KHATIMA NEWS
Bageshwar
The Uttarakhand Kranti Dal has announced a September 27 protest over deteriorating roads and alleged corruption in construction work across Bageshwar district. Party leaders say poor connectivity is forcing villagers to carry patients and pregnant women to hospitals on stretchers, while roads in the Pindar Valley remain a concern despite its tourism importance.
Champawat
Champawat district has begun identifying unused government buildings for community-focused activities. A meeting chaired by District Magistrate Manish Kumar examined options including self-help group distribution centres, mushroom production units, Anganwadi centres and libraries. Officials will assess each property’s condition and local requirements before preparing an action plan for public use.
Champawat
The Kumaon Ekta Mahotsav began in Raunshal, Champawat, on Wednesday, bringing cultural performances, folk traditions and community participation together. State Minister Hukam Singh Kunwar inaugurated the event, where local artists and young people received a platform to present their work and organisers highlighted the importance of preserving regional identity for future generations.
Dehradun
Dehradun Police have arrested 06 people at separate locations in an operation targeting alleged high-profile drug trafficking. The police linked the suspects to Delhi’s Sidhu gang and said the action was carried out under the leadership of Dehradun SSP. their identities, the substances involved or details of the next legal steps is not yet available.
Others
CHC Chakrata Medical Superintendent Dr Vipin Tomar conducted surprise inspections at 3 primary health centres and a sub-centre in remote mountain areas on Wednesday. The review covered attendance, outpatient services, medicine stocks, maternal and child health, institutional deliveries, immunisation and national health programmes, with staff directed to improve records and service delivery.
Kashipur
The Kashipur transport department held a free eye examination camp for vehicle drivers and members of the public at the ARTO office. Specialists from Rishikesh examined 150 people and provided spectacles to those who needed them. Officials said such health and awareness initiatives support safer driving and strengthen attention to road safety.
Khatima
An X by Kumaon Jagran has raised concerns about an anti-mobile phone activity at Adarsh India Montessori School in Biria, Khatima. claims that several children became frightened and cried during the exercise, but the school’s response or independent confirmation of what occurred is not yet available.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Waqf Board Chairman Shadab Shams said the Waqf Amendment Act had created hope that poor people would receive their rightful benefits. Speaking from Dehradun, he described waqf properties as assets supported by Sadaqah, Zakat and charity, with their intended purpose tied to public welfare.
Champawat
Champawat police traced and recovered a woman’s missing bag after she called 112 for help. The bag, left in a vehicle while she travelled from the market towards Chhatar, contained a mangalsutra and other essential belongings. Officers identified the vehicle through nearby CCTV footage and returned the bag to her.
Champawat
Sports Secretary Amit Sinha reviewed construction at the women’s sports college in Chhamnia Chaud, Lohaghat, and directed officials to finish the project within the scheduled time. He also met girl players, discussed their concerns with college principal Manoj Sharma and sought stronger arrangements for training, education and nutrition.
