KHATIMA NEWS
Bageshwar
A fire reported in the forest near Chandika Temple in Bageshwar district was brought under control after a fire service team reached the site and began operations. The team stopped the flames from spreading to nearby areas, and no additional damage was reported in the incident.
Bageshwar
Advocate Dhirendra Parihar, known as Kakku, disappeared from Bageshwar on October 17. Police say a woman and her brother were arrested after investigators recovered his decomposed body near the Gomti river, along with an iron rod and a car allegedly used to move the body.
Bageshwar
Police in Bageshwar have arrested Lata Bhandari and her brother, Tribhuvan Singh Bisht, in the alleged murder of lawyer Dhirendra Parihar. Parihar had been missing since 17 October. Investigators say his body was recovered near the Gomti River on 3 November after questioning and technical evidence led them to the suspects.
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.
Bageshwar
Police have arrested 52-year-old Govind Ballabh Kholia in the deaths of an elderly couple in Naragwadi village, Bageshwar. Investigators say the accused cited an old enmity, while forensic and technical evidence is being collected. The couple were declared dead at Baijnath Community Health Centre after being found seriously injured at home.
Nainital
Bright sunshine brought warmer conditions across the plains on Sunday, lifting the maximum temperature by one degree to 30.8 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Centre in Dehradun forecast dry weather in the plains, while light rain may occur in parts of Bageshwar and Pithoragarh, with snowfall possible in higher areas.
Bageshwar
Open bags containing surgical waste have reportedly been left beneath a ramp at Bageshwar district hospital, while the area outside the emergency department remains uncleaned. The waste has created a foul smell and raised concerns for patients, attendants and staff. Hospital officials say 2 new pits are being built at Kholi for safer disposal.
Almora
Garud Nagar Panchayat took action in 6 cases during a surprise inspection led by Executive Officer Dheeraj Kandpal on Thursday. 3 establishments were fined for using banned single-use plastic, 2 for littering and one person for encroaching on a public road. Officials said inspections and enforcement will continue.
Bageshwar
The Public Works Department has proposed 8 lakh rupees to repair and patch the first 3 kilometres of Bageshwar’s Ghingharutola-Devli motor road. Tendering has begun while administrative and financial approvals are awaited, raising the prospect of improved access for nearby villages, motorists and schoolchildren.
Bageshwar
A fire broke out in a municipal waste compactor on Bageshwar’s Garud Road. Fire service personnel reached the site and brought the blaze under control. Authorities have not yet confirmed the extent of damage to the machine or the circumstances that led to the incident, with the cause expected to be established after an investigation.
Bageshwar
Bageshwar’s Numaiskhet Maidan will host a Saras fair from 3 to 5 November under the National Rural Livelihood Mission. The event will showcase and sell products made by women linked to self-help groups, while buyer-seller meetings, cultural programmes and competitions aim to expand market access and strengthen rural livelihoods.
Bageshwar
Road resurfacing is under way on National Highway-109K between Purda and Kamedhi in Bageshwar district at an approximate cost of ₹2.20 crore. The Uttarakhand Chief Minister’s Office said the work is expected to improve connectivity and make travel more convenient for local residents and tourists visiting the area.
Almora
3 helicopter flights reached the Meladungri helipad on Monday, with 2 services arriving from Haldwani and one from Dehradun. Favourable weather allowed operations to continue normally, giving passengers a convenient alternative to long road journeys and easing travel for local residents and visitors in the area.
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.
Bageshwar
Police in Bageshwar are investigating 3 separate incidents reported on Monday: a 23-year-old woman who left home and remains missing, a district hospital clerk whose body was recovered after his scooter was found near the Gomti River, and a 27-year-old shopkeeper who died by suicide in a rented room.
Bageshwar
A video from Bageshwar, Uttarakhand, shows a tranquilised leopard tied to a makeshift dandi-kandi during a rescue operation. The animal reportedly slipped and fell among forest staff and villagers, prompting questions about whether the method exposed people and the leopard to avoidable danger.
