KHATIMA NEWS
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Authorities in Jyotirmath, Chamoli, are preparing to demolish 21 government buildings declared unsafe after land subsidence and scientific assessments. The structures will be cleared after evacuation, while new government buildings may be constructed at safe locations. More than 55 unsafe private buildings have already been demolished, with compensation provided to affected people.
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General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff, flagged in a 35-member Indo-Argentine Army mountaineering expedition in New Delhi after it successfully climbed Mt Abi Gamin and Mt Kamet in September 2026. The expedition highlighted joint training, high-altitude endurance and technical mountaineering skills.
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Chamoli Police have urged people to avoid performing stunts on vehicles, warning that the excitement of a brief display can end in injury and lasting regret. The advisory asks riders and drivers to put personal safety first and use vehicles for secure travel rather than entertainment.
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A 4.4-magnitude earthquake originating in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, shook Delhi-NCR and nearby parts of north India at about 10:23 AM PM on 6 October 2026. Tremors were reported in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Meerut and Dehradun, while no deaths or property damage had been reported.
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In Dronagiri, a Bhotiya village in Chamoli, Ramleela honours Lord Ram but leaves out Lord Hanuman because residents believe he wounded their sacred mountain. The tradition carries a warning as forests, slopes and rivers across Uttarakhand face growing pressure from roads, construction and extraction.
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Chamoli Police have removed illegal cannabis cultivation spread across 70 nali of land as part of the “Drugs Free Devbhoomi” campaign. The operation also included awareness activities for rural residents, who were informed about the harmful effects of drug use and the risks associated with cybercrime.
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Chamoli Police in Uttarakhand located a mobile phone lost by a devotee and delivered it to the person’s home in Andhra Pradesh, according to an update published on 5 October 2026. The account highlights assistance extending thousands of kilometres beyond Chamoli, although it provides no further details about the recovery.
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Chamoli authorities have removed illegal cannabis plants from about 70 naali in Dewal under the Drugs Free Devbhoomi campaign. The operation also included warnings about drug abuse, cyber fraud and wild cannabis. The action has renewed discussion about whether regulated industrial hemp could offer hill communities a lawful income source.
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A scientific team has left for Chamoli’s Niti Valley to install early warning systems in areas vulnerable to glaciers and ice blocks. The operation follows increased vigilance in India after a disaster in Nepal last month and will involve officials and staff from multiple departments.
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Chamoli Police have helped pilgrims travelling to Shri Badrinath Dham by returning belongings they had lost during the journey. The effort highlights the force’s role beyond security, offering practical assistance to devotees facing difficulties while visiting the prominent Uttarakhand pilgrdestination.
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Chamoli Police has praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machhar, saying he helped secure a safe aircraft landing after an attack placed 174 lives in danger. The pilot was injured during the incident but reportedly continued performing his duties, according to the police account shared publicly.
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A 40-year-old man from Tamil Nadu disappeared in the Alaknanda River at Nandprayag, Chamoli, after performing rituals for his deceased father. Police and the State Disaster Response Force launched a search after he slipped while collecting water for his mother. No trace had been found by late evening.
