KHATIMA NEWS
Nainital
Following Central Pollution Control Board directions, special machines are monitoring air quality in Haldwani and Nainital before and after Diwali. Officials will track pollution from one week before the festival until one week afterwards, while recent readings show higher AQI levels in Rudrapur and Kashipur than in the 2 monitored cities.
Haldwani
Residents of Safdar ka Baghicha in Haldwani’s Ward 28 faced a drinking-water shortage after a damaged pipeline connection contaminated household taps. The Jal Sansthan stopped supply as a precaution, repaired the break and said regular water service would resume from Saturday morning, according to the department.
Nainital
The Nainital district fire department has moved to high alert for Diwali, positioning fire engines at 18 sensitive points and checking key safety infrastructure. In Haldwani, 140 fire hydrant extensions are under monitoring, while teams inspect warehouses, commercial establishments and roads to support faster emergency response.
Haldwani
More than 25 people were bitten by a stray dog near Sindhi Chauraha and the Women’s Hospital in Haldwani on Friday evening. The injured reached Base Hospital for anti-rabies injections, while residents criticised the alleged delay after calls to the Municipal Corporation and the Animal Husbandry Department produced no immediate rescue response.
Haldwani
2 men returning from a factory were allegedly stopped near the Tanda forest barrier in Haldwani by 5-6 unidentified men travelling in a white Scorpio. The attackers allegedly assaulted them, damaged their car with sticks and fled after taking its key. Police have registered a case and begun investigating.
Nainital
Kumaun University has scheduled examinations from 21 November, even though students at Haldwani’s MBPG College have not yet filled out examination forms or paid fees. The uncertainty has raised concerns about how candidates will complete the required process before the examinations, while officials say preparations are underway.
Nainital
A Haldwani municipal team demolished a dilapidated community building, nearby tin sheds and a wall near Shani Bazaar after the Ward-23 encroachment issue was raised in a board meeting. Officials said complaints of disorder and drug use had been received at the building, while some encroachers opposed the action.
Haldwani
2 people died and 2 others were seriously injured after 2 motorcycles collided at the S मोड़ in Haldwani’s Tanda forest on Monday evening. The victims’ bodies were handed to their families after mortems on Tuesday, while the injured were referred from Sushila Tiwari Hospital to private hospitals.
Nainital
The deaths of VDO Saurabh Bisht and Raju Gupta in a head-on motorcycle crash have renewed concerns about safety on the Tanda forest road near Haldwani. Residents and commuters face darkness, speeding vehicles, a dangerous S-turn, wildlife movement and weak mobile connectivity, while emergency response can be delayed.
Nainital
The Uttarakhand Transport Corporation plans 2 daily trips to Delhi for nearly 100 buses from Kumaon during the Diwali rush. The move comes after BS-4 buses were removed from the route, while officials expect daily passenger numbers to rise to 1,500–2,000 and have warned of possible pressure on services.
Nainital
Rail services arriving at Kathgodam from Delhi and Howrah are largely full ahead of Diwali. The Ranikhet Express has reported waiting figures between 140 and 40, while the Bagh Express has no available seats for several dates. Some seats remain on the Sampark Kranti and Shatabdi Express from Haldwani.
Nainital
Cyber fraudsters allegedly withdrew ₹1.64 lakh from Pawan Joshi’s account and ₹3.65 lakh from Mahesh Chandra’s account in Haldwani. Police registered a case on 2 November after reports through the cybercrime portal and said the bank accounts receiving the money had been frozen.
Rudrapur
2 men died at the scene and 2 others suffered serious injuries after 2 motorcycles collided head-on near Belbaba on Haldwani’s Rampur Road. The victims had reportedly been returning to Rudrapur after distributing wedding invitations for a niece when the crash occurred on Monday evening.
Haldwani
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched NKB Times at an event in Haldwani’s Rampur Road area. He said impartial, positive and responsible journalism strengthens democracy by highlighting public concerns, connecting them with the administration and giving a voice to people at the farthest edge of society.
Rudrapur
A 20-year-old woman died while being taken to Haldwani after her condition worsened following childbirth at the Community Health Centre in Shaktifarm. Officials said she was referred to a higher centre, while the facility’s superintendent cited the absence of a joining woman and obstetrics specialist and leave taken by a specialist in Sitarganj.
Haldwani
Liquor customers in Haldwani and other parts of Nainital district have alleged that shops are charging 10 to 50 rupees above printed prices. Some complainants also claim they were threatened and pressured to withdraw complaints, while the district excise officer says a team has been formed to check overcharging.
Haldwani
The Nainital Forest Division is training schoolchildren in 6 villages near the Manora range to respond to leopard movement. Children are being advised to travel in groups, remain alert and make loud noise with whistles if they sense danger, while camera traps monitor sensitive locations despite staff shortages.
