Officials have primarily pinned the blame on tribals and people living in forested areas; with many blazes reported in areas with high moisture, officials suspect the incidents were ‘deliberate’ ...

A devastating blaze erupted in the Lidder Forest Division on Tuesday evening, rapidly consuming large sections of the forest despite concerted efforts by the Forest Department and local volunteers ...

Over 300 development projects in Jammu & Kashmir received forest clearance, promoting infrastructure and economic growth.