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Uttarakhand: Forests across 1,500 hectares burned in a year. Were fire lines drawn to prevent it?

About 1,500 hectares of forests got burned in forest fires in Uttarakhand this year, as per government data. Taking cognisance of the damage, the Supreme Court asked tough questions to the state and central governments.

Newslaundry · May 18, 2024

Personally overseeing steps to combat forest fires, Uttarakhand Chief Secretary tells Supreme Court

Uttarakhand Chief Secretary assures Supreme Court of personal efforts to prevent forest fires, addressing concerns of preparedness.

The Hindu · May 17, 2024

The burning hills of Uttarakhand

Five people were killed in May in forest fires that have been raging in Uttarakhand since November 2023. The forest department attributes the fires to out-migration, high-tension wires, and the abundance of pine trees, while the State government has said in the Supreme Court that the fires are completely man-made.

The Hindu · May 17, 2024

SC slams Uttarakhand Govt for lackadaisical approach in controlling forest fires

The Supreme Court slammed the Uttarakhand Government on Wednesday for its lackadaisical approach in controlling the forest fires in the state and directed the Chief Secretary to be present personally before it on May 17. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 15, 2024

Supreme Court to examine if Uttarakhand’s approach to forest fires is ‘lackadaisical’

Uttarakhand Forest Fires: Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for lackadaisical approach in controlling forest fires, directs Chief Secretary to appear

The Hindu · May 15, 2024

Uttarakhand: 'Pirul Lao-Paise Pao' campaign gains momentum with participation of villagers in Dehradun

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's Pirul Lao-Paise Pao campaign gained momentum, as villagers participated in the initiative and collected 'Pirul' in Dehradun on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 15, 2024

Pine needle power projects to check Uttarakhand forest fires prove to be inadequate

Uttarakhand struggles to use pine needles for electricity due to lack of sustainable technology, despite vast potential.

The Hindu · May 14, 2024

Uttarakhand: Over 1,000 forest fires in 4 months, crisis looms amid poor preparedness

Uttarakhand has witnessed more than 1,000 incidents of forest fire this year, both controlled and reported – most of them in Nainital, Almora, Pithoragarh, Pauri and Uttarkashi districts. With the forest becoming dry due to global warming and climate change, and a lack of rain and strong winds in the…

Newslaundry · May 14, 2024

Over 25 lakh registrations done for Char Dham Yatra, says Uttarakhand Tourism Secretary

More than 25 lakh devotees from all across the country and abroad have registered for the ongoing Char Dham Yatra. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 13, 2024

Government to spend ₹2 crore per km of roads along China border

Government to spend ₹2 crore per km on roads along China border in Uttarakhand and Sikkim under Vibrant Village Programme.

The Hindu · May 12, 2024