Nainital
Haldwani’s Base Hospital is reporting a rise in patients with cold, cough and other viral infection symptoms as temperatures fluctuate. The outpatient department is seeing 50 to 60 such patients daily, many of them children, while 4 to 5 patients with breathing problems also seek care each day. Doctors have advised caution and medical consultation.
Nainital
About 11 fires have been reported in Haldwani since January, including a warehouse blaze that killed 2 employees. Officials have also found missing fire clearances and inadequate emergency arrangements at several commercial sites, raising concerns about safety in densely populated areas where flames can quickly spread to nearby shops and homes.
Nainital
A cobra entered YouTuber Sourav Joshi’s home in Olivia Colony on Haldwani’s Rampur Road, causing panic among family members. The snake remained in the lobby before forest department personnel arrived and safely rescued it. Joshi recorded the incident and shared a video while seeking an early rescue.
Haldwani
An inspection at PM Shri Government Girls Inter College in Haldwani found poor-quality rice in the midday meal, an IT lab without electricity, unsafe conditions on the sports ground and library furniture placed in the staff room. CDO Arvind Kumar Pandey ordered corrective action and offered a hockey kit to a student.
Haldwani
The Delhi entry restriction on BS-4 and older diesel vehicles will suspend Haldwani depot’s air-conditioned Janrath service from Sunday until further orders. Kathgodam depot will also withdraw another bus, adding to 5 services already stopped and creating fresh difficulties for passengers travelling between Kumaon and Delhi.
Haldwani
MP Ajay Bhatt inspected the under-construction 1.300-kilometre road from Vijaypur-Paharpani to Devalamalla and a 125-metre causeway over the Sukhi River in Haldwani. The ₹3.87 crore project is expected to improve rural travel and access to health facilities, while officials were told to maintain construction quality and meet the deadline.
Haldwani
Kumaon Commissioner Deepak Rawat ordered checks on 4000 tuk-tuk registrations during a public hearing in Haldwani. He directed action against vehicles sold without required licences or transfers, ordered a buyer’s refund, sought registration within one week and asked officials to prepare a restoration estimate for Ramdi Aansingh Gharat.
Haldwani
Car-borne thieves allegedly broke into 3 liquor outlets and several other shops across Rudrapur, Sitarganj and Haldwani between Friday night and Saturday morning. Traders reported stolen cash, liquor, beer and grocery products, while police teams are examining CCTV footage and investigating complaints filed at the respective police stations.
Almora
A 12-year-old girl from Bagwalipokhar was taken from Ranikhet to Almora Medical College before being referred to Haldwani. Her family alleges doctors cited the need for AB-negative blood, while the private hospital later operated without a transfusion. Red Cross officials have demanded action and warned of a protest.
Nainital
Haldwani traders have asked the district magistrate to temporarily relocate the Roadways and KMOU bus stands during Diwali. They want the sites used for organised vending and festival shops, saying the plan could reduce congestion in the main market while also seeking state action on a Supreme Court order affecting commercial establishments in residential complexes.
Nainital
Police in Haldwani have begun investigating a 28-second video that appears to show a young man repeatedly slapping a young woman near MBPG College on Nainital Road. CCTV footage is being examined, while the surveillance team is tracing where the video was first circulated online.
Nainital
A video appearing to show a man repeatedly slapping a woman on Haldwani’s busy Nainital Road has circulated widely online. The identities and reason for the confrontation remain unknown, and no complaint has been filed by either side. Police have taken note of the footage and are examining the incident independently.
Nainital
Rent collection has slowed after Haldwani Municipal Corporation increased charges for its 1,240 shops. Tenants who do not deposit this month’s rent will face a ₹10 daily late fee from November. The corporation expects annual revenue of 1.80 crore and may consider extending the payment deadline this week.
Nainital
An administration and food safety inspection in Haldwani found batasha, mishri and festive items being prepared without a food licence in unhygienic conditions. Officials also reported old sweets at a shop in Unchapul, while separate checks examined 97 food samples and municipal teams issued challans for dirt and polythene.
Haldwani
At a crime meeting in Haldwani, SSP Dr Manjunath TC reprimanded officers over traffic disruption and delayed investigations. He ordered action against intercity buses entering the city unnecessarily, directed parking at designated locations, stressed women’s safety and instructed teams to conduct patrols and breathalyser checks on police personnel.
Haldwani
A 415-crore drainage plan has been approved for Haldwani to reduce monsoon waterlogging and risks from overflowing drains. The Irrigation Department has received an 8.5-crore first instalment, with work planned on 5 drains and 3 outfalls near Nainital Road to carry rainwater to the Gola River.
Almora
3 helicopter flights reached the Meladungri helipad on Monday, with 2 services arriving from Haldwani and one from Dehradun. Favourable weather allowed operations to continue normally, giving passengers a convenient alternative to long road journeys and easing travel for local residents and visitors in the area.
