KHATIMA NEWS
Uttarkashi
Residents of Bhangeri village in Uttarkashi’s Bhatwari block have reported painful boils, itching, burning and fever among children and women after a new water source was connected under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Health officials have examined affected residents, supplied medicines and advised households to boil drinking water while the source is investigated.
Uttarkashi
Uttarkashi traffic police carried out an evening checking operation across the district headquarters and nearby areas to improve road safety. Officers issued challans to 23 drivers, arrested 2 people allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol, seized their vehicles and towed 3 vehicles from no-parking areas.
Uttarkashi
Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya inspected the approximately 5-km trekking route to Yamunotri Dham on Sunday. Departments were told to repair damaged structures, improve sanitation, maintain drinking-water and toilet facilities, and keep medical teams, machinery and workers ready before visitor numbers rise during the second phase of the pilgr.
Uttarkashi
A Jal Jeevan Mission project intended to serve about 400 families in Kafnaul village remains unfinished after 2 and a half years. Pipes meant for the 12-kilometre supply network are lying unused in forest areas, while permission for construction through reserved forest land remains the central obstacle.
Uttarkashi
On the 26th day of the displacement protest in Bhaldgaon, authorities urged the demonstrators to relocate the site, but villagers stood firm, saying only a concrete solution to their displacement demands will end their protest.
Uttarkashi
In Uttarkashi’s town zones, daily jams mount on the Gangotri Highway due to dense truck traffic, halted school buses, and narrow roads. Authorities have yet to finalize a concrete traffic plan to ease the choke points.
Uttarkashi
In Uttarkashi, members of the OM Student Organization paid respects to teachers at the PG College on Teachers’ Day. Presidential candidate Amit Shah and university representative candidate Ayush Panwar, along with other members, received blessings from faculty as part of the observance. Students emphasized teachers as guides and inspirations beyond mere academic instruction.
Uttarkashi
In Silgaon village of Uttarkashi district, a bear has been damaging cash crops, prompting fears among farmers and calls for swift action from forest authorities. Residents report ongoing incursions into fields and demand inspection, compensation, and preventive measures to curb future losses.
Uttarkashi
On Teachers’ Day, Gangotri MLA Suresh Chauhan organized a district-wide felicitation at Uttarkashi’s district collectorate auditorium, recognizing teachers from across the district and signaling a focus on modern, technical education to strengthen education and society.
Uttarkashi
In Mori block, Uttarkashi, BSNL mobile connectivity remains weak in remote areas, affecting online studies, digital banking and access to government services. Residents have submitted a memorandum to BSNL’s regional chief demanding technical survey, capacity upgrades of existing towers, and rapid commissioning of newly installed towers.
Uttarkashi
A leopard was spotted beside the Dharasu Band road in Uttarkashi late on September 4, with pedestrians recording a video from a safe distance. The incident follows recent leopard attacks in nearby areas, intensifying resident concerns and calls for stronger monitoring by forest authorities.
Uttarkashi
In Uttarkashi, a district-level meeting chaired by the district magistrate focused on financial inclusion, agricultural lending, and扩大 banking outreach to farmers. Separate protests in Boldgaon demand displacement for villagers affected by the Tehri dam reservoir.
