KHATIMA NEWS
Rishikesh
A 24-year-old worker died after being struck by a train near Nakraunda crossing on Wednesday. Police identified him as Surjeet Mishra using an Aadhaar card and mobile phone found in his possession. The incident has renewed concerns about repeated railway-track deaths between Harrawala and Nakraunda.
Rishikesh
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad’s Doiwala unit has named 6 candidates for the 2026-27 student union election at Shaheed Durga Mall Government graduate College. The announced panel includes nominees for president, vice-president, secretary, joint secretary, treasurer and university representative, giving students the declared lineup ahead of the election.
Rishikesh
Doiwala Sugar Mill is working towards opening its new sugarcane crushing season in the first half of November, executive director Ajayveer Singh said on Monday. Repair work across departments has been accelerated, while the mill is planning measures to improve cane procurement, transport and timely payment to farmers after lower supply last season.
Rishikesh
The investigation into alleged paid appointments at AIIMS Rishikesh’s satellite centre in Kichha has shifted towards an outsourcing agency manager and another person. Police say statements from 2 arrested suspects have indicated money transfers and meetings involving people linked to the agency, while the wider role of AIIMS personnel remains under examination.
Rishikesh
Rishikesh Municipal Corporation conducted an enforcement drive against encroachment and littering across 4 busy roads. The team issued challans to 21 people and imposed a combined fine of 5,700 rupees. The operation was carried out under directions from Municipal Commissioner Vijay Nath Shukla, with sanitation officials participating.
Rishikesh
The Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission has announced 200 scaler vacancies in the Forest Development Corporation. Online applications will open on 22 September, while the selection process will begin with a physical standards and efficiency test proposed from 19 November. Eligible applicants must have studied science or mathematics in Class 12.
Rishikesh
The Mussoorie-Dehradun Development Authority carried out action in Rishikesh and Doiwala on Wednesday over construction and land-development violations. 3 buildings under construction in Rishikesh’s displaced-area locality were sealed because of map-related irregularities, while plotting spread across 15 bighas in Fatehpur Majrigrant was demolished.
Rishikesh
A dumper travelling from Bhadrakali towards the PWD intersection in Munikireti reportedly went out of control and struck a scooter parked beside the road. The heavy vehicle crushed the scooter before it was brought under control. The available report does not provide information about injuries, the scooter’s owner or any police action.
Rishikesh
A Swift car and a tempo collided near Shyampur crossing in Rishikesh on Tuesday, injuring about 6 to 7 tempo passengers. one person was reported to be in serious condition. Police arrested the Swift driver after allegedly finding him intoxicated and sent him for medical testing as the investigation continues.
Rishikesh
Doctors at AIIMS Rishikesh performed an emergency off-pump operation on a Shyampur resident whose heart suffered a deep injury from a sharp object. The patient, admitted in critical condition with very low blood pressure, recovered after 6 days of intensive treatment and was discharged on 3 September.
Rishikesh
The Bharatiya Janata Party will organise 12 programmes during a month-long Seva Sankalp campaign from 17 September to 17 October. The initiative will focus on service, social concerns and the vision of a developed India, according to Rishikesh BJP district president Rajendra Tadiyal, who outlined the programme at a media briefing in Bhaniawala.
Rishikesh
The Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail project has achieved a major construction milestone with the breakthrough of Escape Tunnel-1. The 10.847-kilometre tunnel is described as India’s second-longest railway tunnel. The work advances a 125-kilometre line intended to connect Rishikesh with Karnaprayag through the mountainous Garhwal region of Uttarakhand.
