KHATIMA NEWS
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Kavita, 45, died after her husband allegedly found her hanging from a window in Kotdwar’s Kotdidhang area. Her in-laws said she had been depressed and died by suicide, while her brother accused her husband of repeatedly assaulting her after drinking. Police have begun investigating the competing claims.
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A loud explosion struck the furnace at Dhanvarsha Steel Factory in Kotdwar’s Jashodharpur Industrial Estate during casting on Thursday. The blast alarmed factory workers and nearby residents, triggered activity at the premises and caused concern across the surrounding area. No casualties were reported in the incident.
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A Kotdwar civil court has recognised AmarDeep Sharma as the lawful owner of a shop on Malgodam Road and ordered Balram Bhatia and Tilakraj Bhatia to vacate it within one month. The court directed them to remove their belongings and hand over peaceful possession, failing which Sharma may seek enforcement through the court.
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Railway authorities have installed no-parking signs at Kotdwar railway station after tempos, e-rickshaws and other vehicles began occupying the premises for extended periods. Officials say railway police will issue challans and take action against vehicles left there, while parking will be permitted only after a formal contract is completed.
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Kotdwar hospitals are receiving 5–7 children daily for symptoms linked to hand, foot and mouth disease, amid changing temperatures. Children aged up to 5 are developing rashes around the hands, feet and mouth, along with fever and reduced appetite, while a paediatrician has advised strict hygiene and medical consultation.
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Vigilance officials arrested Bhupesh Tyagi, the officer in charge of Kotdwar fire station, after allegedly catching him accepting 6,000 rupees from a hotel businessman. The officer is accused of demanding 20,000 rupees to process and issue a fire NOC for a construction-stage hotel in Lansdowne.
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A leopard attacked 8-year-old Saanvi in Saneh Malli village near Kotdwar on Tuesday evening, but her mother chased the animal and rescued her. The same evening, a 7-year-old girl was killed in Khandusain near Pauri town, prompting renewed concern and demands for action in the affected areas.
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A leopard attacked Saanvi, a girl aged about 6 to 7, in Kotdwar’s Saneh area late in the evening. The girl suffered wounds to her neck and was taken to Base Hospital Kotdwar, where doctors provided primary treatment before she was being admitted for further care.
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A 38-year-old factory worker identified as Komal died after coming into contact with electricity while working in Kotdwar. The deceased was from Sikanderpur Basi village in Uttar Pradesh’s Bijnor district. His family was informed after the incident, while mortem examination is being conducted in Kotdwar.
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Basanti Devi, 40, died after losing her balance and falling onto a road while trying to escape a bear in Kolagad village under Jaiharikhal block. She had gone into the forest to collect grass with other women. A Forest Department team was sent to the village after the incident was reported.
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The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in Kotdwar has ordered an insurance company to pay ₹20.21 lakh to the family of Narendra Singh Rawat, who died after a dumper hit his scooter on the Dugadda–Nainidanda road. The amount must be deposited within one month and will carry 9 per cent annual interest.
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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.
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An inquiry has begun in Umaraila after residents complained that private vehicle operators were charging excessive fares, including from students. ARTO Amit Kumar questioned villagers and drivers about charges to Dugadda and Kotdwar following directions from District Magistrate Swati Bhadauria. His findings will be sent to senior officials.
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District Magistrate Swati S Bhadauria visited Umaraila in Dugadda block and heard complaints about damaged roads, drinking water, walking routes, wildlife risks and transport fares. Officials were directed to address the issues, while selected people with disabilities received assistive equipment and a health camp was announced for the end of the week.
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The Food Safety and Drug Administration inspected 145 food items in Kotdwar on 12 and 13 October through its Food Safety on Wheels service. Officials found that 31 items did not meet quality standards and instructed the concerned traders to make improvements, warning that further action could follow if directions are ignored.
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Members of the Uttarakhand Ministerial Collectorate Employees’ Association’s Kotdwar branch protested at the tehsil by wearing black armbands. They are seeking action on 7 demands, including restructuring the collectorate framework, upgrading the junior assistant qualification and increasing the grade pay from 2000 to 2800.
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Anil Kumar, a 45-year-old junior engineer ed at the Ramganga Dam Project, was found dead in the bathroom of his government residence in Kalagarh’s New Colony on Sunday. Police suspect electrocution, after a burn injury was found on a finger of his right hand. His body has been taken to Kotdwar for mortem.
