KHATIMA NEWS
Chamoli
Iron angles were stolen from Bhailtira bridge on the Dungri-Naini route in Chamoli, according to BJP mandal president Jyoti Kailkhura. The theft was reported after Friday night and has raised concern over damage to public property. Kailkhura has informed the Public Works Department and administration, seeking an investigation and action against those responsible.
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Residents of Simli and surrounding villages have begun a padyatra to Dehradun, demanding a base hospital at Simli. Led by the Base Sangharsh Samiti, the campaign follows outreach across more than 50 villages and seeks treatment closer to home rather than referrals over long mountain roads.
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Shri Hemkunt Sahib has closed its doors for the winter after the final prayer ceremony, marked by an Army band, emotional devotees and chants of “Waheguru Ji”. More than 3,84,573 pilgrims visited the shrine, while thousands witnessed the seasonal closure.
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Chamoli Police personnel assisted a group of Sikh pilgrims from Pakistan and other travellers while they crossed snow-covered and slippery routes. The officers held their hands and guided them over difficult sections, helping the travellers continue their journey safely while demonstrating service and humanity in challenging conditions.
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Heavy snowfall has covered the Shri Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara complex and nearby mountains in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. The high-altitude Sikh shrine is experiencing a sharp fall in temperatures as its portals are scheduled to close for the winter on October 10, marking the end of the season’s pilgraccess.
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Guest teacher Mukesh Negi of Uttaron village in Chamoli has combined teaching with organic farming for 9-10 years. He has earned about 45 to 50 thousand rupees from vegetables this year and sold 30 to 35 quintals in 2026, supplying produce to nearby areas after school hours.
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Potholes have been repaired at Gandhinagar and the Mandir Samiti bend on the Badrinath Highway near Karnaprayag, but large craters remain near the Energy Corporation site. Travellers between Karnaprayag and Langasu continue to face rough stretches, while the administration has asked NHIDCL to address the remaining road problems.
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Nursing staff at Chamoli District Hospital protested after 3 youths allegedly misbehaved with and attempted to touch a female nursing officer in a ward. The staff submitted a memorandum seeking immediate action, 24-hour security and measures to reduce crowding, warning of a work stoppage if their demands are not met.
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A pilgrim who lost a bracelet valued at 6.5 lakh at Badrinath Dham has received the valuable item back. Chamoli Police Uttarakhand reported that its prompt action helped return the pilgrim’s property safely, bringing relief after the loss at the religious destination.
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A 4-year-old girl from a family visiting Badrinath Dham from Kota, Rajasthan, became separated from her relatives during darshan. Chamoli Police began searching after receiving the information and found the child safe shortly afterwards, reuniting her with her family at the pilgrsite.
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Chamoli Police returned lost mobile phones, purses, ₹5,000 in cash and ATM cards to pilgrims at Badrinath Dham. In another recovery, a Madhya Pradesh resident helped police return a lost iPhone to a traveller from Gujarat, highlighting public cooperation and responsible assistance during the pilgr.
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Chamoli Police have arrested one smuggler and seized 140 grams of illegal keeda jadi, also known as yarsagambu. Police said the seized forest produce has an estimated value of about ₹1.50 lakh in the international market, highlighting action against its illegal trafficking.
