KHATIMA NEWS
Haldwani
Liquor customers in Haldwani and other parts of Nainital district have alleged that shops are charging 10 to 50 rupees above printed prices. Some complainants also claim they were threatened and pressured to withdraw complaints, while the district excise officer says a team has been formed to check overcharging.
Haldwani
Haldwani’s daily electricity demand of 60 to 65 MW is expected to rise to 70 MW during Diwali as homes and markets add lighting. The Energy Corporation is completing maintenance on 32 feeders linked to 7 substations and monitoring peak-hour loads to reduce the risk of transformer failures and line trips.
Nainital
The Bijrani Zone of Corbett Tiger Reserve in Ramnagar, Nainital district, reopened to tourists on October 15 after remaining closed during the monsoon season. Visitors from the UK and Columbia, along with retired IAF Captain Kamal, expressed excitement about returning to one of Uttarakhand’s best-known wildlife destinations and hoping to see tigers.
Nainital
A dispute between Ramnagar municipality accountant Sanjay Mishra and tax inspector Lalla Miyan allegedly turned physical after an argument over bills. Executive Officer Alok Uniyal has ordered an inquiry and sent Mishra to the municipality library in Lakhanpur while both employees present different accounts of the confrontation.
Nainital
A quick shift in weather in Ramnagar led to heavy downpours after about one pm, forcing pedestrians and 2-wheeler riders to halt under storefronts and near buildings. The downpour impacted traffic flow and market bustle for a period, with officials warning residents to heed weather advisories.
