KHATIMA NEWS
Chamoli
Karnaprayag police have arrested Suraj Kumar in connection with the death of his wife, Jyoti, in Senu village, Chamoli district. Investigators said the arrest followed evidence from the inquest proceedings, -mortem report and preliminary inquiry. Police are continuing to examine the alleged involvement of other family members named in the complaint.
Chamoli
Repeated bear sightings around Bamiyala, Kafoli and Nolapani in Chamoli’s Narayanbagar block have raised safety concerns among residents. Villagers say women’s daily work and children’s security are being affected, while crops have also been damaged. After a delegation submitted a memorandum, forest officials sent a team and provided firecrackers to help drive the animals away.
Chamoli
Indian and US troops are conducting Joint Military Exercise 2026 in Auli, Chamoli district, with training focused on counter-terrorism operations in difficult mountain conditions. The drills include building clearance, room intervention and close-quarter scenarios, while drones, robotic dogs, dog squads and snipers support assault teams during coordinated exercises.
Chamoli
Gajendra Singh Rawat has been elected president of the Chamoli-Rudraprayag District Cooperative Bank for a second term. During a welcome visit to his home area in Chamoli’s Nijmula Saptakund Valley, he said the bank would focus on strengthening village economies and expanding opportunities for women and young people through cooperative schemes and loans.
Chamoli
A 36-year-old woman died after slipping into a deep ravine while collecting grass in the forest near Tefna village in Chamoli’s Karnaprayag block. Nandprayag police, assisted by local residents, recovered her body and handed it to the family after completing the required panchnama procedure.
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.
Chamoli
A week-long spell of rain saw some improvement on Sunday as weather eased in parts of Uttarakhand. While yellow alerts linger for several districts, fresh downpours and thunder are forecast in pockets, with daylight showers and thunder in Dehradun, Haridwar, Bageshwar, Nainital, Pauri and Chamoli. Traffic disruptions were reported in Ramnagar and Dehradun after downpours, and a landslide briefly blocked the Tharali-Deval route in Chamoli before clearance.
Chamoli
In Bhagaon, Chamoli district, the Government Junior High School did not conduct classes on Teacher’s Day because both teachers did not report for duty. Parents and villagers are calling for immediate action, stronger monitoring, and regular attendance at government schools in remote areas.
Chamoli
In Chamoli, District Magistrate Gaurav Kumar conducted a quarterly inspection of the EVM and VVPAT warehouse with representatives from multiple political parties. The visit focused on safe storage, maintenance, and the effectiveness of security measures including double-lock arrangements, CCTV control room, fire safety gear and alarm systems.
Rishikesh
In Kaudiyala, a 32-year-old man slipped from a parapet along the roadside and plummeted into a gully about 50 feet deep. Rescue teams pulled him out and he was admitted to a hospital in Rishikesh after receiving initial treatment.
Chamoli
In Chamoli, a woman who sustained injuries from a bear attack fought for 9 hours before passing away. Officials cite weather as the reason for not airlifting her to a higher center, prompting debate on timely access to advanced care.
Rudraprayag
A multidisciplinary campaign to protect bugyals, raise environmental awareness, and promote proper organic waste disposal starts in Kedargahdi villages of Rudraprayag district, with a closing event scheduled near Gangwana in Tehri district. The effort runs from September 5 to September 8 and involves students, teachers, journalists, activists, and forest officials.
Chamoli
In Naal panchayat’s Sideli village, 2 women were attacked by a bear while gathering grass near a forest edge. one woman died at the scene and the other later succumbed at a hospital after being airlifted for treatment. Local authorities pledge support and increased patrols as villagers demand safety and compensation.
