KHATIMA NEWS
Rudrapur
Rudrapur’s assembly contest is being shaped by disputes over roads, traffic, waterlogging, employment and SIDCUL work. BJP MLA Shiv Arora highlights major projects, while Congress leader Rajkumar Thukral and local traders question the city’s condition. Recent party switches have added another layer of uncertainty to the contest.
Rudrapur
Vishnu Kumar, 25, was found dead in a room at the 46th Battalion PAC campus in Rudrapur on Sunday morning, Diwali day. Police inspected the site, completed the inquest proceedings and sent the body for -mortem. Officials said the cause of death will be known after the report.
Nainital
Following Central Pollution Control Board directions, special machines are monitoring air quality in Haldwani and Nainital before and after Diwali. Officials will track pollution from one week before the festival until one week afterwards, while recent readings show higher AQI levels in Rudrapur and Kashipur than in the 2 monitored cities.
Others
A leopard was killed after a speeding, unidentified vehicle struck it while the animal crossed NH-74 near Dharampur village in Jaspur, Udham Singh Nagar. The body was found beside the highway by morning, where local residents gathered after noticing the incident.
Rudrapur
Nanhe Lal, a 55-year-old tailor from Rudrapur, was struck by a speeding motorcycle outside Cheema Hospital while visiting his son, who was receiving treatment after a leg operation. He suffered a serious head injury and died during treatment despite being taken to the hospital by local residents.
Rudrapur
Lawyers protested at the Rudrapur district court after alleging that ARTO office employees made insulting remarks about advocates and threatened to have their registrations cancelled. The lawyers sought the district judge’s intervention, demanded an apology from the employees and submitted a complaint to the Bar Association seeking action.
Rudrapur
The Point-of-Care Testing lab at Rudrapur Medical College is ready but has not begun operations because equipment and staffing are incomplete. The delay means patients are still unable to access several tests at discounted rates. College principal Dr C.P. Bhaisoda said a trial would begin next week, with regular services targeted by 30 November.
Dehradun
With board examinations approaching, students in 54 Uttarakhand government schools upgraded to intermediate level are studying without subject lecturers. Some schools have no lecturers at all, while others lack teachers for key subjects. The shortage has raised concerns about regular classes and the quality of preparation in government schools.
Khatima
A from the @pushkardhami account said clay lamps were purchased from local shopkeepers in Khatima market, Udham Singh Nagar. The message urged people to support local products, small traders and artisans during the festival while promoting the “Vocal for Local” appeal associated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Rudrapur
Relatives of Rajesh Koli surrounded the Rudrapur police station on Monday, demanding the arrest of 2 more accused in the case. They alleged that 5 people were involved in the incident, while police have so far arrested 3 accused, and warned of a sit-in if further arrests are not made within 24 hours.
Rudrapur
Women who allegedly entered a jewellery shop as customers in Dineshpur, Udham Singh Nagar, are accused of taking gold earrings weighing about 3.5 grams before leaving without making a purchase. The shopkeeper alerted police through 112 after discovering the ornaments missing, and officers are examining CCTV footage to identify the suspects.
Rudrapur
Patients at the district hospital in Rudrapur are facing long queues to obtain bills required for X-rays. Staff shortages, a slow billing system and reported server outages have delayed the process, causing particular difficulty for elderly people and women. The medical college principal has promised improvements to ensure bills are issued on time.
Almora
A joint team of Salt police and the Special Operations Group arrested 2 men during a checking operation at Ragd Gad Tiraha in Almora district. Police said 10.885 kilograms of cannabis, valued at ₹2,72,125 in the international market, was recovered and the motorcycle allegedly used for transport was seized.
Rudrapur
Villagers are continuing an indefinite sit-in over 4 demands linked to the Chhatarpur railway crossing and the Dineshpur-Matkota road. They say frequent traffic jams disrupt travel, while the narrow road and speeding heavy vehicles increase accident risks. Former MLA Rajkumar Thukral visited the protest site and supported their demands.
Rudrapur
A mobile food laboratory collected 84 samples from sweet shops and the vegetable market in Rudrapur ahead of Diwali. All 45 sweets samples met standards, but 14 of 39 spice samples were found substandard, prompting officials to seal them and send them for laboratory confirmation before further action.
Rudrapur
Congress leaders in Jaspur have stepped up preparations for Rahul Gandhi’s rally in Delhi on November 1. Assembly constituency in-charge Deepika Gudiya Atreya urged workers to mobilise supporters and travel by buses or cars, while local organisers discussed arrangements under the leadership of MLA Adesh Chauhan.