Haldwani
Nainital Police have registered an FIR at Haldwani Kotwali after reviewing 11 serious complaints received through a cyber tipline. Investigators say digital devices seized from a minor contained child sexual abuse material and related search history. The alleged victim and the accused were neighbours, and counselling has been provided to the child and family.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks and demanded an apology from Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and their associates. Dhami said the Congress and its wider alliance had crossed limits of decency, intensifying a political confrontation linked to earlier controversy in Uttarakhand.
Haldwani
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inspected the under-construction bypass linking Gola Pul and Bhimtal Road with Amritpur in Haldwani. He said the route would give travellers who are not headed to Nainital an easier alternative, reduce traffic pressure and improve facilities as tourist numbers rise across the state.
Haldwani
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the Kumaon Dwar Mahotsav in Haldwani as chief guest, praising efforts to preserve folk traditions and connect young people with the state’s heritage. He also outlined government measures and spoke about issues involving the state’s identity, security, recruitment and justice.
Haldwani
Utkarsh Dhapola, Siddhant Pathak and Pranjal Mawdi died after their Ford Figo crashed into a divider on Haldwani’s Teenpani flyover. A 16-year-old girl travelling with them remains seriously injured in hospital, while police are examining claims that the car was speeding during an attempted overtake.
Haldwani
RTI activist Hemant Singh Gonia sought year-wise details of al-order sales, revenue and deposits from the Nainital al division. The Central Information Commission disposed of his second appeal on 6 October 2026, while departmental records cited 43,408 al orders, a total value of ₹10,50,490 and ₹1,05,969 in commission.
Nainital
Haldwani’s 200-bed Base Hospital is preparing to launch Diplomate of National Board courses in selected departments. The plan aims to expand specialist training alongside patient care, subject to assessment against National Medical Commission standards, completion of required facilities and formal approval from the competent authority.
Nainital
Power supply was disrupted across several Haldwani areas on Friday after maintenance-related work at the Sheeshmahal substation. Around 5,000 residents near Sheeshmahal and Nainital Road were affected. Executive Engineer Pradeep Bisht said areas supplied by the Ranibagh substation will face a scheduled outage on Saturday.
Nainital
Haldwani resident and DSB Campus Nainital research scholar Swati Joshi has received the Young Scientist Award at an international conference in Dehradun. Her presentation examined the identification and isolation of bacteria found in diseased fish from freshwater reservoirs, earning appreciation from the judging panel.
Haldwani
A 16-year-old rape accused escaped from Soban Singh Jeena Base Hospital in Haldwani after reportedly dodging his guards and climbing through a window, officials said on Friday. The incident raises immediate questions about security arrangements while authorities work to trace the teenager, whose identity has not been disclosed.
Nainital
Roadways employees in Kumaon have announced a one-day work boycott on Friday, affecting bus operations across the region’s 8 depots. The Uttarakhand Roadways Employees’ Union says more than 1,000 drivers and conductors may participate, while the dispute could escalate into an indefinite strike from 30 October if management does not act.
Nainital
A head-on collision between 2 motorcycles on Haldwani’s Gaula-Gaulapar bypass killed 24-year-old Sanjay Karki late on 21 October. The couple and child travelling on the other motorcycle suffered minor injuries, while police said no complaint had been filed and further action would follow if one was received.
Nainital
A 16-year-old juvenile accused in a POCSO case escaped from Base Hospital in Haldwani on 22 October, after reportedly asking to use the toilet. Police teams are searching for him in Banbhulapura and nearby areas, while investigators examine CCTV footage and question his family members.
Nainital
The Haldwani canal-covering project has reached the tree-removal stage after the Forest Department approved cutting 74 trees along the planned route. The approximately 2-kilometre work is intended to support urban development and reduce vehicle pressure on the national highway between Sushila Tiwari Hospital and the Hyundai showroom at Devalchaur.
Nainital
A Nainital special court has sentenced Yogesh Pant to 3 years of rigorous imprisonment and fined him ₹30,000 in a 2020 smack recovery case. The court acquitted co-accused Aslam Khan after finding that the evidence did not establish the charge under Section 29 of the NDPS Act.
Nainital
A car fell into a 150-metre-deep ditch near Lamjala village in Haldwani’s Kathgodam Kotwali area late on 21 October while it was being reversed. Local residents and a rescue team pulled the driver and passenger out. Police said both sustained injuries, received first aid and were later discharged from hospital.
Nainital
A juvenile detained in connection with a rape case escaped from Soban Singh Jeena Base Hospital in Haldwani while receiving treatment on Thursday. Police said he fled through a hospital window after being brought from the juvenile observation home. Joint teams are searching Banbhulpura and checking CCTV footage to trace him.
