India Wildfires Newswire

Nagaland sees 32% decline in forest fires

Nagaland witnessed a significant decline in forest fire incidents, with detections dropping by 1,273 cases during 2023-24. Our Correspondent Kohima | April 11 Nagaland has witnessed a significant decline in forest fire incidents, with detections dropping …

India News | J-K: Terrorist Eliminated in Kishtwar Forest Firefight, Operation Continues

Kishtwar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 11 (ANI): A terrorist was "neutralised" by the Indian Army following an exchange of fire with security forces in the Kishtwar region of Jammu and Kashmir, the Army's White Knight Corps said on …

Maha sees alarming rise in large forest fires at 1,245 from Jan-March, ranks second across India

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

Aizawl: Forest fires that had erupted in several parts of Mizoram’s Phawngpui National Park have affected nearly one-ninth of the park’s total area, state forest officials said on Thursday. They, however, ruled out the possibility of a larger wildfire. The …

This Couple Left Lucrative City Jobs to Build a Sustainable Life in a Himalayan Village

What makes someone leave behind the buzz of a big city — the cafés, career ladders, and convenience — for a quiet, self-sufficient life in the hills? For Vasanthi Veluri and Anurag Chatrath, the answer wasn’t simply about escape. It was about finding …

Wildfires sparked by dry spell, human activity engulf J&K forests 

Fire breaks out in the bushes of Dodamarg and Nagpathri forests, in Pulwama, J&K, Saturday, April 5, 2025. | Photo Credit: - Amidst a protracted dry spell, forests in Jammu and Kashmir continue to go up in smoke, raising serious concerns about the …

90 fire call outs. Galloway ablaze. But are wildfires increasing? And is it climate?

It’s shocking to see the images of any wildfire, the landscape lit by flames or shrouded in an orange mist, and then to hear the stories of the battle by firefighters to put it out, water-bombings, the rescuing of campers from a hill as the fire encroached …

Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – April 12, 2025

KATHMANDU: Welcome to Nepal News’ Evening Economic Brief—your go-to source on key financial updates in Nepal. Stay informed with concise insights on market trends, economic indicators, and policy shifts. Here are today’s top highlights: PM Oli Reaffirms …

Toxic haze blankets Kathmandu, world's most polluted capital

Nepal's Kathmandu has been covered by a toxic haze of dust and smoke for multiple days, with the sun glowing an eerie red through the smog. The Himalayan nation is famous for its mountains, including Mount Everest, but its capital is located in a …

It better be better next time

On the morning of 25 April 2015, as shocked residents of Kathmandu were sifting through the rubble of collapsed homes and temples, there was thunder in the air. Many thought it was another earthquake. A formation of six Indian Air Force MI17 helicopters …

Cab facilities better than flights? Delhi driver transforms taxi experience with snacks and luxury amenities; post goes ...

A local taxi driver in Delhi has transformed the average taxi experience into something phenomenal, offering a quality level of service that passengers may not anticipate when riding with a normal taxi. Abdul Qadeer, an taxi driver, has become known for …

China warns citizens to stay indoors as strongest winds in a decade threaten to blow people away

The Delhi NCR region has been battling intense dust storms and high winds over the past couple of evenings—but imagine needing to stay indoors just so you don’t get swept off your feet. That’s exactly the situation in parts of northern China right now.In a …

Meme after meme: China targets Donald Trump and his advisers with AI war to counter tariffs; here are some causing a ...

China’s meme war is officially in full swing—and this time, it’s powered by artificial intelligence. As trade tensions with the U.S. grow sharper, Beijing is hitting back with a high-tech twist: viral AI-generated videos and memes mocking former President …

What is invisible is more dangerous

Besides multiple street demonstrations that gridlocked Kathmandu’s traffic for the past weeks, public discourse in Nepal has also been dominated by dangerously high air pollution levels. Caused mostly by hundreds of forest fires raging across the country, …

Nepal Shows Resilience In Adversity

Nepal has witnessed notable social, political and economic events in the year 2081 B.S. (April 2024 - April 2025) that we are bidding adieu. The year was marked by both progress and adversity. The economic sector showed signs of recovery with strides in …

As the world burns more, the Arctic biome is refusing more carbon

Multiple states in the U.S. were recently in the grip of tornadoes, wildfires, and dust storms. The fires that scorched parts of Texas and Oklahoma burnt through almost 300 homes, reliving the horrors a similar blaze inflicted on Los Angeles in January …

Ashish Raipat Highlights the Silent Suffering of Wildlife Amidst Environmental Crisis and Habitat Destruction

A poignant plea from animals and nature has been circulating, urging humans to halt the destruction of forests and natural habitats. As cities and buildings expand, countless species are losing their homes, leaving them displaced and vulnerable. This …

Maharashtra launches State Emergency Operations Center at Mantralaya

The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) was launched by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in presence of Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and Minister for Disaster Management Girish Mahajan The project was completed in …

Maharashtra inaugurates a modernized State Emergency Operation Center: Unified Disaster Control Room Inaugurated at ...

