KHATIMA NEWS
Almora
A sharp rise in Diwali travel created severe crowding at Almora’s Roadways and Kemu bus stations on Saturday. Passengers bound for Someshwar, Garur, Takula, Bageshwar, Ranikhet and Pithoragarh struggled to find seats, while buses arriving from Haldwani were already full and many travellers waited for hours.
Almora
CCTV footage from Dugalakhol in Almora shows a leopard entering a residential courtyard at night 8:09 AM last night. The sighting has renewed concern over the risks faced by residents travelling home after dark and the wider human-wildlife conflict in Uttarakhand.
Almora
Ranikhet PG College hosted a job fair on Tuesday, attracting 112 candidates and participation from Kotak Mahindra, SBI, IDFC, RBL and Axis Bank. Bank officials interviewed students and explained the selection process. The college expects the list of selected and shortlisted candidates within one week.
Almora
More than 40 people reportedly seek psychiatric care each day at Almora’s Base Hospital, including 15 to 20 young patients. Experts link the growing distress to career worries, migration, loneliness, changing routines and limited social interaction, while urging residents not to hide persistent mental health concerns or face them alone.
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The Uttarakhand State Legal Services Authority will organise a National Lok Adalat in Almora on December 12. Pending disputes, including civil cases, compoundable criminal matters, motor accident claims, cheque-related cases, family disputes and public utility complaints, may be settled through mutual agreement and compromise.
Almora
Chief Fire Officer Narendra Singh Kunwar held a joint Google Meet with fire officials from Almora, Pithoragarh and Bageshwar on Monday. The meeting issued directions for safer Diwali celebrations, including open-ground firecracker markets, emergency access routes, firefighting equipment, operational hydrants and mandatory safety signage.
Almora
A newly built Sakhi Bazaar near the Roadways station in Ranikhet has opened for women from surrounding villages. The market gives them a designated place to sell agricultural produce and vegetables, while local officials urged sellers to work together and use the facility effectively.
Almora
A 24-year-old woman from Kannauj was found unconscious at her rented home in Manan, Someshwar, on Friday evening. Police said the initial circumstances appeared consistent with suicide, but an investigation is underway. Her body was sent for mortem on Saturday after doctors at Someshwar Sub-District Hospital confirmed her death.
Almora
3 assistant teachers in Almora district have been booked for allegedly securing primary-school jobs with forged Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test certificates. An education department inquiry found that the QR codes and examination records on their documents were invalid. The department dismissed all 3, while police have begun investigating the case.
Almora
Almora Police has announced a revised one-way traffic arrangement for Almora city from 01.11.2026, citing the winter season. Residents and commuters have been asked to follow traffic rules and cooperate with police to help maintain smooth movement. Details of the affected routes were not included in the announcement.
Almora
A joint team of Salt police and the Special Operations Group arrested 2 men during a checking operation at Ragd Gad Tiraha in Almora district. Police said 10.885 kilograms of cannabis, valued at ₹2,72,125 in the international market, was recovered and the motorcycle allegedly used for transport was seized.
Almora
A pre-sedimentation unit will be built near the Matela pump house in Almora to reduce muddy water problems during the rainy season. The project will cost ₹5.59 crore, and the department has started the tender process. Work is expected to begin in the first week of November, helping improve treatment for around 90 thousand people.
Almora
3 leopards were reportedly seen together on a road leading towards Almora in Uttarakhand at night 11:40 AM on October 27. The sighting occurred about 8 to 10 km past Bagwalipokhar, making the stretch relevant for people travelling through the area after dark.
Almora
Residents of Chaumu village in Almora protested an inspection of a proposed road to the Khatyadi drinking water pumping scheme. They said the route would pass through the village and could affect households along the roadside. The villagers sought an impartial inquiry, resolution of objections and a halt to further work until the review is completed.
Almora
A joint team of Salt police and the Special Operations Group arrested 2 men from Ramnagar during checking at Kathpatia Tiraha in Almora, police said. The team recovered a country-made pistol, 2 live cartridges and a knife. The men were sent to judicial custody, while their car was seized.