Nainital
Leopard encounters are increasing in Uttarakhand’s Nainital-Tarai belt as shrinking safe habitat, limited prey and a growing population bring animals closer to villages. The state recorded 3,115 leopards in 2022, while attacks since 2000 have killed 567 people, according to the available figures.
Rudrapur
A pickup carrying about 6 quintals of meat was stopped at Gaba Chowk in Rudrapur on Thursday morning after information about suspected meat smuggling. Police detained 2 occupants and sent a sample for laboratory testing. Authorities said the meat’s identity, including whether it is beef, will be established only after the report.
Rudrapur
Passengers reaching the Rudrapur Roadways depot for bus routes and timings are struggling to find reliable information. 2 inquiry counters were removed during construction work, but have not been restored even after the work stopped, leaving travellers dependent on conductors and drivers while waiting facilities also remain inadequate.
Rudrapur
Police arrested 6 men after raiding a villa at Omaxe Riviera in Rudrapur’s Pantnagar area, where they allegedly found a gambling session underway. Officers recovered more than ₹3.88 lakh, playing cards and a poker set. A court sent all 6 accused to judicial custody, while the investigation continues.
Rudrapur
Twenty-one players were selected during a powerlifting and best physique trial organised by Unity Law College, Rudrapur. Participants came from colleges across Udham Singh Nagar and neighbouring areas. The selected athletes are scheduled to represent their institutions at the All India Inter-University Competition in Kunnur, Kerala, in January 2027.
Rudrapur
Price labels were displayed at several sweet shops in Rudrapur, but manufacture and expiry or use-by dates were missing. Food safety teams inspected 6 shops, collected 2 sweet samples and issued notices to 2 bakeries. In Bazpur, 11 sweet sellers also received notices during a separate festival-season checking campaign.
Kashipur
Police in Jaspur and the SOG unit in Kashipur arrested Akash Dixit after allegedly finding 114 pairs of monitor lizard body parts, a wild boar tusk and 5 moti shankh. Investigators say the items were marketed as ritual products promising wealth, including through an Instagram page, and a wildlife law case has been registered.
Kashipur
A joint team from Jaspur Kotwali police and SOG Kashipur arrested an accused person in a case involving alleged wildlife-parts trafficking, police said. The operation led to the recovery of 114 pairs of Hathajodi and other prohibited wildlife material. The arrest is an investigative development, and no court finding has been reported.
Khatima
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met residents and public representatives at Nagla Tarai and the Lohiahead helipad in Khatima on October 25, 2026. He directed officials to resolve grievances quickly, transparently and effectively while discussing local development work and civic needs with representatives.
Rudrapur
Rudrapur police promptly took a couple to hospital after they were injured in a road accident, according to Udham Singh Nagar Police. The response was carried out under the direction of SSP Ajay Ganpati, highlighting the immediate assistance provided to the injured pair.
Rudrapur
A 24-year-old newlywed died under suspicious circumstances in Rudrapur’s Rampura Ward 24 on Friday night, 2 months after her marriage to Rakesh Koli. Her father, Madan Lal, alleged dowry harassment and murder by her in-laws. Police are investigating, while officials began the required inquest process after being informed about the death.
Rudrapur
A Rudrapur couple discovered that ₹1.49 lakh had been withdrawn from their bank accounts after their mobile phone stopped receiving and making calls. The incident came to light when the bank contacted them about an unpaid vehicle instalment. Police have registered a FIR against an unidentified person.
Rudrapur
Paddy procurement has slowed across Udham Singh Nagar after bumper production, with farmers waiting at markets in Sitarganj, Gadarpur and Kichha. Token issuance problems, software faults, limited weighing points and exhausted purchase limits have left large stocks exposed in the open, while officials say procurement will continue and every farmer’s crop will be purchased.
Rudrapur
A joint forest department team was attacked during a late-night raid at a warehouse in Bazpur’s Pahadi Colony, where officials suspected illegal storage of teak and khair wood. Forest sub-inspector Surendra Singh suffered head and hand injuries, while the alleged attackers fled after police reached the scene. Authorities said his condition was out of danger.
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.
Rudrapur
Passengers in Rudrapur have alleged that some e-rickshaw drivers demand more than the agreed fare when riders choose online payment. Commuters using the vehicles to reach markets, hospitals, the bus stand and major crossings say unclear fare rates and limited monitoring are adding to disputes and extra costs.
