KHATIMA NEWS
Champawat
An Agniveer Army recruitment drive will be held in Banbasa, Champawat, from November 23 to 29. The District Magistrate has directed officials to arrange electricity, drinking water, healthcare, transport, accommodation, food, sanitation, toilets and emergency medical support for the event.
Pithoragarh
Uttarakhand is pursuing a package of border infrastructure projects to improve movement, trade and transport near Nepal. The plan includes the Charchhum bridge in Dharchula, an integrated check at Banbasa costing about ₹368 crore 28 lakh, a proposed dry port and 4-lane connectivity costing about ₹246 crore 86 lakh.
Dehradun
Speaking at a Gorkha Dashain-Diwali festival in Dehradun, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted plans for border infrastructure, trade and cultural preservation. The proposals include an Integrated Check at Banbasa, 4-lane connectivity to the Nepal border, a dry port and a bridge at Chharchhum, alongside support for the Nepali language.
Champawat
Champawat Police reported that the Special Operations Group recovered a motorcycle and cash in both currencies during checking in the Lata Khalla forest area of Banbasa near the India-Nepal border. 2 suspected persons were found with ₹2,20,500 in Nepali currency and ₹21,500 in Indian currency.
Champawat
Banbasa police arrested 3 accused during checking at the Dhanushpul checkas part of an ongoing campaign against drug trafficking. Officers recovered 24.60 grams of smack, estimated to be worth ₹7.38 lakh. The arrested group includes one history-sheeter, according to the reported police action.
Pithoragarh
The Sashastra Seema Bal detained a 23-year-old Nepali man near border pillar 8 in Banbasa on 18 October. Police said injections were recovered during the operation, but the reported count differed between the patrol account and the police statement. The man was handed over to Banbasa police, which registered an NDPS Act case.
Rudrapur
Nepal defeated Banbasa 2-0 in the second match of the Dev Singh Pokhariya Memorial Football Tournament at Sharda Stadium in Khatima. Nirdosh opened the scoring in the 48th minute, while another Nepal player added a second goal in the 60th minute. Banbasa could not score before full time.
Champawat
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated a badminton court and launched other development projects during a one-day visit to Champawat district. He also distributed sports kits and prizes to players, urging young people to adopt daily exercise, avoid drugs and build disciplined lives through sport.
Others
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami joined a drug-free campaign run in Banbasa, Champawat, flagged off races for young participants and urged them to choose a healthy lifestyle. He also unveiled an approximately 11-foot Hanuman statue, announced the renaming of Patni Tiraha and outlined government priorities.
Champawat
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said in Banbasa that women’s self-employment is expanding and contributing to village and state economies. He also highlighted the Uniform Civil Code, anti-conversion and anti-riot laws, the recovery of more than 13,000 acres of government land, and the replacement of the Madrasa Board.
Champawat
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated and launched several development works at Banbasa’s mini stadium, including a badminton court. He distributed sports kits and awards, while highlighting planned investments in women’s sports, critical healthcare, transport infrastructure, religious tourism and forest protection across Champawat district.
Champawat
Patni Tiraha in Banbasa, Champawat, has been announced as Hanuman Chowk after the unveiling of a newly built 11-foot Hanuman statue. The event also included participation in a Sundarkand recitation, alongside a message calling for the preservation of religious traditions and cultural values for future generations.
Others
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami unveiled a newly installed idol of Lord Hanuman at Patni Tiraha in Banbasa. He also joined devotees and participants at a Sundarkand recitation ceremony held at the location, marking a religious programme attended by the state’s chief minister.
Others
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said construction of sports facilities, including a badminton court, has begun in Banbasa. He also highlighted awards and sports kits for promising athletes, while congratulating young recipients and encouraging them to pursue their sporting ambitions with energy and determination.
Others
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated Hanuman Chowk in Banbasa ahead of Navami and Vijayadashami. He congratulated residents of the region and offered prayers for the blessings of Lord Ram, Lord Shankar and Lord Hanuman to reach every family across the state.
Champawat
Champawat Police said ₹1,17,000 in Indian currency was recovered during checking at the Banbasa border from a suspected Scorpio-N vehicle. The driver was questioned after failing to produce the required documents, and the cash and vehicle were handed over to the Customs Department for further legal action.
Pithoragarh
Banbasa defeated Phagpur A 1-0 in the second semi-final of the rural football tournament at Bhajanpur sports ground on Sunday evening. Amit Kapri scored the only goal, sending Banbasa into the final, where the team will face Bhajanpur on Tuesday, 14 October, according to committee member Shiv Chand.
Khatima
A 53-year-old man from Pachpakariya died after an unidentified car struck him near ARK Hotel in Banbasa late at night. Police said the driver escaped after the collision and are examining CCTV footage and other evidence to identify the vehicle. Preparations for -mortem have begun.
Champawat
A cabinet meeting was held in Banbasa, close to the India-Nepal international border, according to an official Uttarakhand government information update. The announcement identifies the event’s location and links it to Champawat, but provides no details about the agenda, decisions or participating ministers.
Others
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced 4 measures for Banbasa and Tanakpur, covering leasehold land regulation, heritage sites, engineering education and permanent housing. The decisions are intended to address long-standing local concerns while strengthening development in the border-area towns of Champawat district.
Khatima
The Uttarakhand Cabinet approved 24 proposals at a meeting in Banbasa, Champawat, covering employment, education, employee disclosures, land administration and private university rules. Key decisions included a Rs 200 crore skill development scheme, a Rs 66 crore package for Tarai Development Corporation Ltd and new measures for poultry farming in hill areas.
Champawat
A cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami in Banbasa, Champawat, has been presented as an effort to take decision-making beyond Dehradun. The stated aim is to respond more closely to local issues, opportunities and public expectations, while a traditional shield linked to Devi Dhura’s Baugwal tradition underscored Uttarakhand’s cultural heritage.
Champawat
The Pushkar Singh Dhami government will hold its first Cabinet meeting in Champawat district at Banbasa on 4 October 2026. The session may consider welfare measures for women, employment-focused skill development for young people, tourism-linked jobs and the venue and timing of the Uttarakhand Assembly’s next session.
Pithoragarh
An Agniveer recruitment rally is scheduled in Banbasa from 23 to 29 November for young people from Pithoragarh and Champawat. The available announcement identifies the event, location, dates and the 2 districts concerned, but provides no further details about eligibility, registration, documents or the selection process.
Khatima
Police in Champawat’s Banbasa have arrested 6 men in connection with the theft of electrical cable from the Banbasa power house. Investigators recovered one cable drum, a pickup allegedly used during the operation and a cutter, while efforts continue to locate the second stolen drum and identify any additional suspects.
Champawat
Champawat police said Banbasa police arrested 6 accused on 24.09.2026 in connection with electrical cable stolen from the Banbasa power house. The announcement marks the reported uncovering of the theft case, but no further details about the arrests, recovery of the cable or the continuing investigation were provided.