Almora
A woman was taken into custody after allegedly threatening suicide at Almora’s SDM court, following an earlier warning from a tree near the SSB office. Police brought her down safely, arranged counselling and sent her to a one Stop Centre. The man involved was arrested under BNSS Section 151 and produced before a court.
Almora
Police stopped members of the Congress, Uttarakhand Kranti Dal and the Gram Pradhan organisation as they travelled towards Gairsain during the Assembly session. Congress workers exchanged heated words with officers in Chaukutia, while village heads were briefly detained. Police deployment and road restrictions also disrupted movement for passengers and local residents.
Almora
Asha workers gathered at Gandhi Park in Almora’s Chaughanpata to protest for 26,000 rupees in monthly pay, direct government payment of their 3,300-rupee incentive and -retirement support. They urged the authorities to issue an official order addressing their long-pending demands, including a pension or a 10 lakh rupee lump-sum package.
Almora
The Devbhoomi Udyog Nagar Vyapar Mandal submitted a memorandum to Almora District Magistrate Anshul Singh, alleging that traders face undue pressure during festive inspections. The group sought checks at district borders and Lodhiya barrier to stop adulterated products, while protecting local shopkeepers from action without firm evidence.
Nainital
Government hospitals in Almora saw long queues after a 2-day closure linked to the weekly Sunday holiday and Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti. More than 1,150 patients reached the district hospital and the medical college-affiliated base hospital, with many seeking treatment for seasonal illnesses, fractures and other serious conditions.
Nainital
Congress has questioned the impartiality of Soban Singh Jeena University after a graph showed in-charge Vice-Chancellor Prof. Praveen Bisht wearing an ABVP scarf at a public programme. The party has sought an explanation and urged the university to ensure equal treatment for students linked to all organisations.
Almora
Outpatient departments across Almora district hospitals remained closed for 2 consecutive holidays, sending patients to emergency units for care. More than 250 people visited the emergency departments of the district hospital and the medical college-affiliated Base Hospital, where doctors provided examinations, medicines, first aid and medical advice.
Almora
2 leopards were recorded walking on the roof of a house near Arya Kanya Inter College in Almora’s densely populated Joshi Khola area at 2:15 AM on Sunday night. The footage has circulated widely, raising concern among residents, students and parents about safety near the school.
Almora
Almora Police have stepped up checking across the district ahead of the Assembly session and festivals. Teams are monitoring entry routes, markets, hotels, roadside eateries and tourist destinations. Police reported action against 27 people from outside the district, while 7 individuals were challaned under the Kotpa Act.
Almora
A soil-testing awareness programme in Pakhura village, Almora’s Hawalbag block, brought together 27 farmers, including 20 women and 7 men. Organisers explained how applying nutrients according to crop needs can reduce unnecessary fertiliser use, lower cultivation costs and help preserve the soil’s long-term fertility.
Almora
Uttarakhand Assembly Leader of Opposition Yashpal Arya accused the BJP of corruption and alleged the sale of more than 7,000 bighas of land. Speaking in Almora, the Congress leader said senior party members had gathered at Golju Dev’s sacred land and would continue their ‘Nyay Yatra’ seeking justice.
Almora
Internal examinations for BCA students in the first, third and fifth semesters will be conducted at SSJ Campus in Almora from October 27 to November 3. The Computer Science Department has released separate examination timings and instructed students to report punctually to the department’s new building.
Almora
A Bolero fell into a gorge on Almora’s Hawalbag route late Wednesday night, trapping driver Daneshwar Prasad inside. A fire rescue team cut open the vehicle door and brought him out before he was taken by ambulance to Base Hospital. No loss of life was reported in the accident.
Almora
Almora Municipal Corporation has begun action against owners who keep pet dogs without registration. Dogs older than 3 months must be registered at the corporation office. Owners must submit vaccination and anti-rabies certificates along with Aadhaar, pay a ₹200 fee and renew the registration every April.
Almora
More than 1,200 patients reached Almora’s district and base hospitals when outpatient services resumed after 3 consecutive holidays. Long queues formed at both facilities, while the absence of a skin specialist at the district hospital forced some patients to seek treatment at private clinics, increasing their medical expenses.
