KHATIMA NEWS
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami marked Diwali with Army personnel from the Garhwal Regiment on Saturday. He offered sweets and extended festive greetings, highlighting a public gesture of solidarity with soldiers during the festival. Reports by SSBCrack identified the meeting’s location as Dehradun.
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Preparations for the proposed Third Pravasi Uttarakhandi Conference on 13 November were reviewed at the official residence. Officials were instructed to ensure a grand, well-organised and dignified event that connects Uttarakhandis living in India and abroad with the state’s development priorities, culture and future opportunities.
Dehradun
A 23-year-old case involving Jenny and former minister Harak Singh Rawat has resurfaced in Uttarakhand politics. The controversy began as a BJP attack during Congress’s campaign over the Ankita Bhandari case, but Jenny’s fresh allegations and demand for a renewed CBI probe have shifted attention toward investigation and accountability.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand may see a limited weather change on Sunday, with very light to light rain forecast in 5 districts. Snow is possible in areas above 3300 metres in those districts, while most other parts of the state are expected to remain dry. Dehradun may stay mainly clear, with temperatures near 28°C and 15°C.
Nainital
Following Central Pollution Control Board directions, special machines are monitoring air quality in Haldwani and Nainital before and after Diwali. Officials will track pollution from one week before the festival until one week afterwards, while recent readings show higher AQI levels in Rudrapur and Kashipur than in the 2 monitored cities.
Dehradun
The Uttarakhand government is preparing possible measures for statehood activists ahead of the state foundation day, including a 2-minister panel to address a court-related hurdle affecting 10% horizontal job reservations. Officials are also considering dual pensions and relaxed recognition rules for activists whose cases remain unresolved.
Pauri
A video appearing to show a dog resting in the men’s staff room of Tharali Community Health Centre has circulated on social media. The footage has not been independently verified, but it has prompted local social workers to question hospital cleanliness, security and administrative responsibility. The medical superintendent offered a possible explanation for how the animal entered.
Rudrapur
Khatima police have registered a case against 5 people, including 2 women, after a woman alleged domestic violence and dowry harassment. She told police that her family provided cash, gold jewellery and household goods at her marriage, after which her husband allegedly demanded 20 lakh in cash.
Haridwar
After her release from Roshanabad jail, Urmila Sanawar performed Ganga worship at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar and issued a video statement. She said she would support women prisoners whose voices remain unheard, continue her campaign for justice for Ankita Bhandari and return to public work when her accounts are restored.
Pauri
Residents of leopard-affected Khandyusain near Pauri district headquarters say repeated sightings have deepened fear after a 4-year-old girl was killed in an attack on November 3. Families are bringing children indoors before evening, while poor street lighting continues to make movement through the market area more difficult and risky.
