KHATIMA NEWS
Nainital
Bindukhatta’s demand for revenue-village status and land ownership remains central to the Lalkuan contest. The BJP highlights roads, healthcare, electricity and irrigation work, while Congress leaders say a major promise remains unfulfilled. With nearly 40 thousand voters affected, the issue could influence the seat’s electoral arithmetic.
Nainital
A 38-year-old transport company supervisor was injured after a car struck his motorcycle in Lalkuan’s Transport Nagar. CCTV footage shows the vehicle moving forward again after he fell onto the road. Rajeev Kashyap was taken to a private clinic and referred to a higher centre, where he remains in intensive care in stable condition.
Nainital
An overloaded tractor-trolley carrying straw hit a divider-mounted streetlight pole near HDFC Bank in Lalkuan on Thursday evening. The pole fell across the Nainital-Bareilly National Highway, disrupting traffic for about half an hour as festival-time movement created long vehicle queues. Police and Nagar Panchayat workers cleared the obstruction using cutting equipment.
Nainital
Police activity has increased on the Gorapadaw–Lalkuan road after 3 people died in a crash at Teenpani. Wrong-way driving, speeding and traffic-rule violations have been identified as major concerns, while residents are seeking regular monitoring, action against violators and stronger protection at marked black spots.
Nainital
A road accident occurred on the route from Golapul towards Lalkuan, with speeding identified as the cause. Nainital SSP Dr. Manjunath T.C. visited the site to review relief operations and later went to the hospital to check on the injured. He also urged parents and young people to avoid dangerous driving.
Nainital
A motorcycle belonging to petrol pump salesman Umesh Kumar was reportedly stolen from outside his rented home near Lalkuan railway station at about 11:00 PM on 5 October. Kumar has submitted a complaint to police, saying CCTV footage recorded the incident and may assist the investigation.
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
A Nainital court has convicted Lalkuan resident Shubham Saxena in a 2022 case involving molestation of an ITI student on a moving bus and imposed a ₹10,000 fine. 2 other accused, who faced charges under the Information Technology Act, were acquitted after the court heard evidence from both sides.
Nainital
Police in Uttarakhand’s Nainital district have arrested Ashik Ali in connection with the suicide of a married woman in Gangapur Kabdal, Motahaldhu. Investigators allege that he blackmailed her using objectionable s and videos. A mobile phone was recovered, while 2 men accused of threatening her husband remain absconding.
Haldwani
Residents of Bindukhatta are preparing a rally and sit-in in Lalkuan on 27 September, seeking revenue-village recognition and a permanent embankment along the Gola River. The campaign follows a foot march that began on 15 August. Organisers expect between 10 and 20 thousand people to participate in the proposed demonstration.
Nainital
A pet goat in Lalkuan’s Rajiv Nagar Bengali Colony has given birth to 2 kids, including one with 6 legs. The unusual newborn has attracted curious residents to owner Shahid’s home, while veterinary experts say animals can sometimes be born with congenital physical abnormalities requiring close observation and medical care.
Nainital
In Lalkuan, Halduchour Ambikapuram Colony, burglars targeted a shut residence, breaking the lock and stealing gold jewelry worth lakhs and ₹15,000 in cash. Police are reviewing CCTV footage and taking statements as residents demand tighter security and a swift arrest.
