KHATIMA NEWS
Champawat
A buying channel linked to the ITBP is giving frontier livestock keepers in Champawat a secure market for their goats. Local herder Kailash Fartyal has supplied goats worth about ₹6 lakh over 3 years, helping strengthen his livelihood through more dependable sales.
Champawat
A Pithoragarh depot bus travelling from Dehradun to Pithoragarh broke down near Sukhidhang after its diesel-supply pipe burst. The incident affected 38 passengers on the Champawat-Tanakpur highway, but they were later transferred to another bus waiting in Tanakpur and sent onward to their destinations.
Champawat
Fear remains high in villages near Lohaghat’s Sui Pau area after teenager Harshit died in a leopard attack. Residents are returning home before dark, while traders are closing shops early. Forest department teams are patrolling the area and conducting public awareness efforts as villagers seek firm action against the animal.
Champawat
Himanshu Pujari, a Class 7 student, died after a leopard attacked him while he was returning from the Raikot fair in Sui Dungri village, Champawat. Villagers found his body in nearby fields around 9:30 AM at night, and residents say they had previously alerted the Forest Department about leopard sightings.
Champawat
The National Highways Authority of India has revised the proposed width of the Sitarganj-Tanakpur 4-lane highway in Champawat from 45 metres to 30 metres. A revised land acquisition plan has been prepared, while District Magistrate Manish Kumar has directed officials to protect the interests of local landowners and residents throughout the process.
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.
Champawat
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said border settlements traditionally described as the country’s last villages should instead be recognised as India’s first villages. He named several settlements, including Nagla Tarai, Melaghat, Sisaiya, Narayan Nagar, Pachoriya, Gosikuwa and Bhudai, while referring to villages from Gudmi in Champawat to the border.
Champawat
Champawat will soon begin local training for 100 youths preparing for Agniveer recruitment. The Youth Foundation will guide participants on physical and written examinations, while District Magistrate Manish Kumar has reviewed arrangements at Goralchaur ground and directed officials to provide the required support.
Champawat
Government Inter College Kimtoli secured first place in the district-level role-play competition held under the National Population Education Programme. The winning team will take part in the state-level contest on 5 November. Its members are Pankaj, Mayank, Rahul, Karan and Priyanshu.
Champawat
A court has sentenced the accused in a case involving the rape of a minor to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment and a fine of 55 thousand rupees. Champawat Police attributed the outcome to prompt action, detailed investigation, evidence collection and effective prosecution before the court.
Champawat
Champawat district has completed the First Level Checking of EVMs and VVPAT machines for the upcoming Assembly elections. The exercise was conducted in the presence of political party representatives under Election Commission guidelines. District Magistrate Manish Kumar said the machines are ready and have been secured in the warehouse strong room.
Champawat
A leopard approached the cage set up in Dobabhagu, Barakot, but was not trapped for the third consecutive day. Forest officials found its paw prints nearby and are urging residents to remain alert, avoid travelling alone on deserted routes and take precautions while moving through the area.
Champawat
A district review meeting in Champawat reported 65 cases under the NDPS Act by 27 October, involving 88 accused. Authorities also recorded seizures of heroin, smack, injections, capsules, tablets, syrup and charas, while departments were directed to strengthen surveillance, inspections and awareness efforts.
Champawat
Employees associated with the Uttaranchal Transport Workers Union continued their protest at the Tanakpur ISBT on Thursday, pressing for regularisation of contract and special-category staff, equal pay for equal work, 700 new buses and salary payment by the 7th of every month. The union warned that the agitation would continue indefinitely without a meaningful resolution.
Champawat
A person convicted of molesting a minor has been sentenced to 05 years in prison, according to Champawat Police. The police attributed the outcome to detailed investigation, the collection of solid evidence and effective representation before the court. The minor’s identity has not been disclosed.
Champawat
Construction of a multilevel parking facility has been completed in Barakot, Champawat district, at a cost of ₹3.66 crore. The facility can accommodate 20 to 30 vehicles and is expected to help reduce congestion while making movement through the area more convenient.
Pithoragarh
An adventure park planned near Gaudi, close to Champawat town, will be built at a cost of 3 crore. KMVN has completed the tender process, but construction cannot begin until the Revenue Department demarcates the land. The project is expected to add tourism facilities and recreational options for visitors and local residents.
Champawat
Nima Devi, 24, died after giving birth at home in Karauli village of Champawat’s Pati block. Relatives took her to Pati hospital on Wednesday morning after her condition worsened, but doctors declared her dead. Officials are investigating the delivery circumstances, treatment delay and possible excessive bleeding.
