KHATIMA NEWS
Chamoli
A devotee visiting Badrinath for darshan received her lost purse back after Badrinath Police returned it with cash and a mobile phone inside. The available account identifies Chamoli Police Uttarakhand as the reporting authority but provides no further details about the purse, its contents or the circumstances of its return.
Dehradun
A privately operated helicopter crashed into a hillside near Joshimath in Uttarakhand about an hour after leaving Badrinath for Dehradun. All 6 people aboard died, including pilot Capt Himanshu and 5 male passengers from Bengaluru. The aircraft was operated by Trans Bharat Aviation Pvt Ltd, according to the available report.
Dehradun
A helicopter crash in Uttarakhand’s Joshimath area has brought renewed attention to safety on the Char Dham route. The aircraft was recovered in pieces and everyone aboard died. Records cited in the report show 15 helicopter accidents over 17 years, causing 46 deaths, while weather, terrain and technical failures remain recurring risks.
Chamoli
A civil helicopter operated by Trans Bharat Aviation crashed in Chamoli district’s Hathi Parvat area on Friday while flying from Shri Badrinath Dham to Dehradun. 5 passengers and the pilot were on board, and all 6 died. Army personnel reportedly saw smoke and the helicopter descending rapidly before the crash.
Dehradun
A helicopter travelling from Badrinath to Dehradun has been reported missing near Hathi Parvat in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. 6 people, including 5 passengers and a pilot, were reportedly aboard. 2 other helicopters have been deployed to search for the aircraft, which is reportedly operated by Charlie X-ray Company.
Chamoli
A truck driver was arrested in Joshimath during the Char Dham pilgrafter allegedly blocking a narrow road and ignoring lawful police instructions. Chamoli Police said the obstruction caused queues stretching 400–500 metres toward Helang and about 1 km toward Badrinath, while social-media claims that the driver was slapped were baseless.
Chamoli
Intermittent rain has continued across Chamoli district for 6 days, triggering landslides and debris movement that have blocked 19 motor roads. Rural areas are facing disrupted connectivity with the district headquarters, while snowfall in high-altitude areas has brought colder conditions to Nandanager, Joshimath, Karnaprayag and Ghat.