Haldwani
Trade leaders in Haldwani have alleged that an office-bearer of a student union is collecting money illegally in the market. District president Vipin Gupta raised the complaint with SP City Harvansh Singh, who assured an investigation and action according to law. Traders were also urged to remain alert and report suspicious activity.
Nainital
A covered garbage truck travelling towards the dumping zone in Haldwani has been reported shedding waste along the route from Nainital. Locals say they regularly see similar spills in the town and on the highway, raising concerns about how waste is transported through the hill region.
Haldwani
Haldwani’s daily electricity demand of 60 to 65 MW is expected to rise to 70 MW during Diwali as homes and markets add lighting. The Energy Corporation is completing maintenance on 32 feeders linked to 7 substations and monitoring peak-hour loads to reduce the risk of transformer failures and line trips.
Haldwani
Traffic restrictions will operate across Haldwani from one:00 in the afternoon on 23 October until the Ram Rajyabhishek procession ends. Police have announced separate diversions for buses, mountain-bound vehicles and traffic entering the city, while movement will be restricted near Ok Hotel, Nainital Bank, Sindhi Chauraha, SDM Court and Taj Chauraha.
Nainital
Customers objected after reportedly spotting insects in kalakand and jelly sweets at a well-known shop on Haldwani’s Rampur Road during Dussehra. The group took the sweets for testing after officials did not reach the spot, while the Food Safety Department said it would begin an awareness campaign for sweet sellers and continue festival sampling until Diwali.
Nainital
Residents awaiting PNG connections in Haldwani will face further delays after the Municipal Corporation paused road excavation until Diwali. HPCL’s pipeline work has stopped for now, while only about 1200 consumers in Judge Farm, Heera Nagar and Peelikothi have received connections under a project launched 4 years ago.
Haldwani
As Haldwani marks Vijayadashami with the traditional burning of Ravana’s effigy, residents continue to face 10 persistent civic problems. Traffic jams, encroachment, unsafe wires, poor lighting, waterlogging, damaged roads, stray animals, waste, drainage concerns and drug abuse require sustained action beyond the festival’s symbolic message.
Haldwani
Haldwani will operate a Dussehra traffic diversion and parking plan from afternoon 2:00 on 20 October 2026 until the celebrations end. Residents and visitors have been asked to check the arrangements before leaving home and consider public transport or walking to avoid inconvenience during the event.
Nainital
2 recruitment examinations were completed peacefully in Haldwani on Saturday, according to nodal officer Saurabh Aswal. The tests were held for the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission’s livestock extension officer and the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission’s sociology lecturer cadre, with 11 centres arranged across the city.
Nainital
Little Miracle Foundation’s Thaal Seva has completed 8 years near Sushila Tiwari Hospital in Haldwani. The initiative provides meals for 5 rupees and has served 32 lakh 70 thousand plates since it began on 18 October 2018 with a team of 11 people.
Nainital
Newly appointed Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Arya made allegations against Girdhari Lal Sahu during a visit to Haldwani, claiming he had been externed from Bareilly and was staying in Nainital district. Arya also accused the Opposition of using the Ankita Bhandari case to provoke the victim’s family for political purposes.
Nainital
Nainital district police registered 43 FIRs linked to mule accounts within 24 hours after ADG V. Murugesan ordered faster action. Twenty-5 cases were filed at 2 Haldwani Circle police stations, while more than 12 named accused were identified in cases registered elsewhere in the district.
Haldwani
Scheduled maintenance at 2 major substations disrupted electricity across several Haldwani areas on Saturday. The outage affected more than 50,000 residents and stopped 10 to 12 tubewells, creating water-supply problems in parts of the city, including Gandhi Nagar, Mukhani, Awas Vikas and nearby localities.
Haldwani
2 key accused remain outside police custody in separate Haldwani theft cases from last year. one involved jewellery worth about 1.5 crore rupees stolen from a Kुसुमखेड़ा shop, while the other targeted businessman Deepak Aggarwal’s home. Police say investigations continue and teams are searching for the suspects.
Haldwani
A SOG constable in Haldwani has been accused of slapping a woman outin-charge during an argument at a police station around 3 days earlier. The matter reached a senior police officer, while the woman officer has not submitted a written complaint seeking action, according to the available report.
Haldwani
Water supply from a tubewell serving Haldwani’s Rajpura area stopped on Thursday after about 10 metres of copper cable were stolen overnight. Residents faced shortages for daily needs. The Jal Sansthan has submitted a complaint to police and said supply will resume after a replacement cable is installed.
Nainital
An intelligence inquiry into a complaint made by Haldwani Congress MLA Sumit Hridayesh reportedly found no confirmation of phone hacking or related fears. Hridayesh disputes the police account, saying his statement was never recorded and investigators did not inform him about the inquiry or request any device for examination.
