KHATIMA NEWS
Almora
A cabinet minister visited devastated zones in Almora, including Bhakuna Motor Route and Dotiyaal village areas, to assess damage, direct rapid relief, and push for early restoration of roads, power and drinking water facilities.
Dehradun
Heavy showers across 7 districts prompt school closures in 3 districts, while navigation and traffic face disruptions on major routes. SDRF rescues 3 locals stranded by a swollen river amid ongoing rainfall alerts from the weather department.
Nainital
A new RFID chip system is planned to be deployed across registered mining vehicles at the Kosi and Dabka river gates near Ramnagar to monitor tonnage and movements, aiming to curb illegal mining and overloading in the upcoming mining season.
Bageshwar
Heavy rainfall exposes gaps in road connectivity in Pindar Valley. In Soraag village, a man with a leg fracture was transported 11 km on a litter built from wood and cloth due to landslides and debris blocking the road. The incident highlights call for a permanent ambulance in the most inaccessible pockets of the valley and ongoing repair efforts on the Ungia-Soraag stretch near Soraag bridge.
Almora
A man aged 38 was discovered hanging inside his home in Pchauna village under Baijnath police station, triggering a wave of grief in the village. Authorities say a -mortem will determine the cause of death after the initial inquiries and panchnama formalities.
Others
A concerted effort by former minister Navprabhat aims to rally party workers from multiple blocks to Dehradun for a planned Sept 7 demonstration at the Chief Minister’s residence. The drive centers on addressing unemployment, Dalit issues, the Ankita Bharadari case, and paper leaks, demanding clear government answers.
Kashipur
In Kashipur, a viral video prompted the district administration to suspend ASHA facilitator Saroj Yadav with immediate effect. A detailed magisterial inquiry has been ordered, with the Sub-District Magistrate of Bazpur appointed as the inquiry officer to review video content, available documents, and statements from relevant individuals.
Champawat
In Banbasa, Maxton Strong School marked Teacher’s Day by paying respects to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, following his ideals. The event was attended by local officials and school leaders who reiterated their commitment to the former president’s educational philosophy.
Champawat
A land inspection in the Dhakna Badola area marks a key step toward establishing a National Cadet Corps unit in Champawat, opening localized military training and leadership opportunities for local youth. Authorities examined geography, access, facilities, and potential road works to ensure smooth delivery once approvals come through.
Bageshwar
In Bageshwar, Congress activists continued a sit-in at the district office, demanding a transparent inquiry into alleged irregularities in approximately 28 crore rupees from the District Mineral Foundations (DMF) fund. They urged examination of records related to DMF utilization and a high‑level official inquiry into the matter, with a public report.
