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Blazes, illegal mining spark fresh concerns for Aravallis in Gurugram-Faridabad

Environmentalists met Haryana forest minister Rao Narbir Singh on Sunday and apprised him of the situation

Fire officials continue to douse the fire, a day after it started at a waste treatment plant near Bandhwari. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)
Published on Apr 29, 2025 06:14 AM IST

Forest fires ravage Aravallis on Earth Day, allege activists

Activists and locals alike denounced what they perceived as a systemic failure in managing both solid waste and recurring forest fires

Residents and environmental groups gathered for a citizens’ meeting at Hanuman Mandir, Bandhwari, along the Gurgaon-Faridabad Road on Wednesday. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Apr 24, 2025 06:48 AM IST
By, Gurugram

Gurugram: 3rd Bandhwari fire in April spark concerns of foul play

A third fire near Bandhwari landfill raises suspicions of deliberate forest clearing, prompting calls for investigation into MCG's waste management practices.

The site of the fire near the Bhandwari landfill. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 22, 2025 08:40 AM IST
By, Gurugram

Himachal: Rain keeping forest fires low this season, says chief conservator

Himachal typically records between 1,500 to 2,000 forest fire incidents annually during the fire season, which runs from April 15 to July 15 or until the monsoon sets in

The state forest department attributes this year’s delayed onset to improved weather conditions but remains cautious due to the state’s high forest coverage. (HT File)
Published on Apr 21, 2025 10:57 PM IST
By, Shimla

Germany sees 'worrying' record dry spell in early 2025

Germany sees 'worrying' record dry spell in early 2025

Germany sees 'worrying' record dry spell in early 2025
Updated on Apr 16, 2025 10:42 PM IST
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