Nainital
Night temperatures have begun falling below 15 degrees Celsius in the region, bringing a noticeable chill to Nainital and Haldwani. Haldwani recorded a minimum of 14.4 degrees Celsius on Friday, while Nainital saw changing cloud cover, cool winds and a stronger cold sensation by evening.
Bageshwar
A leopard entered a cattle shed in Ganwata, Thaklad village, in Uttarakhand’s Bageshwar district late last night. Villagers secured the shed from outside and contacted the forest department. A forest team later sedated the animal and captured it safely, according to the available report.
Bageshwar
Traffic congestion has worsened in Bageshwar during the festive season as taxi operators reportedly pick up and drop passengers from roads across the city. Roadways and KEMU buses have been barred from entering the town and diverted to bypass routes, while police have promised stricter action against unauthorised roadside parking.
Bageshwar
Festive food shopping in Bageshwar has become more expensive, with sugar rising from ₹55 to ₹65 per kilogram and a 15-litre mustard-oil tin increasing by around ₹150 to ₹2,600. Higher prices for pulses are also adding pressure, prompting households to check rates and limit purchases to their immediate needs.
Bageshwar
The Bageshwar district administration has inspected the route from Khati village to Pindari Glacier 0 Point, covering about 26 kilometres one way. Officials reviewed dangerous sections, sought tourist and local feedback, ordered a detailed route manual and called for safety plans for the Sunderdhunga and Kafni glacier treks.
Bageshwar
A leopard has killed 14 goats in 10 days in Sumgarh’s Baanse hamlet, including 8 during the latest attack, while another goat was taken in nearby Ratmatiya village. Residents say the attacks are threatening livestock-based livelihoods and have urged the Forest Department to install a cage, capture the animal and provide compensation.
Bageshwar
A Delhi-bound Roadways bus from Munsiyari became stuck in debris near Badet on Bageshwar’s Majiyakhet bypass on Monday. Traffic was affected for about an hour before a JCB cleared the obstruction, highlighting continuing problems caused by construction material and debris along the route.
Bageshwar
An unannounced inspection in Bageshwar’s Kapkot area found that a private school recognised only up to Class 8 had been conducting high school and intermediate classes for several years. The education department has sought an explanation within 3 days and warned that recognition could be cancelled if the response is unsatisfactory.
Almora
Under the Drug-Free Uttarakhand campaign, police teams in Bageshwar briefed 150 young people preparing for army recruitment about the physical, mental, social and financial risks of drug use. The participants were encouraged to focus on sports and practice, took a pledge to avoid drugs, and received helpline details for reporting illegal sales and trafficking.
Bageshwar
Residents of Bhairuchpatta village in Bageshwar continued their indefinite sit-in outside the district magistrate’s office for a third day against the stoppage of kharia mining. They are seeking clarity on the legal basis and related orders, an inquiry into the matter, and action to address the livelihood crisis facing villagers and workers.
Bageshwar
A 30-year-old man was found dead in a ravine near Khaibagad Bridge in Uttarakhand’s Bageshwar district on Friday morning. Police reached the site after villagers reported the body, recovered it from the ravine and began an investigation. The deceased was identified as Naveen Martolia of Timla Bagad Gram Panchayat.
Bageshwar
A fire damaged the ancient Adi Badri Maa Bhagwati temple in Badiyakot village, Uttarakhand’s Bageshwar district, on Friday. Initial reports indicate damage to the main temple, while the cause remains unknown. The shrine is an important regional centre of faith and is recognised for its traditional wooden carvings.
Bageshwar
Vehicle dealerships in Bageshwar are seeing more visitors during the festive season, with customers checking prices, mileage, features, maintenance costs and finance options before deciding. Dealers are offering discounts of ₹3,000 to ₹5,000, while interest in electric vehicles is also growing ahead of Dhanteras and Diwali.
Bageshwar
The route to Kafni Glacier in Bageshwar’s Kapkot area has deteriorated, according to trekking guide Jeetu Danu and Nainital nature lover Chandan Nayal after their recent visit. Damaged sections and overgrown bushes are forcing tourists to navigate the trek with added risk, raising concern over access to the glacier.