Nainital
The Nainital Police AHTU located a boy from Selaqui, Dehradun, in Haldwani’s TP Nagar area after he left home upset. He was presented before the CWC, counselled and then handed over to his family. The family expressed gratitude to the police for helping bring him home safely.
Nainital
Radha Jeena and 5 other women in Haldwani are making eco-friendly diyas from cow dung, along with Shubh-Labh and marigold-based decorative products. What began on a small scale has expanded, with their products now reaching different parts of the country while creating work opportunities for other women.
Nainital
UPCL is preparing another smart-meter installation drive in Haldwani’s Banbhulpura after electricity theft inspections identified 120 people for FIRs. The power utility is also asking consumers to submit a written explanation for earlier disconnections before supplies are restored, while recent feeder shutdowns affected 35 to 40 thousand residents.
Nainital
A 13-year-old Class 8 student from Selaqui in Dehradun travelled by train to Haldwani after leaving home to see YouTuber Saurabh Joshi’s luxury cars. Joshi showed him the vehicles and gave him a home tour before informing the police. The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit later reunited the child with his family after counselling.
Haldwani
Menka Vyas of Haldwani won the Dandiya Queen title at the Happy Home Dandiya Queen event held by Lake City Welfare Club in Nainital. Kalpana Karayat from Bhimtal was the first runner-up, while Nainital’s Meenakshi Arya finished second runner-up. The event also recognised winners in couple, junior and individual performance categories.
Nainital
Congress MLA Sumit Hridayesh has alleged that a gang is tapping the phones of him and his family and plotting to ruin and kill him. He said he filed a named complaint with the then SSP on 24 April 2025 but claimed no action followed, and warned of self-immolation during the Gairsain Assembly session.
Nainital
Haldwani Municipal Corporation has received financial approval of 1.53 crore for street lights on key roads from Kathgodam to Teenpani. The identified routes include roads near major junctions, the hospital, fire department and Mandi area. Officials will prepare the detailed project report before starting the tender process.
Nainital
Haldwani batter Divyam Rawat scored 134 and Ayush Melkani made 94 as Uttarakhand reached 367 in reply to Assam’s 302 at Highlanders Sports Academy in Kashipur. Assam were 71 for 6 in their second innings on the third day of the Under-23 multi-day match, which began on 12 October.
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.
Haldwani
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited plans to spend about ₹3 crore in Haldwani’s Banbhoolpura to curb electricity theft. The project will cover connections from poles to meters with armoured cable, while smart meters outside homes will allow online monitoring of consumption and improve reading transparency.
Nainital
The Akhil Ekta Udyog Vyapar Mandal has asked the central government to permanently abolish Merchant Discount Rate charges on UPI transactions. The traders’ body welcomed the decision to provide relief until 15 January, but said any future fee would increase the financial burden on merchants and affect a widely used payment method.
Nainital
Uttarakhand Roadways Employees Union members held a demonstration at the Kathgodam regional manager’s office over delayed salaries, retired employees’ dues and other demands. The union also sought equal pay for equal work until regularisation is completed and the purchase of 500 new buses for the Haridwar Kumbh.
Nainital
UPCL has prepared records for 78 people within 24 hours of a large power-theft crackdown in Haldwani’s Banbhoolpura. The proposed fines total ₹39.66 lakh, while 42 more records remain pending. Officials say feeder loads and electricity consumption fell sharply after illegal connections were removed.
Haldwani
With only 2 days remaining before Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s October 15 deadline, around 22 kilometres of Haldwani roads still have potholes or damaged surfaces. Public Works Department, municipal corporation and National Highway teams are working across key routes, but dust, uneven repairs and unfinished sections continue to affect residents, traders and motorists.
Haldwani
A joint team of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force and Haldwani police arrested Banbhoolpura resident Adnan Qureshi during a checking operation near Gaula parking. Police said 190 drug injections were recovered from him after acting on informer input. A case was registered under the NDPS Act, and he was sent to jail.
Nainital
Sushila Tiwari Hospital in Haldwani has moved dengue ELISA testing to its central laboratory after kits ran out at the microbiology lab. The central facility, operated by a private company, charges about ₹690 per test, although hospital officials said they were seeking concessional or free arrangements while fresh kits are procured.
Nainital
Water samples collected from 3 homes in Haldwani’s Durga Colony showed no bacterial growth, according to the Government Medical College’s microbiology department. The testing followed complaints of dirty water and the death of a local girl from jaundice. The colony’s supply line has been cleaned, but water service remains suspended and 10 families are relying on tankers.
Haldwani
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited detected 108 suspected electricity theft cases during an early-morning operation in Haldwani’s Vanbhoolpura. 7 teams inspected 5 localities after feeders recorded line losses of 50% to 55%. The department is preparing fines and FIRs while considering outside meters, armoured cables and smart meters to reduce losses.
