KHATIMA NEWS
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said roads, bridges, tunnels and optical fibre networks are strengthening the state’s border areas. He highlighted connectivity to Lipulekh, the development of Gunji near Adi Kailash and plans for high-altitude marathons in Malari and Niti as part of the Vibrant Villages push.
Almora
Almora Police said its Cyber Cell and SOG recovered 63 missing mobile phones valued at ₹9.45 lakh and returned them to their owners during the Diwali period. The operation was carried out under the direction of the Almora SSP, giving affected residents back devices that had been reported missing.
Chamoli
Divya, Deepika and Aarav from Chamoli-Pokhri were honoured with a child bravery award in Dehradun on 6 November 2026. The children were recognised after confronting a bear while protecting their companions, according to Chamoli Police Uttarakhand. Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Dhami presented the honour.
Others
Uttarakhand Police has received the President’s Police Colour, a significant national recognition that makes it the 16th state police force to receive the distinction. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the presentation ceremony at the Reserve Police Lines on Friday, highlighting the force’s service and sacrifice.
Dehradun
A joint team of Doiwala police and the Railway Protection Force arrested a man accused of posing as an assistant security commissioner and assistant commandant. Police said he was allegedly preparing to cheat people and recovered an Ertiga fitted with a blue beacon and an RPF peak cap from him.
Rudraprayag
With the winter closure of Shri Kedarnath Dham scheduled for 11 November 2026, tent colonies in the Kedarnath base-camp area are gradually being dismantled. The number of devotees arriving for darshan has also become limited during the festive season, while preparations are changing the appearance of Kedarpuri.
Rishikesh
Gupta Telecom near Rishikesh’s IDPL City Gate was allegedly targeted on the night of Dhanteras. Thieves reportedly broke the shutter, stole expensive mobile phones worth approximately ₹50 lakh and damaged the shop’s CCTV cameras before taking away the recording system, prompting anger and renewed security concerns among local traders.
Chamoli
6 children from Uttarakhand have received the state’s first Chief Minister’s State Bravery Award after acts of courage involving a bear attack at a school, a river rescue, a cloudburst and a speeding vehicle. Each recipient received a medal, certificate and ₹51,000, while their stories also raise concerns about child safety.
Rudraprayag
The doors of Tungnath Temple in Rudraprayag district were closed for winter on Friday, November 6, after traditional Vedic rituals. Baba Tungnath’s Utsav Doli has begun its journey to Makkumath, where devotees will be able to seek blessings during the winter months while the high-altitude shrine remains closed.
Dehradun
The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission has opened applications for the Lower PCS 2026 examination. Recruitment will cover 54 s, including Nayab Tehsildar, Excise Inspector and Marketing Inspector. Applicants can apply from 06 November to 26 November, while the preliminary examination will be held across 19 cities in the state.
