KHATIMA NEWS
Haridwar
The first Patanjali Ayurveda Gurukulam has been inaugurated in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami described the occasion as auspicious and greeted people on World Ayurveda Day. The event marks the opening of the Gurukulam in Haridwar, although no further details about its programmes were provided.
Haridwar
A joint team of the SIDCUL police and Central Intelligence Unit arrested Himanshu Chodha in Haridwar after threatening messages were sent to the Roshanabad district jail superintendent. Police said a country-made pistol, cartridges and a mobile phone were recovered, while the Arms Act was added to the case after the arrest.
Haridwar
Haridwar police have arrested a husband and wife in connection with the killing of Gopal Kumar, whose body was found near Dudhiya Band Basti on 17 September. Police allege that the murder followed pressure linked to a relationship, threats and a dispute involving the woman’s family.
Haridwar
Haridwar police have arrested a 36-year-old woman and her husband in connection with the killing of Gopal Kumar, 50, whose body was found near Sarvanand Ghat. Police allege the couple and 2 others carried out the attack after inviting him to the city, then discarded his mobile phone and wallet in the Ganga.
Haridwar
A confrontation at Haridwar’s District Hospital allegedly spilled into the emergency area after people seeking safety were followed there. CCTV appears to show individuals carrying bricks, stones and sharp weapons, while broken glass triggered panic among patients and attendants. Police are examining the footage and working to identify those involved.
Haridwar
Food safety officials in Haridwar district inspected hotels, restaurants, dairies, snack units and grocery shops on Saturday. They stopped the sale of meat products, Indian sweets and bakery items at one establishment after finding licensing gaps, missing documents and shared cooking vessels for vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Officials also sent 13 samples for laboratory testing.
Haridwar
A young woman was injured during late-night firing in Haridwar’s Rajiv Nagar after a dispute between people in the area. Police said the shot was apparently aimed at another young man, but struck her instead. She was referred to a higher centre in Rishikesh and was later reported out of danger.
Haridwar
Youth Congress workers led a demonstration at Chandracharya Chowk in Haridwar against the proposed imposition of charges on UPI payments. The group urged the government to withdraw any plan for an additional fee, saying it could increase costs for ordinary users and shopkeepers and weaken the benefits of digital payments.
Haridwar
A 14-year-old girl from Doiwala went missing after being swept away during Ganpati idol immersion near Laljiwala Basti in Haridwar’s Nagar Kotwali area. Police and SDRF teams searched through Wednesday night and resumed operations on Thursday, but no trace had been found by late evening, officials said.
Haridwar
An Excise Department team from Haridwar Area one searched a house in the Kadach Jwalapur area and recovered country-made liquor, beer and 8 PM whisky. Officials registered a case under the Excise Act and are examining the stock’s alleged source and intended sale as part of an ongoing enforcement drive.
Haridwar
A fast-track special court in Haridwar has sentenced 5 men to life imprisonment in a case involving the sexual assault of a 6-year-old girl. The court also imposed a joint fine of 15 lakh 20 thousand rupees and ordered financial assistance for the child’s physical, mental and social harm.
Haridwar
Haridwar Rural MLA Anupama Rawat led residents from Aryanagar Goth to Mangolpura Tiraha on Wednesday, demanding action on a proposed swing bridge over the Rawasan River. She said the first instalment for the project was released in 2021-22, but construction has yet to begin after nearly 4 years.
