KHATIMA NEWS
Dehradun
Police in Selakui have arrested 25-year-old Jitendra Kumar after his neighbour Rajpal died following a stabbing during a dispute over an invitation to Kumar’s daughter’s first birthday party. The case was registered under Section 103(one) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita after a complaint from the deceased’s family.
Dehradun
A Dehradun resident allegedly lost 13,35,323 rupees after being promised daily Bitcoin returns of 300 to 500 dollars. Dalanwala police have registered a case against Kartik Agrawal and IMT Market dot com, while investigators examine bank transfers, money collectors and others linked to the platform.
Rishikesh
A 24-year-old worker died after being struck by a train near Nakraunda crossing on Wednesday. Police identified him as Surjeet Mishra using an Aadhaar card and mobile phone found in his possession. The incident has renewed concerns about repeated railway-track deaths between Harrawala and Nakraunda.
Dehradun
3 municipal sanitation workers intervened when masked men allegedly tried to force a woman into a car near Kanan Kunj on Sahastradhara Road in Dehradun. Police have registered a case over the attempted abduction and are examining CCTV footage, the vehicle’s route and a possible family-dispute angle.
Dehradun
Dehradun district administration has suspended lekhpals Jagdish Rathore and Dimple after an initial review found negligence in verifying certificate applications. The action follows FIRs at 2 police stations and the arrest of 2 accused people. A joint committee led by the chief development officer is examining the wider process and possible administrative lapses.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched a group of mountaineering expeditions in Dehradun. The Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, based in Uttarkashi, is conducting the missions. Details about the number of expeditions, their destinations, participating teams and timelines were not provided in the available announcement.
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.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Waqf Board Chairman Shadab Shams said the Waqf Amendment Act had created hope that poor people would receive their rightful benefits. Speaking from Dehradun, he described waqf properties as assets supported by Sadaqah, Zakat and charity, with their intended purpose tied to public welfare.
Dehradun
A 26-year-old woman was found dead with gunshot wounds in Dehradun’s Subhash Nagar on Monday. Police said her husband reported the killing during a call to the control room before switching off his phone and escaping. Officers have registered a murder case and are examining CCTV footage, call records and other evidence.
Dehradun
A video circulating online appears to show a security guard assaulting a delivery worker at Reliance Mall in Jogiwala, Dehradun. The worker is seen apologising repeatedly while another person tries to intervene. No police complaint has been filed so far, and the worker’s identity remains unclear.
Dehradun
Around 60 BJP workers from the Chakrata assembly area returned from the party’s Dehradun state office on Monday without joining. The proposed induction followed a protest over alleged neglect of workers in development schemes, while minister Khajan Das opposed the programme after learning that the group had arrived.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the state soon. Dhami recalled that Modi’s visits have brought several benefits to Uttarakhand and said residents are looking forward to welcoming him, according to a statement shared from Dehradun.
Dehradun
Dehradun District Magistrate Dr Ashish Chauhan has ordered a technical assessment of road engineering at Mohabbewala Gate on the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway after repeated accidents. Officials must examine speeding, traffic violations, black spots and other risks, while large warning signs and rumble-strip breakers have been ordered as immediate safety measures.
Dehradun
A 16-tyre truck carrying cement overturned in Dehradun’s Mohabewala area, striking a motorcycle and leaving 2 people dead and 2 injured. Police reached the scene, arranged relief and rescue efforts, sent the injured for treatment and began examining the crash. Traffic on the route was also affected for some time.
Dehradun
Rajpur police have registered a case against Aman Goyal after a Dehradun woman alleged that he confronted and harassed her while she sought repayment of ₹18 lakh. Police said the money had been lent for a land registration in Purkul, and an investigation is now underway.
Dehradun
Premnagar police have registered a case against 4 people after 4 Delhi residents alleged that land purchased in Paundha in 2018 was shown and registered at a different location. The buyers said they discovered plotting and houses on the site in 2023, and later received abuse and death threats over the phone.
Dehradun
Bajrang Dal members staged a protest outside Lakkhibagh police in Dehradun, alleging that a City Kotwali police personnel had harassed a young woman and that no action followed her complaint. The demonstration disrupted traffic on Saharanpur Road, with vehicles queued between the railway station and Prince Chowk.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conveyed birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an address in Dehradun. Dhami said the wishes were being offered on behalf of those present and referred to Modi’s deep affection, although the available video excerpt does not provide the complete sentence.
Dehradun
Clementown police arrested Vishw Deepak Rathore after receiving information that he was allegedly assaulting his mother and creating a disturbance on Turner Road. Police said the arrest was made under provisions relating to breach of peace. The allegation has been reported by police, and no court finding is mentioned in the available information.
Dehradun
A Dehradun University student has alleged that a group attacked him after an argument at a freshers party in Mothrowala, damaged his car and took personal belongings. Nehru Colony police have registered a case against 7 named accused and unidentified youths, while efforts to locate the accused continue.
