KHATIMA NEWS
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.
Others
RJD leader Manoj Jha has criticised proposed changes to the Agnipath scheme, questioning the “4 and 6” arrangement and calling it a paid internship programme. He said pressure for revision was coming from Uttarakhand and Punjab, where elections are due, and opposed making changes in haste.
Others
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed nearly 8 lakh schoolchildren virtually from his official residence through the ‘Dil Ki Baat, Uncle Dhami Ke Saath’ programme. He discussed the cultural meaning of the festive season, cleanliness, safety, studies, local products and the importance of setting clear goals.
Others
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved a proposal to raise the dearness allowance for state employees by 3 percentage points. The allowance will increase from 60 percent to 63 percent from 1 July, 2026, with eligible employees due to receive the difference for the period through 31 October, 2026, as cash arrears.
Haridwar
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami flagged off medical and health equipment for Haridwar’s Mela Hospital and Bhupatwala Hospital. The supplies, provided under the Agriculture Industry Development Council’s CSR initiative, are intended to strengthen healthcare and emergency treatment for pilgrims during Kumbh Mela-2027.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reviewed arrangements at Dehradun’s Parade Ground before Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit. Shah is scheduled to attend the State Foundation Day Programme and join the ‘Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao’ padyatra the following day, making the venue central to the state’s upcoming programme.
Kotdwar
A loud explosion struck the furnace at Dhanvarsha Steel Factory in Kotdwar’s Jashodharpur Industrial Estate during casting on Thursday. The blast alarmed factory workers and nearby residents, triggered activity at the premises and caused concern across the surrounding area. No casualties were reported in the incident.
Dehradun
Sakshi Dhoni visited Dehradun for Welham Girls School’s Founders Day and met former classmates nearly 20 years after their school days. She shared reunion graphs from the visit, while earlier details about MS Dhoni’s Uttarakhand trips provided additional family context.
Pauri
The forest department has captured the leopard blamed for the death of 51-year-old Beena Devi in Taruli village, Pauri district, 27 days after the 9 October attack. The animal was moved to Nagdev Range for a health examination after teams used cages, trap cameras and patrols amid continuing fear among residents.
Rudrapur
Nanhe Lal, a 55-year-old tailor from Rudrapur, was struck by a speeding motorcycle outside Cheema Hospital while visiting his son, who was receiving treatment after a leg operation. He suffered a serious head injury and died during treatment despite being taken to the hospital by local residents.
