KHATIMA NEWS
Rudrapur
A male elephant died after being hit by the Bagh Express near pillar 55/8 on the Chhatarpur-Haldi railway track in Pantnagar. The collision broke one of its tusks, which railway officials took into custody. Forest officials reached the site, while an investigation will examine whether the train was within its prescribed speed limit.
Rudrapur
Joint teams from Pantnagar Kotwali and Rudrapur police arrested 06 people during a raid while they were allegedly gambling for stakes. Police said the operation recovered ₹3,88,100 in cash and a poker set, marking action against gambling activity in the area.
Rudrapur
2 daily-wage labourers were injured in separate incidents in Kichha while working at different locations. Rafiq Ahmed suffered burns to both hands after receiving an electric shock in Jawaharnagar, while Manoj was hurt after falling from scaffolding. Both received first aid at the Community Health Centre before being referred to a higher centre.
Rudrapur
A herd of 6 elephants entered the Lal Kuan-Rudrapur National Highway near the Pantnagar bypass on Sunday evening, forcing drivers to stop and leaving traffic stalled in both directions. The animals later moved towards the Tanda forest, allowing vehicles to pass after a prolonged wait and careful efforts.
Rudrapur
Aryan Kumar of Tagore Bhavan and Jyoti of Mandakini Bhavan won the men’s and women’s categories at GB Pant University’s cross-country race in Pantnagar. The event drew 125 male and 186 female participants, while winners of other university sports championships were also honoured.
Rudrapur
Trucks and canters parked along both sides of the road near Pantnagar turn are causing congestion and creating visibility hazards for motorists. Residents say poorly marked vehicles become difficult to see after dark, while local representatives are seeking a permanent transport town or parking yard inside the SIDCUL area.
Rudrapur
A Delhi-based company owner has accused 2 industrialists of taking control of his Pantnagar factory, machinery and goods after rent payments were disrupted during the Covid period. Following a court direction, Pantnagar police have registered a case and begun investigating the allegations, which include the alleged disappearance of machinery and raw and finished stock.
