KHATIMA NEWS
Rudraprayag
A Fire Service team led by Shankar Chand Ramola inspected firefighting equipment and safety arrangements at key establishments on the Kedarnath Yatra route. Officials also examined the proposed Guptkashi fire station site and tested fire hydrants at Agastyamuni Krida Maidan and Rampur (Tilwara), directing operators to correct identified shortcomings within the prescribed time.
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Gangnagar resident Divyam Chandra received an award and certificate after securing second place at the Digital Youth Festival. The recognition took place on Monday at the collectorate auditorium during a Seva Sankalp campaign programme, where Minister Rekha Arya and District Magistrate Vishal Mishra praised his achievement and encouraged young people to develop their talents.
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Rudraprayag police traced Ganesh Prasad after his wife reported that he had been away from home for about 7 years for work. Officers located him using his mobile number and handed him over to his mother, wife, maternal uncle and brother-in-law on 20 September 2026.
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Several Uttarakhand districts may receive light to moderate rain, while higher areas could see thunderstorms, lightning and intense showers. Snowfall and hail have lowered temperatures in the hills, with Kedarnath recording -2°C. A landslide temporarily blocked the Haldwani-Nainital route, although traffic restoration work began soon after.
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Sanitation workers employed by Tilwara Nagar Panchayat continued their work boycott for a second day after saying they had not received wages for one month. The stoppage has disrupted waste collection, leaving garbage piled up in several parts of the town and causing inconvenience for residents.
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Fire officials inspected commercial establishments in Rudraprayag on Wednesday 16 September, reviewing safety equipment and emergency exit arrangements. Staff members also received guidance on handling a fire and using protective equipment. The department said inspections will continue, with action possible against establishments that ignore prescribed safety requirements.
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Helicopter operations for the second phase of the Kedarnath Dham pilgrresumed in Rudraprayag on Tuesday after inspections by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. The district administration said flights would remain subject to weather, visibility, wind speed and other safety conditions while preparations continue for an expected rise in pilgrims.
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The second phase of the Kedarnath Dham pilgrhas started in Uttarakhand, bringing more devotees onto the route. Helicopter operations have also restarted, offering an alternative for elderly and differently-abled pilgrims, as well as others who choose to travel to the shrine by air.
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A no-cost cataract camp was held in Mansuna village, Rudraprayag, under the direction of the district magistrate. The National Health Mission organized the event in collaboration with Vivekananda Netralaya and Ramakrishna Mission Ashram, Kishanpuri, Dehradun.
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In response to Lumpy Skin Disease symptoms in cattle in several plains districts, Uttarakhand’s Animal Husbandry Department has mobilized a wide-area vaccination and awareness drive. In Rudraprayag, nearly 2 dozen teams are visiting villages to vaccinate, distribute medicines, and educate farmers on prevention.
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A multidisciplinary campaign to protect bugyals, raise environmental awareness, and promote proper organic waste disposal starts in Kedargahdi villages of Rudraprayag district, with a closing event scheduled near Gangwana in Tehri district. The effort runs from September 5 to September 8 and involves students, teachers, journalists, activists, and forest officials.
