KHATIMA NEWS
Bageshwar
An 18-year-old from Tadiyal Bakhli was taken to the Sub-District Hospital in Chaukhutia after a pellet from a monkey-scaring gun became lodged in his hand. Doctors confirmed the pellet during examination and removed it through surgery. His condition improved after timely treatment, according to the medical team.
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.
Rudrapur
In response to rising swine flu cases, health authorities will extend treatment to community health centers (CHCs) and primary health centers (PHCs). The move includes provisioning of necessary drugs, masks, and sample collection facilities, with an isolation ward at the district hospital for severe cases.
Nainital
A complaint alleges medical stores are operating in tin sheds and areas smaller than the standard 120 sq ft in Haldwani and nearby areas. Officials say earlier complaints were checked and currently no cases of tin-shaded stores are in hand, with investigations to follow if new complaints arrive.
Rudrapur
At Rudrapur District Hospital, ambulance operators allegedly overcharge families for transfers to medical centers such as Bareilly Ram Murti Medical College and Dr. Suvila Tiwari Hospital, with private fleets adding return-trip charges. Officials promise action and a formal inquiry. The public is urged to rely on official rate cards for ambulance costs.