Bageshwar
Jyoti, a 26-year-old woman from Doba village in Bageshwar’s Kotwali area, died after relatives took her to the district hospital. Doctors declared her dead. Police took custody of the body and arranged a -mortem after hospital officials alerted them, while her father accused her husband of murder. Further action will follow a complaint and -mortem report.
Bageshwar
Residents in Garur say the damaged Bund-Kansyari motor road has made walking hazardous, especially for schoolchildren, elderly people and patients. Mud covers several stretches, while a temporary culvert built about one month ago has failed again. The Public Works Department says the contractor has been instructed to correct the problems soon.
Bageshwar
A 6-kilometre Charana-Manakhet-Kulsari-Idiya motor road was formally launched in Garur tehsil of Bageshwar district under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana. 2 other road projects were also started, while surfacing work on the Gairlekh-Pathariya route was inaugurated.
Bageshwar
Residents seeking the Fulwadi-Fulachaura-Thalidhार-Khaindhar road in Kapkot have continued their relay hunger strike for more than 80 days. Hansa Devi and Digri Devi were the latest participants at Jan Milan Kendra, while the struggle committee said the protest would continue until approval is followed by construction on the ground.
Bageshwar
Fresh tar laid during heavy rain on the Kanda-Rawatsera-Banspatan road in Bageshwar was filmed by local residents and followed by protests. The next day, the Public Works Department sent a JCB to remove the work, raising questions about road quality, supervision and the use of public money in the hill district.
Bageshwar
Villagers seeking a road to Phulwadi-Phulchaura in Bageshwar’s Kapkot area continued their protest fast for the 80th day on Saturday. They raised slogans against the government at the Jan Milan Kendra and said the fast would continue until construction begins on the ground.
Bageshwar
The Public Works Department has removed asphalt laid during heavy rain on the Kanda-Rawatsera-Banspatan motor road in Bageshwar after objections from residents and taxi drivers. The department has ordered a technical investigation and said action will follow if negligence or violations of construction standards are found.
Bageshwar
A video from Kanda in Uttarakhand’s Bageshwar district shows fresh tar being laid on the Kanda-Rawatsera-Banspatan road during heavy rain. After local residents protested and the footage spread, the PWD sent a JCB the next day to remove the material, raising questions about supervision and public money.
Bageshwar
Helicopter services from Garud’s Meladungri helipad were fully suspended on Friday after poor weather and low visibility prevented any flight from arriving. Scheduled services to Dehradun and Haldwani could not operate, leaving passengers waiting for hours, returning home or switching to road travel for urgent and time-bound journeys.
Bageshwar
Residents of Harsila in Kapkot, Bageshwar, unanimously elected former village head Harish Negi as sarpanch on Friday. Kundan Singh Gadhia was chosen again in Lili, while Amar Ram was re-elected unopposed in Chaura. The selection process was cancelled in Naukodi after 3 candidates prevented consensus among villagers.
Bageshwar
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the fifth Frontier Hill District Children’s Science Festival at Vivekanand Vidya Mandir Inter College in Bageshwar. The 2-day event brings together 240 selected young scientists from 6 districts, while the government announced new funding, AI-linked STEM labs and district science centres.
Bageshwar
A Bageshwar village remained silent after a child who was swept away in the Pungar River was handed over to her family following a mortem conducted 24 hours later. Her father fainted after seeing the body, while children who travelled to school with her were left frightened.
Bageshwar
Traders in Bageshwar have expressed concern over discussions about charging fees on UPI transactions. They say digital payments are now central to everyday business, and any additional cost could affect small shops, increase pressure on merchants and eventually burden customers who prefer cashless payments.
Bageshwar
The Bageshwar education department has ended the services of 10 teachers in government primary schools after document checks by the Ramnagar Board found their certificates forged and fabricated. The action has triggered anger among villagers and parents, who are seeking salary recovery, criminal cases and accountability for officials involved in the appointments.
Bageshwar
Police said they solved the reported theft at Top Mobile shop within 24 hours and arrested an accused with the stolen cash and phones.
