KHATIMA NEWS
Kotdwar
Power supply remained disrupted across parts of Kotdwar on Sunday as maintenance work continued at the 132 kV Jashodharpur substation. Industrial units in Sigaddi, Jashodharpur, Balbhadrapur and Sitabpur reported operational difficulties, while drinking-water services were also affected before electricity was restored after evening 4:45 AM.
Pithoragarh
A malfunctioning pump in the Thal pumping scheme has reduced water reaching Didihat to 3–4 MLD against daily demand of 7 MLD. Residents say the shortage has continued for 20 days, forcing them to book vehicles to collect water from natural sources. They have warned of an indefinite protest if supplies are not restored within one week.
Others
Uttarakhand’s proposed 2026-27 supplementary budget focuses on preparations for the upcoming Divya Kumbh, the Haridwar-Ganga Corridor and the Nanda Raj Jat pilgr. It also sets aside funds for drinking-water projects in Gairsain, Jal Jeevan Mission payments and works in Joshimath and other areas affected by land subsidence.
Chamoli
The Uttarakhand government has approved ₹122.6891 crore for a dam on the Ramganga river to supply drinking water to Gairsain town and nearby settlements in Chamoli district. An initial ₹2.454 crore has been sanctioned to begin the project, subject to technical, environmental and financial safeguards.
Nainital
Residents of Pandey Garden in Haldwani’s Mangal Padav area have reported a drinking water crisis continuing for 10 days. They submitted a memorandum to the Jal Sansthan office, saying disrupted supply has left several families struggling to secure water. Officials have promised an inspection of the affected pipeline.
Pithoragarh
Gangolihat MLA Fakir Ram Tamta met District Magistrate Ashish Kumar Bhatgain over residents’ difficulty in securing electricity and drinking water connections in Berinag and Chaukori. He said homes have existed in the areas for decades and urged prompt directions to the concerned departments to resolve the issue.
Uttarkashi
Residents of Bhangeri village in Uttarkashi’s Bhatwari block have reported painful boils, itching, burning and fever among children and women after a new water source was connected under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Health officials have examined affected residents, supplied medicines and advised households to boil drinking water while the source is investigated.
Uttarkashi
A Jal Jeevan Mission project intended to serve about 400 families in Kafnaul village remains unfinished after 2 and a half years. Pipes meant for the 12-kilometre supply network are lying unused in forest areas, while permission for construction through reserved forest land remains the central obstacle.
