KHATIMA NEWS
Bageshwar
The Public Works Department has removed asphalt laid during heavy rain on the Kanda-Rawatsera-Banspatan motor road in Bageshwar after objections from residents and taxi drivers. The department has ordered a technical investigation and said action will follow if negligence or violations of construction standards are found.
Bageshwar
A video from Kanda in Uttarakhand’s Bageshwar district shows fresh tar being laid on the Kanda-Rawatsera-Banspatan road during heavy rain. After local residents protested and the footage spread, the PWD sent a JCB the next day to remove the material, raising questions about supervision and public money.
Bageshwar
Helicopter services from Garud’s Meladungri helipad were fully suspended on Friday after poor weather and low visibility prevented any flight from arriving. Scheduled services to Dehradun and Haldwani could not operate, leaving passengers waiting for hours, returning home or switching to road travel for urgent and time-bound journeys.
Bageshwar
Residents of Harsila in Kapkot, Bageshwar, unanimously elected former village head Harish Negi as sarpanch on Friday. Kundan Singh Gadhia was chosen again in Lili, while Amar Ram was re-elected unopposed in Chaura. The selection process was cancelled in Naukodi after 3 candidates prevented consensus among villagers.
Bageshwar
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the fifth Frontier Hill District Children’s Science Festival at Vivekanand Vidya Mandir Inter College in Bageshwar. The 2-day event brings together 240 selected young scientists from 6 districts, while the government announced new funding, AI-linked STEM labs and district science centres.
Bageshwar
A Bageshwar village remained silent after a child who was swept away in the Pungar River was handed over to her family following a mortem conducted 24 hours later. Her father fainted after seeing the body, while children who travelled to school with her were left frightened.
Bageshwar
Traders in Bageshwar have expressed concern over discussions about charging fees on UPI transactions. They say digital payments are now central to everyday business, and any additional cost could affect small shops, increase pressure on merchants and eventually burden customers who prefer cashless payments.
Bageshwar
The Bageshwar education department has ended the services of 10 teachers in government primary schools after document checks by the Ramnagar Board found their certificates forged and fabricated. The action has triggered anger among villagers and parents, who are seeking salary recovery, criminal cases and accountability for officials involved in the appointments.
Bageshwar
Police said they solved the reported theft at Top Mobile shop within 24 hours and arrested an accused with the stolen cash and phones.
Bageshwar
A 16-member Devbhoomi Adventure expedition attempting to link the Pindari Glacier with Johar Valley has been halted by severe weather. The team reached its advance base camp before a 52-hour snowstorm made progress near 16,500 feet too dangerous. All members returned safely, while much of their equipment remains buried under 10 feet of snow.
Bageshwar
Women working in agricultural fields in Garur, Bageshwar, faced a close encounter when a leopard came within a few metres. A person noticed the animal and raised an alarm in time, highlighting the continuing danger wild animals pose to people working in Uttarakhand’s villages.
Bageshwar
Residents of Thangadhar and Gadakharik in Bageshwar’s Dulam gram panchayat have announced a boycott of the upcoming Assembly and Lok Sabha elections. They say their road demand has remained unresolved since 2009, despite repeated references to a detailed project report. A letter has been sent to Union Home Minister Amit Shah through the district administration.
