-affected states, but sought factual details for passing any judicial order.

Thane: Plan panel member unhappy with poor development of tribals

Last Updated: Thursday, July 4, 2013, 12:39

Planning Commission member Dr Narendra Jadhav has criticised the Thane District Planning Development Committee (DPDC) for failing to improve the lives of lakhs of tribals in the district.

Tribals in J`khand village ask for better facilities

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 17:35

A government official who visited a remote village of tribals living in Jharkhand`s Latehar district has been requested for health and education facilities.

Rain leaves 678 families homeless in Odisha

Last Updated: Saturday, June 15, 2013, 23:11

At least 678 kutcha houses of tribals have been damaged in Odisha`s Koraput and Rayagada districts due to incessant rain for the last three days.

Safety, security of tribals must be ensured: Pranab

Last Updated: Friday, June 7, 2013, 22:24

President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said tribals should be made to become equal partners in nation building.

Scheme launched to train youths in Naxal-hit areas

Last Updated: Friday, June 7, 2013, 16:42

Reaching out to youths in Naxal-hit areas, Centre on Friday launched a placement linked skill development scheme targeting 50,000 rural men and women, mostly tribals, in 24 worst affected districts.