J&K: Massive fire breaks out in Rajwar forests in Handwara, firefighting ops underway

Dec 09, 2025

Handwara (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], December 10 : A massive fire broke out in the forests of Compartment 69, Rajwar, Handwara, during the night of December 9-10, according to official reports.
The operation to douse the flames was led by the Forest Protection Force (FPF).
Teams from the Forest Department and Fire & Emergency Services rushed to the spot and launched a joint firefighting operation, they added.
Further details are awaited.

More News

Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte (Photo/ANI)

Goa Tourism Minister calls Birch by Romeo Lane fire a "very tragic episode", seeks accountability

Dec 10, 2025

Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte on Tuesday described the recent fire incident involving the Birch by Romeo Lane establishment as a "very tragic episode," stressing the need for clear accountability and a fact-based inquiry into the matter.

IISF 2025 witnesses record-breaking footfall of over 2 lakh visitors

Dec 10, 2025

The IISF 2025 event recorded an impressive attendance of over 200,000 participants, comprising 1,800 students, 167 educators, and 32 resource individuals. This participation spanned several key activities, including the Hackathon, Gurukula, Science and Technology Village, Nari Shakti, Youth Science Congress, and the Thought Leaders' Roundtable.

Odisha extends social media ban in Malkangiri after clashes over discovery of headless body

Dec 09, 2025

"Hidden things happening; we need full answer on action taken": KC Venugopal slams Centre for flight disruptions

Dec 09, 2025

J&K: Massive fire breaks out in Rajwar forests in Handwara, firefighting ops underway

Dec 09, 2025

ALPA India to brief Parliamentary Standing Committee on FDTL gaps, pilot fatigue and GPS spoofing risks

Dec 09, 2025

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella (Photo/@AshwiniVaishnaw)

Ashwini Vaishnaw discusses AI, tech collaboration with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella

Dec 09, 2025

NIA searches key suspects' house in Haryana in Naxal Northern Region Bureau revival case

Dec 09, 2025

Voters wait in a queue to cast their vote (File Photo/ANI)

Kerala local body polls Phase 1 records 70.9% turnout

Dec 09, 2025

An outside view of the Birch by Romeo Lane restaurant, in Arpora (File Photo/ANI)

Goa Police detain key accused in Delhi in connection with Arpora nightclub fire incident

Dec 09, 2025