Almora
Traffic backed up on both sides of the road in Almora’s Dharanaula area on Tuesday morning, troubling drivers and passengers. Local residents and traders attributed the recurring congestion to vehicles parked improperly along the roadside and urged the administration to create suitable parking facilities and act against vehicles violating parking rules.
Pithoragarh
A 52-year-old vehicle driver from Almora died after falling critically ill at a hotel in Munsiyari, Pithoragarh, on Monday morning. Virendra Rana had brought tourists to the hill town. Police sent his body for mortem, while the exact cause of death will be established after the report is received.
Almora
The Uttarakhand Parivartan Party has criticised the appointment of an alleged VIP linked to the Ankita murder case as governor. Party leaders PC Tiwari and Naresh Naudiyal said the decision ignored public sentiment, demanded clarity from the government and vowed to continue democratic opposition to the policy.
Almora
Police in Almora have registered a first information report against a Bajpur resident accused of using a forged certificate to secure MBBS admission. The medical college had already cancelled the student’s admission after verification found the certificate linked to the orphan and abandoned children category to be fake. The investigation is continuing.
Almora
Doctors at Government Medical College, Almora, say 8 out of every 10 children coming for examination show vitamin D and calcium deficiency. Paediatric specialists link the concern to reduced outdoor activity, longer screen time and changing diets, and urge families to support daily play and more nutritious meals.
Almora
A venomous Russell viper found inside a house in Almora’s Dhungadhara area caused panic among the family. After the sighting was reported, a Forest Department quick response team and Red Cross rescuers arrived, carefully captured the snake and completed the operation without harming it.
Almora
A one-way traffic arrangement will remain in place on the Almora-Bageshwar motor road on Sunday while resurfacing continues between Karbala Tiraha and Laxmeshwar Tiraha. Public Works Department executive engineer Harshit Gupta has asked people to remove vehicles parked along the route and cooperate to keep traffic moving safely.
Almora
Almora Police said Kotwali Almora officers arrested Naresh Balmiki in connection with a warrant linked to Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The accused is being presented before the court, according to the police update. The arrest forms part of the ongoing Operation Prahar enforcement drive in Almora, Uttarakhand.
Almora
Vijay Mehra, a former Subedar Major and national-level archery medal winner, is training 15 players in Almora after joining the sports department. 3 of his trainees will represent the district at the ninth Senior Uttarakhand State Archery Championship in New Tehri, marking their first state-level competition.
Almora
The Government Industrial Training Institute in Falsima, Almora, is offering direct admission to 180 vacant seats across 12 vocational trades. Students who have not yet secured admission can apply on any working day until 15 October, with seats being filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Almora
The demolition of old buildings at the Chaukhutia sub-district hospital in Almora has begun. The first phase includes clearing the structures, levelling the land and preparing a layout. Officials said ₹87 lakh has been approved for the work, while ₹25 lakh has so far been received by the Uttarakhand Agricultural Produce Marketing Board.
Almora
Indian and United Arab Emirates troops are conducting Mountain Guardian-2026 at the Foreign Training Node in Chaubatia, Ranikhet. The exercise focuses on operating in difficult mountain terrain, improving tactical coordination and strengthening the 2 forces’ ability to plan and carry out joint operations in challenging conditions.
Almora
A joint sit-in will be held at Gandhi Park in Almora on Wednesday in support of a nationwide movement against the Chief Election Commissioner. Uttarakhand Parivartan Party coordinator PC Tiwari has urged traders, employees, students, young people, women’s organisations and other citizens to attend and defend democratic rights.
Almora
Only 551 of 1738 registered voters participated in the Pali-Thauli area panchayat bypoll in Bhikiyasen block, Almora, producing a 31.72% turnout. 6 candidates are contesting the vacant seat, with results scheduled for 14 October. The outcome is also expected to influence political activity surrounding the Bhikiyasen block chief election.
Almora
A state-level school basketball tournament began at Almora’s Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Stadium on Tuesday, with Union minister Ajay Tamta inaugurating the event. Teams from 8 districts are competing in Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19 boys’ and girls’ categories. The tournament will continue until 15 October.
