KHATIMA NEWS
Almora
Student union elections for the 2026-27 academic session will be held at Soban Singh Jeena University, Sri Dev Suman University and Kumaun University on 29 September. The student federation election will follow on 1 October, with each university now expected to begin preparations and outline the next steps.
Almora
Residents of Uttarauda Ghurdौda in Someshwar’s Lod Valley staged a protest after reportedly going without ration for 3 months. They said the government fair-price shop dealer had gone abroad without arranging an alternative. Following pressure from residents and Congress leaders, the department sent 2 months of ration and assured them of further action.
Almora
The University management in Almora has extended the last date to complete admission procedures and deposit fees for undergraduate and first-semester graduate students to September 8, from the earlier deadline of September 5. The university insists no further extension will be granted after September 8.
Almora
A cabinet minister visited devastated zones in Almora, including Bhakuna Motor Route and Dotiyaal village areas, to assess damage, direct rapid relief, and push for early restoration of roads, power and drinking water facilities.
Almora
A man aged 38 was discovered hanging inside his home in Pchauna village under Baijnath police station, triggering a wave of grief in the village. Authorities say a -mortem will determine the cause of death after the initial inquiries and panchnama formalities.
Almora
A storm drenched Almora after a brief lull, flooding city streets and causing mudslides that blocked 12 rural routes. Rivers like Ramganga and Koshi swelled as residents faced rain-induced fear and market quiet.
Almora
A deteriorating structure at the GB Pant Environmental Institute in Golna Kardiya, Almora, has raised fears of a possible collapse. Residents, supported by Red Cross and local leaders, are pressing authorities for immediate remediation to prevent potential casualties.
Almora
In a district-level NCORD session chaired by District Magistrate Anshul Singh, authorities outlined a multi-agency plan to curb substance abuse. The DM directed education officials to run school-based awareness campaigns and maintain ongoing parent contact, with emphasis on early alerts for unusual student behavior.
Almora
A decision from the BJP Scheduled Front contemporary meeting sets forth a protest at Gandhi Chowk on September 7, asserting that Congress is spreading confusion among people in the name of purification and attempting to disrupt social harmony, according to local reports.
Almora
In Almora district and Ranikhet sub-district hospitals, a 2-week eye-donation awareness program educated attendees on the value of eye donation and eye health. Medical teams screened 50 people for cataract, infections, glaucoma, and other conditions, while urging timely consultations for vision-related issues.
Almora
On Teacher’s Day in Hawalbag, evergreen saplings were planted under the leadership of Block Pramukh Himani Kundu, pledging environmental protection and a cleaner environment for future generations. Several local officials participated in the event.
Almora
A leopard appeared in the Dugalkhola area of Almora city during daytime, attempting to pounce on a woman. The incident sparked fear in nearby residential blocks as locals call on forest authorities to install a cage to prevent future encounters and ensure safety.
