KHATIMA NEWS
Pauri
Anita Devi, 25, died by suicide in Sakloni village of Pauri Garhwal’s Kaljikhal development block. Police reached the location after receiving information, inspected the scene and began investigating. Officials said the reason remains unknown while information is being gathered from her family.
Pauri
The protest by families affected by the GVK Alaknanda hydropower project has escalated in Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal. Police took women protesters from the project gate to the Kotwali, prompting a sit-in inside the police station. Daulat Kunwar and Saraswati Devi have begun an indefinite hunger strike over compensation and rehabilitation demands.
Pauri
A leopard was captured late Wednesday night at Bacheli-Khandah in Pauri Garhwal, weeks after a woman died in a leopard attack at Taruli village on October 9. The Forest Department had maintained regular patrols, but DNA testing will be needed to determine whether the captured animal was involved in that incident.
Pauri
Residents in Pauri Garhwal marched towards the District Forest Officer’s office at Agency Chowk after a young girl was killed in a leopard attack. The protesters sought immediate intervention from the District Magistrate and urgent measures to prevent further attacks, highlighting growing concern among people living in the area.
Pauri
A local in Pauri Garhwal has alleged that around 10–12 incidents occurred within a 10-km range of Pauri, while the District Magistrate visited only one site. The resident also claimed that officials were not showing sufficient concern despite several leopard attacks in the Uttarakhand area.
Kotdwar
A leopard attacked 8-year-old Saanvi in Saneh Malli village near Kotdwar on Tuesday evening, but her mother chased the animal and rescued her. The same evening, a 7-year-old girl was killed in Khandusain near Pauri town, prompting renewed concern and demands for action in the affected areas.
Pauri
A 4-year-old girl was killed after a leopard dragged her from her courtyard in Vajli village, about 8 kilometres from Pauri. Anger over repeated attacks intensified when villagers surrounded MLA Rajkumar Pori, demanded the forest minister’s intervention and kept the legislator inside his car for about one hour.
Pauri
Kotdwar police arrested Balwant and Sukhdev in separate cases after courts issued non-bailable warrants against them. Police said Balwant is wanted under IPC Sections 223, 504 and 506, while Sukhdev is a warrant subject in a cheque-bounce case under Section 138 of the NI Act. Both are being presented in court after legal formalities.
Pauri
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed the ‘Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy’ programme in Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal, on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary. He said the large gathering reflected support for democracy and a response to what he described as an atmosphere of unrest in the country.
Pauri
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 9 projects worth ₹9.13 crore in Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal. He also launched the city bus service after nearly 9 years, opened an EV charging station and distributed support to women’s self-help groups.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stopped at Mangal Singh’s tea stall near Srinagar Chungi while travelling from Koteswar to Dehradun. He shared tea with local residents, served it to girls, citizens and officials, and spoke with shopkeepers, highlighting support for small local businesses and the regional economy.
Pauri
Police in Pauri Garhwal arrested Asgar on 24 October 2026 after he was accused of molesting a minor girl near a shop in Satpuli. The complaint alleged that he held the girl’s hand and behaved inappropriately before fleeing when her mother raised an alarm. A case was registered at Satpuli police station.
Pauri
An amount of 3.45 crore rupees has been approved for improvement work on the Kansakhet-Kunkuli motor road in Kaljikhal, Pauri Garhwal. The project is expected to provide villagers with smoother and safer road access in the Uttarakhand district.
Pauri
Sakshi, who married about a year ago, was found dead at her in-laws’ home in Pinani village, Pabau block, on Saturday. Her father and brother have alleged harassment, while the in-laws deny the claim. No written complaint had been filed when the information was reported, and her body underwent a -mortem examination.
Pauri
A local resident in Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, described leaving a shop after an earthquake caused goods to fall. The resident said people ran outside during the tremor and returned only after conditions appeared normal, before closing the shop. No information on injuries, structural damage or the earthquake’s magnitude was provided.
Pauri
A speeding car struck 2 children near a wedding venue in Ghamandpur, Kotdwar, Pauri Garhwal, killing 10-year-old Vansh Chauhan and seriously injuring 12-year-old Lakshya. Lakshya received initial treatment before being referred to Dehradun for further medical care.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand received 1269.2 mm of rain between 1 June and 30 September, exceeding the statewide normal of 1162.7 mm by 9%. The district figures, however, show sharp variation: Bageshwar recorded 163% excess rainfall, while Pauri Garhwal faced a 40% deficit during the 4-month monsoon period.
Pauri
Manju Devi, 52, was attacked while grazing goats and cutting grass near Khaludhandha village in Pauri Garhwal’s Nainidanda block. Villagers drove the bear away, but she suffered severe facial and hand injuries. She died during primary treatment at Ramnagar Joint Hospital before a planned referral to a higher centre.
Pauri
Manju Devi of Dhanglagaon village was attacked by a bear in broad daylight in Nainidanda block, Pauri Garhwal. Villagers say they had warned the forest department for several days about a tiger and a bear nearby. The incident has renewed concerns over safety, delayed responses and the risks faced by hill communities.
Pauri
Kotdwar police have arrested Abdul Razzaq in West Bengal in connection with an alleged online fraud involving 1,34,999 रुपये from a bank account. The case began after a complaint by Madhu Negi, while Pauri SSP had announced a 2,000 रुपये reward for information leading to the accused’s arrest.
Others
Srinagar Garhwal recorded a one-hour ground-level ozone concentration above 880 micrograms per cubic metre on 19 December 2025, according to monitoring data from Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University. Scientists have linked the unusual rise, initially, to forest fires, traffic and valley conditions that can trap pollution.
Pauri
A bear attacked 54-year-old Kuldeep Singh while he was returning from work near Kanda village in Pauri Garhwal. Singh suffered serious injuries and is receiving treatment at Hans Hospital in Satpuli. The Forest Department has provided ₹30,000 in immediate assistance and said another ₹70,000 will follow.
Pauri
A landslide triggered by continuing rain has shut the link road between Patli and Kotli villages in Pauri Garhwal. Vehicle movement has stopped completely, leaving residents of around 7 nearby villages facing travel difficulties. Debris-clearance work is under way, while the area continues to face a risk of further landslides.