Pune, 8th April 2025: The Disaster Management Department of the Government of Maharashtra, in collaboration with Palladium India, has launched the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), an integrated command-and-control center at Mantralaya, Mumbai, to …

Insulation4Less Highlights the Performance and Versatility of Reflective Insulation in Modern Building Applications

Combines Insulation + Radiant Barrier + Vapor Barrier + Air Barrier all in One Product. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Insulation4Less, a leading supplier of energy-efficient insulation solutions, is …

Raleigh County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center opens April 15

News release Raleigh County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center opens April 15 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open in Raleigh County at 8 a.m. April 15, 2025. FEMA encourages residents, including homeowners and renters, of the …

Disaster Recovery Center Re-Opening in Lee County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Lee County is re-opening Monday, April 14, to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the February 14 – March 7 severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, …

Leading Insurance Provider Launches Groundbreaking Multi-Carrier Flood Insurance Rating Platform

H2Quoter streamlines flood insurance quotes and policies in under two minutes by leveraging innovative technology SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California Flood Insurance Services, a leading flood insurance …

Business Reporter: Improving the efficiency of public safety agencies

How assistive AI tools can help combat skills shortages and data abundance LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an article published on Business Reporter, Bill Campbell, Senior Vice President of Global Public Safety at …

770 Water Damage & Restoration Enhances Disaster Recovery Services Amid Rising Climate-Related Incidents

770 Water Damage & Restoration expands emergency services to meet growing need for disaster recovery as severe weather events rise in Southern California. CHATSWORTH, CA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With extreme …

غرينبيس الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا: الحرائق المبكرة في تونس ولبنان تدق ناقوس الخطر – من يدفع ثمن أزمة المناخ؟

بيروت, LEBANON, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- دقّت غرينبيس الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا ناقوس الخطر بعد اندلاع عدة حرائق في تونس ولبنان خلال الأسبوع الماضي، بالتزامن مع إعلان وزارة الزراعة اللبنانية حالة الطوارئ في قطاع الغابات. وتُعد هذه …

Stronger than the Storm & Save the Children Offer Psychological First Aid Training at 2025 National Hurricane Conference

Workshop to Teach Participants How to Effectively Respond During Crises, Disasters, and Traumatic Events; Conference Held April 14-17, 2025 in New Orleans, LA NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stronger than the …

Laurel, McCreary Counties Now Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Additional counties in the Commonwealth of Kentucky have been added to the major disaster declaration for the FEMA Public Assistance program for Kentucky’s severe storms and flooding in February.  Laurel and McCreary counties added for all …

Intersec Achieves Red Hat OpenShift Certifications

Red Hat OpenShift Certifications Enhances the Reliability, Security, and Scalability of the cloud-native Intersec products for Telecoms and Governments. PARIS, FRANCE, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Paris, April 10, 2025 – Intersec, leading …

Crystal Structures completes fixing a catastrophic condominium association skylight failure

Pyramid skylight detached from the roof structure, renovations for 13 others WICHITA, KS, UNITED STATES, April 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When a catastrophic skylight failure occurred at the Jetty East condominium complex in Destin, Fl., the …

U.N. University: Five Deep Changes Urgently Needed for a Sustainable World and How to Achieve Them

New 'Theory of Deep Change' says future depends on
transforming fundamental assumptions, structures behind today’s global crises BONN, GERMANY, April 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid deepening inequalities and escalating crises, including …

Seven Days Left to Submit Your Right of Entry (ROE) Form to LA County

LOS ANGELES – Property owners have seven days left to submit a Right of Entry (ROE) form to LA County. In order to have debris removed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), property owners affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires must submit a ROE form …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Virginia

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of Virginia to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms and flooding from Feb. 10-18, 2025. Public Assistance federal …

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Hartford County, Connecticut

Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review by residents and business owners in affected communities in Hartford County, Connecticut. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest …

Margaret's the Couture Cleaner Brings Expert Fire and Restoration Services to Pacific Palisades and Malibu Fire Victims

Nation's Leading Fine Textile Restoration Specialist Brings Comprehensive Services to Wildfire-Affected Communities LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Margaret's the Couture Cleaner, the nation's …

Argon Launch MultiGAS Training Simulator

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Multi-gas meters serve as an invaluable resource to monitor the environment and aid in the safe operations of technical rescue teams, firefighters, HazMat crews and industrial personnel …

Disaster Recovery Centers in Kentucky to Reopen Following Temporary Weather-Related Closures

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Disaster Recovery Centers across Kentucky will reopen at 9 a.m. Wednesday following temporary closures due to severe weather and flooding over the past several days. “We understand how important these recovery centers are to Kentuckians …

Electe Joins the World Wide Web Consortium as a AI B2B Go-to-Market Leader

Italian AI analytics platform becomes W3C member to influence data interoperability and privacy standards for small and medium-sized enterprises MILANO, MI, ITALY, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Electe, an Italian company leading in AI- …

AiDASH Honored Again as One of TIME’s America’s Top GreenTech Companies

AiDASH recognized again in 2025 as one of few climate software companies, places 5th in the “Data & Analytics” category PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AiDASH, an enterprise SaaS company making critical …