Bageshwar
A 16-member Devbhoomi Adventure expedition attempting to link the Pindari Glacier with Johar Valley has been halted by severe weather. The team reached its advance base camp before a 52-hour snowstorm made progress near 16,500 feet too dangerous. All members returned safely, while much of their equipment remains buried under 10 feet of snow.
Bageshwar
Women working in agricultural fields in Garur, Bageshwar, faced a close encounter when a leopard came within a few metres. A person noticed the animal and raised an alarm in time, highlighting the continuing danger wild animals pose to people working in Uttarakhand’s villages.
Bageshwar
Residents of Thangadhar and Gadakharik in Bageshwar’s Dulam gram panchayat have announced a boycott of the upcoming Assembly and Lok Sabha elections. They say their road demand has remained unresolved since 2009, despite repeated references to a detailed project report. A letter has been sent to Union Home Minister Amit Shah through the district administration.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand received 1269.2 mm of rain between 1 June and 30 September, exceeding the statewide normal of 1162.7 mm by 9%. The district figures, however, show sharp variation: Bageshwar recorded 163% excess rainfall, while Pauri Garhwal faced a 40% deficit during the 4-month monsoon period.
Bageshwar
A Bolero carrying 2 passengers became stuck in mud and debris near Aare on Kapkot Road during continuous rain in Bageshwar. Fire Service personnel reached the location, brought both passengers to safety and helped move the vehicle out. No loss of life was reported in the incident.
Bageshwar
Repeated debris falls near Rawaikhal have disrupted traffic on the Bageshwar-Garud motor road amid continuous rain. Vehicles are queued on both sides, while a JCB is working to clear the route. Fresh material keeps reaching the road, slowing movement and creating difficulties for travellers using the important route.
Bageshwar
Student groups at Pandit BD Pandey Campus in Bageshwar have protested the rejection of presidential candidate Rahul Kumar’s nomination. Opposition groups allege unfair pressure and have warned of a collective boycott unless the nomination process is conducted again. Police also intervened during a tense general meeting involving NSUI and ABVP supporters.
Bageshwar
The body of 81-year-old Mohan Ram, who disappeared from a family home in Banegaon on September 17, was recovered from a ravine on Thursday. His family suspects a leopard attack, but officials found no clear initial signs of such an assault. Police are awaiting -mortem report to establish the cause of death.
Bageshwar
The nomination stage for student-union elections at Pandit Badridatt Pandey Campus in Bageshwar ended on Thursday, with 18 candidates entering different races. The contest for the president’s features Umesh Shahi of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad and Rahul Kumar of the National Students’ Union of India.
Bageshwar
The student union election process at Sumitranandan Pant Government College in Garur has moved ahead, with 18 nomination forms purchased for various s. Candidates will file their papers on Thursday, followed by withdrawals and scrutiny on Saturday. Polling, counting and the oath ceremony for elected representatives are scheduled for Tuesday.
Bageshwar
The Uttarakhand Kranti Dal has announced a September 27 protest over deteriorating roads and alleged corruption in construction work across Bageshwar district. Party leaders say poor connectivity is forcing villagers to carry patients and pregnant women to hospitals on stretchers, while roads in the Pindar Valley remain a concern despite its tourism importance.
Bageshwar
Employees of Almora Magnesite demonstrated at the Bageshwar collectorate over the company’s financial difficulties and alleged delay in depositing PF contributions. Their union has sought government intervention and announced an indefinite sit-in from 21 September, saying the protest will continue until steps are taken on the company’s finances.
Bageshwar
A new 2-lane bridge has been approved for Golu Market in Garur, Bageshwar, at an estimated cost of 6 crore rupees. The project is intended to ease congestion and improve traffic movement. Compensation linked to the bridge work has already been distributed, while the tender process is expected to begin soon.
Bageshwar
A dispute over teacher transfers in Bageshwar has intensified after 13 days without a reported final action or inquiry outcome. Teachers allege that eligible school vacancies disappeared from the portal and that senior applicants in special categories were overlooked. They have now submitted a second reminder seeking a prompt, impartial resolution.
