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Glaring lack of infrastructure in Uttarakhand to manage forest fires: Amicus curiae report to NGT

The report said it was imperative to address the critical deficiencies and violations hindering effective forest fire management in the state.

31 October 2024, 06:13 IST

Glaring lack of infrastructure in Uttarakhand to manage forest fires: Amicus curiae report to NGT

Glaring lack of infrastructure in Uttarakhand to manage forest fires: Amicus curiae report to NGT

Glaring lack of infrastructure in Uttarakhand to manage forest fires: Amicus curiae report to NGT

31 October 2024, 06:13 IST

Peru declares state of emergency in regions scorched by forest fires

Forest fires are frequent in Peru between August and November, largely due to the burning of dry grasslands to expand agricultural frontiers and sometimes by land traffickers, according to data from the Ministry of the Environment.

18 September 2024, 19:25 IST

Peru declares state of emergency in regions scorched by forest fires

Peru declares state of emergency in regions scorched by forest fires

Peru declares state of emergency in regions scorched by forest fires

18 September 2024, 19:25 IST

Despite prolonged dry spell, Karnataka sees decline in forest fires

Chitradurga forest division witnessed the highest (1,111.93 ha) area affected by the forest fire this year. Chikkaballapur division recorded 529.97 ha of forest area gutted in the fire.

01 June 2024, 22:30 IST

Despite prolonged dry spell, Karnataka sees decline in forest fires

Despite prolonged dry spell, Karnataka sees decline in forest fires

Despite prolonged dry spell, Karnataka sees decline in forest fires

01 June 2024, 22:30 IST

Wildfires flare up again in Uttarakhand after brief lull

The blaze that broke out in Gauhari range of the reserve on Thursday evening affected around 1.5 hectares of forest cover, Rajaji Reserve Director Saket Badola said on Friday.

31 May 2024, 09:04 IST

Wildfires flare up again in Uttarakhand after brief lull

Wildfires flare up again in Uttarakhand after brief lull

Wildfires flare up again in Uttarakhand after brief lull

31 May 2024, 09:04 IST

Fire engulfs forest belt in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri

The fire broke out in the Bathuni forest belt late on Sunday, engulfing seven to eight acres and causing severe damage to trees and wildlife, the officials said.

27 May 2024, 07:21 IST

Fire engulfs forest belt in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri

Fire engulfs forest belt in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri

Fire engulfs forest belt in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri

27 May 2024, 07:21 IST

Fire engulfs forest area in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur

The blaze erupted in the Gangra forest area and rapidly spread over a large expanse of land, they said.

20 May 2024, 09:27 IST

Fire engulfs forest area in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur

Fire engulfs forest area in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur

Fire engulfs forest area in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur

20 May 2024, 09:27 IST

Forest fire triggers landmine explosions along LoC in J&K's Poonch

The fire started from across the border around 8 pm and spread to the Balnoi area on the Indian side, triggering nearly half-a-dozen landmine explosions, the officials said.

19 May 2024, 18:14 IST

Forest fire triggers landmine explosions along LoC in J&K's Poonch

Forest fire triggers landmine explosions along LoC in J&K's Poonch

Forest fire triggers landmine explosions along LoC in J&K's Poonch

19 May 2024, 18:14 IST

Precious forests should be saved from hazards of fire, says SC

A bench of justices B R Gavai and Sandeep Mehta observed that everybody was interested only in 'protecting the forests'.

17 May 2024, 16:56 IST

Precious forests should be saved from hazards of fire, says SC

Precious forests should be saved from hazards of fire, says SC

Precious forests should be saved from hazards of fire, says SC

17 May 2024, 16:56 IST

'Very sorry state of affairs': SC slams Uttarakhand for 'lackadaisical' approach in controlling forest fires

A bench headed by Justice B R Gavai directed that the staff and vehicles of the forest departments of states shall not be requisitioned for election purposes or any other purposes like the 'Char Dham Yatra'.

15 May 2024, 13:34 IST

'Very sorry state of affairs': SC slams Uttarakhand for 'lackadaisical' approach in controlling forest fires, calls chief secretary

'Very sorry state of affairs': SC slams Uttarakhand for 'lackadaisical' approach in controlling forest fires, calls chief secretary

'Very sorry state of affairs': SC slams Uttarakhand for 'lackadaisical' approach in controlling forest fires

15 May 2024, 13:34 IST

Uttarakhand forest fires sign of climate crisis

The ‘development’ assault on the Himalayan ecosystem is taking its toll

06 May 2024, 22:00 IST

Uttarakhand forest fires sign of climate crisis

Uttarakhand forest fires sign of climate crisis

Uttarakhand forest fires sign of climate crisis

06 May 2024, 22:00 IST