KHATIMA NEWS
Rishikesh
Mohammad Shahid of Teliwala discovered that 15,900 had disappeared from his Punjab National Bank account while trying to transfer money. He said he had shared no OTP, PIN or other details and received no transaction alert. The account was frozen after the bank was informed, and he complained to the cyber cell.
Haldwani
2 men returning from a factory were allegedly stopped near the Tanda forest barrier in Haldwani by 5-6 unidentified men travelling in a white Scorpio. The attackers allegedly assaulted them, damaged their car with sticks and fled after taking its key. Police have registered a case and begun investigating.
Uttarkashi
A 52-year-old man from Hitara village was seriously injured when a white Innova struck his scooter near Badethi in Chinyalisaur. He suffered a serious injury to his left ankle and was referred to a higher centre in Dehradun after receiving initial treatment, while residents raised concerns about speeding in populated areas.
Uttarkashi
A motorcycle collided with a stray cow on the Chinyalisaur all-weather bypass on Wednesday evening, killing the animal and seriously injuring rider Ayush Nautiyal, 22, and passenger Sheetal, 21. Both were taken to a higher centre after initial treatment, while residents called for better management of unattended cattle on the road.
Rishikesh
Villagers protesting a waste-disposal plant in Rishikesh say a persistent foul odour has made nearby living conditions unbearable and prompted some tenants to leave rented homes. After demonstrators were booked, they accused elected representatives and the administration of ignoring their concerns and using police action instead of seeking a solution.
Others
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has extended greetings to residents for Dhanteras, Deepawali, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj. His message focused on health, peace, happiness and prosperity, while highlighting the festivals’ religious, cultural and social significance for families and communities across the state.
Others
ITI police, acting under Udham Singh Nagar SSP Ajay Ganpati’s direction, arrested 3 accused within 24 hours in connection with a knife attack that seriously injured a young man. Police said an illegal knife was recovered during the arrests, but further case details were not provided.
Rudrapur
The Udham Singh Nagar Police said its Rudrapur fire unit quickly brought a fire under control at a shoe and slipper shop. The rapid response prevented loss of life, according to the police update, while no further details about the fire were provided.
Almora
Kotwali Almora police have arrested one driver for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol, seized the vehicle and issued a ₹12,000 court challan. Police urged motorists not to drive after drinking and asked the public to support safer road travel across the area.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said 59 BS-6 buses have been dedicated to public use in Dehradun. He described the move as part of the state’s wider aim to reduce pollution while supporting development, economic growth and ecological balance, although details about routes, operations and fares were not provided.
