KHATIMA NEWS
Roorkee
A complaint over ₹8 lakh allegedly lent to a relative reached Roorkee’s Civil Lines Kotwali on Wednesday. The dispute escalated during police questioning, with both sides reportedly arguing and coming to blows. Police calmed them, reprimanded both parties and warned of action if the matter was not resolved mutually.
Roorkee
An Energy Corporation inspection team detected suspected power theft at around 30 homes in Purampur village on Monday. The operation, led by an executive engineer, also found consumers continuing to use electricity illegally after their connections had been disconnected over unpaid bills. Officials recorded the cases on video during the campaign.
Roorkee
AYUSH interns in Roorkee continued their protest for the 6th consecutive day on Monday, maintaining a sit-in and full work boycott over stipend and other demands. They said the action would continue until the government provides a clear, positive and concrete assurance and agrees to discuss their concerns.
Roorkee
Police raided an alleged illicit liquor-making setup in the forest near Badshahpur village on Thursday night after receiving information from an informer. The people operating the furnace escaped through nearby sugarcane fields, while officers seized 5 litres of raw liquor and equipment and destroyed about 200 litres of lahan prepared for fermentation.
Roorkee
A Scorpio carrying 9 women and a child overturned after striking a highway divider near Crystal World in the Shantarshah outarea on Sunday. The group was returning to Saharanpur after a Ganga bath in Haridwar. Police took 2 injured women to a private hospital, while the driver and other passengers remained safe.
Roorkee
Gangnahar police have arrested a young tenant accused of snatching a gold chain from elderly resident Anita Gupta in Roorkee’s Hanuman Colony. Police said the chain and pendant were recovered from his room after the complaint, and the accused was sent to jail in connection with the case.
Roorkee
Serving teachers protested on Teacher's Day against mandatory Teacher Eligibility Test and lack of promotions. They wore black armbands, held a virtual meeting after schools announced leave, and urged the government to address their concerns with immediate action.
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In Roorkee, Néru National Inter College hosted district-level wrestling trials for secondary and basic schools. Selected athletes from multiple blocks demonstrated skill, with winners set to represent Haridwar district at the upcoming state-level competition.
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In Roorkee, the Lions Club recognized twelve educators on Teachers’ Day, presenting them with certificates from Lions International. The ceremony, led by club president Preeti Mendiratta and School Chairman Dr. P.K. Gupta, also paid tribute to the role of teachers in society and nation-building.
Roorkee
Police in the Roorkee area have intensified security in 2 sensitive villages, Libberheri and Mannakhedi, using drone cameras to monitor rooftops and prevent weaponized clashes amid ongoing tensions. The operation aims to identify any assembled materials and deter anti-social activity, with authorities signaling 0 tolerance for disruptive elements.
Roorkee
Railways confirm festive season operation of multiple festival special trains, with stops at major stations including Roorkee. Service details cover numerous routes and round-trip frequencies from October to November, plus a temporary track block affecting several trains in Ambala Division.
