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Why India's hill stations need legal protection against overtourism

A rights-bearing Kedarnath valley could have enforced river-corridor protections. (HT Archive)
opinion
Published on Jun 09, 2026 04:04 pm IST

Joint teams douse raging forest fires across Rajouri, Udhampur

During firefighting operations, forest guards also rescued two newborn peachicks from Ramnagar forest fire. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Published on May 28, 2026 09:53 am IST

Prompt response by Delhi forest staff, drones help check fire at Asola Bhatti Sanctuary

Prompt response by Delhi forest staff, drones help check fire at Asola Bhatti Sanctuary
delhi news
Published on May 21, 2026 10:10 pm IST

'Super’ El Niño to hit Earth in coming months; world braces for intense weather

Honduras has decided to shorten the school-day and hold virtual classes due to the high temperatures that could intensify due to El Nino phenomenon.
world news
Updated on May 14, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Asola Bhatti plan proposes fire lines, rapid response units to tackle forest fires

Asola Bhatti plan proposes fire lines, rapid response units to tackle forest fires
delhi news
Published on May 13, 2026 06:03 pm IST

Uttarakhand: Forest fires affect 144 hectares since Feb; hoteliers fear losses ahead of peak season

Uttarakhand: Forest fires affect 144 hectares since Feb; hoteliers fear losses ahead of peak season
dehradun news
Published on Apr 28, 2026 07:51 pm IST

Why forest fires deserve climate attention

Forest Fire (PTI)
climate change
Published on Apr 22, 2026 04:12 pm IST

SGNP to deploy guards to tackle forest fires, encroachments

SGNP to deploy guards to tackle forest fires, encroachments
mumbai news
Published on Mar 20, 2026 04:54 am IST

Spike in forest fires in Mumbai as temperatures soar; sabotage suspected

A resident attributed fires in the area to carelessness by labourers on large film sets in Film City.
mumbai news
Updated on Mar 12, 2026 01:14 pm IST

Forest officials adopt multi-pronged strategies to curb fire and step up wildlife safety in VTR

Valmiki Tiger Reserve (HT File)
others
Updated on Mar 11, 2026 03:14 am IST

Over 22,000 hectares of forests lost to fires in Odisha since 2022: State govt data

The state has recorded more than 7,200 forest fire incidents between January 1 and March 10. (Image sourced from Mint)
others
Published on Mar 10, 2026 05:22 pm IST

Human errors led to forest fires in Nagaland’s Dzukou valley: CM Rio

CM Rio told the state assembly that no individual has been identified or apprehended as responsible for the forest fires so far. (Image sourced by HT)
others
Published on Mar 10, 2026 02:58 pm IST

Forest dept. flags fire, human-wildlife conflict risks amid water shortage

According to forest officials, the lack of funds from the PMC has hampered efforts to maintain artificial water ponds and storage tanks critical for wildlife survival and fire prevention. (FILE)
pune news
Published on Feb 15, 2026 03:52 am IST

Pune forest dept to increase vigilance on hills ahead of New Year celebrations

The move comes in the wake of recurring instances from previous years where groups of people have celebrated New Year’s Eve on hilltops and forested areas with loud music, alcohol consumption, smoking, and bonfires. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
pune news
Published on Dec 28, 2025 05:16 am IST

Prolonged dry weather leaves J&K rivers parched, fuels forest fires

In the absence of moisture, Kashmir has been witnessing a string of forest fires. (File)
chandigarh news
Published on Dec 12, 2025 08:18 am IST

Borderlands 4: Release date, time, where to play, editions and more

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more
us
Published on Sept 08, 2025 09:20 pm IST

Fires, earthquakes and inflation are putting tourists off Turkey

PREMIUM
Tourists take photos in an open-air studio with a view of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey, Saturday, July 19, 2025
travel
Published on Sept 05, 2025 05:00 pm IST

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

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

Forest fires ravage Aravallis on Earth Day, allege activists

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

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

The site of the fire near the Bhandwari landfill. (HT Photo)
gurugram news
Published on Apr 22, 2025 08:40 am IST

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

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 21, 2025 10:57 pm IST

Germany sees 'worrying' record dry spell in early 2025

Germany sees 'worrying' record dry spell in early 2025
world news
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 04:47 pm IST

44.15% of Goa’s forest cover ‘very highly susceptible’ to fires: Study

The study said roads through forests made fires more likely. (HT PHOTO/Representative)
india news
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 02:28 pm IST

Forest fires affected one-ninth of Phawngpui National Park in Mizoram: Official

The blazes were brought under control by March 28 with the help of villagers living near the park, but some areas continue to smoulder, said officials, ruling out the possibility of a larger wildfire developing.
india news
Published on Apr 10, 2025 07:15 pm IST

Kashmir forest dept on alert after 30 fires last month

Last month, south Kashmir reported most forest fires (19). (Waseem Andrabi/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 06, 2025 05:38 am IST

South Korea declares emergency as wildfires claim four lives, displace thousands

Firefighters extinguish a fire at a factory building that has been engulfed in a wildfire in South Korea
world news
Published on Mar 23, 2025 10:48 am IST

Fire dept. registers 323 cases of forest fires since January 2025

Higher temperatures have resulted in early dryness of the bushes on the hills and inadequate water supply has worsened the situation. (HT PHOTO)
pune news
Published on Mar 22, 2025 07:04 am IST

Ecostani: Link between rise in wildfires and atmospheric convection

PREMIUM
Fire burns among vegetation following the spread of wildfires near Lautaro, Chile on February 9. (REUTERS)
environment
Updated on Feb 24, 2025 03:26 pm IST

Two arrested in three separate cases involving forest fire and wildlife trafficking

In the second case, a POR was registered on Saturday against unknown persons in the forest fire incident reported at Taljai Hill. (HT PHOTO)
pune news
Published on Feb 12, 2025 06:26 am IST

Rise in forest fires in J&K amid prolonged dry spell

Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a rise in forest fires due to prolonged dry spell. For the past two months, over two dozen forest fire incidents were reported in different parts of J&K. (PTI File)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 06, 2025 05:12 am IST
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