Dehradun
The Uttarakhand State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has modified a Udham Singh Nagar district order after finding that compensation for a damaged vehicle cannot exceed its declared insured value. The case involved a Kashipur resident whose Ford Figo was destroyed in a 2016 accident after his insurance claim was rejected.
Others
Udham Singh Nagar police arrested Mohammad Zahid after a Nanakmatta woman alleged that he took Rs 40,000 from her daughter by promising Uttarakhand Police recruitment. Police said he used counterfeit recruitment documents, an admit card, a joining letter and uniforms to support the alleged deception.
Others
Bajpur police have recovered a JCB machine stolen from the Bajpur area in Bahjoi, Uttar Pradesh, and arrested an alleged thief. The action was carried out under the direction of Udham Singh Nagar Senior Superintendent of Police Ajay Ganapati, according to the police update.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand has launched a coordinated campaign against unauthorised construction, illegal plotting and commercial activity in residential buildings. Authorities will conduct surveys, issue notices and proceed with sealing or demolition after due process. The drive has already produced around 2200 notices in Dehradun and more than 570 in Haridwar.
Rudrapur
Children in several primary schools in Udham Singh Nagar are studying on floor mats even though benches and desks have been supplied. The education department says schools lack space to store the furniture, while classrooms, enrolment levels, dampness and damaged buildings are affecting how available resources can be used.
Rudrapur
A joint operation by the Special Operations Group in Rudrapur and Dineshpur police, directed by Udham Singh Nagar SSP Ajay Ganpati, led to the apprehension of 2 accused, police said. one accused was injured after the pair allegedly opened fire while attempting to flee. Police also reported a suspected plan to supply illegal firearms in Uttarakhand.
Rudrapur
The SOG and Dineshpur police arrested 2 alleged arms smugglers after a firing exchange on the Mahtosh-Makrandpur road in Udham Singh Nagar. Police said 8 illegal country-made pistols, 8 live cartridges, 4 spent cartridges and a motorcycle were recovered. one accused was injured in the leg during the operation.
Others
Kotwali Sitarganj police have reported arresting 2 alleged smack smugglers under Operation Prahar and recovering 15.24 grams of smack, along with cash and materials allegedly used in trafficking. The report highlights SSP Ajay Ganpati’s stated tough stance, but provides no further details about the suspects or court proceedings.
Rudrapur
A man was seriously injured after allegedly being attacked with a sharp weapon in Rudrapur’s Satta Chowk area on 12 October. Police registered a case against 4 youths after a complaint by his wife from Rampura Ward 23. The allegations remain subject to investigation.
Rudrapur
The Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry has directed the National Medical Commission to permit the establishment of 100 MBBS seats at Pandit Ram Sumer Shukla Memorial Government Medical College in Rudrapur from the 2027-28 academic session, following the college’s second appeal.
Rudrapur
Industries in Rudrapur’s SIDCUL area are reporting frequent power faults and low voltage, with outages affecting production during the festive season. Entrepreneurs say the industrial estate still depends on power lines installed when it was established nearly 20 years ago, while the number of companies has continued to grow.
Rudrapur
The Public Works Department’s Rudrapur provincial division has started the tender process for improving 4 damaged roads in the Gadarpur and Kichha assembly constituencies. The projects, funded under the state plan and a Chief Minister’s announcement, include resurfacing, interlocking tiles and new drainage, with completion required within 6 months.
Haridwar
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved a series of funding proposals covering road upgrades, religious and public facilities, bridges, police buildings, landslide treatment and nursery irrigation. The largest allocation is ₹ 19.99 crore for remaining roads on the Pant University campus in Kichha, Udham Singh Nagar.
Others
Transit Camp police have seized 03 motorcycles under the Motor Vehicles Act after their riders allegedly violated traffic rules by speeding and using vehicles without number plates. The action was carried out under the direction of Udham Singh Nagar SSP Ajay Ganpati as enforcement against traffic violations continues.
Kashipur
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the concluding session of the Assembly In-Charge and Vistarak Yojana training programmes at the District BJP Office in Kashipur, Udham Singh Nagar. The event brought the programmes to a close in the district and was documented in a video .
Rudrapur
The path has been cleared for Pt. Ramsumer Shukla Smriti Government Medical College in Rudrapur to begin operating with 100 MBBS seats from the 2027-28 academic session. The development is expected to expand medical education opportunities in Uttarakhand and strengthen the future availability of doctors and healthcare services across Udham Singh Nagar and the Terai region.
Rudrapur
An ASER assessment has highlighted weak Hindi-reading skills among children in rural government schools across Udham Singh Nagar. Only 31.2% of students in Classes 3 to 5 could read a simple Class 2-level Hindi passage, while reading gaps also remained among students in Classes 6 to 8, raising concerns for learning across subjects.
