KHATIMA NEWS
Roorkee
Rain in Roorkee has soaked paddy harvested and left to dry in fields, raising fears of crop damage, lower grain quality and higher cultivation costs. Farmers say waterlogging may delay drying and threshing, adding to their difficulties as they manage already rising farming expenses.
Roorkee
Only 9 girls from Roorkee’s urban area have applied for the Nanda Gaura Yojana so far, while rural areas are reporting stronger interest. The Women Empowerment and Child Development Department is conducting awareness efforts and has asked eligible girls who have passed Class 12 to submit online applications before the November 30 deadline.
Roorkee
A thick section of ceiling plaster fell inside the Local Intelligence Unit office operating from a deteriorating residential building at Dargah in Roorkee on Tuesday. An LIU employee escaped injury, while officials said the premises would be inspected before deciding whether to repair the buildings or shift government offices and residential arrangements.
Roorkee
Gunfire between 2 groups of youths in Roorkee’s Seemli ward on Tuesday morning caused panic, but no one was injured. Witnesses said the confrontation began after an argument near Kashyap Basti. Police reached the area after receiving information, while no formal complaint had been filed and the people involved were being identified.
Roorkee
Police have registered a case against 10 people after alleged abuse, violence and gunfire at Lakhnauta intersection in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar district. The complaint says Jackie Singh and 2 companions were attacked, while Jackie suffered a serious head injury and was referred to Dehradun. one accused has been arrested for questioning.
Roorkee
The Roorkee Mahanagar Congress has opposed the Municipal Corporation’s proposed 100-rupee user charge and warned that it could launch a street movement if the plan proceeds. The announcement came during a membership programme where several sanitation workers joined the party under city Congress district president Rajendra Chaudhary.
Roorkee
A minor girl and her brother were allegedly harassed and attacked near IIT Roorkee during and after the Thomso show. The family has named Azim, Saifi Rana, Razzi and others in a complaint filed at Civil Lines police station, while police have begun searching for the remaining suspects.
Roorkee
Police and the Special Operations Group pursued a suspected car in Roorkee late at night after receiving information about a possible illegal arms delivery. Officers fired at the vehicle’s tyre when the driver allegedly ignored repeated warnings, detaining one occupant while another escaped. No weapon has been recovered so far.
Roorkee
Power supply will remain suspended for about 8 hours on Friday in areas linked to the Aurangabad feeder at Brahmpur power station in Roorkee. The Energy Corporation has scheduled line repairs, strengthening and tree trimming before Diwali, affecting an estimated population of 40,000.
Roorkee
Police in Uttarakhand’s SIDCUL थाना area arrested Aman Thapa after he allegedly tried to flee a checking team at Police Line Chauraha, Roshanabad. Officers said they recovered a country-made pistol and live cartridge, registered a case under the Arms Act and sent him to jail after a court appearance.
Roorkee
The Indian Army’s Agniveer recruitment rally will be held at the Bengal Engineer Group and Centre in Roorkee from 5 to 23 October. Candidates who cleared the online Common Entrance Examination between one and 12 June 2026 can attend, subject to the instructions and schedule printed on their admit cards.
Roorkee
Roadways employees in Roorkee say August and September salaries remain unpaid even though July wages have been released. They report growing difficulty meeting household costs, children’s education expenses and wedding-related payments. Employee organisations have warned that services could be halted and an indefinite protest launched if timely salary payments do not resume.
