KHATIMA NEWS
Nainital
Tourists on a Monday morning safari in Ramnagar’s Hathi Dangar tourism zone saw a tigress with her 3 cubs. The family has reportedly been visible in the area for nearly a year, while regular tiger sightings and the presence of another pair are increasing interest in this part of the Terai West Forest Division.
Nainital
The Uttarakhand High Court has protected residents of Poochdi and Ranikhet Road in Ramnagar from punitive action without a hearing. It has also paused encroachment removal for 4 months, asked petitioners to present their cases to the administration and sought a status report from a high-level committee within 3 weeks.
Others
A major forest encroachment drive in Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, has demolished 81 illegal structures and reclaimed 4-5 hectares of land. The development highlights the scale of the action in the area, while a PTI video report documents the operation and its reported outcome.
Nainital
Police recovered the body of an unidentified man from the Kosi River in Ramnagar, Nainital district, on Thursday afternoon. The deceased is believed to be 30 to 40 years old. Officers are checking nearby areas and will keep the body in the mortuary while efforts continue to establish his identity.
Nainital
A Swift Dzire carrying more than 2 people fell into a canal near the Kosi Barrage in Ramnagar late at night. The occupants suffered minor injuries. Local residents have raised concerns about weak roadside railings and called for stronger safety measures after reporting more than 5 similar vehicle falls there in the past 6 months.
Almora
A joint team of Salt police and the Special Operations Group arrested 2 men from Ramnagar during checking at Kathpatia Tiraha in Almora, police said. The team recovered a country-made pistol, 2 live cartridges and a knife. The men were sent to judicial custody, while their car was seized.
Roorkee
A Shivpuram resident has submitted a complaint at Ganganahar Kotwali, alleging that he was called to Shiv Chowk in Ramnagar and assaulted after trying to mediate a disagreement involving his friend and another young woman. He also alleged that the attackers damaged his mobile phone. Police are investigating the complaint.
Almora
Salt police and the Special Operations Group detained 2 men from Ramnagar during an intensive checking drive in Almora district, according to Almora Police. The men were allegedly travelling through the hills in a car while searching for cannabis. Officers recovered a .32-bore country-made pistol, 02 live cartridges and a Rampuriya knife before seizing the car.
Others
A Delhi-based sales employee has alleged that a colleague forced her to drink alcohol and raped her at a resort in Ramnagar during a company anniversary outing. Police registered a case against 2 employees, took them into custody and questioned resort staff and other members of the group.
Nainital
Police have identified the body recovered from the Hathidagar irrigation canal in Ramnagar as Mukul Adhikari, a 17-year-old Class 12 student from Karanpur. Officers said the circumstances appeared suspicious at first view, while the cause of death will be established after mortem report is received.
Nainital
A 54-year-old fourth-class employee of Government Inter College Chhoi in Ramnagar was found hanging on the school premises late at night. Relatives took Vinesh Kumar to Ramnagar Joint Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Police are investigating the circumstances, while a -mortem examination is being conducted.
Nainital
Ramnagar’s PNG Government graduate College has received approval to begin study facilities under IGNOU. The initiative will offer certificate, diploma, undergraduate and graduate courses, including mass communication and LLB-related programmes, helping students from nearby and rural areas pursue higher education locally while reducing travel time and expenses.
Nainital
Residents led by block chief Manju Negi marched from the Maldhan police outto the local crossroads, raising slogans against the government. They sought justice for Ankit Bhandari, disclosure of the alleged VIP linked to the Ankita murder case and action against that person, while warning of an intensified movement.
Nainital
Ramnagar’s long-pending sewerage plan is set to move forward after the government approved its first phase at a cost of ₹42 crore. The project will cover wards one–6, connect around 6040 homes and send sewage to the treatment plant near the bypass bridge once the tender process is completed.
Nainital
Uttarakhand’s State Tax Department has identified an estimated ₹2.5 crore revenue loss at a resort in Bhalon village, Ramnagar. The management deposited ₹1 crore after officials examined business records and accounts, and assured the department that the remaining amount would be paid soon.
Almora
Bhatraujkhan police arrested Aslam, a warrant accused in an NDPS Act-related case, from Ramnagar in Nainital district. Almora Police said the action was carried out under the direction of the Senior Superintendent of Police, Almora, as part of Operation Prahar.
Nainital
A school bus carrying about 15 children narrowly avoided overturning in Nainital district’s Ramnagar after its tyres sank into soft roadside soil while giving way to a scooter. All the children were safe, and a crane later removed the bus. Residents have urged authorities to repair the damaged road.
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
Nainital Police said they have solved a house theft in Ramnagar under Operation Prahar. Acting on CCTV footage and information from an informant, officers arrested one accused and recovered stolen cash, the complainant’s wife’s Aadhaar card and a stolen motorcycle, according to the police update.
Others
A grand aarti on the Kosi riverbank in Ramnagar, alongside worship of Maa Girija Devi, is being presented as a new spiritual tourism initiative. The programme aims to strengthen religious faith, enrich devotees’ experiences and create fresh opportunities for the local economy and employment.
Nainital
Nainital Police have registered a case after the principal of Degree College Ramnagar was allegedly threatened with death and public-servant duties were reportedly obstructed. 3 people have been detained in connection with the matter. Police have not provided further details about the allegations, the detainees or the next investigative steps.
Nainital
The High Court has ordered a recount of ballots for the president’s in the PNG Degree College Ramnagar student union election. The recount must take place before the candidates, while the ballots and CCTV footage are to be preserved as the dispute over rejected votes is reviewed.
Kotdwar
Manju Devi, 51, died in Ramnagar after suffering serious injuries in a bear attack at Dhangalgaon in Nainidanda block. She had been grazing goats when the animal attacked from bushes. Residents have announced a protest at Khaliyudanda market as preparations continue to bring her body to the village after mortem.
Others
Persistent rain has suspended day-visit safaris at Corbett National Park in Ramnagar after water entered routes used by safari vehicles. The stoppage affected Sunday morning trips to Garjiya, Dhela and Jhirna. Park authorities may also cancel Monday morning’s safari round if rainfall continues overnight, citing the risk of vehicles becoming stranded.
Others
The Agriculture Produce Market in Ramnagar has directed licensed fruit commission agents to conduct business within the mandi premises. Secretary Sahil Ahmad warned that agents operating outside could face licence suspension or cancellation. Officials said such activity may undermine collection of mandi fees and breach the mandi rules.
Others
A Legal Cell Youth Congress delegation has asked officials to strengthen medical services at the Pirumadara primary health centre in Ramnagar. Its demands include specialist doctors, medicines and diagnostic facilities for residents of Pirumadara and nearby rural areas. The CMO has said action will be taken to improve staffing and essential services soon.
Others
Khushi Kashyap, the student vice-president at Government graduate College in Ramnagar, has submitted a police complaint alleging death threats and attempts to disrupt the student union election. She said unknown people targeted her while she supported her friend Yashoda, who is contesting the vice-president . Police said the complaint is being investigated.
Nainital
A new RFID chip system is planned to be deployed across registered mining vehicles at the Kosi and Dabka river gates near Ramnagar to monitor tonnage and movements, aiming to curb illegal mining and overloading in the upcoming mining season.
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.
Others
In Himmatpur block of Pirrmodara, a 30-year-old man was recovered dead from a field under unclear circumstances. Police have identified the deceased as Arjun, a resident of Najibabad in Uttar Pradesh, and are investigating the sequence of events that led to the death. His family has been informed. Standby details indicate he had left Najibabad for work the day before Raksha Bandhan, while his wife was at her parental home.
