KHATIMA NEWS
Almora
Almora Police said Kotwali Almora officers arrested Naresh Balmiki in connection with a warrant linked to Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The accused is being presented before the court, according to the police update. The arrest forms part of the ongoing Operation Prahar enforcement drive in Almora, Uttarakhand.
Almora
Bhatraujkhan police arrested Aslam, a warrant accused in an NDPS Act-related case, from Ramnagar in Nainital district. Almora Police said the action was carried out under the direction of the Senior Superintendent of Police, Almora, as part of Operation Prahar.
Almora
Vijay Mehra, a former Subedar Major and national-level archery medal winner, is training 15 players in Almora after joining the sports department. 3 of his trainees will represent the district at the ninth Senior Uttarakhand State Archery Championship in New Tehri, marking their first state-level competition.
Almora
Almora police arrested one driver after allegedly finding him driving under the influence of alcohol. Kotwali Almora police seized the vehicle and issued a ₹15,500 court challan. The action highlights enforcement against drunk driving and the need for motorists to follow traffic rules.
Almora
The Government Industrial Training Institute in Falsima, Almora, is offering direct admission to 180 vacant seats across 12 vocational trades. Students who have not yet secured admission can apply on any working day until 15 October, with seats being filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Almora
The demolition of old buildings at the Chaukhutia sub-district hospital in Almora has begun. The first phase includes clearing the structures, levelling the land and preparing a layout. Officials said ₹87 lakh has been approved for the work, while ₹25 lakh has so far been received by the Uttarakhand Agricultural Produce Marketing Board.
Almora
Indian and United Arab Emirates troops are conducting Mountain Guardian-2026 at the Foreign Training Node in Chaubatia, Ranikhet. The exercise focuses on operating in difficult mountain terrain, improving tactical coordination and strengthening the 2 forces’ ability to plan and carry out joint operations in challenging conditions.
Almora
A joint sit-in will be held at Gandhi Park in Almora on Wednesday in support of a nationwide movement against the Chief Election Commissioner. Uttarakhand Parivartan Party coordinator PC Tiwari has urged traders, employees, students, young people, women’s organisations and other citizens to attend and defend democratic rights.
Almora
Only 551 of 1738 registered voters participated in the Pali-Thauli area panchayat bypoll in Bhikiyasen block, Almora, producing a 31.72% turnout. 6 candidates are contesting the vacant seat, with results scheduled for 14 October. The outcome is also expected to influence political activity surrounding the Bhikiyasen block chief election.
Almora
Yash Sunshine Warriors secured a place in the Victoria Premier League final after defeating Royal Cricket Club by chasing 109 runs in 9.2 overs. Nitin Communication also won its match against Victoria Striker by 82 runs at HNB Stadium, where players delivered strong batting and bowling performances.
Almora
A state-level school basketball tournament began at Almora’s Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Stadium on Tuesday, with Union minister Ajay Tamta inaugurating the event. Teams from 8 districts are competing in Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19 boys’ and girls’ categories. The tournament will continue until 15 October.
Almora
Almora Police recovered and safely returned a bag belonging to advocate Vaibhav Joshi of Rajpura, Almora. The bag contained a laptop and important court documents. The recovery was reported within half an hour, after which Joshi expressed his appreciation for the police response.
