KHATIMA NEWS
Rudrapur
Farmers from Udhamsinghnagar district demonstrated at the Rudrapur collectorate after unseasonal rain and hail damaged paddy crops. They submitted a memorandum addressed to the Chief Minister, seeking disaster-hit status for Bajpur and Gadarpur tehsils, compensation of 50,000 rupees per acre and the start of procurement through raw commission agents.
Rudrapur
An Income Tax Department team carried out checks at 3 locations on Monday, including a hospital and gym in Rudrapur and a physician’s residence in Bilaspur. Officials have not disclosed the reason for the action or whether the locations are connected, leaving the details of the inquiry unclear.
Rudrapur
Farmers marched to the Rudrapur Collectorate on Monday to protest delays in paddy procurement and crop losses caused by hailstorms. During their sit-in, they demanded an assessment of the damage and compensation of ₹50,000 per acre, while warning that the agitation could intensify if their concerns are not seriously considered.
Rudrapur
The Cricket Association of Udham Singh Nagar’s Under-14 district cricket league began with DPS defeating Rebel Star by 284 runs. DPS made 343 for 6 before dismissing Rebel Star for 59. Other reported results included Kamboj Cricket Academy’s 9-wicket win and a victory for Nozge Public School Khatima over PCA Khatima.
Rudrapur
Aryan Kumar of Tagore Bhavan and Jyoti of Mandakini Bhavan won the men’s and women’s categories at GB Pant University’s cross-country race in Pantnagar. The event drew 125 male and 186 female participants, while winners of other university sports championships were also honoured.
Rudrapur
Kotwali Tanakpur arrested Mahesh Prasad, 55, in Rudrapur on 11.10.2026 in connection with a warrant linked to Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Champawat Police said the arrest was carried out under Operation Prahar, involving a person from Rudrapur in Udham Singh Nagar district.
Rudrapur
The Child Welfare Committee in Udham Singh Nagar says 4 to 5 cases involving minors arrive every month after contact through social media. Reported patterns include fake identities, being called out of home, relocation to other cities or states, alleged sexual assault, explicit videos and blackmail.
Rudrapur
Government paddy procurement in Udham Singh Nagar remains slow, with only 1722.80 quintals purchased by Friday. The entire volume was recorded at RFC centres, while other procurement points reported no significant activity. Officials cited ongoing harvesting, high moisture and rice millers’ concerns over 500 crore in unpaid dues as key reasons for the delay.
Rudrapur
Udham Singh Nagar district administration has launched a 5-day response after hailstorm and storm damage in Bazpur and Gadarpur. District Magistrate Nitin Singh Bhadauria ordered teams to assess losses, prepare affected farmers’ lists and support compensation work, with officials required to report at the designated offices on 10 October.
Rudrapur
The body of 35-year-old Prakash Chandra Arya, a resident of Bindukhatta, was found near a sugar mill in Kichha after he had been missing for 2 days. Relatives reached the site and identified him. Police have begun required procedures and are investigating the cause of death.
Rudrapur
Sandeep Singh Chauhan, also known as Sunny and Saniya, was shot dead in broad daylight near an English wine shop in Dibdiba village, Bilaspur. Police said 3 motorcycle-borne attackers fled after the shooting, while officers examine nearby CCTV footage and investigate a possible personal rivalry.
Rudrapur
The Udham Singh Nagar District Congress Committee held a rally in Rudrapur and submitted a memorandum addressed to the governor to ADM Pankaj Upadhyay. The party raised concerns about the Election Commission’s functioning, electoral procedures, voter-list revisions and the credibility of constitutional institutions.
