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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.

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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.

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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.

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Praying for rain in Uttarakhand

Forest rangers in Uttarakhand battle increasing forest fires with limited resources, highlighting the need for community involvement and awareness.

The Hindu

Uttarakhand government imposes ban on mobile phones near Char Dham Temples

In response to the surging number of tourists, the Uttarakhand government has implemented a ban on mobile phone usage within a 200-metre radius of the Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri temples. This measure was decided during a special meeting on the Chardham pilgrimage, chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.

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Dainik Bhaskar journo booked for report on ‘10 deaths enroute Chardham’ in Uttarakhand

The Uttarakhand police has booked Manmeet Rawat, a journalist with Hindi daily Dainik Bhaskar, over his May 15 report on the overwhelming crowd and the “death of 10 devotees in four days” enroute Chardham or the state’s four major pilgrimage sites – Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.

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11 deaths reported since beginning of Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand: official

Garhwal Divisional Commissioner reports 11 deaths during Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, emphasizing health screening and registration protocols.

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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:

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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

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:

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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

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…

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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:

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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.

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Badrinath temple in Uttarakhand opens for devotees

The doors of the Badrinath temple in the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand opened for devotees on May 12 after remaining closed during the winter season.

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Char Dham Yatra 2024: Doors of Badrinath Temple open for devotees amid chants and melodious tunes

The Shri Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand opened its doors for devotees at 6 am on Sunday morning amid chimes of melodious tunes by the Army Band. Read further on Dynamite News:

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To chants of 'Har Har Mahadev' and hymns, Kedarnath Dham opens after six months

The portals or doors of Kedarnath Dham, one of the country's oldest and most sacred pilgrimage sites, were thrown open to devotees on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rain gods and cloud-seeding are not the answers to forest fires, Supreme Court tells Uttarakhand government

Supreme Court warns Uttarakhand government against relying on rain gods to combat forest fires, demands preventive measures.

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IAF continues to douse forest fire in Uttarakhand even as State claims in Supreme Court that emergency is over

Uttarakhand forest fires update: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami says worst is over, IAF continues relief efforts, government launches 'Pirul Lao-Paise Pao' mission.

Dynamite News

Uttarakhand government takes action against 17 employees for negligence in controlling forest fires

Amid concern over the forest fires in Uttarakhand, the state's Forest Department has taken strict action against 17 employees for negligence in controlling the blaze. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand forest fires: Forest staff, vehicles deployed on poll duty in violation of orders

Forest fires have refused to die down in Uttarakhand for the past 10 days, with four people reportedly dead so far and the Supreme Court set to hear petitions linked to the state government’s role on Wednesday.

The Hindu

Supreme Court to urgently hear Uttarakhand forest fire petitions on May 8

Supreme Court to urgently hear petitions on Uttarakhand forest fires, highlighting man-made causes and environmental concerns.

The Hindu

Uttarakhand forest fire | Elderly woman dies; rains expected from May 7

Forest fires in Uttarakhand prompt rain forecast, as officials work to control blazes and protect precious forest resources.

Dynamite News

Forces deployed at Char Dham to ensure safety of pilgrims: Uttarakhand DGP

To ensure a safe and secure Char Dham yatra, scheduled to commence on May 10, Uttarakhand police have deployed forces, separately at all four Dhams on the yatra routes. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand: Car falls into deep ditch in Dehradun killing 5, injuring 1

5 people were killed and one was severely injured after a car fell into a deep ditch in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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