KHATIMA NEWS
Almora
Congress has begun a village outreach campaign in the Someshwar assembly constituency, focusing on development projects that remain incomplete. The first stop was Chanoli, where a bridge has reportedly remained unfinished for about 13 years despite repeated demands from villagers and the gram pradhan. Leaders said the campaign will visit other villages.
Almora
Buses and heavy vehicles were seen using Almora’s Quarab bypass on Friday despite a district administration ban imposed until further orders. The restriction followed repeated landslides and safety concerns on the route. Light vehicles remain permitted, while larger vehicles have been directed to 2 alternative roads.
Almora
Police in Almora have registered an FIR after a family from Bageshwar alleged that a restaurant operator and his son assaulted them at a Mall Road hotel. The complaint says the victim suffered a serious eye injury and later received a threat involving petrol after the family reached the police station.
Almora
Student union elections for the 2026-27 academic session will be held at Soban Singh Jeena University, Sri Dev Suman University and Kumaun University on 29 September. The student federation election will follow on 1 October, with each university now expected to begin preparations and outline the next steps.
Almora
Residents of Uttarauda Ghurdौda in Someshwar’s Lod Valley staged a protest after reportedly going without ration for 3 months. They said the government fair-price shop dealer had gone abroad without arranging an alternative. Following pressure from residents and Congress leaders, the department sent 2 months of ration and assured them of further action.
Almora
The University management in Almora has extended the last date to complete admission procedures and deposit fees for undergraduate and first-semester graduate students to September 8, from the earlier deadline of September 5. The university insists no further extension will be granted after September 8.
Almora
A cabinet minister visited devastated zones in Almora, including Bhakuna Motor Route and Dotiyaal village areas, to assess damage, direct rapid relief, and push for early restoration of roads, power and drinking water facilities.
Almora
A man aged 38 was discovered hanging inside his home in Pchauna village under Baijnath police station, triggering a wave of grief in the village. Authorities say a -mortem will determine the cause of death after the initial inquiries and panchnama formalities.
Almora
A storm drenched Almora after a brief lull, flooding city streets and causing mudslides that blocked 12 rural routes. Rivers like Ramganga and Koshi swelled as residents faced rain-induced fear and market quiet.
Almora
A deteriorating structure at the GB Pant Environmental Institute in Golna Kardiya, Almora, has raised fears of a possible collapse. Residents, supported by Red Cross and local leaders, are pressing authorities for immediate remediation to prevent potential casualties.
Almora
In a district-level NCORD session chaired by District Magistrate Anshul Singh, authorities outlined a multi-agency plan to curb substance abuse. The DM directed education officials to run school-based awareness campaigns and maintain ongoing parent contact, with emphasis on early alerts for unusual student behavior.
Almora
A decision from the BJP Scheduled Front contemporary meeting sets forth a protest at Gandhi Chowk on September 7, asserting that Congress is spreading confusion among people in the name of purification and attempting to disrupt social harmony, according to local reports.