Almora
Almora Police recovered and safely returned a bag belonging to advocate Vaibhav Joshi of Rajpura, Almora. The bag contained a laptop and important court documents. The recovery was reported within half an hour, after which Joshi expressed his appreciation for the police response.
Almora
Dhaulchhina police arrested Abhishek Bisht, a resident of Nagarkhan Daula village, from Badachhina market on Monday. Police said a court had issued a non-bailable warrant against him in connection with a criminal case and offences under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, or BNS.
Almora
Travellers changing vehicles at Kedar Tiraha on the Ramnagar-Badrinath Highway face heat, rain and winter weather without a waiting shelter. Residents from Syalde, Saraikhet, Deghat and Nagchula Khal say hundreds of passengers use the junction daily, with older people, women and children bearing the greatest inconvenience.
Almora
The Animal Husbandry Department held a veterinary camp in Kande village, Almora, benefiting 23 livestock keepers. Veterinary teams treated 40 large and small animals, administered medicines to 80 small animals and completed animal Aadhaar verification while advising residents on care and disease prevention.
Almora
Power supply in several parts of Chaukhutia, Almora, will be interrupted on scheduled October dates while the electricity department trims branches near power lines. The department has issued a feeder-wise programme and asked consumers to complete essential work in advance and cooperate during the maintenance operations.
Almora
Chilianaula municipality in Ranikhet, Almora, has begun producing comfrom wet waste through 2 pilot coms. The project aims to process about 1300 kilograms of waste each day, support cleaner waste management, supply parks with comand potentially create additional municipal income through future sales.
Almora
An 89-year-old woman was injured when a monkey attacked her in Chyali village of Almora district’s Dwarahat development block. The animal reportedly tried to snatch a puri brought for her, injuring her with its claws. Her family says she was treated by a doctor in Bagwalipokhar and has faced a similar attack before.
Almora
The Forest Department has seized 5–7 quintals of resin allegedly extracted illegally from pine trees in the Jageshwar forest area of Almora. The action followed a complaint against resin extractor Rajendra Pandey, while officials have recommended blacklisting him and said further investigation is continuing.
Almora
A car carrying 3 people fell into a gorge on Almora’s Harna-Shitla road on Sunday. Anand Ram, 55, died at the scene, while SDRF rescuers brought Kishor Kumar and Kailash Ram out of the gorge and sent them to Khairna Hospital by 108 ambulance.
Almora
The Retired Central Employees Welfare Committee has renewed its demand for a rail link between Almora and Kathgodam. At a Saturday meeting, members also raised concerns about roadside parking, inadequate seating, traffic jams at Kainchi and Quarb, and doorstep LPG delivery for local consumers.
Almora
Jaydatt Sharma, a veteran BJP leader and senior social worker from Someshwar in Almora, died at the age of 88 on Saturday. Active since the Jan Sangh era, he contributed to education, village administration and organisational work. His last rites will be held Sunday morning at a local ghat in Manan.
Almora
Almora Police have reported the arrest of 3 alleged ganja smugglers and the recovery of 25.240 kg of ganja. Police said the group attacked its team with sharp-edged patals during the operation. 2 motorcycles were seized, 2 patals recovered and one suspect remained absconding.
Almora
The psychiatry outpatient department at Almora’s Base Hospital is seeing more than 50 patients each day, including about 15 young people. Doctors also report concerns involving children aged 5 to 14, while partum depression among women is often mistaken for ordinary tiredness and left untreated.
Almora
Asphalting has begun on the damaged Almora-Bageshwar motor road between Shikhar Tiraha and Lakshmeshwar Tiraha. The work is expected to provide relief to local residents, pedestrians and vehicle drivers who have faced difficult travel because potholes formed after the road surface deteriorated.
Almora
Almora police traced the identity and family of a Kanpur resident who had been wandering in the hill town for nearly 3 months. The Dharanaula police outcompleted the effort in 2 days by coordinating with Uttar Pradesh Police, and safely handed the person over to his relatives.
Almora
Residents of Sannen village in Almora’s Bhikiyasen block have warned of an election boycott unless long-standing water and electricity problems are resolved. They are seeking approval for a drinking-water scheme linked to the Dhoondhara source and a power connection from the Jaalali electricity centre, saying repeated complaints have produced no lasting action.