Champawat
Lohaghat police arrested Ravindra Kumar after allegedly recovering 100 tetra-pack pouches of Malta-brand country liquor from the counter of Bohra Hotel/Restaurant on 26.10.2026. Kumar is a resident of Narsingh Dana village in Champawat district. The reported action concerns alleged illegal liquor possession at the Lohaghat establishment.
Pithoragarh
Pithoragarh police have arrested Pooja Bisht, 28, in a case involving the alleged trafficking of 2 minor girls for sexual exploitation. The girls are from the Pithoragarh area. Police have registered a case under relevant BNS provisions and the POCSO Act, while efforts continue to arrest other accused identified during the investigation.
Champawat
Champawat Police have taken action after a person recorded a reel at the district hospital and ed it on Facebook. The person was counselled, issued a challan under the Uttarakhand Police Act and warned not to repeat the conduct, as authorities stressed the need to maintain the dignity of public places.
Champawat
Champawat Police said its Special Operations Group arrested Rahul Kumar after finding 18.08 grams of alleged illicit heroin, also called smack, during checking in a forest near pillar number 805/01 close to the Nepal border. The case highlights police checking operations in the border area, though no further legal details were provided.
Champawat
Wild boars are repeatedly entering fields at night in several parts of Champawat, trampling standing crops and causing financial losses for farmers. Residents of Goralchaur, Talli Madli, Malli Madli, Tyarkuda, Majgaon and Chhatar say the continuing damage is increasing concern about farming and weakening their interest in cultivation.
Champawat
A dumper carrying RBM from Belkhet to Tanakpur fell into a gorge near Amru Band in Champawat after the driver reportedly lost control at a sharp bend. Police personnel and passers-by rescued driver Narayan Singh, 40, and sent him to the Sub-District Hospital in Tanakpur for treatment.
Champawat
Manju Devi was bitten on the leg while cutting grass near her home in Sirodi village, Rausal, in Champawat district. She was taken to the Sub-District Hospital in Lohaghat by 108 ambulance. Doctors said her treatment is continuing and her condition is out of danger.
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.
Pithoragarh
Students and their families are worried after a leopard was seen moving through the hostel campus at Government Polytechnic in Chhamniya, Lohaghat. The sighting occurred around 8:30 AM at night as students returned from the mess, prompting the warden to use firecrackers and sending the animal towards the forest.
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
Champawat Police has appealed to people to stay away from drugs, embrace healthier lives and protect their families’ future. The message calls for a collective commitment to making Champawat drug-free and safer, linking personal choices with family wellbeing and the wider security of society.
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.
Champawat
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended several programmes at the Circuit House in Champawat, where inauguration and foundation stone-laying ceremonies were held for development projects in the district. The available details do not specify the projects, their costs or their expected completion timelines.
Champawat
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami described Champawat as his home and “karmabhumi”, saying development projects must improve daily life, expand access to facilities and create employment. He said the broader aim is to establish the district as an “ideal” region with a distinct identity.
Champawat
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated Nagarjun Park in Champawat and highlighted a wider development programme covering roads, drinking water, underground utilities, parking, power and healthcare facilities. The projects are intended to improve daily services for residents while making visits more convenient for tourists and pilgrims, according to Dhami.
Champawat
A joint SOG/ANTF and Tanakpur Police team arrested 2 people during checking near the Bichai railway underpass, according to Champawat Police. Officers reported recovering 1.104 kilograms of opium, along with a motorcycle allegedly used in the smuggling, 2 mobile phones and ₹1,150 in cash.
Champawat
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated Champawat’s newly constructed Circuit House after traditional prayers and rituals. During the visit, he also inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 16 development projects worth approximately Rs 96 crore, while hearing grievances and suggestions from residents and local representatives.
Others
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated Champawat’s newly built Circuit House and launched or laid the foundation for 16 development schemes costing nearly ₹96 crore. He also announced village grants, legal infrastructure and community facilities while hearing concerns from residents and local groups.
Champawat
Congress district president Chirag Fartyal said police kept him under house arrest at his Bishang residence during Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s visit to Champawat. Police were deployed outside his home from 5:00 in the morning until the programme ended, prompting Fartyal to warn of protests at future venues.
Champawat
Tanakpur Police verified 5 men who were moving around in baba attire while carrying harmoniums on 15 October 2026. The men were issued challans under Section 81 of the Uttarakhand Police Act. Police also found that one of them had a registered case in Pilibhit district of Uttar Pradesh.
Champawat
Police in Lohaghat responded to information about a domestic dispute and tried to counsel the person involved. After directions were not followed, officers took preventive action under Section 172(2) of the BNSS, citing the need to maintain peace and public order in the area.
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.
