Over one lakh people belonging to marginalised sections achieve literacy in Kerala in four yearsBesides tribals, a large number of fisherfolk people and migrant workers who came to Kerala from other states in search of jobs were also a...
19 Feb, 2021, 01.33 PM IST
1.75 million forest rights claims rejected by state governmentsThe latest statistics of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, accessed by ET, reveal that 20 states have rejected 17,52,553 claims under the Sch...
24 Sep, 2020, 12.40 PM IST
The less-known story of Rahul Gandhi's second constituency WayanadBehind the lush fields and plantations of Wayanad lie many tales of silent suffering and deprivation.
19 Apr, 2019, 12.24 PM IST
Padma Vibhushan for Illaiyaraja, Dhoni gets Padma BhushanBesides, ace men's singles shuttler Kidambi Srikanth also won the Padma Shri along side India's first Paralympic gold medalist, Murlikant P...
26 Jan, 2018, 12.00 AM IST
Names of Padma Shri awardees released on R-Day eve: Many unsung heroes in this year's listModi government today announced Padma Shri awards for personalities who served the poor, set up free schools and popularised tribal arts gl...
25 Jan, 2018, 10.07 PM IST
Kerala politics: Monopoly of LDF, UDF set to breakAdivasi Gothra Maha Sabha (AGMS), the biggest organization working among Kerala's tribals, is all set to announce a new political party ten...
13 Dec, 2015, 12.10 PM IST
Centre asks states to review all cases where forest rights claims rejectedThe tribal affairs ministry on behalf of the PM has asked state governments to review all cases where forest rights claims have been reject...
27 Jul, 2015, 04.04 PM IST
Malnutrition major cause of tribal infant deaths: Kerala governmentCM Oommen Chandy said sanctioning of funds and drawing up of new schemes were not enough to check the frequent child deaths in the region.
10 Mar, 2015, 03.16 PM IST
Maoists attack resort in Kerala, write slogans against Barack Obama visitSuspected Maoists attacked a state-run tourist resort in Wayanad in north Kerala and escaped into forests after vandalising the premises an...
25 Jan, 2015, 02.01 PM IST
Maoists attack quarry unit in KeralaNo one was injured in the attack at the unit located at Nedumpoil, close to forests with some tribal settlements in the area, police said.
02 Jan, 2015, 01.03 PM IST
Indian Medical Association works out plan to address tribal health issueIMA has drawn up a detailed action plan to find solution for various health issues there giving special focus on anti-natal care of tribal ...
25 Nov, 2014, 01.23 PM IST
Infants' death in tribal belt: Government forms co-ordination panelThe decision was taken by the state cabinet based on the report of a ministerial sub-committee which visited Attappdy two days back to revi...
12 Nov, 2014, 05.42 PM IST
Infants' death: Government announces Rs 2 crore medical aidThe amount would be released from the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) fund, Sivakumar told reporters at Agali after attending the revi...
10 Nov, 2014, 05.56 PM IST
Combing to be stepped up against Maoists in Kerala forests: Home Minister Ramesh ChennithalaThe intelligence agencies have reported presence of Maoists in forests in Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode and Malappuram in north Kerala.
30 Jan, 2014, 12.39 PM IST
- Pro-CPI(M)Adivasi outfit calls off land stir
The four-month-old land right agitation led by the outfit in Kerala's Wayanad was called off today following talks held by Chief Minister V...
30 Aug, 2010, 12.18 PM IST
- Wildlife tourism gaining popularity in Kerala
Wildlife tourism is slowly gaining popularity in Kerala and many tourists, especially foreigners, are enthusiastic about spending time in t...
29 Jun, 2008, 01.44 PM IST
- 10-month old baby crushed to death by elephant
A 10-month-old baby was crushed to death by a wild elephant that strayed into a tribal colony Munderi in Nilambur division in the wee hours...
29 Apr, 2008, 02.49 PM IST