KHATIMA NEWS
Nainital
The Nanda-Sunanda Festival has concluded safely, with Nainital Superintendent of Police Dr Jagdish Chandra thanking the police force, temple committee, traders, residents, devotees and other supporters whose cooperation helped maintain arrangements during the event.
Nainital
6 engineers from the Jal Sansthan and Jal Nigam have been suspended after contaminated drinking water in Nainital’s Jyolikot area was linked to jaundice and diarrhoea. More than 400 people fell ill and 2 died, prompting protests, High Court scrutiny and corrective measures including water testing, chlorination and tanker supplies.
Nainital
A fire department inspection at Nainital’s Nanda Devi festival found expired extinguishers hanging in some food stalls, raising concerns about emergency readiness. Officials instructed vendors to maintain usable equipment and follow safety requirements. SDM Nawazish Khalique has ordered an investigation, with action possible if violations are confirmed.
Nainital
The Uttarakhand High Court has directed safety fencing at Khurpatal View Point and other hazardous bends in Nainital within 15 days. The administration has also reported shifting temporary stalls and mobile food vans, while the court seeks verification of compliance and a clear account of the single-use plastic ban.
Nainital
A pet goat in Lalkuan’s Rajiv Nagar Bengali Colony has given birth to 2 kids, including one with 6 legs. The unusual newborn has attracted curious residents to owner Shahid’s home, while veterinary experts say animals can sometimes be born with congenital physical abnormalities requiring close observation and medical care.
Nainital
A joint operation by Kathgodam police and the Kumaon Range STF led to the arrest of 2 men near the Wildlife Transit Rescue Centre in Haldwani. Police said they recovered 1.155 kilograms of charas, valued at about 3 lakh rupees, along with the scooter allegedly used for transport.
Nainital
Laboratory testing by the Pollution Control Board has detected high levels of faecal bacteria in drinking-water samples from Jeolikot and nearby areas of Nainital district. The findings have prompted fresh sampling, questions over routine testing by the Jal Sansthan and directions from the Nainital High Court for wider checks and official accountability.
Nainital
Uttarakhand has approved 1647 houses under PM Awas 2.0 (Urban) for eligible families across urban local bodies in Chamoli, Haridwar, Nainital, Tehri and Udham Singh Nagar. The projects will receive 2.75 lakh रुपये per house, while the budget for the newly sanctioned homes is expected to be released soon.
Nainital
A geological assessment using Sentinel-1A satellite observations from 2017 to 2024 has identified widespread ground movement around Nainital. The study places 17.08 square kilometres, or 24.9% of the assessed area, in the high-risk category and links the danger to unstable geology, heavy rainfall and uncontrolled construction.
Nainital
Nainital experienced light evening rain on Friday after a day of sunshine and cloud cover. The weather remained pleasant despite brief moderate showers. The yellow alert remains active, with light to moderate rain expected in the coming days, while one inch of water continues to be released from Naini Lake.
Nainital
Nainital experienced about half an hour of intense rain on Thursday afternoon after a cloudy morning. The downpour slowed activity in the city and disrupted 2 state roads, one district road and 12 rural routes. Earthmoving machines were deployed to help reopen the affected roads, while temperatures remained between 19°C and 24°C.
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Police are collecting information after a video showing a young man being beaten with a stick near the IG office in Nainital’s Mallital area circulated widely online. The reported confrontation followed a dispute involving the youth and a vehicle driver late on Sunday night, but officials have not yet established the full sequence of events.
