KHATIMA NEWS
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.
Almora
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.
Almora
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.
Almora
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.
Almora
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.
Almora
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.
Almora
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.
Almora
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.
Almora
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.
Almora
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.
Almora
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.
Almora
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.
Almora
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.
