75 Uttarakhand bridges found 'unsafe', Pauri tops list with 15
Thursday, 27 July 2023 After last year's Morbi suspension bridge collapse in Gujarat, the Uttarakhand government had ordered a safety audit of the state's bridges in November 2022 and 35 were deemed "unsafe". Significantly, in the latest safety audit this month, the number of "unsafe" bridges - both in rural and urban areas - has gone up to 75, with 15 in Pauri district alone.
The Indian Air Force deployed its MI 17 V5 helicopter on Saturday (April 27) to combat the forest fires ravaging the Nainital district in Uttarakhand, as confirmed by the state’s Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami. Utilising a "Bambi Bucket," the helicopter retrieved water from Bhimtal Lake, situated near Nainital, and discharged it onto the flames engulfing the forests. Here's an insight into the Bambi Bucket and its inception.
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Forest officials reported that the fires in Marora and Khanana civil areas of the Narendranagar forest division's Maniknath range have been completely.. IndiaTimes
Several states, including Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, are expected to witness widespread light to moderate rainfall or snowfall.. DNA
The forest department in Nainital has called for the assistance of the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army to combat a relentless forest fire that has been raging for over 36 hours, consuming numerous hectares of lush greenery. Helicopters have been deployed by the district administration to aid in firefighting efforts. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced plans to convene a meeting to address the escalating situation of the Nainital forest fire in Haldwani district.
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Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra launched a scathing attack on BJP-led NDA govt over inflation and unemployment during a campaign rally for Lok.. IndiaTimes
With the date drawing closer, all eyes are on this high-stakes contest that could potentially reshape the political landscape in this crucial Gujarat.. DNA
Thursday, 27 July 2023
![Nainital Forest Fire: Bambi Bucket being used by an IAF helicopter to fight forest fires | Oneindia [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240428/1373993384-Nainital-Forest-Fire-Bambi-Bucket-being-used-by.jpg)
![Nainital forest fire reaches near IAF station| Army, helicopters called in, boating halted| Oneindia [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240427/1373890386-Nainital-forest-fire-reaches-near-IAF-station|-Army.jpg)
