KHATIMA NEWS
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a virtual session, ‘Dil Ki Baat Dhami Uncle Ke Saath’, with children across the state. He said 8,00,000 students participated and highlighted ideas submitted by more than 2,50,000 students in an essay competition on their vision for Uttarakhand’s future.
Haldwani
Burglars broke the locks of the main channel gate and science room at the Government Upper Primary School in Vidaura, Rudrapur. Computers, a UPS, a Brother printer, 2 fans and sports equipment were taken, while documents were disturbed and a safe locker was broken. Police have begun investigating after a complaint was submitted.
Others
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami says students preparing for competitive examinations after Class 12 will receive free online coaching from home. The programme will cover 10,000 students in its first year and is intended to reduce the cost barrier for aspirants preparing for examinations including the NDA, CDS and SSC.
Pithoragarh
Government Inter College Baste in Pithoragarh received 4 computer systems from Uttarakhand Gramin Bank during the bank’s 15th foundation day observance. Bank officials delivered the systems as a charitable contribution, while the school management thanked the institution and welcomed the support for its students and staff.
Rudraprayag
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inspected the library at Rudraprayag district headquarters and reviewed its facilities and management. District Magistrate Vishal Mishra briefed him about the facility, while the Chief Minister spoke with female students, asked about their education and assessed the arrangements available to library users.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the National Education Policy seeks a more modern, practical and high-quality education system. Speaking at the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Excellence Awards in Dehradun, he highlighted innovation, digital learning and education rooted in Indian values as priorities for the state government.
Haridwar
Residents of Daudbasi and Jhabiran, within Nasirpur Kalan gram panchayat, say their combined population exceeds 20,000 but the area has no inter college. Students must travel several kilometres after Class 8, while some families are reluctant to send their daughters outside the villages for further education.
Almora
Jaydatt Sharma, a veteran BJP leader and senior social worker from Someshwar in Almora, died at the age of 88 on Saturday. Active since the Jan Sangh era, he contributed to education, village administration and organisational work. His last rites will be held Sunday morning at a local ghat in Manan.
Haridwar
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation has approved a medical college in Haridwar that will admit 50 MBBS students in each batch. The institution will begin by using the existing ESIC hospital’s infrastructure and available resources, expanding medical education opportunities while strengthening healthcare services in the region.
Champawat
Police seized motorcycle number DL11PD9997 in Lohaghat on 29 September 2026 after finding it fitted with a modified retro silencer. The action followed a checking campaign conducted during school opening and closing hours, with the vehicle taken into custody under various provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act.
Roorkee
Reena, daughter of motor mechanic Rajkumar from Kharawar village in Haryana’s Rohtak district, has completed a PhD in Chemistry at IIT Roorkee. Educated initially at a government school, she became the most highly educated daughter in her family, which attended her convocation and celebrated the achievement.
Khatima
Mohammad Jishan and Jiya Ansari of Nosegay Public School in Khatima have won gold medals in the boxing competition at Khel Mahakumbh. Their victories have also secured places in the state-level boxing championship. School officials credited coach Lalit Pandey’s guidance and regular training for the achievement.
Khatima
Jyoti Prakash has been chosen without opposition to lead the management committee of Acharya Narendra Dev Inter College in Khatima. Dr Neeta Bora Sharma will become deputy manager, while Harpreet Singh and Lokman Singh were selected for the chairperson and treasurer positions during an education department-supervised election.
Khatima
4 students from Shahid Harikishan Shikshan Sansthan in Ashok Farm, Khatima, have been selected for a district-level cricket competition. Hitesh, Aman, Priyanshu and Aniket Mandal received congratulations from the school principal and assistant teachers, while the institution expressed its best wishes for their future.
Almora
Student union elections for the 2026-27 academic session will be held at Soban Singh Jeena University, Sri Dev Suman University and Kumaun University on 29 September. The student federation election will follow on 1 October, with each university now expected to begin preparations and outline the next steps.
Pauri
Students at Government Inter College Nalaikhal in Pauri Garhwal’s Kaljikhal development block have been moved from a badly damaged classroom after debris began falling from the ceiling and cracks appeared in the walls. A village head has urged the Education Department to act, saying the issue had previously been raised under the District Plan.
