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Time of India
02-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Air quality worsens in Almora and Bageshwar amid forest fires and stubble burning
Bageshwar: Air quality in the hill districts of Almora and Bageshwar has significantly declined over the past ten days, with many areas experiencing heavy smog, largely contributed by forest fires and activities. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The deteriorating conditions have raised health concerns among locals, while visitors have noted their dissatisfaction with the poor air quality in these traditionally pristine mountain regions. Air Quality Index (AQI) measurements show Almora at 100 and Bageshwar at 95 — both significantly above their usual range of 20 to 25. Despite district authorities establishing various monitoring teams, the situation remains far from under control. At least seven major fire incidents were reported in Bageshwar alone in the last week. On Wednesday, a fire from burning agricultural waste spread to one Hema Devi's property in Bageshwar, damaging her fruit trees. "These trees were the result of years of hard work. Someone lit a fire in their field below, and the flames reached our house," she said, distressed. Meanwhile, fires near Khuredi village in Almora destroyed over 50 fodder stacks belonging to ten families, while a major blaze in the Suri Van Panchayat forest in Sheetlakhet reached the Govt Inter College in Chaumudhar. Agricultural practices in the hill regions often include stubble burning, with some farmers maintaining traditional beliefs about its benefits for soil fertility and pest control. "It is believed that burning stubble ensures a better crop," said Prakash Singh, a local farmer. In contrast, 65-year-old Hansi Devi reminisced about traditional composting methods. "In the past, elders used to strictly oppose burning. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now We would compost wheat roots with cow dung. But people no longer follow these practices. No one listens to elders anymore," she lamented. Tourists have also voiced their disappointment with the worsening air. "We came here for clean, fresh air. The hills were once known as the lungs of the country. But now it feels just like Delhi — all we can see is smog," said Deepam Arora, a visitor from Delhi. In response to the crisis, the forest department has enhanced its public awareness initiatives, using vehicle-mounted loudspeakers for community education. DFO Dhruv Martoliya confirmed the deployment of teams to monitor and control fire incidents.
Mint
25-04-2025
- Mint
Caught on camera: Speeding car tosses schoolchildren into air; eight injured
At least two to three schoolchildren were tossed up into the air after a speeding car hit them from behind, shows CCTV footage, which is now being circulated on India. The shocking incident happened on Wednesday, April 23, in Selaqui, located on the outskirts of Dehradun. Three out of ten people, including schoolchildren and a pedestrian sustained serious injuries when the speeding car lost control and collided with the group of students, who were walking home from Govt Inter College in Selaqui, mentioned a report by TOI. Eight of the injured students were taken to Dhulkot hospital, while one was admitted to a facility in Jhajhra. Following the incident, locals concerns over the lack of speed control measures in the area – particularly near schools. Residents demanded urgent installation of speed breakers and better traffic regulation along the busy stretch to prevent such incidents, TOI reported. According to the police, the vehicle, traveling from the Dehradun-Paonta national highway towards Nigam Road, also collided with three parked vehicles before coming to a stop. The driver, identified as Vikrant Kumar, a health worker stationed at the State Mental Health Institute, sustained injuries and has been taken into custody. 'The driver is receiving treatment, and an investigation is underway. A case will be registered against him for rash and negligent driving,' Selaqui SHO PD Bhatt told TOI. In March, two labourers from Chhattisgarh were injured after a speeding Lamborghini hit them on a footpath adjacent to an under-construction building in Noida's sector 94. The labourers were rushed to a nearby hospital and are said to be out of danger. They have suffered a fracture in their legs, police said. The Lamborghini was allegedly speeding at 300 km/hour, claimed one of the victims. However, the man behind the wheel, a car dealer, argued that there was a 'fault' in the luxury car. First Published: 25 Apr 2025, 06:01 PM IST
Time of India
22-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
Students attend heritage event at State Museum in Lucknow
Lucknow: Quiz contest and photo exhibition were organised by State Museum, Lucknow to commemorate the World Heritage Day at Govt Inter College and Universal Public School on Tuesday. The programme was organised with the aim of preserving, promoting and making new generation aware of historical heritage and culture. Students were introduced to various aspects of art and culture through a photo exhibition of artifacts collected in the State Museum and were invited to visit the museum. Participants were made aware of importance of heritage conservation . As many as 104 students participated in the quiz competition organised in Govt Inter College. Students made beautiful pictures of historical monuments, heritage sites and protected monuments. Around 50 students participated in the quiz, organised in Universal Public School. Prizes were given to select students and certificates to all participants. A lecture was also delivered on need and importance of heritage conservation. tnn Lucknow: Quiz contest and photo exhibition were organised by State Museum, Lucknow to commemorate the World Heritage Day at Govt Inter College and Universal Public School on Tuesday. The programme was organised with the aim of preserving, promoting and making new generation aware of historical heritage and culture. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Start Here - 2025 Top Trend Local network access control Esseps Learn More Undo Students were introduced to various aspects of art and culture through a photo exhibition of artifacts collected in the State Museum and were invited to visit the museum. Participants were made aware of importance of heritage conservation. As many as 104 students participated in the quiz competition organised in Govt Inter College. Students made beautiful pictures of historical monuments, heritage sites and protected monuments. Around 50 students participated in the quiz, organised in Universal Public School. Prizes were given to select students and certificates to all participants. A lecture was also delivered on need and importance of heritage conservation. tnn