Almora
Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal workers have asked the Almora SDM for a detailed cyber and forensic examination of alleged digital material linked to a cosmetic shop owner’s phone. They want authorities to establish its source, sharing history and any risk to local young women while protecting their identities.
Almora
The Uttarakhand Kranti Dal’s Almora unit said congestion is disrupting movement and essential supplies across the hill districts.
Almora
VHP district president Harshvardhan Pant has accused a Ranikhet resident of abuse and threatening to kill him, and sought action through a complaint at the Kotwali.
Almora
Police recovered a mobile phone reported lost near Jainoli village and safely returned it to a Gurgaon-resident woman after a Dial-112 alert.
Almora
Uttarakhand Gramin Bank has opened its 300th branch at Khatyari on Almora’s Lower Mall Road, expanding its local banking network. The bank highlighted its role in supporting self-employment, recognised women from self-help groups and business representatives, and introduced digital services for online account opening, WhatsApp banking and loan assistance.
Almora
Almora has recorded 15 HoneN1, commonly known as swine flu, cases, but the district health department says all patients experienced mild infection and are now healthy. Officials are continuing surveillance and have advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel and crowded places while seeking medical help promptly if symptoms develop.
Almora
Patients visiting Almora’s medical college will not receive ultrasound examinations until 17 October because its only radiologist is away. They are being directed to the district hospital, 5 km away, where 40 to 50 scans are already conducted daily and appointments can take 5 days to a week.
Almora
Almora Police have seized a motorcycle being ridden by a minor without a helmet and issued a ₹25,000 court challan against the vehicle owner. Police also warned the child’s guardian not to provide vehicles to minors and urged compliance with traffic rules.
Almora
Almora Police said they detained 3 alleged cannabis smugglers during a nighttime operation and recovered 54.542 kilograms of cannabis from a Maruti Swift without a number plate. The seized consignment was valued at ₹13.63 lakh, while the vehicle was also taken into police custody.
Almora
A special revision has reduced Almora’s draft electoral roll by 55,485 names across its 6 Assembly constituencies. Officials received 6,604 applications after publication of the draft, and around 5 to 6 thousand names were subsequently restored, leaving the overall decline at about 50,000. The final roll will clarify the revised electorate.
Almora
A free paediatric heart screening camp at Almora district hospital assessed 17 children aged from birth to 18 years under the National Child Health Programme. Doctors found that 10 children require immediate surgery and will be referred to Narayana Hospital, Gurugram, while 6 received medicines and one was found healthy.
Almora
Road repairs carried out across Someshwar in Almora over roughly the past week have begun failing at several locations after rainfall. Asphalt has come away from filled potholes, leaving fresh depressions and renewing concerns among residents and local representatives about workmanship and whether the repairs can withstand wet conditions.
Almora
Almora Police has outlined security arrangements for the 2026 student union elections, including deployment at polling centres, CCTV surveillance and monitoring of social media. Senior officers are reviewing the arrangements, while students have been urged to maintain peace and discipline and avoid spreading or believing rumours during the election process.
Almora
Almora Police are maintaining security and traffic oversight at college campuses and key routes ahead of student union elections. Acting on directions from SSP Chandrashekhar Ghodke, officers issued 64 challans, seized 02 vehicles and removed black film from 01 vehicle during the enforcement drive.
Almora
Dhaulchhina police arrested 43-year-old Prem Singh after allegedly finding illegal English liquor on a scooter during vehicle checks. Officers seized the scooter and registered a case under the Excise Act. The available police update does not specify the quantity of liquor or provide further details about the alleged offence.
Almora
Almora Police has placed sufficient personnel at all colleges ahead of the student union elections scheduled for 29.09.2026. PAC, QRT and fire teams have been put on alert, while officers are maintaining continuous social media surveillance as part of the security arrangements for polling day.
Almora
Residents of Lambadi and nearby villages may see progress on a long-running mobile connectivity problem after a BSNL team inspected the area. The survey identified a need for a mobile tower, and the department has submitted its report to senior officials while further action remains underway.
