KHATIMA NEWS
Chamoli
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami will visit Bhararisain in Gairsain, Chamoli, on Monday to attend Uttarakhand’s State Foundation Day ceremony. The programme will be held at the Assembly building complex from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM, after his scheduled arrival at 10:35 AM. He is expected to leave for Dehradun after the event.
Haldwani
2 men from Bankatwa village died after being struck by train 15020 near Poliganj railway crossing in Khatima on Saturday night. Police recovered drug-injection material and smack wrappers from the site, while the bodies were sent for -mortem before being handed to their families on Sunday, Diwali.
Rudrapur
Vishnu Kumar, a 25-year-old trainee ed with the 46th Battalion PAC in Rudrapur, was found dead inside the campus on Sunday morning, police said. His family has raised questions after noticing alleged sharp-weapon injury marks, while investigators await mortem report to determine the cause of death.
Rudrapur
A fire broke out at a scrap warehouse in Dongpuri village, Gadarpur, on Sunday night. Fire units from Gadarpur and Rudrapur reached the site and extinguished the blaze before it caused any loss of life. The extent of damage to the scrap stored inside the warehouse remains unknown, while an investigation is underway.
Haridwar
Haridwar Police have arrested a man they describe as the alleged mastermind of a ganja-smuggling network after searching for him for about 01 year. A ₹25,000 reward had been announced for information leading to his capture, according to the police statement. The operation is part of the force’s action against drug trafficking.
Haridwar
Jhabreda police have taken action against Nadeem, whom Haridwar Police describe as a habitual cow-slaughter offender and history-sheeter. He has been ordered to remain outside the district for 01 month, with police linking the move to preparations for the upcoming assembly elections.
Others
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami celebrated Diwali with his family at the government residence, lighting lamps with his wife Geeta Dhami and their 2 sons. He described the festival as a symbol of cultural heritage, family values and social harmony, while urging residents to celebrate with love, brotherhood and sensitivity towards the environment.
Others
Fire personnel from Tharali Fire Service rescued 02 people trapped during a severe late-night fire at a shop in Saira Vijaypur village, Uttarakhand Police said. The account highlights the emergency response at the scene, but provides no further details about the fire’s cause, damage or the rescued people’s condition.
Others
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message on State Foundation Day reflected his deep connection with Devbhoomi. Dhami highlighted the letter’s focus on the Himalayas, Maa Ganga, folk culture, border areas, women, youth, farmers and the state’s development journey.
Dehradun
Police in Dehradun’s Patel Nagar area have arrested 2 men accused of stealing cash from a house in Sanskriti Lok Colony. The alleged stolen amount of ₹15,200 was recovered during a search, while investigators continue action based on the complaint and evidence gathered during the inquiry.
