KHATIMA NEWS
Almora
Residents of Sannen village in Almora’s Bhikiyasen block have warned of an election boycott unless long-standing water and electricity problems are resolved. They are seeking approval for a drinking-water scheme linked to the Dhoondhara source and a power connection from the Jaalali electricity centre, saying repeated complaints have produced no lasting action.
Khatima
Residents of Sharda Bihar Colony in Khatima say Jal Jeevan Mission connections are bringing dirty water into homes, while pipeline leaks and billing problems remain unresolved. Complaints have reportedly produced little action in Ward 18 and Ward 11, prompting residents to seek regular, clean water and a working grievance system from the department.
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.
Tehri
In Bagalchak village, Tehri district, decades-old water infrastructure persists with limited repairs. Despite a 40-42 lakh repair effort 2 to 3 years ago, most of the 20-km waterline remains unusable, forcing about 70 households to fetch water from nearby sources and personal lines.
