KHATIMA NEWS
Champawat
Tanakpur police have arrested 3 men in connection with a reported house theft in Manihargoth. Police say the case involved a one-tola gold earring and 11200 rupees, while the arrested men were allegedly found with the jewellery and 1000 rupees during the investigation.
Champawat
Champawat district has begun identifying unused government buildings for community-focused activities. A meeting chaired by District Magistrate Manish Kumar examined options including self-help group distribution centres, mushroom production units, Anganwadi centres and libraries. Officials will assess each property’s condition and local requirements before preparing an action plan for public use.
Champawat
The Kumaon Ekta Mahotsav began in Raunshal, Champawat, on Wednesday, bringing cultural performances, folk traditions and community participation together. State Minister Hukam Singh Kunwar inaugurated the event, where local artists and young people received a platform to present their work and organisers highlighted the importance of preserving regional identity for future generations.
Champawat
Champawat police traced and recovered a woman’s missing bag after she called 112 for help. The bag, left in a vehicle while she travelled from the market towards Chhatar, contained a mangalsutra and other essential belongings. Officers identified the vehicle through nearby CCTV footage and returned the bag to her.
Champawat
Sports Secretary Amit Sinha reviewed construction at the women’s sports college in Chhamnia Chaud, Lohaghat, and directed officials to finish the project within the scheduled time. He also met girl players, discussed their concerns with college principal Manoj Sharma and sought stronger arrangements for training, education and nutrition.
Champawat
Patients seeking care for kidney and heart-related conditions can attend a free medical camp at Advaita Ashram Mayawati in Champawat from October 12 to 14. Doctors from Kolkata will provide treatment during the 3-day programme, according to Swami Shuddhidanand, the ashram’s president.
Champawat
BJP workers held a demonstration at Champawat Motor Station on Monday, protesting what they described as an objectionable remark by Rahul Gandhi. Led by district president Govind Samant, the protesters demanded an apology from Gandhi and the Congress party, while accusing them of targeting the Modi government’s achievements.
Champawat
A pickup carrying 2 people fell into a gorge in Kamajula, within Champawat’s Barakot block, on Saturday evening. Police, revenue officials, fire personnel, 108 ambulance staff and health teams joined local residents in the rescue. The injured driver and passenger were taken to Lohaghat Sub-District Hospital for treatment.
Champawat
Champawat police arrested 25-year-old Tarun Singh Gwal during checking by Chalthi police, according to Superintendent Rekha Yadav. The account says 10 grams of smack were recovered and a case was registered under Section 8/20 of the NDPS Act at Champawat Kotwali. It also contains a conflicting reference to charas.
Champawat
Police and SSB personnel conducted a foot patrol across 4 villages in Champawat’s Tamli area along the India-Nepal border. The teams reviewed local conditions, watched movement in border communities and briefed personnel on cyber fraud, drugs, traffic rules and cases involving harassment of women.
Nainital
A joint operation by Kathgodam police and the Kumaon Range STF led to the arrest of 2 men near the Wildlife Transit Rescue Centre in Haldwani. Police said they recovered 1.155 kilograms of charas, valued at about 3 lakh rupees, along with the scooter allegedly used for transport.
Champawat
Burglars entered the home of former Subedar Basant Ram near the Army Cantonment in Sailanigoath, Tanakpur, during the night of 16–17 September. The family was inside when the intruders forced their way through a window and took gold and silver jewellery worth lakhs, along with about ₹1 lakh in cash.
Pithoragarh
A 75-year-old resident was seriously hurt when a monkey attacked him in the courtyard of his home in Kulyalgaon, a remote area of Champawat’s Pati block. Residents say repeated monkey attacks have created fear among children, women and older people, and have urged the district administration and Forest Department to act.
Champawat
Food safety officials inspected shops and food businesses across Lohaghat in Champawat on Tuesday. They collected 4 samples, including porridge, macaroni, biscuits and oil, for laboratory testing, while 4 buckets of ice cream were destroyed after expired food colour and flavouring were found at a shop.
Champawat
The Ladwal Foundation has provided 4 wheelchairs to Champawat District Hospital, a donation expected to ease movement for patients requiring assistance. Hospital CMS Dr H.S. Hyanki expressed gratitude to foundation chairman Narendra Ladwal. Several hospital and public representatives attended the handover programme.
Champawat
Members of the Diploma Pharmacists Association in Champawat have begun a phased protest over 5 service-related demands. The district unit says pharmacists will wear black bands through September 15, seeking changes involving career benefits, sub-centre s, pharmacy regulations, medicine-dispensing authority and pending Char Dham duty payments.
Champawat
In Banbasa, Maxton Strong School marked Teacher’s Day by paying respects to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, following his ideals. The event was attended by local officials and school leaders who reiterated their commitment to the former president’s educational philosophy.
Champawat
A land inspection in the Dhakna Badola area marks a key step toward establishing a National Cadet Corps unit in Champawat, opening localized military training and leadership opportunities for local youth. Authorities examined geography, access, facilities, and potential road works to ensure smooth delivery once approvals come through.
Champawat
Patti Nagar Panchayat in Champawat will deploy aplastic compactor to manage waste, enabling separate collection of wet and dry waste. The project, funded from urban development directorate accounts, includes segregation boxes on garbage vehicles and a GPS system to monitor routes and timings, aiming for transparent and efficient waste handling.
Champawat
In Champawat, police convened a meeting with Gram Prahari to reinforce NDPS Act provisions and drug-prevention measures. The drive focuses on empowering village-level volunteers, using the Mannat Portal for confidential information sharing and improving early reporting of illegal cannabis cultivation and narcotic activity.
Champawat
In Champawat, the district emergency operations center was inspected to verify that complaints about rain-related disruptions — like road blockages, river levels, and utility supply issues — are tracked through to resolution with proper follow-up and records. The visit aimed to confirm 24/7 control room readiness and the effectiveness of the escalation-follow-up process.
Champawat
A first phase online quiz is being organised in Champawat as part of the Develop India Young Leader Dialogue. Youth between 15 and 29 must register on the My India portal to participate, with the quiz running from August 17 to September 16. District officials are instructed to promote the event widely.
Champawat
Champawat District Magistrate Manish Kumar toured Salli village, collecting petitioned issues from residents and inspecting ongoing and planned infrastructure. A proposal to elevate Salli School is underway, and directions were issued to repair disaster-affected roads.
Champawat
A new plan in Champawat allocates 5.76 lakh rupees to deploy handheld X-ray machines for timely identification and active case finding of potential TB patients. Technologists will receive incentives on each X-ray to drive screening in hard-to-reach areas, aligning with government directives on X-ray screening.
