KHATIMA NEWS
Bageshwar
A 30-year-old man was found dead in a ravine near Khaibagad Bridge in Uttarakhand’s Bageshwar district on Friday morning. Police reached the site after villagers reported the body, recovered it from the ravine and began an investigation. The deceased was identified as Naveen Martolia of Timla Bagad Gram Panchayat.
Bageshwar
A fire damaged the ancient Adi Badri Maa Bhagwati temple in Badiyakot village, Uttarakhand’s Bageshwar district, on Friday. Initial reports indicate damage to the main temple, while the cause remains unknown. The shrine is an important regional centre of faith and is recognised for its traditional wooden carvings.
Bageshwar
Vehicle dealerships in Bageshwar are seeing more visitors during the festive season, with customers checking prices, mileage, features, maintenance costs and finance options before deciding. Dealers are offering discounts of ₹3,000 to ₹5,000, while interest in electric vehicles is also growing ahead of Dhanteras and Diwali.
Bageshwar
The route to Kafni Glacier in Bageshwar’s Kapkot area has deteriorated, according to trekking guide Jeetu Danu and Nainital nature lover Chandan Nayal after their recent visit. Damaged sections and overgrown bushes are forcing tourists to navigate the trek with added risk, raising concern over access to the glacier.
Bageshwar
Jyoti, a 26-year-old woman from Doba village in Bageshwar’s Kotwali area, died after relatives took her to the district hospital. Doctors declared her dead. Police took custody of the body and arranged a -mortem after hospital officials alerted them, while her father accused her husband of murder. Further action will follow a complaint and -mortem report.
Bageshwar
The Bharatiya Janata Party has secured all 4 urban seats in the Rudrapur district planning committee election without opposition. Rajesh Jagga, Vishnu, Narayan Mandal and Sunil Rohela were elected from the 4 local bodies, with party leaders saying they will raise local problems and development proposals before the committee.
Bageshwar
Police sent 2 personnel to Kendriya Vidyalaya in Roorkee after complaints about youths gathering near the school during dismissal. Parents and residents say loud motorcycle sounds, speeding and roadside congestion are making it harder and less safe for families to collect students, prompting calls for regular checks.
Bageshwar
Residents in Garur say the damaged Bund-Kansyari motor road has made walking hazardous, especially for schoolchildren, elderly people and patients. Mud covers several stretches, while a temporary culvert built about one month ago has failed again. The Public Works Department says the contractor has been instructed to correct the problems soon.
Bageshwar
A 6-kilometre Charana-Manakhet-Kulsari-Idiya motor road was formally launched in Garur tehsil of Bageshwar district under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana. 2 other road projects were also started, while surfacing work on the Gairlekh-Pathariya route was inaugurated.
Bageshwar
Residents seeking the Fulwadi-Fulachaura-Thalidhार-Khaindhar road in Kapkot have continued their relay hunger strike for more than 80 days. Hansa Devi and Digri Devi were the latest participants at Jan Milan Kendra, while the struggle committee said the protest would continue until approval is followed by construction on the ground.
Bageshwar
Fresh tar laid during heavy rain on the Kanda-Rawatsera-Banspatan road in Bageshwar was filmed by local residents and followed by protests. The next day, the Public Works Department sent a JCB to remove the work, raising questions about road quality, supervision and the use of public money in the hill district.
Bageshwar
Villagers seeking a road to Phulwadi-Phulchaura in Bageshwar’s Kapkot area continued their protest fast for the 80th day on Saturday. They raised slogans against the government at the Jan Milan Kendra and said the fast would continue until construction begins on the ground.
