KHATIMA NEWS
Haridwar
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the official logo, website and song for Haridwar Kumbh Mela 2027 on October 12, 2026. The 3 platforms are intended to showcase the event’s religious, spiritual and cultural identity while giving devotees and visitors access to authentic information about the gathering.
Haridwar
Murals created near Haridwar’s Shivalik Nagar Chowk to honour India’s leading athletes during the National Games are now largely hidden by overgrown bushes. The neglected artwork has limited visibility for residents and passers-by, while local people have questioned the maintenance of a public display intended to promote sporting achievements and inspire young talent.
Haridwar
A man climbed a high-tension tower in Haridwar’s Shivalik Nagar on Monday and refused to come down unless his wife was brought to the spot. Police and administrative officials reached the Rani Pur police station area and began efforts to persuade him to descend safely, while a crowd gathered nearby.
Haridwar
3 Jyoti Kalash chariots have departed from Shantikunj in Haridwar for a public-awareness campaign marking the birth centenary of Gayatri Parivar founder Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma. The vehicles will travel through more than 50 districts across Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, carrying invitations and the centenary campaign’s message to villages and cities.
Haridwar
A roughly 20-foot python was seen swallowing a monkey near Primary School Nauki in Dudhला Dayalwala village, Haridwar, on Sunday. Forest department workers rescued the snake after about 30 minutes and released it in the Jhilmil area. Repeated sightings near the school have raised concerns for the safety of more than 50 children.
Haridwar
Employees at cooperative societies in Pathri have continued their strike for the 12th day, keeping offices locked and stopping all work. Farmers from nearby areas say they are returning without fertiliser and pesticides needed for some crops, while staff members remain away from duty over their demands.
Haridwar
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the Prime Minister’s tenure brought one Rank one Pension, a more forceful response to terrorism and major growth in defence exports. Speaking in Haridwar, Dhami also highlighted the government’s attention to military personnel, their families and India’s strategic capabilities.
Haridwar
Buggawala police caught an accused allegedly carrying an illegal country-made pistol and 3 live cartridges near Majahidpur Bridge during a checking operation in Haridwar. The action followed directions from the Haridwar SSP, who ordered intensified checks in the area. The police action highlights the campaign’s immediate enforcement focus.
Haridwar
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami will chair the state Cabinet’s first meeting in Haridwar, where ministers may consider a thank-you resolution on the Centre’s support and decide the date and venue of the next Assembly session. Development figures and local demands are also expected to shape the meeting’s focus.
Haridwar
Heavy rain on Sunday left waterlogged stretches near Haridwar’s Bhagat Singh Chowk and disrupted traffic for several hours. Vehicles were diverted through Tibri underpass and the old Ranipur turn, increasing pressure on the alternative route. Commuters, pedestrians and 2-wheeler riders faced delays while police were deployed to manage movement.
Haridwar
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami will chair Uttarakhand’s cabinet meeting at Haridwar’s Central Mela Control Building on Monday. Ministers are expected to consider proposals from the health, housing and urban development departments, while the meeting may also decide the venue and date of the next Assembly session, which must be convened before 30 October.
Haridwar
Police in Haridwar’s SIDCUL area arrested Nitesh, a resident of Mahadevpuram, during checking near Pipal Chowk in Rawli Mahdood. Officers said they recovered 5 crates of Malta-branded country liquor and the scooter he was riding. A case has been registered under the Excise Act, and the accused was presented in court.
