KHATIMA NEWS
Almora
Almora Police has announced a revised one-way traffic arrangement for Almora city from 01.11.2026, citing the winter season. Residents and commuters have been asked to follow traffic rules and cooperate with police to help maintain smooth movement. Details of the affected routes were not included in the announcement.
Nainital
Haldwani traders have asked the district magistrate to temporarily relocate the Roadways and KMOU bus stands during Diwali. They want the sites used for organised vending and festival shops, saying the plan could reduce congestion in the main market while also seeking state action on a Supreme Court order affecting commercial establishments in residential complexes.
Nainital
Haldwani police carried out enforcement action following strict directions from the SSP Nainital. The operation resulted in 03 Volvo buses being seized and challans issued against 73 vehicles. Police also conducted an encroachment-free campaign extending up to Mangal Padav as part of traffic management and road safety efforts.
Haldwani
At a crime meeting in Haldwani, SSP Dr Manjunath TC reprimanded officers over traffic disruption and delayed investigations. He ordered action against intercity buses entering the city unnecessarily, directed parking at designated locations, stressed women’s safety and instructed teams to conduct patrols and breathalyser checks on police personnel.
Dehradun
Dehradun Police has urged motorists not to leave vehicles in No Parking zones, warning that even a brief stop can disrupt traffic for much longer. The advisory says careless parking affects traffic management and may lead to a challan, while encouraging motorists to park responsibly for safer roads.
Nainital
Nainital is preparing for a likely tourist surge from Saturday ahead of Monday’s Valmiki Jayanti holiday. Visitors from Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh and the plains of Uttarakhand are expected to drive demand, while hotels, restaurants, attractions and police authorities have made arrangements for the 3-day weekend.
Rudrapur
Rudrapur will implement traffic restrictions on Tuesday for the Dussehra Ravan burning at Gandhi Park. Heavy vehicles will be barred from the city from 7 in the morning, while key routes will close from 4 in the afternoon. Authorities have announced diversions, parking areas and police deployment to manage crowd and vehicle pressure.
Almora
A one-way traffic arrangement will remain in place on the Almora-Bageshwar motor road on Sunday while resurfacing continues between Karbala Tiraha and Laxmeshwar Tiraha. Public Works Department executive engineer Harshit Gupta has asked people to remove vehicles parked along the route and cooperate to keep traffic moving safely.
Chamoli
Chamoli Police has asked people visiting markets during the festive season to avoid parking vehicles outside shops, stay away from narrow market lanes and cooperate with traffic arrangements. The appeal seeks to make movement easier for everyone while shopping activity increases in busy areas.
Nainital
Tourism businesses in Nainital say visitor numbers have dropped by about 50% during the October autumn season. Hotel operators believe traffic-jam videos from the 2 October long weekend, along with an ongoing protest in Delhi, may be discouraging tourists, although the impact of these factors has not been officially confirmed.
Haridwar
Heavy rain on Sunday left waterlogged stretches near Haridwar’s Bhagat Singh Chowk and disrupted traffic for several hours. Vehicles were diverted through Tibri underpass and the old Ranipur turn, increasing pressure on the alternative route. Commuters, pedestrians and 2-wheeler riders faced delays while police were deployed to manage movement.
Nainital
Nainital Police is maintaining traffic arrangements around Kainchi Dham over the weekend, with parking, shuttle services and traffic being monitored continuously. The effort is focused on helping people travel smoothly and complete their visit safely, with traffic management and visitor movement remaining the department’s stated priority.
Almora
The Retired Central Employees Welfare Committee has renewed its demand for a rail link between Almora and Kathgodam. At a Saturday meeting, members also raised concerns about roadside parking, inadequate seating, traffic jams at Kainchi and Quarb, and doorstep LPG delivery for local consumers.
Nainital
A has highlighted alleged VIP treatment at Kainchi Dham in Nainital, Uttarakhand, amid reported traffic congestion. It claims visitors have faced hours-long jams, distant parking and shuttle travel, while a car identified as belonging to a Gujarat MLA was parked beneath a “No Parking” board.
Dehradun
A long weekend brought heavy traffic to Dehradun, Rishikesh and Mussoorie, overwhelming parking and slowing key routes despite a police plan.
Haridwar
Haridwar Police has completed traffic arrangements for the Agniveer recruitment process and urged the public to cooperate with officers.
Tehri
A 3-day long weekend has brought a large influx of visitors to Dhanaulti and Kanatal in Tehri district. More than 2,000 tourist vehicles are reaching Dhanaulti each day, causing repeated congestion on the Chamba-Mussoorie National Highway as limited parking and a single-lane road restrict traffic movement.
Nainital
Nainital Police will impose a one-way traffic arrangement on October 4 from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, citing expected crowds at Kainchi Dham and Nainital. Vehicles travelling uphill from Kathgodam towards Nainital or Bhimtal through Nariman Point will be stopped, while descending traffic towards Haldwani will continue.
Rishikesh
Rishikesh witnessed heavy traffic congestion during the weekend as the Char Dham Yatra continued in Uttarakhand. A video showed vehicles moving through crowded roads, while police said arrangements had been made to support smoother traffic movement during the rush.
Nainital
The Nainital Senior Superintendent of Police has briefed officers and staff ahead of student union elections. Instructions focus on strengthening security and managing traffic along the route from Tikonia to the college, signalling increased police attention around the election-related movement and arrangements.
Dehradun
Dehradun District Magistrate Dr Ashish Chauhan has ordered a technical assessment of road engineering at Mohabbewala Gate on the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway after repeated accidents. Officials must examine speeding, traffic violations, black spots and other risks, while large warning signs and rumble-strip breakers have been ordered as immediate safety measures.
Rudrapur
Stray animals increasingly crowd busy routes in Rudrapur area, prompting drivers to slow, detour and sometimes remove animals from roads. Officials warn that local oversight must go beyond removing animals, and stress better waste management and monitoring of sensitive zones.
