34 tribals arrested over killing of JD(U) leader

Last Updated: Saturday, May 25, 2013, 16:40

Police on Saturday arrested 34 people, including 20 women, in the brutal killing of a local JD(U) leader who was allegedly set on fire by some tribals over property dispute in the district.

Tribal body condemns killing of villagers in Bastar

Last Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013, 14:59

Tribal body Adivasi Adhikar Rashtriya Manch (AARM) today demanded immediate action against the security officials involved and an impartial probe into the incident.

Refer Land Acquisition Bill to Select Committee: Brinda Karat

Last Updated: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 15:33

Maintaining that Land Acquisition Bill dilutes rights of tribals in scheduled areas, CPI(M)`s Brinda Karat demanded UPA government refer proposed legislation to Select Committee of Parliament.

Religious rights of tribals should be protected: SC

Last Updated: Friday, April 19, 2013, 19:35

Religious and customary rights of tribals should be protected in addition to their individual and community rights by the government, Supreme Court has said.

CPI accuses Gadchiroli police of illegal arrest of tribals

Last Updated: Monday, April 15, 2013, 00:09

The Communist Party of India (CPI) on Sunday alleged that local police illegally arrested four tribals, including three women, from the district in a bid to project them as surrendered naxals, a charge denied by police.

Tribals quit Maoist backed outfit in Odisha

Last Updated: Monday, April 8, 2013, 13:43

Claiming to have snapped ties with the Maoist-backed Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS), a group of 134 tribals, including at least 18 wanted rebels, have deserted the outfit in Odisha`s Koraput district, police said on Monday.

Congress slams Gujarat Govt for `ignoring` tribals

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 23:02

Opposition Congress on Wednesday accused Gujarat`s BJP Government of ignoring tribals and making inadequate budgetary allocations for their welfare.

NHRC seeks report from Chhattisgarh about homeless tribals

Last Updated: Monday, March 4, 2013, 21:06

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday sought a report from Chhattisgarh government about reports that 200 tribals were rendered homeless with their huts being destroyed.

Tribals urge authorities to help them return home

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 14:56

Even as tribals are snapping ties with Maoist-backed Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS) which is losing grip over Narayanpatna and Bandhugaon blocks of Koraput district.

Three tribals shot dead by Maoists: Police

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 00:00

Three tribals were shot dead by Naxals after a clash over attending a secret meeting called by the ultras in this coastal Andhra Pradesh district today, police said.

End political neglect of tribal issues: Ramesh

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 22, 2013, 22:44

Terming the issues raised by Maoists as a "wake up call", Union minister Jairam Ramesh today asked parties to end "political neglect of tribal issues" in view of the growing Red menace.

Tourists barred from using road passing through Jarawa tribal area

Last Updated: Monday, January 21, 2013, 21:25

Supreme Court on Monday restrained tourists from using Trunk Road, which connects Port Blair with the Greater Nicobar, saying that it passes through a tribal reserve area inhabited by Jarawa tribals.