Amid incidents of forest fire reported in the state, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday directed officials to restore the British-era fire line so that the forests can be saved from forest fire to a great extent.
In a tragic incident, 8 people have been killed after an explosion took place at a firecracker manufacturing unit near Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district, an official said.
Two of the men accused in a murder case were arrested after getting injured in an exchange of fire with police in Mullanpur area of Mohali district, police said on Thursday.
Swift action from emergency responders contained the flames, ensuring no harm to individuals. However, the fire, originating from the immigration counter's ceiling, filled the lounge with smoke, necessitating the evacuation of passengers.
Delhi Police Special Cell arrested one accused after he along with two other shooters opened fire at a car showroom in the Tilak Nagar area. The accused has been sent to police custody for four days, police officials said on Wednesday.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) ordered repolling at four booths in Madhya Pradesh's Betul Lok Sabha seat on May 10 after electronic voting machines (EVMs) were damaged when a bus ferrying them and polling officials caught fire on Tuesday night.
Uttarakhand's Chief Conservator of Forest with an additional charge of Head of Forest Force (HoFF) Dhananjay Mohan said that the situation of Uttarakhand forest fires was under control. He confirmed that five people have lost their lives to raging forest fires and 1300 hectares of forest are
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday reviewed the measures being taken to prevent forest fires and preparations regarding the upcoming monsoon season.