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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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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.

Newslaundry

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.

The Hindu

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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Case filed in Uttarakhand court against Patanjali Ayurved

Uttarakhand authority files case against Patanjali for misleading ads, suspends manufacturing licenses for 14 products.

The Hindu

Uttarakhand forest fires doused in most parts amid rain, officers still on alert

Forest fires raging through most parts of Uttarakhand began showing signs of abating on Sunday, as rain brought down flames in most regions, including Dehradun. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Morning Digest | Rahul, Priyanka urged to contest polls from Amethi and Rae Bareli; over 140 hectares gutted in Uttarakhand forest fires, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 28, 2024

The Hindu

Uttarakhand: Army, Air Force called in to extinguish state forest fire

Air Force (IAF) has deployed MI-17 helicopters to assist in the firefighting efforts. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand: Forest fire in Nainital; Naini Lake boating halted

A raging forest fire in Uttarakhand has escalated to alarming proportions, with flames reaching Nainital's prestigious High Court Colony. The unfolding crisis has prompted the Nainital administration to mount a concerted effort to contain the blaze, calling upon both forest department employees and army personnel for assistance. Helicopters stand ready…

The Times of India

Uttarakhand: Four killed as car falls into gorge in Pithoragarh

Four people were killed after their vehicle fell into a gorge in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Former Uttarakhand Minister’s daughter-in-law Anukriti Gusain joins BJP

Former Uttarakhand Minister's daughter-in-law, Anukriti Gusain, joins BJP after contesting on Congress ticket in 2022 Assembly elections.

The Hindu

Uttarakhand records low voter turnout of 53% in Phase 1 of LS polls

Uttarakhand's low voter turnout in recent elections raises concerns, with only 53.64% participation recorded, third lowest in India.

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‘My son is in the fray, have to make him win’: Harish Rawat on Uttarakhand poll losses, ‘nepotism’

After meeting young voters in Dehradun, Another Election Show decided to catch up with Harish Rawat, the former Uttarakhand chief minister and a Congress Working Committee member.

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Char Dham Yatra: Online registration begins on Uttarakhand Tourism portal

The pilgrimage starts from Yamunotri, proceeds towards Gangotri, onto Kedarnath, and finally ends at Badrinath. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Villagers in Uttarakhand's Chamoli to boycott polls due to lack of roads

Uttarakhand Chamoli residents boycott Lok Sabha polls due to lack of road infrastructure, delaying medical facilities in Uttarakhand.

The Hindu

Decoding the judgment on Jim Corbett

While the Supreme Court brought to light the unholy nexus of politicians, forest officials, and local contractors responsible for the felling of 6,000 trees in the Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, it failed to set a precedent by saying that ecosystem services are more important and generate more revenue…

The Hindu

BJP’s Anil Baluni is banking on religion and development to win in Garhwal (Pauri), Uttarakhand’s largest constituency

Spread over 1,000 sq. km. and home to important religious sites, including the Badrinath-Kedarnath temples, and Hemkund Sahib gurudwara, Mr. Baluni spoke to The Hindu’s Ishita Mishra about his campaign, in which he is promising “guaranteed development and jobs.

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Another Election Show: In Uttarakhand, what will decide votes? UCC, Ankita Bhandari or illegal tombs

The Another Election Show caravan has reached Uttarakhand. In this episode, Atul Chaurasia sits down with the leaders of political parties’ youth wing, journalists and students of DAV College in Dehradun to understand the undercurrents in the state ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.

The Guardian - UK

‘I was told I’d be killed if I didn’t leave’: Himalayan state is a testing ground for Modi’s nationalism

A region known as ‘God’s land’ offers a glimpse of the future if Indian prime minister’s BJP party retains its power

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Four dead after car fell into river in Uttarakhand's Bageshwar

At least four people lost their lives after a car plunged into the river in Bageshwar, Uttarakhand. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Four dead after car falls into river in Uttarakhand's Bageshwar

At least four people lost their lives after a car plunged into the river in Bageshwar, Uttarakhand, on Sunday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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