Chennai, July 7 (IANS) Tamil Nadu is set to introduce advanced technology to strengthen forest protection by deploying heavy-lift drones capable of carrying up to one tonne of water to extinguish forest fires and installing smart electric fencing and satellite-based surveillance systems to reduce human-wildlife conflict.Forests Minister R.V. Ranjith Kumar said the initiatives form part of the State government’s strategy to tackle the growing challenges posed by rising temperatures, prolonged d…
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New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Two separate fire incidents were reported in Maharashtra’s Bhiwandi in the early hours of Sunday, with warehouses storing wooden pallets and tyres catching fire in different parts of the Nimbavali area. No casualties have been reported in either incident, while firefighting operations are underway.In the first incident, a fire broke out at a warehouse storing wooden pallets in Nimbavali village, completely engulfing the structure. According to the warehouse owner, the…
Imphal, March 22 (IANS) On the occasion of the International Day of Forests, the Manipur government on Sunday renewed its focus on protecting forests, preventing deforestation, and curbing illegal activities, including poppy cultivation, officials said.A key highlight of the observance was the launch of the “Ningol Van Initiative”, aimed at strengthening community participation in forest conservation. The initiative underscores the role of women (“Ningols”) in nurturing nature, protectin…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 4 (IANS) The Odisha Forest Department has introduced AI-enabled cameras and drones this year, enabling early detection and rapid intervention to prevent forest fires. Speaking to media persons here, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force (PCCF & HoFF), K. Murugesan, on Wednesday, stated that timely detection through satellite-based fire alerts and swift action by field staff helped contain most of the incidents, achieving an impressive response e…
Itanagar, Jan 30 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday expressed gratitude to the Indian Air Force (IAF) for its swift and effective role in controlling a massive forest fire in the eastern region of the state’s Lohit Valley. A large forest fire that erupted along the western ridge of the Lohit River in Anjaw district was successfully brought under control on Thursday through a coordinated operation involving Army troops and the IAF.Taking to his official X handle, the …
Itanagar, Jan 30 (IANS) A massive forest fire that broke out along the western ridge of the Lohit River in Arunachal Pradesh’s Anjaw district was successfully brought under control following a swift and coordinated response by Army troops and the Indian Air Force (IAF). Taking to social media platform X, the IAF said that its Mi-17V5 helicopters carried out aerial firefighting operations at nearly 9,500 feet in the Lohit Valley. “Battling forest fires at nearly 9,500 feet in Arunachal Prades…