Dehradun, April 25 -- Forest fires continue unabated

Dehradun, 23 Apr: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami again took serious note of the raging forest fires in the state and today instructed the Chief Secretary to ensure that immediate and appropriate steps are taken to prevent and control forest fires in the state.

Dhami ordered that immediate and appropriate steps be taken to prevent forest fires in the state.

He observed that the present weather is very challenging and sensitive from the point of view of forest fires. In such a situation, immediate action should be taken as soon as information about the forest fire incident is received.

He also directed that all the departmental officers work in better coordination so that such fire ...