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Uttarakhand CM tells district magistrates to prioritise prompt resolution of public grievances
Dehradun, April 21: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday directed all the District Magistrates through a virtual medium that prompt resolution of public grievances should be given top priority so that transparency and accountability are maintained in the functioning of the administration.
Public co-operation essential to prevent forest fires: Shimla's Chief Conservator K Thirumal
Shimla, April 21: As Himachal Pradesh enters its annual forest fire season, state authorities are ramping up preparedness efforts, placing strong emphasis on public co-operation and swift response mechanisms.
Fire at revenue area in Gujarat's Amreli; no casualty reported
Amreli, April 19: A fire broke out in the revenue area between Ambardi Safari Park and Ambardi village in Gujarat's Amreli on Friday, officials said, adding that the fire was brought under control after four hours of effort.
Forest fires in Nepal leave scores with severe burns, respiratory illness
Kathmandu, April 7: As Nepal chokes due to several incidents of forest fire, the number of burn cases has risen alarmingly in hospitals treating burn victims.
Residents in South Korean county of Hadong advised to evacuate as wildfire spreads
Hadong, April 7: Residents in the southern county of Hadong in South Korea were advised to evacuate to safe locations on Monday, as firefighters battled to contain a wildfire in the region, according to authorities.
On-site probe begins into point of ignition for South Korea's Uiseong wildfires
Seoul, March 31: South Korean police, firefighters and relevant authorities on Monday conducted their first joint on-site investigation at the original point of ignition for the nation's worst wildfires in history that charred vast areas of woodland in the southeastern province of North Gyeongsang last week.
Worst-ever wildfires in southeastern South Korea fully contained, leaving massive damage, causalities
Uiseong: , March 28 (IANS) Massive wildfires that ravaged South Korea's North Gyeongsang Province for a week were fully contained on Friday, authorities said, as better visibility and cooler temperatures from overnight rain helped firefighters put out the main blazes.
South Korea: Death toll rises to 18 as wildfires spread in southeastern region of country
Seoul, March 26: The death toll from a series of wildfires in the southeastern region of South Korea has climbed to 18, with one person still missing, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing forest service officials on Wednesday.
South Korea: Four killed as wildfires ravage southeastern region
Seoul, March 23: At least four people were killed, six people were injured and some 1,500 people were evacuated as wildfires fueled by strong winds have scorched areas of the South Korea's southeastern region, disaster authorities said on Sunday.
South Korea: Evacuation order widens as firefighting efforts continue against Sancheong wildfire
Changwon, March 22: More villages were placed under an evacuation order Saturday as strong winds impeded firefighting operations against a wildfire that broke out in the southeastern county of Sancheong, officials said.
Massive forest fire expands in Japan, putting more homes at risk
Iwate, March 5: A massive wildfire in northeastern Japan has expanded, with over 2,100 hectares burned since last week, putting more homes at risk, Kyodo News reported.
Nepal sticks to traditional measures to control forest fire as threat looms high
By Binod Prasad Adhikari, Dakshinkali, February 21: Nepal is set to face a catastrophic forest fire incident in the coming days, but the local authorities have been less prepared and reliant only on the traditional method despite repeated stances over the years.
Uttarakhand CM Dhami issues orders for effective control of forest fire incidents
Dehradun, January 30: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed the Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) to take immediate action for the effective control of forest fire incidents in the state's highly sensitive districts, as per a release.
High-Level Committee under Amit Shah approves Rs 3,027.86 crore for disaster mitigation for various states
New Delhi, January 29: A High-Level Committee (HLC), under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, has approved Rs 3,027.86 crore for disaster mitigation projects for various states.
Gujarat: Fire breaks out in Porbandar forest
Porbandar, January 7: A fire broke out in a forest in Ratnapur village of Porbandar here on Tuesday evening, a senior official said.
India sends humanitarian aid to Bolivia to combat forest fires
New Delhi, January 3: India on Friday dispatched the first batch of humanitarian assistance to Bolivia to support the country's efforts in tackling devastating forest fires.