KHATIMA NEWS
Champawat
A first phase online quiz is being organised in Champawat as part of the Develop India Young Leader Dialogue. Youth between 15 and 29 must register on the My India portal to participate, with the quiz running from August 17 to September 16. District officials are instructed to promote the event widely.
Bageshwar
In Bageshwar, a festive Teachers Day program at PM Shri Rajkiya Inter College paid tribute to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and spotlighted teachers who have stood out for their dedication, with students delivering performances and administrators praising the educator community.
Almora
SDM Sanjay Kumar led an on-site inspection after a subsidence risk emerged in Diyari’s Sag bada block. 8 families shifted to relatives, 5 to a primary school, with compensation distributed to all affected households. Officials say relief and rehabilitation work is moving swiftly.
Uttarkashi
A leopard was spotted beside the Dharasu Band road in Uttarkashi late on September 4, with pedestrians recording a video from a safe distance. The incident follows recent leopard attacks in nearby areas, intensifying resident concerns and calls for stronger monitoring by forest authorities.
Haldwani
A 7-km stretch from Kathgodam Coltax junction to Kriyashala is riddled with about 155 potholes, forcing drivers to slow, causing accidents and hurting local businesses. Traffic remains heavy with thousands of vehicles daily, and resurfacing plans hinge on sewer work and handover to a new agency.
Dehradun
In Nirmal Basti, Shivalik Nagar, Haridwar, a torchlight disagreement escalated to a violent attack on 2 brothers. Both sustained serious injuries and required around 40 stitches each. Police have registered a case and launched a search for the suspects, who fled with the assailants’ family after the incident.
Pithoragarh
A coordinated traffic enforcement drive in Pithoragarh led to 95 violators being challaned as officers from all police stations conducted checks in their jurisdictions.
Nainital
Even with rainfall, the Rural India Mahotsav continued on its second day at Sheesh Mahal Ramleela Maidan, featuring musical chairs and dance contests. Over 50 stalls are set up, and daily cultural programs are planned as representatives from various departments share government schemes with attendees.
Nainital
A quick shift in weather in Ramnagar led to heavy downpours after about one pm, forcing pedestrians and 2-wheeler riders to halt under storefronts and near buildings. The downpour impacted traffic flow and market bustle for a period, with officials warning residents to heed weather advisories.
Rudrapur
In Rudrapur, BJP officials including Mayor Vikas Sharma and MLA Shiv Arora led a demonstration against what they called Congress-led anti-people policies. Demonstrators gathered outside the district collectorate on National Highway, and a protester-turned-chant targeted Congress. Several senior party workers and representatives joined, signaling continued efforts to voice public discontent against the party.
