KHATIMA NEWS
Khatima
Police in Khatima have arrested Satwinder Singh alias Sonu Kaneti in connection with a firing and death-threat complaint filed by a resident of Bari Anjania. Investigators said CCTV footage and informers helped trace him, while 4 other accused had already been arrested in the case.
Almora
Residents of Uttarauda Ghurdौda in Someshwar’s Lod Valley staged a protest after reportedly going without ration for 3 months. They said the government fair-price shop dealer had gone abroad without arranging an alternative. Following pressure from residents and Congress leaders, the department sent 2 months of ration and assured them of further action.
Haldwani
As many as 134 MBBS interns at Government Medical College, Haldwani, have decided to strike from Monday over their demand for a higher stipend. They are seeking an increase from the current ₹17,000 to ₹30,000, while the college principal has warned that absence during internship will be recorded and action may follow under applicable rules.
Dehradun
Banks across Uttarakhand are holding about ₹550 crore in unclaimed deposits, while account holders and heirs have received only ₹22 crore so far. Dehradun accounts account for the largest district share, and residents may search the RBI’s UDGAM portal before submitting KYC documents and a claim form to a bank branch.
Haldwani
Kumaon Commissioner Deepak Rawat has directed UPCL to include the names of every affected village and colony in newspaper notices about scheduled power cuts. The order aims to replace technical feeder-only information with clear, consumer-focused details and warns that officials who ignore the instructions may face strict action.
Dehradun
Bhagwanpur police have registered a case against an unidentified youth after receiving information that obscene and objectionable material was allegedly circulated on Instagram. The investigation includes tracing the social media account, examining digital evidence and identifying the source of the video. Police have also urged residents not to share offensive content online.
Dehradun
Police arrested 7 people after local residents and students staying at a hostel clashed in Dehradun’s Bidhauli area on Sunday. The dispute reportedly escalated into fighting and verbal abuse on the road before disorder continued inside the hostel, prompting Premnagar police to intervene and detain those allegedly involved.
Dehradun
Nehru Colony police in Dehradun detained 20 people found drinking alcohol beside roads and in other public places on Sunday. The group was taken to the police station in a vehicle, where officers issued challans under Section 81 of the Police Act and warned that repeat violations would invite stricter action.
Nainital
Nainital Police detained 15 youths after a viral video showed people allegedly waving sticks from vehicles on the Haldwani-Kathgodam road during Janmashtami night. The group included 8 adults and 7 minors. Police seized 2 scooters, one motorcycle and one car, while adults and parents of the minors faced action.
Pauri
A landslide triggered by continuing rain has shut the link road between Patli and Kotli villages in Pauri Garhwal. Vehicle movement has stopped completely, leaving residents of around 7 nearby villages facing travel difficulties. Debris-clearance work is under way, while the area continues to face a risk of further landslides.