Haldwani
Rajendra Prasad was walking home from work in Khadakpur, Motahldu, on the night of 5 October when a vehicle struck him from behind. The driver fled, while Prasad suffered serious injuries and remains under primary treatment at a hospital. Police registered a case following a complaint from his wife, Nisha, and have begun investigating.
Haldwani
The Nainital district unit of the National Struggle Committee has demanded a monthly minimum pension of 7,500 rupees, dearness allowance and medical care for pensioners and their spouses. The committee warned of locking EPFO offices nationwide and holding a demonstration at the Delhi headquarters if its demands are not met.
Nainital
The Jamrani Dam project near Haldwani has entered a crucial construction phase, with lining work beginning inside 2 diversion tunnels. A temporary cofferdam, designed to keep the main dam site dry, is also expected to be completed in the current financial year before the Gaula River is routed through the tunnels during the coming monsoon.
Nainital
A first-semester student from Udhampur alleged that senior students behaved abusively, used foul language and pressured him to call them “boss” after his admission to Government Nursing College, Haldwani, on 5 October. He left the college the following morning, while management has begun an inquiry and informed the anti-ragging committee.
Nainital
The Uttarakhand Kranti Dal’s Uttarakhand Utthan Yatra will begin from Haldwani on Sunday and travel through several Kumaon areas before concluding in Haldwani on October 17. The party says it will gather public suggestions on regional concerns and state interests for inclusion in its manifesto.
Nainital
Water tankers are supplying 10 affected families in Haldwani’s Durga Colony after reports of suspected contaminated water, illness and the death of a student with jaundice in Bareilly. The Jal Sansthan and Health Department have collected separate samples, while the supply line remains shut pending a report expected on Saturday.
Nainital
A Haldwani court has directed Banbhulpura police to register an FIR and investigate allegations that applications were filed through the Election Commission portal to remove 28 voters during the Special Intensive Revision. The complainant says the applications were submitted without his permission, prompting him to approach the court after earlier complaints brought no action.
Nainital
Farmers from Udham Singh Nagar, accompanied by Congress leaders, protested at the Regional Food Controller’s office in Haldwani on Friday and locked the premises after asking officials and employees to leave. They said inadequate government procurement arrangements were forcing farmers to search for buyers while paddy crops faced damage.
Haldwani
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami will make a one-day visit to Haldwani on Friday, 9 October, and attend the state traders’ conference at the Government Medical College auditorium. The district administration has released his travel schedule, including arrival, reserved time and departure for Dehradun.
Nainital
A Food Safety Department team collected samples of rice, lentils and vegetables from 3 government schools in Haldwani. The samples will be sent to a laboratory in Rudrapur to assess energy and protein levels in meals prepared under the PM Nutrition Scheme, following directions from senior officials.
Nainital
Nainital SOG and Lalkuan police arrested a truck driver and a tailor after allegedly recovering 218.4 grams of smack near the Subhashnagar barrier. Police said the consignment had been brought from Baheri and was intended for distribution in Banbhulpura, Mukhani and Kathgodam, while a suspected handler remains under investigation.
Nainital
More than 60,000 people faced power disruption in Haldwani after rain damaged lines and scheduled maintenance halted supply. UPCL has announced further shutdowns for line construction and trimming work, affecting several feeders on Thursday and 4 substations on October 9, with water supplies also under pressure.
Haldwani
A Pauri resident found injured near Haldwani’s Roadways bus stand claimed that ₹4 lakh had been looted after he was stabbed. Police say his account conflicts with another witness’s statement and are investigating whether he staged the incident to delay repayment of a long-standing loan.
Haldwani
Residents of Ward 56 in Manpur West staged a sit-in outside the USUDA office, alleging that several roads dug up for a drinking-water project have remained unrepaired for about 2 years. Officials later inspected the ward and assured residents that the damaged roads would be restored soon.
Nainital
A statewide traders’ convention will be held at Haldwani’s Government Medical College auditorium on 9 October, with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami as the chief guest. Around 800 representatives from districts across Uttarakhand are expected to attend and present business concerns, local issues and commercial challenges directly to the chief minister.
Nainital
Rain and light hail in Dhanachuli brought relief to pea fields but intensified the chill across parts of Nainital district. Haldwani recorded a 3-degree fall in its maximum temperature, while fog and rain affected visibility in Nainital. The BD Pandey Hospital is also seeing 50–60 children daily with seasonal complaints.
Nainital
Passengers arriving in Haldwani and Kathgodam faced delays on trains from Kolkata and Delhi, with signal work in Bihar forcing diversions. Bagh Express reached one hour 40 minutes late, while Sampark Kranti arrived after midnight on successive days. Heavy bookings on Ranikhet and Bagh Express added to travel difficulties after the weekend.
