What are the reasons for the susceptibility of Uttarakhand's forests to fires?The primary reasons behind the increasing frequency of forest fires in U.
Uttarakhand has lost 1,107 hectares of forest cover to wildfires, raising concerns over the impact on ecosystems and glacier melt. Scientists warn of black carbon emissions affecting water systems and air quality. Learn more about the severe forest fires in Uttarakhand.
A man and his three family members were booked for allegedly siphoning off around Rs 30 lakhs meant for employee state insurance (ESI) reimbursement at a private firm in Dehradun. Police have identified the accused as Avdhesh Raturi, his father Rakesh Raturi, uncle Rajesh Raturi, and aunt Rekha Raturi. A case was registered against them under IPC section 406 (criminal breach of trust) and a probe is ongoing.