KHATIMA NEWS
Almora
The Retired Central Employees Welfare Committee has renewed its demand for a rail link between Almora and Kathgodam. At a Saturday meeting, members also raised concerns about roadside parking, inadequate seating, traffic jams at Kainchi and Quarb, and doorstep LPG delivery for local consumers.
Almora
Jaydatt Sharma, a veteran BJP leader and senior social worker from Someshwar in Almora, died at the age of 88 on Saturday. Active since the Jan Sangh era, he contributed to education, village administration and organisational work. His last rites will be held Sunday morning at a local ghat in Manan.
Almora
Almora Police have reported the arrest of 3 alleged ganja smugglers and the recovery of 25.240 kg of ganja. Police said the group attacked its team with sharp-edged patals during the operation. 2 motorcycles were seized, 2 patals recovered and one suspect remained absconding.
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The psychiatry outpatient department at Almora’s Base Hospital is seeing more than 50 patients each day, including about 15 young people. Doctors also report concerns involving children aged 5 to 14, while partum depression among women is often mistaken for ordinary tiredness and left untreated.
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Asphalting has begun on the damaged Almora-Bageshwar motor road between Shikhar Tiraha and Lakshmeshwar Tiraha. The work is expected to provide relief to local residents, pedestrians and vehicle drivers who have faced difficult travel because potholes formed after the road surface deteriorated.
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Almora police traced the identity and family of a Kanpur resident who had been wandering in the hill town for nearly 3 months. The Dharanaula police outcompleted the effort in 2 days by coordinating with Uttar Pradesh Police, and safely handed the person over to his relatives.
Almora
Almora Police have taken action against 04 youths accused of creating a public nuisance in Chaukhutia under the Uttarakhand Police Act. The action was carried out under the direction of the Almora senior superintendent of police, as checking and patrols continue to support public order.
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Almora Police helped a man from Kanpur return to his family after he had been wandering for about 03 months. The reunion was achieved through sustained police efforts and coordination with Uttar Pradesh Police, bringing visible relief and happiness to the family when they met him again.
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Almora Police has announced an evening checking campaign focused on drink-driving. The warning states that people found driving under the influence will face a challan and vehicle seizure. Police have urged motorists not to drive after drinking, stressing that responsible driving protects both the driver and other road users.
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Residents of Sannen village in Almora’s Bhikiyasen block have warned of an election boycott unless long-standing water and electricity problems are resolved. They are seeking approval for a drinking-water scheme linked to the Dhoondhara source and a power connection from the Jaalali electricity centre, saying repeated complaints have produced no lasting action.
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Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal workers have asked the Almora SDM for a detailed cyber and forensic examination of alleged digital material linked to a cosmetic shop owner’s phone. They want authorities to establish its source, sharing history and any risk to local young women while protecting their identities.
Almora
Almora Police’s SOG arrested one alleged drug trafficker near ITI Gate on Khatyari Road during action under the Drugs-Free Devbhoomi Mission. Police reported recovering 6.11 grams of smack valued at ₹1.83 lakh and registering a case under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act.
