KHATIMA NEWS
Champawat
Champawat district has begun identifying unused government buildings for community-focused activities. A meeting chaired by District Magistrate Manish Kumar examined options including self-help group distribution centres, mushroom production units, Anganwadi centres and libraries. Officials will assess each property’s condition and local requirements before preparing an action plan for public use.
Champawat
The Kumaon Ekta Mahotsav began in Raunshal, Champawat, on Wednesday, bringing cultural performances, folk traditions and community participation together. State Minister Hukam Singh Kunwar inaugurated the event, where local artists and young people received a platform to present their work and organisers highlighted the importance of preserving regional identity for future generations.
Champawat
Champawat police traced and recovered a woman’s missing bag after she called 112 for help. The bag, left in a vehicle while she travelled from the market towards Chhatar, contained a mangalsutra and other essential belongings. Officers identified the vehicle through nearby CCTV footage and returned the bag to her.
Champawat
Sports Secretary Amit Sinha reviewed construction at the women’s sports college in Chhamnia Chaud, Lohaghat, and directed officials to finish the project within the scheduled time. He also met girl players, discussed their concerns with college principal Manoj Sharma and sought stronger arrangements for training, education and nutrition.
Champawat
Patients seeking care for kidney and heart-related conditions can attend a free medical camp at Advaita Ashram Mayawati in Champawat from October 12 to 14. Doctors from Kolkata will provide treatment during the 3-day programme, according to Swami Shuddhidanand, the ashram’s president.
Champawat
BJP workers held a demonstration at Champawat Motor Station on Monday, protesting what they described as an objectionable remark by Rahul Gandhi. Led by district president Govind Samant, the protesters demanded an apology from Gandhi and the Congress party, while accusing them of targeting the Modi government’s achievements.
Champawat
A pickup carrying 2 people fell into a gorge in Kamajula, within Champawat’s Barakot block, on Saturday evening. Police, revenue officials, fire personnel, 108 ambulance staff and health teams joined local residents in the rescue. The injured driver and passenger were taken to Lohaghat Sub-District Hospital for treatment.
Champawat
Champawat police arrested 25-year-old Tarun Singh Gwal during checking by Chalthi police, according to Superintendent Rekha Yadav. The account says 10 grams of smack were recovered and a case was registered under Section 8/20 of the NDPS Act at Champawat Kotwali. It also contains a conflicting reference to charas.
Champawat
Police and SSB personnel conducted a foot patrol across 4 villages in Champawat’s Tamli area along the India-Nepal border. The teams reviewed local conditions, watched movement in border communities and briefed personnel on cyber fraud, drugs, traffic rules and cases involving harassment of women.
Champawat
Burglars entered the home of former Subedar Basant Ram near the Army Cantonment in Sailanigoath, Tanakpur, during the night of 16–17 September. The family was inside when the intruders forced their way through a window and took gold and silver jewellery worth lakhs, along with about ₹1 lakh in cash.
Champawat
Food safety officials inspected shops and food businesses across Lohaghat in Champawat on Tuesday. They collected 4 samples, including porridge, macaroni, biscuits and oil, for laboratory testing, while 4 buckets of ice cream were destroyed after expired food colour and flavouring were found at a shop.
Champawat
The Ladwal Foundation has provided 4 wheelchairs to Champawat District Hospital, a donation expected to ease movement for patients requiring assistance. Hospital CMS Dr H.S. Hyanki expressed gratitude to foundation chairman Narendra Ladwal. Several hospital and public representatives attended the handover programme.
