KHATIMA NEWS
Dehradun
Dehradun police have arrested 2 men in connection with a cash theft reported from a home in the Patel Nagar area. Investigators said CCTV footage, checks on previous theft suspects and informer inputs helped identify the accused, who were taken into custody on 7 November 2026.
Dehradun
A man returning from a land deal with ₹14 lakh in cash was allegedly stopped and assaulted near Indresh Hospital in Dehradun’s Patel Nagar area. Police have registered a robbery and assault FIR against 3 named people and 5 to 6 others, while CCTV footage is being examined.
Others
A Diwali morning view from Kedarnath has been shared as the temple approaches its winter closure. , published on November 8, notes that only 3 days remain before the temple closes on November 11, drawing attention to the final days of the season.
Haridwar
An elephant caused damage in Telpura village, Haridwar, yesterday, affecting crops, motorcycles and a tractor trolley. Residents used tractors to chase the animal away after it moved through the village. The available account does not provide details of any injuries, official response or further action.
Haridwar
Speaking in Haridwar, Yog Guru Baba Ramdev praised Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya Deepotsav celebrations, saying more than 30 lakh diyas illuminated 56 ghats. He described the display as an inspiration and linked it to Sanatan Dharma, while lauding Yogi ji Maharaj’s development, courage and social harmony efforts.
Tehri
Pyar Chand Ramola, ed with the Narendra Nagar Forest Division in Tehri, died after an unidentified car struck his scooter near Batwaldhar in Dhanolti on Chhoti Diwali. He was returning home after duty when the crash occurred. Police have registered a complaint and are searching for the vehicle and its driver.
Nainital
Nainital was illuminated for Diwali as residents decorated homes and hotels with strings of lights. Tourists also reached the hill town to view the evening scene, while reflections from the illuminated surroundings appeared across the lake and drew attention from visitors watching from higher areas.
Dehradun
Dehradun police arrested Girdhari Lal Sahu, the husband of Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Rekha Arya, and produced him in court before sending him to Suddhowala jail. Police say 44 cases, including murder, attempted murder, rioting and Gangster Act cases, are registered against him in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Rudrapur
Rudrapur’s assembly contest is being shaped by disputes over roads, traffic, waterlogging, employment and SIDCUL work. BJP MLA Shiv Arora highlights major projects, while Congress leader Rajkumar Thukral and local traders question the city’s condition. Recent party switches have added another layer of uncertainty to the contest.
Dehradun
Dehradun’s air quality is showing signs of deterioration during the festive season, with the AQI at Ghanta Ghar reaching 140 and Nehru Colony recording 106 on 6 November. Authorities have begun round-the-clock third-party monitoring before and after Diwali, while experts warn that children, older adults and respiratory patients should remain cautious.