Almora
A leopard killed a cow belonging to Ghanshyam Rikhari while it was grazing near a house in Rikhari village during the day. Villagers in several nearby villages say leopard attacks have created continuing fear and that several animals have already been killed. They have informed the Forest Department’s Chanthariya range and sought a cage to capture the animal.
Almora
Persistent rain from Friday night through Saturday caused widespread disruption across Almora district. Rivers and smaller streams swelled, while landslides and debris blocked 2 motor roads serving rural areas. Dozens of villages lost links with block headquarters, as falling temperatures kept residents indoors and the administration urged caution.
Almora
Mili Latwal and Bhavna Joshi were elected without contest as president and vice-president of the Almora District Cooperative Bank’s managing committee. The election officer also announced delegates for cooperative bodies in Dehradun and Haldwani, while directors from several bank constituencies were confirmed after an orderly electoral process.
Almora
Residents in Chaukutiya’s Bakhli-Kheeda and Taal areas held a road protest on Friday, citing potholes, waterlogging and safety risks. Public Works Department officials and Tehsildar Mohit Devpa inspected the routes and assured them that pothole repairs would begin soon, followed by resurfacing from 15 October.
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A physician has been ed at Almora district hospital after the specialist position remained vacant for around 2 and a half months. The appointment is expected to improve access to treatment for patients with routine and serious illnesses, while Congress leader Vaibhav Pandey has urged authorities to fill other vacant specialist positions as well.
Almora
Residents of Saural in Salt, Almora, reported seeing a leopard on Wednesday morning, prompting concern across the area. The Forest Department advised people to avoid travelling alone, move in groups, maintain adequate lighting and report further leopard activity promptly to help prevent human-wildlife conflict.
Almora
The Almora district administration organised a cleanliness drive at the world-famous Jageshwar Dham to maintain hygiene across the temple complex. SDM Soumya Garbyal and Tehsildar Jyoti Dhapwal led the effort, joined by administrative staff, environmental workers and daily staff associated with the Archaeological Survey of India.
Almora
A ride at the Nanda Devi fair in Almora’s Adams Inter College ground broke late Wednesday, injuring a man and a woman. The man reportedly suffered fractures in both legs after falling, while the woman sustained injuries. Police and administrative officials sealed the ride and began checking its safety, technical condition and documents.
Almora
Garima Papnoi of Bonafide Public School, Chaukhutia, won Almora’s district science seminar, while Gitanjali Tiwari secured second place. Both students will represent the district at the state-level competition on the theme “Indian Energy Basket 2047: Possibilities and Challenges”, with the event focusing on energy, innovation and scientific thinking.
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The Youth Welfare Department has opened an assembly-level Sports Mahakumbh in Bhikiyasen, Almora, with MLA Dr Pramod Nainwal formally inaugurating the event. He said sporting activities help young people build discipline, confidence, leadership skills and team spirit, while local representatives and officials attended the opening programme.
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Students at Sobhan Singh Jeena University’s Almora campus protested after new government directions reserved 50% of 6 student-union s for women. Potential candidates for treasurer and joint secretary positions climbed onto a campus building roof, demanding withdrawal of the rule before the election. Campus officials later assured them their concerns would be presented to the university.
Bageshwar
Sachin Kumar, a 20-year-old from Tatalgaon in Almora’s Chaukhutia block, died at the scene of a bike accident in Delhi’s Vasant Vihar area. He had moved to the capital for work and was supporting his mother while hoping to help arrange marriages for his 4 sisters.
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Uttarakhand Child Rights Protection Commission member Yogesh Singh Rajwar has sought a detailed report on an alleged assault involving a student at GIC Pubhau Lamgara in Almora. During a review meeting, he also directed officials to arrange school workshops on child rights, protection, substance abuse and drug-related harms.
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A tiger was seen about 200 metres from Heeraram’s home in Saural village, Almora, on Tuesday morning. Unable to call for help, he ran towards a neighbour after the animal appeared to approach him. Forest officials later inspected the area and advised residents to travel in groups and remain vigilant.