Dehradun
Police in Dehradun say a former partner allegedly arranged the 8 September shooting of bank employee Satyam Kumar after he became engaged to another woman. Investigators have arrested Malia Rahman, Mohit and injured shooter Ankit Chauhan, while Ankur remains untraced. Police say the alleged contract was worth ₹5 lakh, with ₹1.20 lakh paid upfront.
Dehradun
Patel Nagar police have arrested Satyam Kumar’s former girlfriend and another man in connection with the Barowala shooting. Police allege she hired a shooter for ₹5 lakh after Kumar became engaged to another woman. The alleged shooter was injured during an exchange of fire, while another suspect remains untraced.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand recorded 25 additional H1N1 infections after 115 samples were tested, taking the reported total to 408. Dehradun accounted for 11 of the new cases. Health teams also identified 5 dengue patients and surveyed 11,872 homes as officials stepped up disease-control measures across the city.
Dehradun
Banks across Uttarakhand are holding about ₹550 crore in unclaimed deposits, while account holders and heirs have received only ₹22 crore so far. Dehradun accounts account for the largest district share, and residents may search the RBI’s UDGAM portal before submitting KYC documents and a claim form to a bank branch.
Dehradun
Police arrested 7 people after local residents and students staying at a hostel clashed in Dehradun’s Bidhauli area on Sunday. The dispute reportedly escalated into fighting and verbal abuse on the road before disorder continued inside the hostel, prompting Premnagar police to intervene and detain those allegedly involved.
Dehradun
Nehru Colony police in Dehradun detained 20 people found drinking alcohol beside roads and in other public places on Sunday. The group was taken to the police station in a vehicle, where officers issued challans under Section 81 of the Police Act and warned that repeat violations would invite stricter action.
Dehradun
The National Highways Authority of India has begun land acquisition for a proposed 13-kilometre elevated highway between Ajabpur and Mianwala in Dehradun. The project, estimated to cost about ₹2,000 crore, is intended to divert traffic from the congested Respana-Jogiwala corridor and improve movement towards Saharanpur and Haridwar.
Dehradun
After the Delhi incident near Motibagh, Dehradun authorities identified seventy hazardous structures citywide, evacuating 7 completely while 8 more still house residents. Officials warn residents along riverbanks and in deficient housing to stay cautious as weather intensifies underlying danger.
Nainital
A major political confrontation unfolds in Uttarakhand as Congress plans to march from Parade Ground to the Chief Minister’s residence in Dehradun, claiming over 25,000 supporters. In response, BJP organizes Ambedkar-centered dharnas in all 19 organizational districts to promote social harmony and counter what it calls caste-driven politics.
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.
Others
A concerted effort by former minister Navprabhat aims to rally party workers from multiple blocks to Dehradun for a planned Sept 7 demonstration at the Chief Minister’s residence. The drive centers on addressing unemployment, Dalit issues, the Ankita Bharadari case, and paper leaks, demanding clear government answers.
Dehradun
In Dehradun, the Suhan–Faham organization launched Pain Garhwali’s fifth ghazal collection, “Dard Garhwali ki Sau Ghazlen,” during a nationwide poet’s conference and mushaira that featured leading poets from across the country. The event highlighted social, political and personal verses, with notable couplets drawing audience praise.
Dehradun
Authorities in Dehradun will file cases against individuals who pollute rivers by dumping waste. A city-wide drive will map and mark unauthorized dumping sites, tighten surveillance, and ensure wastewater is treated before disposal, as part of a broader solid waste management push.
Dehradun
Police say 2 suspects were detained in separate precincts after operations targeting narcotics trafficking. Authorities recovered 8.39 grams of smack and 204 grams of charas, with an estimated market value around ₹2.5 lakh. one suspect has prior NDPS Act convictions. Further action is expected as investigations continue.
Dehradun
Heavy rainfall has damaged the Hemkund Sahib and Flower Valley trekking route near Pulna village, hindering pilgrim and tourist movement. In Dehradun and Haridwar, scattered rains caused waterlogging and traffic disruption. Officials say the route will be repaired, with local administration directing road agency to act.
Dehradun
In Dehradun, the district’s collector and district election officer, along with representatives from multiple political parties, toured the EVM and VVPAT storage facility to review security, entry/exit procedures, and record-keeping, underscoring adherence to Election Commission protocols.
Dehradun
On Teacher’s Day, 19 Uttarakhand educators will be recognised with the Shailesh Matiyani State Teacher Award 2025 for outstanding work in early education, secondary education and training institutes. The Governor, Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd), will confer the awards at a Saturday ceremony, with special mention for a national awardee, Manjubala, also being honoured.
Rishikesh
Under pressure from rising patient load, Coronation Hospital relocates its dental unit to Gandhi Shatabdi Hospital, Dalanwala. 5 dental doctors and all essential equipment move to Gandhi Hospital to ensure uninterrupted care, registration and billing streamline at the new site.
Dehradun
In Dehradun’s Raipur area, a helper at a bookshop killed his employer’s wife amid a wage dispute. The suspect, 33-year-old Vinod Kumar, was arrested within hours after entering the home through an oft-open back door.
