KHATIMA NEWS
Pauri
A local in Pauri Garhwal has alleged that around 10–12 incidents occurred within a 10-km range of Pauri, while the District Magistrate visited only one site. The resident also claimed that officials were not showing sufficient concern despite several leopard attacks in the Uttarakhand area.
Rudrapur
Udham Singh Nagar will hold a 3-day training programme for master trainers, field trainers and technical assistants involved in preparations for the second phase of Census 2027. The sessions will run at Rudrapur’s Abdul Kalam Meeting Hall from 10:00 in the morning to 5:00 in the evening, with officials instructed to ensure attendance and technical support.
Almora
Persistent rain from Friday night through Saturday caused widespread disruption across Almora district. Rivers and smaller streams swelled, while landslides and debris blocked 2 motor roads serving rural areas. Dozens of villages lost links with block headquarters, as falling temperatures kept residents indoors and the administration urged caution.
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.
Bageshwar
In a continuing crackdown on forged documents for teaching jobs, authorities confirm another UTET certificate irregularity in Bageshwar. An assistant teacher at a primary school was found to have a counterfeit UTET First (2024) marksheet after cross-checks with district records. The district has now identified 10 ineligible teachers faced action, with a notice issued for a detailed explanation.
Kashipur
In Kashipur, a viral video prompted the district administration to suspend ASHA facilitator Saroj Yadav with immediate effect. A detailed magisterial inquiry has been ordered, with the Sub-District Magistrate of Bazpur appointed as the inquiry officer to review video content, available documents, and statements from relevant individuals.