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The Regional Employment Office will hold a one-day recruitment fair at Ranikhet College on 22 September. Vaibhav Global Limited, a Jaipur-based gemstone manufacturing company, will interview candidates for 50 trainee fresher positions. Eligible applicants aged 18 to 25 must bring specified educational and identity documents to the venue by 10 am.
Almora
Congress has begun a village outreach campaign in the Someshwar assembly constituency, focusing on development projects that remain incomplete. The first stop was Chanoli, where a bridge has reportedly remained unfinished for about 13 years despite repeated demands from villagers and the gram pradhan. Leaders said the campaign will visit other villages.
Bageshwar
Police recovered the body of 28-year-old Kishan Ram from the Saryu river near Dhan in Almora district’s Seraghat area on Sunday. Kishan, from Bimaula village in Bageshwar district, had been missing since 8 September. His family reported him missing at Baijnath police station on 11 September. The cause of death remains unconfirmed.
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Buses and heavy vehicles were seen using Almora’s Quarab bypass on Friday despite a district administration ban imposed until further orders. The restriction followed repeated landslides and safety concerns on the route. Light vehicles remain permitted, while larger vehicles have been directed to 2 alternative roads.
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Police in Almora have registered an FIR after a family from Bageshwar alleged that a restaurant operator and his son assaulted them at a Mall Road hotel. The complaint says the victim suffered a serious eye injury and later received a threat involving petrol after the family reached the police station.
Bageshwar
An 18-year-old from Tadiyal Bakhli was taken to the Sub-District Hospital in Chaukhutia after a pellet from a monkey-scaring gun became lodged in his hand. Doctors confirmed the pellet during examination and removed it through surgery. His condition improved after timely treatment, according to the medical team.
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.
Almora
Residents of Uttarauda Ghurdौda in Someshwar’s Lod Valley staged a protest after reportedly going without ration for 3 months. They said the government fair-price shop dealer had gone abroad without arranging an alternative. Following pressure from residents and Congress leaders, the department sent 2 months of ration and assured them of further action.
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The University management in Almora has extended the last date to complete admission procedures and deposit fees for undergraduate and first-semester graduate students to September 8, from the earlier deadline of September 5. The university insists no further extension will be granted after September 8.
Almora
A cabinet minister visited devastated zones in Almora, including Bhakuna Motor Route and Dotiyaal village areas, to assess damage, direct rapid relief, and push for early restoration of roads, power and drinking water facilities.
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A man aged 38 was discovered hanging inside his home in Pchauna village under Baijnath police station, triggering a wave of grief in the village. Authorities say a -mortem will determine the cause of death after the initial inquiries and panchnama formalities.
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A storm drenched Almora after a brief lull, flooding city streets and causing mudslides that blocked 12 rural routes. Rivers like Ramganga and Koshi swelled as residents faced rain-induced fear and market quiet.
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A deteriorating structure at the GB Pant Environmental Institute in Golna Kardiya, Almora, has raised fears of a possible collapse. Residents, supported by Red Cross and local leaders, are pressing authorities for immediate remediation to prevent potential casualties.
Almora
A decision from the BJP Scheduled Front contemporary meeting sets forth a protest at Gandhi Chowk on September 7, asserting that Congress is spreading confusion among people in the name of purification and attempting to disrupt social harmony, according to local reports.
Almora
A leopard appeared in the Dugalkhola area of Almora city during daytime, attempting to pounce on a woman. The incident sparked fear in nearby residential blocks as locals call on forest authorities to install a cage to prevent future encounters and ensure safety.
Almora
SDM Sanjay Kumar led an on-site inspection after a subsidence risk emerged in Diyari’s Sag bada block. 8 families shifted to relatives, 5 to a primary school, with compensation distributed to all affected households. Officials say relief and rehabilitation work is moving swiftly.
Almora
Continual heavy rain has damaged the Sollaral–Ghodighar link in Salat, Almora district, leaving several dozen hamlets without road access. Local residents trek up to 5–6 km for essentials while authorities pledge quick repair once rains ease.
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A training camp in Almora demonstrated modern threshers for manduwa (mandua) and paddy, highlighting the 'Vivek manduwa thresher with pulley' and a VL pedal–driven paddy thresher. The program, organized under regional research projects, aimed to ease harvest processing for farmers.
