Nongpoh, Mar 18: The Deputy Commissioner of Ri Bhoi district of Meghalaya, Abhilash Baranwal, has issued an order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), prohibiting deliberate burning of forests within the district. Addressing media persons on Tuesday, he underscored the severe impact of forest fires during the dry season, citing threats to […]

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