Nainital
Government paddy procurement at Kichha grain market remains slow, leaving farmers to guard stocks for 10 to 15 days. 4 purchase centres are operating, but only 758 quintals and 406 quintals have been weighed at 2 centres. Officials say procurement cannot fully begin until rice mills complete registration and the portal opens.
Rudrapur
Udham Singh Nagar will hold a 3-day training programme for master trainers, field trainers and technical assistants involved in preparations for the second phase of Census 2027. The sessions will run at Rudrapur’s Abdul Kalam Meeting Hall from 10:00 in the morning to 5:00 in the evening, with officials instructed to ensure attendance and technical support.
Rudrapur
Women workers from several Rudrapur neighbourhoods staged a protest at the Deputy Labour Commissioner’s office over delays in receiving kits under a government scheme. They said repeated visits were costing them daily wages. Labour officials held talks with the protesters and assured them that kits would be distributed to all eligible women workers within one week.
Rudrapur
An Income Tax Department team carried out checks at 3 locations on Monday, including a hospital and gym in Rudrapur and a physician’s residence in Bilaspur. Officials have not disclosed the reason for the action or whether the locations are connected, leaving the details of the inquiry unclear.
Rudrapur
The Child Welfare Committee in Udham Singh Nagar says 4 to 5 cases involving minors arrive every month after contact through social media. Reported patterns include fake identities, being called out of home, relocation to other cities or states, alleged sexual assault, explicit videos and blackmail.
Rudrapur
Government paddy procurement in Udham Singh Nagar remains slow, with only 1722.80 quintals purchased by Friday. The entire volume was recorded at RFC centres, while other procurement points reported no significant activity. Officials cited ongoing harvesting, high moisture and rice millers’ concerns over 500 crore in unpaid dues as key reasons for the delay.
Rudrapur
Udham Singh Nagar district administration has launched a 5-day response after hailstorm and storm damage in Bazpur and Gadarpur. District Magistrate Nitin Singh Bhadauria ordered teams to assess losses, prepare affected farmers’ lists and support compensation work, with officials required to report at the designated offices on 10 October.
Nainital
Farmers from Udham Singh Nagar, accompanied by Congress leaders, protested at the Regional Food Controller’s office in Haldwani on Friday and locked the premises after asking officials and employees to leave. They said inadequate government procurement arrangements were forcing farmers to search for buyers while paddy crops faced damage.
Nainital
Uttarakhand Police registered 439 cases under the NDPS Act and arrested 569 people across Kumaon between January and September 2026. The figures show that drug trafficking extends beyond the plains, with Udham Singh Nagar accounting for most seized pills while Nainital led in injection recoveries.
Khatima
A severe hailstorm and strong winds damaged paddy, sugarcane and maize crops in Udham Singh Nagar on Friday around 12:00 PM PM, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said. Guava orchards, power lines, houses and public property were also affected, while officials assess the scale of losses and the assistance required by residents.
Rudrapur
The body of 35-year-old Prakash Chandra Arya, a resident of Bindukhatta, was found near a sugar mill in Kichha after he had been missing for 2 days. Relatives reached the site and identified him. Police have begun required procedures and are investigating the cause of death.
Rudrapur
The Udham Singh Nagar District Congress Committee held a rally in Rudrapur and submitted a memorandum addressed to the governor to ADM Pankaj Upadhyay. The party raised concerns about the Election Commission’s functioning, electoral procedures, voter-list revisions and the credibility of constitutional institutions.
Rudrapur
Congress candidates Rashida Begum and Rajesh Pratap Singh have won the local body elections in Sirauli Kalan and Kichha respectively. The results come ahead of the upcoming Uttarakhand Assembly elections, while counting for the Kichha seat was held at Naveen Mandi in Kichha under the Supreme Court’s order.
Khatima
Police in Sitarganj, Udham Singh Nagar, said they detained 02 suspected vehicle thieves and recovered 07 stolen motorcycles during action against vehicle theft. The operation was carried out under the direction of SSP Ajay Ganapati, according to the police communication, which described the development as a breakthrough against a vehicle-theft gang.
Rudrapur
A speeding dumper struck a motorcycle near Balli Dhaba on the Rudrapur-Haridwar Highway while it was overtaking. Sukchain Kaur, 59, died during treatment at a private hospital on Moradabad Road. Her son Baljeet Singh, who was riding with her towards Bajpur, survived, while the dumper driver fled the scene.