Champawat
Nagarjun Park in Champawat district is being rejuvenated at an estimated cost of ₹1.37 crore. The site is being developed as Devbhoomi Silver Jubilee Park, a move expected to improve its appeal and attract more tourists to Uttarakhand’s Champawat district.
Champawat
A weekly farmers’ market will be organised at the Roadways Bus Station premises in Champawat district headquarters from 18 October, with support from the Agriculture and Horticulture departments. Local cultivators will sell organic products at discounted prices, creating a nearby marketplace for growers and improving access to locally produced farm goods for residents.
Others
Lohaghat police arrested an accused on 08.10.2026 during action against the illegal liquor trade and recovered 54 pouches of Maltta-brand country liquor from the Pokhari village area on the Khetikhan road, following directions from the Champawat Superintendent of Police.
Champawat
A Sessions Court in Champawat has acquitted 3 men accused of assaulting Girish Lal Tamta and giving him liquor allegedly mixed with a poisonous substance. The court found that the prosecution could not prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt, ending the trial with an acquittal based on the benefit of doubt.
Champawat
A Pithoragarh depot bus travelling from Dehradun to Jhulaghat was halted near Devradi Band after its fan belt broke on Wednesday morning. The 34 passengers were later moved to Pithoragarh in 3 buses before another vehicle was arranged for the onward journey to Jhulaghat, officials said.
Champawat
A groundwater study in Tanakpur has identified possible water-bearing layers at 14 of 17 surveyed locations. The findings show major differences in depth and thickness across the area, highlighting promising zones while also stressing that borewells require further site-specific testing before construction decisions are made.
Champawat
4 youths from Rajasthan were injured after a speeding truck hit their parked car in Champawat’s Vichai area on the Tanakpur-Khatima National Highway. The car had stopped after a tyre puncture. 2 of the injured, identified as Yuvraj and Dishant, were in serious condition and referred to a higher centre.
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.
Dehradun
The Uttarakhand Cabinet has approved a staffing overhaul for the Vigilance Establishment, removing 11 constable-level s while adding 6 positions in other cadres. It has also cleared a notification framework for appointing an alternative assistant public prosecutor and approved changes to a 1965 Vigilance notification to align it with current criminal laws.
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
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced higher stipends for Senior and Junior Resident doctors and a one-year extension for regularising ‘Class B’ land. Speaking in Banbasa, he also outlined decisions on border-area development, Char Dham Yatra arrangements, Kainchi Dham traffic and district programmes marking twenty-5 years of the Prime Minister’s service.
Champawat
State Minister Saurabh Bahuguna has supported the Uttarakhand government’s decision to convene a cabinet meeting in Champawat, describing inclusive development as essential to the state’s progress. He said the meeting’s decisions should strengthen opportunities for women, young people and employment while bringing communities across Uttarakhand into the development process.
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.
Champawat
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has described the Shrimad Bhagwat Katha in Champawat as a spiritually significant event and prayed for prosperity in Uttarakhand. He also said the administration would reach a border area the following day, with Cabinet decisions to be taken there as part of a wider public outreach plan.
Champawat
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami linked Dussehra’s message with the eventual victory of truth and justice during the festival in Tanakpur, Champawat. He cited Ravana’s power, knowledge and wealth as examples of how arrogance can destroy strength and influence.
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.
Champawat
Hotelier Dev Singh Rawat died at the scene after a collision between 2 motorcycles near Apex School in Champawat’s Madli area on Friday evening. Police said he became unbalanced after the crash and was struck by a passing canter. Investigators have begun examining the circumstances, while mortem procedures are underway.
Haldwani
A 3-day enforcement campaign in the Haldwani transport division resulted in 1125 challans and 100 seized vehicles. Udham Singh Nagar recorded the highest district total with 617 challans, while teams in Nainital issued 429. Officials said action followed violations involving documents, driving licences, reflectors, lights, vehicle dimensions and registration.
Champawat
A dumper travelling from Pithoragarh towards Lohaghat crashed into a gorge near Basaun on the Lohaghat-Pithoragarh National Highway. Deepak Kumar, who was travelling in the vehicle, died in the accident. Police and SDRF personnel began rescue efforts, while a search continued amid concerns that others may have been injured.
Nainital
Champawat Superintendent of Police Rekha Yadav has instructed district police officers and personnel to support peaceful, fair and safe student union elections. The announcement places the district police force on election duty, although the available information does not specify the institutions involved, polling date or detailed operational measures.
Champawat
Lohaghat police arrested Laxman Nath, a resident of Dhatigaon in Barakot, Champawat district, from the Barakot area on 25 September 2026. Police said the action concerned a wanted warrant linked to Sections 3/4 of the Goonda Act. No further details about the underlying case or court proceedings were provided.
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.
