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Explained What triggers Uttarakhand's forest firesExplained What triggers Uttarakhand's forest fires

Explained: What triggers forest fires in Uttarakhand

Forest fires have become a severe and recurring problem in Uttarakhand, particularly during the dry and hot months between February and June. This April, the state has experienced a significant surge in forest fires, with 6,701 instances reported compared to 900 during the same period last year

India News Apr 28, 2024, 5:21 PM IST

NCST Sandeshkhali probe unveils disturbing details; over 50 horrifying complaints against TMC's ShahjahanNCST Sandeshkhali probe unveils disturbing details; over 50 horrifying complaints against TMC's Shahjahan

NCST's Sandeshkhali probe unveils disturbing details; over 50 horrifying complaints against TMC's Shahjahan

A National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) probe into allegations against TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali area has unearthed disturbing details. Complainants accused Shahjahan of coercing tribal families to surrender Mnrega wages, committing sexual harassment, and engaging in land grabbing.

India News Feb 24, 2024, 5:34 PM IST

Farmers call for Gramin Bharat Bandh on February 16; What's open, what's closed? AJRFarmers call for Gramin Bharat Bandh on February 16; What's open, what's closed? AJR

Farmers call for Bharat Bandh on February 16; What's open, what's closed?

The day-long strike, scheduled from 6 am to 4 pm, is anticipated to impact transportation, agricultural activities, MNREGA rural works, private offices, village shops, and rural industrial and service sector institutions.

India News Feb 15, 2024, 1:33 PM IST

Opinion Congress, corruption worth crores and laughable logicsOpinion Congress, corruption worth crores and laughable logics

Viewpoint: Congress, corruption worth crores and laughable logics

Congress and corruption are the two faces of the same coin. This cancer of corruption is limited to not only Congress but its allies as well. That is why when Prime Minister Narendra Modi openly says 'Na Khaunga aur Na khaane doonga', Opposition members start a combined campaign against him, says Prem Shukla

India News Dec 13, 2023, 5:43 PM IST

Sports Asian Games 2023: From Waiter to Athlete: Inspiring journey of India's real-life Hero, Ram Baboo osfSports Asian Games 2023: From Waiter to Athlete: Inspiring journey of India's real-life Hero, Ram Baboo osf

Asian Games 2023: From Waiter to Athlete; Inspiring journey of India's real-life Hero, Ram Baboo

Meet Ram Baboo, a 24-year-old Indian athlete whose unwavering determination and resilience during the COVID-19 lockdown turned him into a real-life hero.

Sports Oct 4, 2023, 2:18 PM IST

Centre fact-checks West Bengal govt on rural development, claims crores siphoned off through fake MNREGA job cardsCentre fact-checks West Bengal govt on rural development, claims crores siphoned off through fake MNREGA job cards

Centre fact-checks West Bengal govt on rural development, claims crores siphoned off through fake MNREGA cards

The central government responded to West Bengal's allegations of discrimination in rural development schemes, presenting data showing increased funding for the state. Union Minister Giriraj Singh highlighted the significant financial support provided by the Modi government and spoke of the level of corruption in the state.

India News Oct 2, 2023, 5:40 PM IST

Budget 2017 Farmers income to double MNREGA allocation increased to 48000 crBudget 2017 Farmers income to double MNREGA allocation increased to 48000 cr

Budget 2017: Farmers income to double, MNREGA allocation increased to 48,000 cr

The Budget session started with an uproar in the Loka Sabha as Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge demanded to defer the Budget presentation following the sudden death of Lok Sabha MP and former union minister E Ahamed, at 2 am on Thursday. However, The Chairperson Sumitra Mahajan requested the Congress leader to take his seat and asked the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to start presenting the Budget for the year 2017-18.

Feb 1, 2017, 6:38 AM IST

More than 13 crore rural households survive on less than ₹ 5,000 pmMore than 13 crore rural households survive on less than ₹ 5,000 pm

More than 13 crore rural households survive on less than ₹ 5,000 pm

The numbers were revealed by Minister of State for Rural Development Ram Kripal Yadav in a written reply to Lok Sabha

Jul 29, 2016, 7:18 AM IST