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UTTARAKHAND FOREST FIRES
High levels of black carbon & Ozone due to forest fires turn Uttarakhand’s air lethalBy Friday, black carbon levels had gone from about 1,000-2,000 microgram per cubic metre last month, before the fires started, to 10,000-12...10 Apr, 2021, 10.36 AM IST- Try artificial rain to douse wildfires: Court to UttarakhandThe court also directed the government to provide budget to NDRF and SDRF and deploy them as well as helicopters to overcome the fires. The...08 Apr, 2021, 11.53 AM IST
- Forest fires highest in five years in Himalayan foothills01 Jun, 2018, 10.24 AM IST
- We can no longer be called a roadblock ministry: Prakash JavadekarHe talks about the transformation it has made from being a “speed-breaker ministry” to one that is giving speedy clearances for green proje...29 May, 2016, 06.53 AM IST
- Uttarakhand forest fires could melt glaciers faster, say expertsAccording to experts, 'black carbon' from smog and ash is covering the glaciers, thereby making them prone to melting.03 May, 2016, 02.36 AM IST
- Uttarakhand forest fire controlled: Kiren RijijuThe Minister said a team of experts has already reached Uttarakhand to ascertain the cause of fire and extent of damage.02 May, 2016, 04.43 PM IST
- Taking Uttarakhand forest fires very seriously: Prakash JavadekarGovernment is taking the forest fires of Uttarakhand very seriously. 6000 people have been deployed for fighting it.01 May, 2016, 03.48 PM IST
- Army, IAF called in to fight Uttarakhand forest firesArmy units equipped with water bowsers will remain ready to tackle fires in Nainital, Almora, Pauri, Tehri and Rudraprayag districts.01 May, 2016, 11.51 AM IST
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