KHATIMA NEWS
Nainital
The rush to Kainchi Dham, following earlier waves at Khatu Shyam, Barsana and Bageshwar Dham, has reopened a wider debate about faith, uncertainty and social media. A commentary argues that crowded pilgrsites offer comfort, but also expose public failures and the risks faced by small towns during sudden religious surges.
Nainital
A Ford car carrying devotees went off the Tyuni-Chakrata-Mussoorie National Highway near Silawada village on Friday evening and fell into a nearly 200-metre-deep gorge. one person died. The available account also refers to 2 other occupants but does not provide verified details about their condition or what happened to them afterward.
Nainital
Kainchi Dham in Uttarakhand saw a substantial influx of devotees on Saturday, with thousands arriving for darshan during the long weekend. Long lines formed from the morning, while the Neem Karoli Baba ashram’s premises became heavily crowded, highlighting the pressure created by the seasonal pilgrrush.
Nainital
A Scorpio carrying tourists from Haryana fell into a deep gorge near Bhumiyadhar outside Nainital late Saturday evening. one person died and 4 others were injured. Police, SDRF and NDRF teams worked for nearly 2 to 3 hours in darkness and difficult terrain before taking the victims out and sending the injured to Bhowali hospital.
Nainital
Nainital Police will impose a one-way traffic arrangement on October 4 from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, citing expected crowds at Kainchi Dham and Nainital. Vehicles travelling uphill from Kathgodam towards Nainital or Bhimtal through Nariman Point will be stopped, while descending traffic towards Haldwani will continue.
Nainital
After completing a bicycle expedition across 191 countries, Sundarbans resident Somen Devanath has begun a tour of India. During his stop in Kaladhungi, he spoke with students about his travels, including difficult experiences in Afghanistan, Antarctica and the coronavirus period, while promoting environmental care, fitness, social unity and youth participation.
Nainital
The southwest monsoon is expected to retreat from most of Uttarakhand within the next 24 hours. All 13 districts are forecast to remain dry on 3 and 4 October, while rain may return to the hills from 5 October and spread across the state on 7 and 8 October, with lightning possible in several areas.
Nainital
Government hospitals in Haldwani will not run outpatient departments on Friday, 2 October, during the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. Emergency services will continue at Base Hospital and Women’s Hospital. STH will resume half-day OPD services on Saturday before returning to full-day operations on Monday.
Nainital
A diesel-fired heater reportedly burst inside an SSB barrack at Garbyang in Pithoragarh’s Vyas Valley, forcing about 60 personnel to flee. ITBP members and villagers helped contain the flames before they reached nearby barracks. No injuries were reported, although ration, clothing and other camp supplies were destroyed.
Nainital
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved funding for road improvement and construction work in Nainital, Bageshwar and Tehri Garhwal. The decisions also cover a training shed at the RRB First Bailpadav Ramnagar campus, staff housing in Almora and video-conferencing rooms for 6 police offices.
Nainital
A leopard cub that fell into the Baur canal in Kaladhungi, Nainital, on Wednesday morning was brought to safety by nearby villagers. They used a bamboo pole to create a way out, allowing the cub to leave the water before its mother returned and took it into the forest.
Nainital
Students of Government Girls Inter College Betalghat and their parents took out a market rally, seeking teachers for the school. They claim s ordered for 7 subjects remain vacant, while possible transfers of existing staff have raised concern over regular classes and preparation for board examinations.