Nainital
A fire broke out at a 2-wheeler showroom in Kunwarpur, Gaulapar, around 2:00 AM on Sunday. Employees and police brought the blaze under control using water from a tank. A scooter, computers, CCTV cameras, machines and other items were damaged, causing losses estimated at lakhs of rupees.
Nainital
Nainital district’s revised electoral roll shows a decline in voters across all 6 Assembly constituencies compared with 2022. Haldwani recorded the largest reduction at 31,300 names, while Nainital saw 17,612 fewer entries. Eligible citizens whose names are missing can apply again through Form 6 after verification by the Booth Level Officer.
Haldwani
Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat said in Haldwani that he had been summoned by Congress leadership and would travel to Delhi to meet KC Venugopal. The development follows reports that the party’s high command objected to Rawat’s Uttarakhand yatra and advised him to follow the Congress line.
Almora
The Uttarakhand Kranti Dal’s Almora unit said congestion is disrupting movement and essential supplies across the hill districts.
Nainital
A refrigerated Ananda Dairy truck carrying milk and other dairy products from Haldwani to Nainital crashed near Do Gaon, close to Jyolikot, early Monday. The driver suffered injuries and was pulled out by police before being sent to Haldwani in a 108 ambulance. A large quantity of the dairy consignment was damaged.
Dehradun
Cantt police in Dehradun have registered a case against a Haldwani resident accused of taking 5 lakh rupees from a Pithoragarh man by promising his son a job. The complainant alleges the accused posed as an Army Major, stopped responding after receiving the money and has resisted repayment.
Haldwani
A police one-way arrangement at Kathgodam railway station on Sunday evening reportedly kept 5 Uttarakhand Transport Corporation buses inside the premises from 3 PM. Passengers waiting in Nainital faced hours of uncertainty, while depot officials questioned the decision and said no written instruction had been issued to stop the services.
Nainital
The first day of Akashian Competition-2026 brought students from 82 schools to Haldwani’s Indira Gandhi International Sports Stadium in Gaulapar. Participants designed and launched rockets while exploring propulsion, pressure and aerodynamics, with college-level solid-fuel, multistage and reusable rocketry events scheduled for 5 October.
Dehradun
Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat is proceeding with his Dhanyawad evam Jansamvad Yatra from Jaspur to Haldwani despite objections from the Congress high command. The dispute has exposed widening differences within the state unit, with Rawat’s supporters defending the campaign while rival factions fear it could hurt election preparations.
Haldwani
2 minor girls from Haldwani’s Banbhoolpura area have been reported missing since the evening of 2 October. A public appeal says the families are seeking help to locate them. The girls are aged 15 and 13, while the appeal provides separate family contact numbers for information about their whereabouts.
Rudrapur
Housing and State Property Secretary Dr R. Rajesh Kumar inspected proposed and ongoing projects across Haldwani and Udham Singh Nagar. The plans include themed traffic rotaries, park upgrades, greener roads, sports facilities, a modern bus station and a parking complex, with officials directed to maintain quality and meet deadlines.
Nainital
Government hospitals in Haldwani will not run outpatient departments on Friday, 2 October, during the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. Emergency services will continue at Base Hospital and Women’s Hospital. STH will resume half-day OPD services on Saturday before returning to full-day operations on Monday.
Haldwani
Kisan Manch Uttarakhand has demanded an immediate increase in the rate paid to livestock farmers for milk purchased by Aanchal. State president Kartik Upadhyay said rising fodder, medicine and veterinary expenses have made dairy farming financially difficult, while farmer earnings have not increased in line with production costs.
Nainital
Haldwani Municipal Corporation has sent the names of 8 hotels and banquet halls to the district administration after 3 notices over solid-waste compliance received no response. The District Magistrate can order electricity and water disconnections under the applicable rules, while the establishments have been asked to set up waste-processing plants.
Nainital
The Provincial City Industry Trade Board has asked Uttarakhand’s GST authorities to bring unregistered businesses under the tax system, return traders’ deposited funds on time and speed up appeals. Officials also promised market-area camps to address issues raised by trade associations in Haldwani.
Nainital
Shraddha Mahila evam Bal Vikas Sanstha is training self-help group members in candle-making before Diwali. The initiative aims to help women prepare products for the festival season, create an additional income opportunity and connect their skills with local buyers. The organisation is also urging residents to give preference to locally made products.
Nainital
Travel demand from Delhi towards Haldwani and Kathgodam is rising sharply as the October 2 holiday coincides with the weekend. Several return trains have substantial waiting lists, while evening Volvo and AC bus services are full. Officials expect heavier passenger movement, although seats remain available on services departing from Haldwani.
Nainital
UPCL recorded power losses of about 78 to 80 million units across 11 Kumaon divisions over one year, with Haldwani Town reporting the highest loss rate at 17%. Officials have linked part of the loss to technical faults and the remainder to suspected electricity theft, while feeder-level monitoring and smart meters are planned.
