KHATIMA NEWS
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami recognised 4 mountaineering expeditions led by the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering in Uttarkashi and inaugurated a new gaushala at Haldi Farm, Khatima. The shelter can accommodate more than 2000 destitute cattle, while similar facilities are being built at over 60 locations across the state.
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Rain is expected across 10 Uttarakhand districts, while the remaining areas may stay dry. Haldwani experienced sudden showers, strong winds and extensive waterlogging on Wednesday. From 25 September, several districts may face heavy rain, lightning and winds reaching 40-50 km/hour, with the risk of landslides and road disruption increasing in hill areas.
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Residents of Ganeshpur in Uttarkashi’s Bhatwari block say a 33 KV high-voltage line passes dangerously close to their fields and homes. With paddy harvesting and threshing underway, villagers fear an accident and want the line shifted or additional safety measures installed. Officials of Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam have been approached repeatedly, they say.
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Uttarkashi district is developing 14 view points, selfie points and signs along the Gangotri and Yamunotri pilgrroutes. The project, costing about 31.32 lakh rupees, aims to improve rest facilities and make the journey more convenient and memorable for pilgrims visiting the Char Dham shrines.
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Apple grower Sundas of Duchanu village in Uttarkashi has created a -harvest business model with government support. His grading, sorting and packaging facilities have increased his income, helped nearby growers add value to their produce and provided seasonal work for 20 to 25 local residents during the apple season.
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A dog described as rabid bit 12 people in and around Mori market on Saturday, including schoolchildren. All those treated at the Community Health Centre in Mori received first aid and anti-rabies vaccines. Parents remain worried about children’s safety, while residents have urged officials to capture the animal and address stray dogs permanently.
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Social worker Suman Badoni has raised 2 public-service demands in Uttarkashi’s Yamunotri Assembly constituency: restoring 108 ambulance coverage for the Jogat Talla area and authorising more CSC centres in Chinyalisaur to issue worker cards. Officials have given an assurance on the ambulance, while the additional-centre request has been made to the district magistrate.
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Uttarkashi traffic police have intensified vehicle checks in Dharasu and Chinyalisaur ahead of Char Dham Yatra-2026. Officers issued challans to 15 drivers for violations including over-speeding and over-height vehicles, while a dumper driver allegedly found driving under the influence was arrested and the vehicle seized.
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Uttarkashi is preparing to widen protected cultivation through cluster-based polyhouses measuring 50 to 500 square metres. The initiative under NABARD’s RIDF scheme will support vegetable and flower cultivation, while 114 farmers from Bhatwari and the Ganga Valley have received training in production, crop management and -harvest handling.
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8 of 15 children who fell ill in Bhangeli village, Uttarkashi, have tested positive for Coxsackie virus linked to hand, foot and mouth disease. Health teams are examining other children, while the Water Institute has increased monitoring of local water sources amid uncertainty over how the virus spread.
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Authorities in Rudraprayag have raised vigilance around Chirbasa on the Kedarnath walking route because of the possibility of falling rocks. District Magistrate Vishal Mishra said the location has repeatedly faced landslide-related problems, highlighting a continuing safety concern for people travelling through the area.
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A leopard attacked a motorcycle carrying 2 men on the Khattukhal motor road in Uttarkashi’s Dunda area on Monday evening. The bike lost control and fell, injuring both riders in the knees. Emergency responders took them to the district hospital, while a departmental team continued monitoring the location.
