KHATIMA NEWS
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the National Education Policy seeks a more modern, practical and high-quality education system. Speaking at the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Excellence Awards in Dehradun, he highlighted innovation, digital learning and education rooted in Indian values as priorities for the state government.
Dehradun
Dehradun Zoo has completed most preparations for the approaching winter, including heated night shelters for reptiles and other safeguards for carnivores and larger animals. Forest Range Officer Dikcha Bhatt said veterinary staff will monitor conditions closely and adjust diets as required to help the facility’s diverse wildlife cope with falling temperatures.
Dehradun
Dehradun Zoo authorities have completed preparations to adjust the diets of animals and birds during the winter season. Heating bulbs and heaters will also be installed for snakes, crocodiles and other reptiles, as the zoo works to protect its residents from the cold and maintain their health.
Dehradun
A man wanted in 23 cases registered in Rajasthan between 2008 and 2013 was arrested from Dehradun’s Premnagar area after nearly 18 years on the run. Police said he had lived with his family in the city, obtained local documents and worked as a teacher in coaching institutes across several states.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee President Ganesh Godiyal has criticised a statement by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, calling the allegation that others are infiltrators a cheap argument. Speaking in Dehradun, he said the people gathered there were committed to protecting and strengthening Indian democracy.
Dehradun
Dehradun police arrested an accused who had been wanted for 2 years in a land fraud case registered at Vikasnagar Kotwali. Police said accurate information received through Net Grid helped officers locate and apprehend him during action led by the Dehradun senior superintendent of police.
Dehradun
Haridwar Government Railway Police have arrested 5 people accused of targeting passengers with a fake railway ticket promise. The group allegedly posed as a railway employee’s relatives, collected cash, phones and banking details, and withdrew money from 2 West Bengal workers. Police recovered ₹25,000, a mobile phone and froze ₹49,999.
Dehradun
A surprise inspection at Handi Restaurant inside Dehradun’s Doon Club found rodent activity, cockroaches, rotten vegetables and old cooked food. Officials destroyed around 22 kg of food, sent paneer, milk and chicken curry samples for testing, and shut the restaurant while issuing a 14-day notice for cleanup.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has defended the state’s one-year ban on gutkha and pan masala, saying the restriction is reviewed annually. He linked the policy to concerns over addiction and the need to protect younger people through government action and public awareness.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has called for administrative work to regain momentum after -monsoon period, citing damaged roads and disrupted daily life. He urged officials to organise Jan Chaupal, Tehsil Diwas and Ratri Chaupal programmes, hold BDC meetings and address local issues promptly, including in border areas.
Dehradun
Dehradun Police have arrested 2 accused while allegedly recovering 456 prohibited intoxicating capsules from their possession. The action was carried out under the leadership of the Dehradun Senior Superintendent of Police. Police also said one of those arrested had previously been jailed in a drug trafficking case.
Dehradun
Police have registered a case against 3 employees of V-Mark India Limited in Haridwar’s SIDCUL area after a company complaint alleged goods worth about 19.67 lakh rupees were unaccounted for. The complaint cites stock discrepancies, alleged manipulation and irregularities linked to AP Enterprises. SIDCUL police have begun investigating the allegations.