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The Uttarakhand Secondary Teachers Association has opposed a government order limiting tablet funding to Classes 10–12 students in state-run schools. The association wants the Knowledge Bank scheme expanded to aided schools, saying many students from poor and middle-class families could otherwise miss the benefit.
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Protesters gathered at Chillarkhal in Kanvghati near Kotdwar on Sunday, demanding that construction of the Laldhang-Chillarkhal elevated road begin soon. They called the route important for travel between Kotdwar, Laldhang and the Garhwal region, while expressing anger over an alleged delay in transferring forest land to the Public Works Department.
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Garhwal Motor Owners Union Limited has asked police to investigate an alleged ₹1.81 crore financial irregularity at its Kotdwar headquarters. The complaint follows an internal inquiry into forged applications, vouchers and fictional expenses, while the organisation also faces a separate FIR linked to alleged disposal of its land.
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Yuvraj, a 28-year-old resident of Udairampur in Kotdwar, has been unreachable since the last conversation with his family on 24 September. He has worked in Abu Dhabi for 5 years. His father says the family could not obtain information from the company, prompting an appeal for help and contact with the Foreign Ministry.
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PG College students in Kotdwar submitted a memorandum at the police station, alleging unnecessary challan action and inappropriate conduct by a sub-inspector. Led by former student union president Vikas Kumar, they sought an apology, clearer directions for respectful engagement and stronger action against the drug trade affecting young people.
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A college project exposed Kotdwar’s Dhruv Agarwal to the difficulty of charging a laptop without a power point. That problem led him, Shruti Gupta and 2 friends to develop Powerbag, a smart charging laptop bag designed to charge laptops and mobile phones during travel.
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Rajaji Tiger Reserve observed Elephant Day at the Chilla Range premises during Wildlife Week. To promote elephant conservation, a motorcycle awareness rally travelled about 55 kilometres from Kotdwar to Chilla, highlighting the importance of protecting the species in Uttarakhand.
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A speeding car struck 2 children near a wedding venue in Ghamandpur, Kotdwar, Pauri Garhwal, killing 10-year-old Vansh Chauhan and seriously injuring 12-year-old Lakshya. Lakshya received initial treatment before being referred to Dehradun for further medical care.
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A local court in Kotdwar granted bail to gym owner Deepak Kumar on Friday, one day after police arrested him following a complaint that he threatened a local businessman. Kumar had earlier drawn attention for confronting Bajrang Dal members over alleged harassment of a Muslim shopkeeper in the town.
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Colleges in Kotdwar, Kanvghati and Jayharikhal recorded sales of nomination papers on the opening day of the student union election process. PG College Kotdwar reported the highest activity with 58 forms, while the remaining colleges recorded 14 and 4. Candidates can submit nominations on 24 September between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
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A fire broke out at around 6:00 AM at Kotdwar’s Jhandachowk Tourist Complex on Wednesday, destroying goods in 3 shops and damaging others on the first and second floors. Firefighters and SDRF personnel took nearly 2 hours to contain the blaze, while a juice seller helped rescue 3 family members from the third floor.
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An unidentified man’s body was found inside the Kotdwar tehsil complex in Pauri district on Wednesday. Police reached the site after receiving information from local residents, took the body into custody and began efforts to establish his identity. The circumstances surrounding the death remain under investigation.
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An elephant herd damaged 3 residential buildings, a solar streetlight and 2 mango trees at Haldoon Tok in Jaurasi Talli village, Kotdwar. Villagers have sought compensation, stronger forest patrols and faster construction of barriers and solar fencing after the incident created fear in the area.
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Kotdwar police have arrested Sumit Bisht, alias Gaplu, after his uncle alleged that he was threatened with a country-made pistol. Police said they recovered the weapon and 2 live cartridges from the accused near Malan bridge on Friday night. He is being presented before the court for remand proceedings.
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The transport department has intensified scrutiny of private cars used commercially, citing revenue loss and safety concerns. Agencies are conducting regular and surprise checks across key routes to curb unauthorised commercial activity by private vehicles.
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At a conference in Nagwan Khāl, Uttarakhand Kranti Dal (UKD) welcomed over 40 villagers into its fold as part of a membership drive, with leaders targeting both BJP and Congress amid calls for change ahead of the assembly polls.
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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.
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A slope near Chunadhara released debris and large boulders after heavy rain, blocking the Pauni (Pauri) National Highway for about an hour and creating a dangerous mud-cleared zone. Traffic was restored after clearance, but ongoing rockfall kept the area hazardous as officials monitor the situation and assess damage to nearby facilities and beautification works.
