KHATIMA NEWS
Pithoragarh
Pithoragarh Police have arrested 2 people, including a woman, after allegedly finding 40.78 grams of smack during vehicle checking. Officers seized the car reportedly used for the suspected smuggling and registered a case under the NDPS Act. The investigation is now focused on tracing the wider supply network.
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A landslide near Munna Band in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district disrupted road traffic on September 27, 2026. An SDRF team led by Sub-Inspector Doongar Singh Adhikari responded by establishing a safe passage with ropes, allowing movement through the affected stretch despite difficult conditions.
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The Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Dharchula has issued necessary directions for residents and pilgrims in the tehsil as heavy rainfall affects Pithoragarh district. The announcement, shared by the Uttarakhand Directorate of Information and Public Relations, signals official guidance for people in the area, although the available notice does not list the individual instructions.
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Residents of Bisabajed in Pithoragarh’s Munkot block say a leopard has attacked several goats in recent days. Fear has spread among villagers who collect fodder and take livestock towards forest areas. They have asked the Forest Department to address the threat and help restore safety in the area.
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Employees at Uttarakhand Roadways’ Pithoragarh depot have reportedly gone without salary for 3 months, while shortages of tyres and spare parts have left several buses in the workshop. Services to Haridwar, Dehradun and key rural routes, including Dharamghar and Pangla, are also affected, causing inconvenience for passengers.
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A 14-year-old student from Pithoragarh’s Madgaon village died after collapsing on his way home from a morning run, with doctors initially suspecting a heart attack. His 44-year-old mother later died after entering the Saryu River near Ghat, prompting a search by police and SDRF personnel.
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A 75-year-old resident was seriously hurt when a monkey attacked him in the courtyard of his home in Kulyalgaon, a remote area of Champawat’s Pati block. Residents say repeated monkey attacks have created fear among children, women and older people, and have urged the district administration and Forest Department to act.
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Traffic on the All Weather Road between Pithoragarh and Ghat will remain closed from 6 pm to 6 am each day until conditions improve. The administration cited continuing boulder and debris falls near Ghat and Munna Band, including above HP Band, and warned that travel could endanger commuters and vehicles.
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A district-level volleyball tournament opened at Government Inter College Satsiling, bringing players from blocks across Pithoragarh together. Early Under-17 matches saw wins for Berinag and Kanalichhina, while Vin and Berinag recorded victories in the Under-14 category. Organisers said the event aims to give local sporting talent a stronger platform.
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Anju Dhami, 26, was bitten by a snake while working near her home in the Vishad area of Pithoragarh on Friday evening. Her family took her to the district hospital, where an emergency medical team began treatment. Doctors said her condition is stable, and treatment remains underway.
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In Nehda, Pancheshwar Valley, a group of young students promised to protect the Himalayas under the Hindustan Himalaya Bachao campaign, urged wider community involvement in environmental protection.
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Ministry staff plan a 13-day awareness campaign starting September 7, tying black armbands in a show of protest over pending demands. If concerns aren’t addressed, next steps will be announced by the Uttaranchal Federation of Ministra Service Association.
