KHATIMA NEWS
Nainital
ABVP-backed presidential candidate Shubham Kumar has received support from secretary candidate Kuldeep Karki and university representative candidate Tanmay Bhandari in the DSB Campus student union election in Nainital. The announcement was made at a meeting attended by more than 200 students, with Kumar promising to prioritise student concerns and their resolution.
Nainital
Sherwood College, Nainital, defeated Winberg Allen School of Mussoorie by 1-0 in the final of the Mayo College Football Tournament in Ajmer. The victory followed a 3-2 semi-final win over Scindia School, Gwalior. Sherwood players also received the Golden Boot, Player of the Tournament and Coach of the Tournament honours.
Nainital
6 engineers from the Jal Sansthan and Jal Nigam have been suspended after contaminated drinking water in Nainital’s Jyolikot area was linked to jaundice and diarrhoea. More than 400 people fell ill and 2 died, prompting protests, High Court scrutiny and corrective measures including water testing, chlorination and tanker supplies.
Rudraprayag
Rain is expected in 7 Uttarakhand districts on 22 September, while other areas may remain dry. Showers have already been reported in Rudrapur and Nainital. The Meteorological Department has forecast stronger rain in the hills from Friday and issued a yellow alert, with lightning possible in several districts on 25 September.
Nainital
A fire department inspection at Nainital’s Nanda Devi festival found expired extinguishers hanging in some food stalls, raising concerns about emergency readiness. Officials instructed vendors to maintain usable equipment and follow safety requirements. SDM Nawazish Khalique has ordered an investigation, with action possible if violations are confirmed.
Nainital
The Uttarakhand High Court has directed safety fencing at Khurpatal View Point and other hazardous bends in Nainital within 15 days. The administration has also reported shifting temporary stalls and mobile food vans, while the court seeks verification of compliance and a clear account of the single-use plastic ban.
Nainital
Laboratory testing by the Pollution Control Board has detected high levels of faecal bacteria in drinking-water samples from Jeolikot and nearby areas of Nainital district. The findings have prompted fresh sampling, questions over routine testing by the Jal Sansthan and directions from the Nainital High Court for wider checks and official accountability.
Rudraprayag
Several Uttarakhand districts may receive light to moderate rain, while higher areas could see thunderstorms, lightning and intense showers. Snowfall and hail have lowered temperatures in the hills, with Kedarnath recording -2°C. A landslide temporarily blocked the Haldwani-Nainital route, although traffic restoration work began soon after.
Nainital
A geological assessment using Sentinel-1A satellite observations from 2017 to 2024 has identified widespread ground movement around Nainital. The study places 17.08 square kilometres, or 24.9% of the assessed area, in the high-risk category and links the danger to unstable geology, heavy rainfall and uncontrolled construction.
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.
Nainital
Nainital experienced light evening rain on Friday after a day of sunshine and cloud cover. The weather remained pleasant despite brief moderate showers. The yellow alert remains active, with light to moderate rain expected in the coming days, while one inch of water continues to be released from Naini Lake.
Haldwani
Residents of Sher ka Danda in Nainital detained a young man on Friday evening while he was allegedly trying to remove oil from a vehicle. Locals handed him to police after assaulting him, while other suspected youths escaped. Police said he underwent a medical examination and was detained for questioning about the alleged thefts.
Nainital
Nainital experienced about half an hour of intense rain on Thursday afternoon after a cloudy morning. The downpour slowed activity in the city and disrupted 2 state roads, one district road and 12 rural routes. Earthmoving machines were deployed to help reopen the affected roads, while temperatures remained between 19°C and 24°C.
Nainital
Police are collecting information after a video showing a young man being beaten with a stick near the IG office in Nainital’s Mallital area circulated widely online. The reported confrontation followed a dispute involving the youth and a vehicle driver late on Sunday night, but officials have not yet established the full sequence of events.
Nainital
At Pine Crest School in Nainital, a dedicated Teacher’s Day program featured student-made cards and gifts, with founder Santosh Kumar praising Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s contributions and calling teachers society’s guides. The day was capped with a communal meal, making the event memorable for all participants.
Nainital
A government order addresses vacancies at Rajkiya Balika Inter College, Rabainka, Betalghat in Na inital. The chief education officer issued 2 notices on Sep 5, 2026, appointing guest teachers in both lecturer and assistant teacher categories to resume smooth classes at the senior secondary level.
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.
Nainital
Cloud cover persisted through Saturday in Nainital, bringing light showers and a noticeable chill. The day saw a high of 23°C and a low of 18°C, with about 20 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours. Weather officials expect light to moderate rain to continue for the next day.
Nainital
Transporters raise concerns over police patrol as thieves carry out targeted thefts near a local out. Incidents highlight maintenance gaps on street lights and CCTV, prompting officials to tighten patrols.
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.
Nainital
Potholes on Nainital-Haldwani roads are causing mounting health and cost concerns for residents. Local garages report a surge in maintenance costs as suspensions, shocks, tires and brakes wear out faster. Officials say 60+ km of roads need resurfacing and ongoing work has been disrupted by rain.
