KHATIMA NEWS
Dehradun
Heavy showers across 7 districts prompt school closures in 3 districts, while navigation and traffic face disruptions on major routes. SDRF rescues 3 locals stranded by a swollen river amid ongoing rainfall alerts from the weather department.
Dehradun
In Dehradun, the Suhan–Faham organization launched Pain Garhwali’s fifth ghazal collection, “Dard Garhwali ki Sau Ghazlen,” during a nationwide poet’s conference and mushaira that featured leading poets from across the country. The event highlighted social, political and personal verses, with notable couplets drawing audience praise.
Dehradun
Authorities in Dehradun will file cases against individuals who pollute rivers by dumping waste. A city-wide drive will map and mark unauthorized dumping sites, tighten surveillance, and ensure wastewater is treated before disposal, as part of a broader solid waste management push.
Dehradun
Police say 2 suspects were detained in separate precincts after operations targeting narcotics trafficking. Authorities recovered 8.39 grams of smack and 204 grams of charas, with an estimated market value around ₹2.5 lakh. one suspect has prior NDPS Act convictions. Further action is expected as investigations continue.
Dehradun
Heavy rainfall has damaged the Hemkund Sahib and Flower Valley trekking route near Pulna village, hindering pilgrim and tourist movement. In Dehradun and Haridwar, scattered rains caused waterlogging and traffic disruption. Officials say the route will be repaired, with local administration directing road agency to act.
Dehradun
In Dehradun, the district’s collector and district election officer, along with representatives from multiple political parties, toured the EVM and VVPAT storage facility to review security, entry/exit procedures, and record-keeping, underscoring adherence to Election Commission protocols.
Dehradun
Dehradun’s civic body steps up enforcement on building tax and revenue collection. Commissioner directs an updated list of major defaulters, strict action against persistent defaulters, and field verification to bring new buildings and taxable properties under the tax net. Regular ward-wise reviews and timely demand notices are part of the plan to boost city services.
Dehradun
सीजेडए ने देहरादून चिड़ियाघर के लिए 2 व्हाइट टाइगर भेजने की मंजूरी दी है, जिन्हें ग्वालियर और नंदनकानन से लाने की तैयारी तेज है। वाइल्ड लाइफ वीक के दौरान ट्रांसफर की उम्मीद है; देहरादून Zoo में सामान्य रंग के टाइगर के बदले one जोड़ी का इजाफा होगा।
Dehradun
In Nirmal Basti, Shivalik Nagar, Haridwar, a torchlight disagreement escalated to a violent attack on 2 brothers. Both sustained serious injuries and required around 40 stitches each. Police have registered a case and launched a search for the suspects, who fled with the assailants’ family after the incident.
Dehradun
Persistent showers began Saturday morning in Laksar, easing the heat for rural residents but threatening crops through waterlogging. The weather department notes prompted the Haridwar district administration to declare a holiday for schools.
Dehradun
On Teacher’s Day, 19 Uttarakhand educators will be recognised with the Shailesh Matiyani State Teacher Award 2025 for outstanding work in early education, secondary education and training institutes. The Governor, Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd), will confer the awards at a Saturday ceremony, with special mention for a national awardee, Manjubala, also being honoured.
Dehradun
In Dehradun’s Raipur area, a helper at a bookshop killed his employer’s wife amid a wage dispute. The suspect, 33-year-old Vinod Kumar, was arrested within hours after entering the home through an oft-open back door.
