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SC To Hear On May 8 Plea On Uttarakhand Forest Fires
The Supreme Court said on Monday it will hear on May 8 a plea on forest fires in Uttarakhand where 910 such incidents have occurred since November 1 last year damaging forests in about 1145 hectares.The matter came up for hearing before a bench of Justices B R Gavai and Sandeep Mehta.An advocate, who has filed an application for impleadment in the matter, told the bench that almost 44 per cent of forests in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand was burning and the biggest shock was that 90 per cent of these fires were man-made.I am telling your lordships something which is shocking. It's all carbon flying all over the place.
The biggest shock is 90 per cent of it is man-made, the lawyer said, adding, even today's report are absolutely sad… 44 per cent (forest) of Kumaon is burning.You said 44 per cent under fire? the bench asked.The lawyer replied in the affirmative and said the whole area is covered with pine trees.
Foreign Secretary Kwatra Set To Visit Bangladesh Wednesday
Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra is set to travel to Bangladesh on Wednesday to review ties between the two countries and prepare the grounds for a likely visit to India by Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, people familiar with the matter said.In Dhaka, Kwatra will hold wide-ranging talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart Masud Bin Momen on the entire gamut of bilateral relations and ways to further expand the ties, they said.The foreign secretary is also likely to call on Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud.Kwatra's visit is also aimed at preparing grounds for PM Hasina's planned trip to India in June, the people cited above said.Mahmud visited India in February. It was in his first bilateral foreign trip after Hasina came to power for a fifth term after a landslide victory in the parliamentary elections in January.
Third Terrorist Neutralised In The Kulgam Encounter, Says Kashmir Zone Police
In a recent operation in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, security forces successfully neutralized the third terrorist. The identity of the deceased militant is currently being verified, as confirmed by the Kashmir Zone Police.
J&K | The third terrorist was neutralised in the Kulgam encounter. The identity of the terrorist is being ascertained. Further details shall follow: Kashmir Zone Police https://t.co/J88OTvYKOF pic.twitter.com/c17EwC0F4g
— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2024
Ancient Shivling Found During Excavation At Jageshwar Dham In Uttarakhand’s Almora
Ancient Shivling was found during excavation at Jageshwar Dham in Uttarakhand’s Almora earlier today.
“The excavation process was underway at the temple complex when the Shivling was found by the workers. People in large numbers are coming to see the Shivling. Since this is something related to people’s devotion and sentiment, it is for the ASI to decide the future course of action in this matter,” Naveen Bhatt, vice president of the temple management committee said, reported PTI.
VIDEO | Ancient Shivling found during excavation at Jageshwar Dham in Uttarakhand’s Almora earlier today.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 8, 2024
“The excavation process was underway at the temple complex when the Shivling was found by the workers. People in large numbers are coming to see the Shivling. Since this is… pic.twitter.com/wOiqcOL3UL
Delhi: Former Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar Talks About The Improved Situation Of J & K
While speaking at a gathering in Delhi, Former CM of haryana and BJP candidate from Karnal Manohar Lal Khattar said, "The situation in Jammu and Kashmir has changed a lot from the past. There was a time when our Army men from Haryana used to get martyred in Jammu and Kashmir because of all the insurgency but now we don't hear such news because things changed in J&K", reported IANS.
Delhi: "The situation in Jammu and Kashmir has changed a lot from the past. There was a time when our Army men from Haryana used to get martyred in Jammu and Kashmir because of all the insurgency but now we don't hear such news because things changed in J&K" says Former CM of… pic.twitter.com/FFYiMrk29n
— IANS (@ians_india) May 8, 2024
NIA Attaches Six Immovable Properties Of JeM Militant In Kashmir Terrorist Infiltration Case
NIA attached six immovable properties of JeM Militant in Kashmir Terrorist Infiltration case, reported ANI.
NIA attaches six immovable properties of JeM Militant in Kashmir Terrorist Infiltration case pic.twitter.com/mtuZg4y7Z7
— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2024
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Holds Telephone Discussion With US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had a telephone call with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen today. The two leaders held cordial discussions on international taxation, as per Ministry of Finance.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had a telephone call with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen today. The two leaders held cordial discussions on international taxation: Ministry of Finance pic.twitter.com/AUsf1fEJIX
— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2024
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