Pauri
National Teachers' Day event in New Delhi saw the National Teachers Award 2026 bestowed at the Science Bhavan. The President, Droupadi Murmu, felicitated Manisha Nigam from Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University and Gabbar Singh Bisht, headmaster of Government Senior Secondary School Musyakhanda in Pauri, for their outstanding contributions to higher and school education respectively.
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.
Tehri
On National Teacher’s Day, Tehri district held a ceremony in New Tehri to honor 43 teachers from all development blocks with certificates for outstanding work. Awards covered primary, junior, and secondary classes, with officials and education leaders in attendance.
Chamoli
In Bhagaon, Chamoli district, the Government Junior High School did not conduct classes on Teacher’s Day because both teachers did not report for duty. Parents and villagers are calling for immediate action, stronger monitoring, and regular attendance at government schools in remote areas.
Bageshwar
On Teacher’s Day, the District Legal Services Authority organized a legal awareness camp at Pandit Badri Datt Pandey Campus, informing students about cybercrime, social media fraud, online scams and legal rights. Officials and a practicing lawyer led the session, emphasizing safeguarding personal information and knowing how to seek help.
Tehri
Across Tehri district, teachers were celebrated on National Teacher's Day with ceremonies in multiple towns. Outstanding performers from primary, upper primary and secondary levels received honors, while awareness camps and book releases complemented the festivities.
Roorkee
In Roorkee, the Lions Club recognized twelve educators on Teachers’ Day, presenting them with certificates from Lions International. The ceremony, led by club president Preeti Mendiratta and School Chairman Dr. P.K. Gupta, also paid tribute to the role of teachers in society and nation-building.
Nainital
At Pine Crest School in Nainital, a dedicated Teacher’s Day program featured student-made cards and gifts, with founder Santosh Kumar praising Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s contributions and calling teachers society’s guides. The day was capped with a communal meal, making the event memorable for all participants.
Others
On Teacher’s Day in Harbartpur, a special ceremony honored 95 serving and retired teachers. Legislator Munna Singh Chauhan led the event, emphasizing teachers as society’s foundation. City president Neeru Devi and former MLA Kuldeep Kumar lauded teachers’ experiences and contributions, calling for year‑round appreciation.
Champawat
Parents and the school’s SMS and guardian body are pressing for immediate filling of vacant s at Shahid Purnanand Government Inter College in Suni. With 136 students enrolled, the lack of maths, biology, English and economics teachers in the intermediate section is hurting study continuity, according to the guardians’ association president and SMS members.
Kotdwar
Across Kotdwar, teachers who showed exceptional dedication were recognized at various events held by local organizations, the municipal corporation, and educational groups. The ceremonies highlighted the role of teachers as role models and the impact of their guidance on student development.
Pithoragarh
In a notable achievement for Thal town, 3 students from Government Higher Secondary School Dharakouli have been selected for the Chief Minister Merit Scholarship scheme. The principal and school community celebrate the success and congratulate the students and their families.
Kashipur
On Teacher’s Day, a gathering organized by the Janjivan Utthan Samiti in Kashiipur emphasized that teachers impart not just knowledge but the art of living. Speakers commemorated Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and shared reflections on the role of mentors in shaping lives.
Haldwani
On Teacher’s Day in Haldwani, Congress leaders honored former president and eminent educator Dr. S. Radhakrishnan by laying a flower garland before his portrait. The event featured remarks praising his contributions to education and acknowledging the role of teachers in nation-building, with senior party leaders in attendance.
Pithoragarh
In Pithoragarh, the second Science and Technology Premier League was organized at Raumaavi Vind. The event kicked off with remarks from the Block Education Officer and the District Science Coordinator, and highlighted topics like science, climate change, AI and renewable energy. A total of 120 students participated, with top positions awarded in both senior and junior categories.
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.
Pithoragarh
In a pre-Teacher’s Day dialogue, Uttarakhand Kranti Dal leaders highlighted education system challenges, migration for study, land deals, and old pension restoration, urging concrete policies after the state’s formation left several regions grappling with flight of students, trade and jobs.
