KHATIMA NEWS
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
BJP Uttarakhand in-charge Ram Madhav visited Kashipur and Haldwani on Sunday and held separate meetings with presidents of the party’s 8 Kumaon organisational districts. The discussions focused on organisational activity, public sentiment toward the state government, local challenges and possible election candidates, according to people familiar with the meetings.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand’s Meteorological Centre has issued a Yellow Alert for mountainous districts, particularly in Kumaon, after heavy rainfall was recorded at 8-9 locations. Light to very light rain is forecast from 31 October through 2 November, while snowfall has been reported in Kedarnath above 3,200 meters.
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
Hotel Association president Digvijay Singh Bisht has opposed restrictions on vehicles travelling towards Nainital and Kainchi Dham. He said the measures were hurting weekend tourism and could affect businesses across Kumaon, while local traders are preparing for a protest and have suggested parking facilities 3 kilometres from the highway.
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
Uttarakhand Police registered 439 cases under the NDPS Act and arrested 569 people across Kumaon between January and September 2026. The figures show that drug trafficking extends beyond the plains, with Udham Singh Nagar accounting for most seized pills while Nainital led in injection recoveries.
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.
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.
