KHATIMA NEWS
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved funding for health infrastructure, salaries at 21 private colleges and development projects across the state. The approvals include ₹288.41 crore for 09 works under the Central Road Infrastructure Fund, with ₹115.36 crore cleared as the first instalment, alongside projects in Khatima and other districts.
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Khatima police have arrested 4 people in a case involving allegations that a Tharu man was deceived with claims of 100 kg of buried gold, pressured into costly tantrik rituals and threatened with a false rape case before transferring highway-side land. Police are also examining other suspected roles.
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Paddy procurement remained at 0 in Khatima development block on the 10th day of the 2026-27 kharif marketing season. Officials said farmers have not brought their produce to the cooperative procurement centres because its moisture content is above the permitted level of 17 percent, leaving all 99 centres without purchases.
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Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched ‘Maverick Jaspal: The Man Who Changed Indian Shooting’ at the Chief Minister’s residence after meeting the family of late shooter Jaspal Rana. Dhami praised Rana’s talent, discipline and achievements, saying his journey continues to inspire young athletes in Uttarakhand and across India.
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Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met newly elected Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Arya at the Chief Minister’s residence and congratulated him. BJP state president and Rajya Sabha MP Mahendra Bhatt was also present. Dhami said Arya should raise Uttarakhand’s development, public welfare and public-interest concerns effectively in Parliament.
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A severe hailstorm and strong winds damaged paddy, sugarcane and maize crops in Udham Singh Nagar on Friday around 12:00 PM PM, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said. Guava orchards, power lines, houses and public property were also affected, while officials assess the scale of losses and the assistance required by residents.
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A 3-day mathematics and science workshop has begun at PM Shri Atal Excellent Tharu Government Inter College in Khatima, with 42 teachers from the area taking part on the opening day. The training focuses on learning by doing, including practical activities and experiments in physics and mathematics.
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Police in Sitarganj, Udham Singh Nagar, said they detained 02 suspected vehicle thieves and recovered 07 stolen motorcycles during action against vehicle theft. The operation was carried out under the direction of SSP Ajay Ganapati, according to the police communication, which described the development as a breakthrough against a vehicle-theft gang.
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A 3-day Aadi Rangotsav in Khatima has concluded after bringing tribal artists, artisans and participants from more than 15 states to one platform. The event showcased India’s diverse tribal cultures, folk arts and traditions, while giving participants an opportunity to present their heritage and creative work to a wider audience.
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Uttarakhand’s Char Dham Yatra has attracted more than 56.18 lakh pilgrims this year, according to a by Pushkar Dhami. described the figure as a new record and linked the turnout to faith in the pilgrand preparations covering roads, healthcare, transport, sanitation, drinking water, parking, accommodation and disaster management.
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Uttarakhand has become India’s sixth fully literate state under the National Education Policy-2020 and the ULLAS-New India Literacy Programme. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami honoured new literates who passed National Institute of Open Schooling examinations and credited teachers, students, volunteers and campaign workers for the achievement.
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An Angan Milan programme in Khatima, Udham Singh Nagar, brought together young children, pregnant women, mothers, Anganwadi workers and ASHA workers.