Nainital
Nainital Police have registered cases under serious provisions of the BNS following alleged disorder during student union election nominations at MBPG College in Haldwani. The police said the disturbances included unruly conduct, public disruption and traffic congestion, with the situation affecting local law and order during the nomination process.
Nainital
A tree came down onto a Tata Punch on Haldwani’s Nainital Road on Wednesday. Firefighters reached the location after receiving information about the incident and cut through the fallen tree to release the vehicle. No person was injured in the incident, according to the available details.
Nainital
Police have registered an FIR against unidentified troublemakers after 2 student groups clashed near a food outlet at Durga City Centre in Haldwani. Nainital SSP Dr. Manjunath T.C. said election activity must remain within college campuses and warned that disorder, unauthorised rallies, reckless driving and traffic disruption would invite strict action.
Nainital
A clash between 2 student groups in Haldwani has led to an FIR and a warning from Nainital SSP Dr Manjunath T.C. Police said disorder linked to student union elections will not be tolerated, while unannounced rallies, rash driving and group rivalry are being watched closely.
Uttarkashi
Rain is expected across 10 Uttarakhand districts, while the remaining areas may stay dry. Haldwani experienced sudden showers, strong winds and extensive waterlogging on Wednesday. From 25 September, several districts may face heavy rain, lightning and winds reaching 40-50 km/hour, with the risk of landslides and road disruption increasing in hill areas.
Khatima
4 students from Shaheed Hari Kishan Shikshan Sansthan in Ashok Farm, Khatima, have earned selection for a state-level swimming meet after strong results at the district competition. Sarvodaya and Neeraj won their respective events, while Ashu and Sunil finished third in the 100-metre category.
Haldwani
Residents linked to the Kathghariya power station area in Haldwani have voiced anger over electricity remaining unavailable for more than 9 hours. Ward-52 councillor Rekha Binwal said the interruption was disrupting daily life and creating risks for patients dependent on oxygen support during humid summer conditions.
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.
Haldwani
Health officials in Haldwani are continuing prevention measures as testing for suspected swine flu cases expands across Kumaon. Of 127 samples collected so far, 18 have tested positive. 4 patients have died, including 2 from Nainital district, while officials said all 4 were already in an extremely serious condition.
Haldwani
As many as 134 MBBS interns at Government Medical College, Haldwani, have decided to strike from Monday over their demand for a higher stipend. They are seeking an increase from the current ₹17,000 to ₹30,000, while the college principal has warned that absence during internship will be recorded and action may follow under applicable rules.
Haldwani
Kumaon Commissioner Deepak Rawat has directed UPCL to include the names of every affected village and colony in newspaper notices about scheduled power cuts. The order aims to replace technical feeder-only information with clear, consumer-focused details and warns that officials who ignore the instructions may face strict action.
Nainital
Nainital Police detained 15 youths after a viral video showed people allegedly waving sticks from vehicles on the Haldwani-Kathgodam road during Janmashtami night. The group included 8 adults and 7 minors. Police seized 2 scooters, one motorcycle and one car, while adults and parents of the minors faced action.
Nainital
A total of 124 MBBS interns at Government Medical College Haldwani will stop routine internship duties from Monday, seeking an increase in their monthly stipend from 17 thousand to 30 thousand. The interns will protest at Dr. Sushila Tiwari Hospital from 10 am to 2 pm, while emergency services are expected to continue.
Nainital
A high-speed taxi struck 6 vehicles on railway station road in Banbhulera area, halting after police detained the driver and drugs/alcohol test confirmed intoxication. No injuries reported among riders of the affected vehicles.
Haldwani
In Kaladhungi near Headil Gate, a speeding motorcycle struck a pedestrian woman and a scooter, leaving the woman with a leg fracture. The bike then crashed into a field, and the riders sustained injuries. The seriously injured woman has been referred to Haldwani for further treatment. Police are conducting an inquiry.
Haldwani
In Haldwani, audiences connect faith with film as Shipra’s waters, Bhawali’s valleys and Kaachi Dham scenes feature in Hanuman Aansh. Showtimes at Walkway Cinepolis run 10:35, 13:30, 15:10 and 18:30; ticket shortages on Janmashtami caused some returns. The film, made on a modest budget, has sparked tourism and local business activity around Kaachi Dham.
Haldwani
A 7-km stretch from Kathgodam Coltax junction to Kriyashala is riddled with about 155 potholes, forcing drivers to slow, causing accidents and hurting local businesses. Traffic remains heavy with thousands of vehicles daily, and resurfacing plans hinge on sewer work and handover to a new agency.
Nainital
Even with rainfall, the Rural India Mahotsav continued on its second day at Sheesh Mahal Ramleela Maidan, featuring musical chairs and dance contests. Over 50 stalls are set up, and daily cultural programs are planned as representatives from various departments share government schemes with attendees.
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.
