KHATIMA NEWS
Dehradun
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said Uttarakhand would mark 24 years since its formation on November 9. Speaking at a Dehradun rally, he praised Home Minister Amit Shah’s arrival, credited Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s government with fulfilling the statehood demand and accused Congress of misleading voters.
Dehradun
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said the Bharatiya Janata Party will return to power in Uttarakhand for a third consecutive term in the 2027 Assembly elections. Addressing a public rally at Dehradun’s Parade Ground during State Foundation Day celebrations, he also claimed that Rahul Gandhi’s tour would not affect the electoral contest.
Others
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami accused Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav of calling people from Uttarakhand “infiltrators”. Dhami also alleged that unarmed activists were shot during the statehood movement and questioned why Uttarakhand Congress leaders had not spoken publicly about the issue.
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Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved Uttarakhand Film Awards for 2024 and 2025 under the Uttarakhand Film Policy-2024. The awards will recognise films, performers, directors, producers and technicians, with regional cinema and cultural representation at the centre of the selections.
Almora
Salt police in Almora district have arrested one alleged cannabis trafficker under Operation Prahar, according to Almora Police Uttarakhand. Officers reported recovering 11.745 kilograms of cannabis valued at ₹2.93 lakh, seizing the car allegedly used for transport, and finding pine-bark material in 38 sawdust units and 60 packets.
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The Social Welfare Department has transferred more than ₹148.18 crore through Direct Benefit Transfer to the bank accounts of over 9.99 lakh beneficiaries under various pension schemes. The payment covers October pensions for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, widows and destitute people.
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Uttarakhand has added 59 new ordinary buses meeting BS-VI emission standards to the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation fleet. The buses are expected to improve safe, accessible and convenient public transport, particularly by expanding travel options for residents of remote and mountainous areas across the state.
Chamoli
Karnaprayag Police recovered a woman who had left home without informing her family, along with her minor daughter, from Uttar Pradesh within 24 hours. Both were found safe and handed over to their family members, according to the police update.
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Uttarakhand Police have designated parking areas for 2-wheelers and 4-wheelers ahead of increased crowds in markets for Dhanteras shopping after 4:30 AM in the evening. Shoppers have been advised to check the traffic advisory before leaving home and cooperate with the police to help manage movement around busy markets.
Nainital
Nainital Police have recovered 250 mobile phones valued at ₹55.25 lakh with help from the CEIR portal and returned them to their owners. The phones were traced across various states. The department has also announced a ₹2,500 cash reward for the mobile recovery team in recognition of its work.