Bageshwar
Basanti Devi, a resident of Harbagad village in Bageshwar district, died during treatment at Sushila Tiwari Hospital in Haldwani after a venomous snakebite. She had gone alone to cut grass in her fields on Monday morning and was taken to several hospitals as her condition worsened.
Bageshwar
A car carrying 2 people left the Matena-Jinkhola-Bund motor road near Katarmal Gadhera and fell into a 50-metre gorge on Saturday evening. Driver Ramesh Singh Bhakuni and passenger Jagdish Singh Bhakuni suffered minor injuries. Villagers rescued them, and doctors at CHC Baijnath discharged both after initial treatment.
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.
Bageshwar
Residents of Thalidhar in Bageshwar’s Kapkot area continued their 53-day road protest after relatives carried a woman home from the district hospital in a doli. Villagers say the lack of road access leaves people dependent on difficult, rocky paths and want the government to issue an order for road construction.
Bageshwar
Water levels have risen again in the lake formed on the Shambhu river in Kuwari, Kapkot tehsil, submerging the local cremation ground. An administration and irrigation department inspection found that water is draining for now, but continuing landslides remain a threat and may require expert intervention for a lasting solution.
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
Traffic police in Bageshwar inspected school buses and vans under Operation Prahaar, checking documents, first-aid kits, fire extinguishers, seating capacity and window grills. Officials also directed school authorities and drivers to follow safety rules. Action was taken against 32 traffic violators, while 8 people faced challans for disturbing public peace.
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.
Bageshwar
Heavy rainfall keeps pressing in Bageshwar as the Saryu and Gomati rivers swell. Landslides have blocked 8 rural motor routes, disrupting travel for residents and forcing temporary detours. Authorities inspect damaged stretches and plan temporary crossings where feasible.
Bageshwar
In a continuing crackdown on forged documents for teaching jobs, authorities confirm another UTET certificate irregularity in Bageshwar. An assistant teacher at a primary school was found to have a counterfeit UTET First (2024) marksheet after cross-checks with district records. The district has now identified 10 ineligible teachers faced action, with a notice issued for a detailed explanation.
Bageshwar
Heavy rainfall exposes gaps in road connectivity in Pindar Valley. In Soraag village, a man with a leg fracture was transported 11 km on a litter built from wood and cloth due to landslides and debris blocking the road. The incident highlights call for a permanent ambulance in the most inaccessible pockets of the valley and ongoing repair efforts on the Ungia-Soraag stretch near Soraag bridge.
Bageshwar
In Bageshwar, Congress activists continued a sit-in at the district office, demanding a transparent inquiry into alleged irregularities in approximately 28 crore rupees from the District Mineral Foundations (DMF) fund. They urged examination of records related to DMF utilization and a high‑level official inquiry into the matter, with a public report.
Bageshwar
Persistent rainfall in Bageshwar left 6 rural routes blocked due to landslides and debris, aggravating difficulties for local communities. Disaster management officials note multiple main corridors also blocked by debris, signaling ongoing connectivity challenges.
Bageshwar
In Bageshwar, a student-focused movement has begun, with a local chapter president and supporters staging an indefinite sit-in in front of the district education office to press for immediate repairs of dilapidated school buildings and better facilities, alongside a 10-point charter addressing private school practices and education as a fundamental need.
Bageshwar
A district‑level workshop in Bageshwar outlined the BJP’s Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, chaired by district president Prabha Garhya. The program, starting Sept 16–17 on birthdays of the CM and PM respectively, targets a month of service activities across all levels up to Oct 17.
Bageshwar
In Bageshwar, a festive Teachers Day program at PM Shri Rajkiya Inter College paid tribute to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and spotlighted teachers who have stood out for their dedication, with students delivering performances and administrators praising the educator community.
Bageshwar
Water services were disrupted for 3 days after heavy rain damaged the drinking-water pipeline in Garur. Tankers have been supplying water in Garur and Titbazar as teams race to lay and repair the damaged line, with full supply expected to resume from Sunday.
