VANAVASIS (TRIBALS) SAVE 100-YEAR OLD TREE
The villagers of Kovilur in Javadhu Hills (Tiruvannamalai district) have been protecting a century-old sandalwood tree for generations now. For the villagers, the tree is a symbol of pride of their ancestors.
The villagers are a virtual ‘human shield’ against smugglers for the oldest and biggest sandalwood tree of the hills spread over 3,150 sq. km. The tribals had put their lives at risk and helped the forest department on several occasions to keep the sandalwood tree mafias at bay, said forest officials. They have been resisting the smugglers for nearly a century now. They have also been safeguarding another 30 year old tree in the village.
UPA AT ITS OLD GAME
In a bid to facilitate the issuance of temporary passports to Haj pilgrims, the UPA Government has decided to do away with police verification process. On Monday (5-7-2009), the Haj Committee of India said the Government's decision to this effect came after two meetings in Delhi and Bangalore on June 8 and 10 June, chaired by N Ravi, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs.
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