KHATIMA NEWS
Nainital
2 wagons of a goods train derailed during shunting at Haldi railway station on Monday morning, disrupting the Lalkuan–Delhi route for about 6 hours. Garib Rath passengers were moved by 7 buses, while the Shatabdi Express left Kathgodam 2 hours late after railway teams restored the track.
Nainital
Reconstruction and improvement work on the 8.885-kilometre Shimla-Kuraiya motor road has started in Kichha. The project is being carried out at a cost of 19 crore, 40 lakh, 62 thousand, with MLA Tilak Raj Behad highlighting better basic facilities as a priority for the constituency.
Nainital
A truck carrying fireworks caught fire while travelling near Jeolikot on the Nainital–Kathgodam route on Tuesday morning. Explosions from the vehicle caused panic among nearby residents, while the driver escaped by jumping out. Police halted traffic and called firefighters as the blaze continued to spread through the load.
Nainital
Sushila Tiwari Hospital in Haldwani has moved dengue ELISA testing to its central laboratory after kits ran out at the microbiology lab. The central facility, operated by a private company, charges about ₹690 per test, although hospital officials said they were seeking concessional or free arrangements while fresh kits are procured.
Nainital
Water samples collected from 3 homes in Haldwani’s Durga Colony showed no bacterial growth, according to the Government Medical College’s microbiology department. The testing followed complaints of dirty water and the death of a local girl from jaundice. The colony’s supply line has been cleaned, but water service remains suspended and 10 families are relying on tankers.
Nainital
A freight train derailed during shunting at Haldi railway station near Pantnagar on Monday, blocking the Lalkuan-Kathgodam route. The disruption delayed the Shatabdi Express by 2 hours and prevented the Jammu Garib Rath from reaching Kathgodam, while around 450 passengers were taken onward by private buses.
Nainital
A leopard entered a home in Tallli Sethi village of Nainital district while pursuing a pet dog. A woman shut the animal inside a room, allowing the Forest Department and wildlife experts to tranquilise and rescue it safely. Officials said no one was injured and no loss of life or property was reported.
Nainital
A dispute between Ramnagar municipality accountant Sanjay Mishra and tax inspector Lalla Miyan allegedly turned physical after an argument over bills. Executive Officer Alok Uniyal has ordered an inquiry and sent Mishra to the municipality library in Lakhanpur while both employees present different accounts of the confrontation.
Nainital
An elderly woman in Talli Sethi village, Nainital district, shut a leopard inside a room after it entered her home at about 2:00 AM on Sunday. Forest department personnel later captured the animal and sent it to a rescue centre after villagers alerted officials. Residents have sought stronger monitoring and cage placement.
Nainital
The Kotwali Kathgodam police team arrested 2 people described as warrant subjects under Operation Prahar. The update, published on 12 October 2026, confirms the arrests but provides no further details about the individuals, the warrants or the next legal step in the case.
Nainital
A pickup vehicle overturned while negotiating a sharp turn near Tallital Kotwali in Nainital. A woman travelling in the vehicle, identified as Sunita, suffered minor injuries and was helped out by local people. The driver allegedly left the vehicle at the spot and police are examining nearby CCTV footage.
Nainital
Road repair work has started between Mangawali and Sher Ka Danda in Nainital as part of a 6-crore-rupee plan for the city’s internal roads. The Public Works Department says more than 22 of the 29 planned roads have already been completed. Residents have been asked to keep vehicles off the route during construction.
