Dehradun
The Panchshul Brigade carried out an emergency evacuation at the high-altitude Adi Kailash frontier, the Indian Army said.
The Indian Army’s Panchshul Brigade evacuated a casualty from an altitude of 14,400 feet near Adi Kailash and arranged timely medical care, according to the Army.
The operation was carried out in difficult high-altitude terrain after the brigade received a call for assistance. The Army did not release the casualty’s identity, condition or details about the medical facility involved.
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Dehradun
Patel Nagar police arrested one alleged drug trafficker after recovering 10.19 grams of illegal smack, Dehradun Police said.
Dehradun
A long weekend brought heavy traffic to Dehradun, Rishikesh and Mussoorie, overwhelming parking and slowing key routes despite a police plan.
Dehradun
Patel Nagar police have registered a case after Sonu alleged that a group attacked him behind Prabhat Cinema and took cash, a chain and his mobile phone.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended a Dehradun ceremony where appointment letters were distributed to 332 selected candidates.
Dehradun
The National Highways Authority of India has begun land acquisition for a proposed 13-kilometre elevated highway between Ajabpur and Mianwala in Dehradun. The project, estimated to cost about ₹2,000 crore, is intended to divert traffic from the congested Respana-Jogiwala corridor and improve movement towards Saharanpur and Haridwar.
Haridwar
A 32-year-old man from Pune was found hanging inside a hotel room in Bahadrabad after staff alerted police when he did not respond. Officers identified him through an Aadhaar card and sent the body to the district hospital for -mortem examination. Police have described the case as suicide while investigating the reason.
Uttarkashi
A 63-year-old traveller from Maharashtra was swept into a fast-flowing river after slipping near Kachchidang on the Gangotri-Gaumukh trail. Forest officials and the SDRF searched the gorge and nearby river stretch on Saturday, but rain and snowfall forced them to suspend the operation. A fresh search is planned for Sunday.
Tehri
In Tehri Garhwal, the Krishi Vigyan Kendra held a one-day nutrition education and awareness program in Badeda village under the Ninth National Nutrition Month. A total of 48 participants, including women, children, and adolescents, joined to learn about balanced diets and healthy habits.
Rishikesh
Aniket died after the scooter he was riding with his mother lost balance near Chhiddarwala on the Dehradun–Haridwar highway. The crash has renewed concerns over hundreds of potholes between Motichur and Laltappar, while police have registered a case against the dumper driver and begun efforts to locate him.
Khatima
Khatima will host the 3-day Uttarakhand Aadi Rangotsav 2026 from 4 to 6 October near the town’s new mandi complex. Organised by the State Tribal Research Institute, Dehradun, the festival will bring tribal artists from 17 states, along with folk performances, cultural presentations and stalls featuring tribal products.
Haldwani
In Kaladhungi near Headil Gate, a speeding motorcycle struck a pedestrian woman and a scooter, leaving the woman with a leg fracture. The bike then crashed into a field, and the riders sustained injuries. The seriously injured woman has been referred to Haldwani for further treatment. Police are conducting an inquiry.
Almora
Student union elections for the 2026-27 academic session will be held at Soban Singh Jeena University, Sri Dev Suman University and Kumaun University on 29 September. The student federation election will follow on 1 October, with each university now expected to begin preparations and outline the next steps.
Champawat
Mahendra Singh Rawat, a fireman ed at Fire Station Tanakpur, has secured a bronze medal in the 85 kg arm-wrestling category at the 75th All India Police Wrestling Cluster Championship-2026. The achievement has brought recognition to Champawat Police and highlighted the sporting performance of its personnel.
Rudraprayag
Road-clearing work is underway at 2 disrupted points near Khankara and Sirobagarh in Rudraprayag district. Continuous rain is making the operation difficult, according to Rudraprayag Police Uttarakhand. Travellers have been asked to remain cautious and patient while efforts continue to restore movement.
