Disease strikes 16% of isolated Andaman tribe
Forty-two children from the isolated Jarawa tribe of the Andaman Islands have been hit by disease in the last three weeks, in an epidemic which could wipe them out.
News from the Jarawa
Isolated Andaman tribe hit by measles epidemic
The isolated Jarawa tribe of the Andaman Islands in the Indian Ocean have been hit by a measles epidemic which could wipe them out. Seven Jarawa children have been admitted to hospital.
Government committee to determine future of Jarawa tribe
The Indian government has set up a new committee to decide the future of the Jarawa tribe of the Andaman Islands.
Andaman tribes who survived tsunami may be wiped out
The remote tribes of the Andaman Islands, famous for shooting arrows at a patrolling helicopter following last years December 26 tsunami, are in danger of being wiped out completely by settlers invading their land.
Nine isolated Shompen died in tsunami
Officials on the Nicobar Islands have confirmed that nine members of the isolated Shompen tribe died in the 26 December tsunami last year.
Poachers raid Jarawa reserve
A group of poachers recently entered a settlement of the isolated Jarawa tribe on the Andaman islands and stole honey collected by the group.
After surviving tsunami tribe now face 'greatest threat'
The isolated Jarawa tribe of the Andaman Islands, who hit the headlines for surviving the 26 December tsunami intact, are now in danger of being wiped out completely by settlers invading their land.
New baby is a sign of hope for the Onge
A new baby has been born to the Onge tribe of the Andaman Islands. The Onge's numbers have plummeted in the past century and their birth rate is very low, so the birth, which brings the population to 97, is a cause for hope.