KHATIMA NEWS
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated Government College Barnigad and launched or opened 38 development projects worth about ₹217 crore in Purola. He also announced a permanent college campus, a mini stadium and a motor road, while promising easier access to public services for residents.
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Development schemes worth ₹218 crore were inaugurated and launched in Uttarkashi, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said. The projects are intended to strengthen basic infrastructure across the district and accelerate development, although the announcement did not provide project-wise details or specify the individual locations and sectors covered.
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the state took legal action from the beginning in the Ankita Bhandari murder case. He said the High Court sentenced all 3 accused to life imprisonment, while legal proceedings remain ongoing and the government maintains 0 tolerance for the crime.
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said projects involving approximately 218 crore rupees were inaugurated or taken up through foundation stone ceremonies in the Purola Assembly Constituency of Uttarkashi. He said the investment forms part of a wider plan to develop the region as a world-class destination and expand opportunities for local residents.
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The Prime Minister’s National Apprenticeship Fair and awareness programme at Jot Singh Rawalnta Government Industrial Training Institute in Barkot, Uttarkashi, brought together hundreds of young people. Participants received information about apprenticeships, skill development and employment opportunities, while speakers stressed the value of practical experience alongside formal education.
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A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck Uttarkashi district at 8:07 AM PM on 10 October 2026, according to the National Center for Seismology. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 11 km, and tremors may have been felt across Uttarkashi and surrounding areas. No further details were provided in the initial report.
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced a Vishwanath-Shakti Temple Corridor during his Uttarkashi visit on Wednesday. He said the project would improve facilities for devotees, support religious tourism and create local employment, while also outlining development schemes, education proposals and health infrastructure measures for the district.
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A bear injured 55-year-old Jagbir Singh Rawat near Malla village in Uttarkashi’s Bhatwari block on Monday morning. Villagers first took him to the Bhatwari primary health centre, but doctors later referred him to District Hospital Uttarkashi because of the seriousness of his condition. Residents are seeking stronger forest-department surveillance.
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Police at Yamunotri Dham located and returned a wallet belonging to a pilgrim from Bangladesh who had come for darshan. The wallet was found near 9 Kainchi and contained ₹10,000 in cash along with important documents, restoring the traveller’s belongings during the Char Dham pilgr.
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Residents of Dharali village in Uttarkashi’s Harshil area say 3 bears are repeatedly entering orchards and populated areas during the apple season. The animals have damaged apples and broken branches, prompting villagers to avoid going alone to fields and seek increased forest department patrols before the situation leads to an incident.
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Pilgrims arriving at Janki Chatti, a key halt on the Yamunotri Dham route, have reportedly faced repeated approaches from porters and horse-mule operators seeking to provide services. Residents also raised concerns about luggage disputes, fee collection and the need for better coordination, cleanliness, safety and passenger convenience.
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Lokendra Singh Bisht has announced his bid for the Gangotri Assembly seat in the upcoming 2026 election. Beginning his campaign from Gangotri Dham, he is presenting earlier public-interest campaigns, legal challenges and regional development concerns as the foundation for his political outreach across the constituency.