Khatima
An Angan Milan programme in Khatima, Udham Singh Nagar, brought together young children, pregnant women, mothers, Anganwadi workers and ASHA workers.
Others
Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat said in Udham Singh Nagar that he began his Jan Samvad Yatra to thank people for their support and blessings.
Khatima
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in a cleanliness campaign in Udham Singh Nagar, according to video footage released by PTI. The available material records the chief minister taking part in the local sanitation activity, while no further details about the drive, its organisers or its duration were provided.
Khatima
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami joined performers at Aadi Rangotsav 2026 in Khatima, Udham Singh Nagar, dancing during tribal performances and playing the traditional dhol. The programme is linked to the film Hanuman Ansh, with Dhami attending alongside its cast and director.
Rudrapur
Housing and State Property Secretary Dr R. Rajesh Kumar inspected proposed and ongoing projects across Haldwani and Udham Singh Nagar. The plans include themed traffic rotaries, park upgrades, greener roads, sports facilities, a modern bus station and a parking complex, with officials directed to maintain quality and meet deadlines.
Haldwani
A 3-day enforcement campaign in the Haldwani transport division resulted in 1125 challans and 100 seized vehicles. Udham Singh Nagar recorded the highest district total with 617 challans, while teams in Nainital issued 429. Officials said action followed violations involving documents, driving licences, reflectors, lights, vehicle dimensions and registration.
Others
The Centre has approved 3 projects for sewerage and used-water management in Jaspur, Udham Singh Nagar, under the AMRUT-U 2.0 programme. The projects have a combined sanctioned cost of ₹11.14 crore, including ₹10.026 crore in central assistance, according to information shared with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.
Rudrapur
Rudrapur Government Medical College has added 4 assistant professors and one senior resident to its staff. The new appointments cover anaesthesia, anatomy, pharmacology, surgery and general medicine. College officials expect the additions to strengthen patient care, support operations and wards, improve MBBS teaching, and help meet National Medical Commission standards.
Rudrapur
E-rickshaw driver Liyaqat Hussain died after a car collided with his vehicle in Rudrapur, Udham Singh Nagar. The car reportedly left the scene before overturning in bushes 10 feet below the highway near Mahtosh Bhagda bridge. Police have taken custody of the damaged vehicle and are investigating the crash and the driver’s role.
Khatima
Transit Camp police arrested one person in connection with mobile theft and recovered a stolen phone, Udham Singh Nagar Police said. The action was reported under the direction of SSP Ajay Ganpati, while the available police update provided no further details about the suspect, the handset or the alleged theft.
Rudrapur
The only lift at Rudrapur’s district hospital stopped working on Friday, forcing patients headed to the first floor to use the stairs. Elderly people, pregnant women and serious patients faced particular difficulty, while relatives carried some wheelchair and stretcher patients upstairs. The medical college principal said repairs were expected on Saturday.
Rudrapur
More than 100 residents and nominated councillors from nearby areas have written to the Prime Minister and Railway Minister seeking passenger train services at Chhatarpur railway station in Udham Singh Nagar. The representation highlights the closure of Haldi Road station and says facilities and expansion work at Chhatarpur support the demand.
Khatima
An X by Kumaon Jagran has raised concerns about an anti-mobile phone activity at Adarsh India Montessori School in Biria, Khatima. claims that several children became frightened and cried during the exercise, but the school’s response or independent confirmation of what occurred is not yet available.
Rudrapur
More than 500 parents have applied for free admission under the second phase of the Right to Education process in Rudrapur. Applicants must submit income, caste, birth-date and residence documents on 18 and 19 September. An online lottery is scheduled for 25 September, with selected children entering private schools from 26 to 30 September.
Rudrapur
Rudrapur faced an 8-hour electricity shutdown on Sunday as UPCL replaced 33 KV lines and shifted infrastructure linked to the Bhadipura and Matkota substations. The interruption affected residential neighbourhoods, markets and industrial units, while residents reported problems with cooling, water pumps, mobile charging and essential online work.
Khatima
A women’s pink toilet in Khatima has reportedly remained closed since its inauguration in March 2025, despite being built with around ₹7.50 lakh from CSR funds. The municipality, responsible for its operation, has cited staff shortages, water difficulties and other reasons while saying preparations are underway to open the facility.
Khatima
3 teachers from Khatima joined Uttarakhand’s delegation at the ULLAS Mela held at Bal Bhavan, Delhi, for International Literacy Day. They performed a literacy-themed song alongside participants from across the country, highlighting the state’s campaign and giving the Udham Singh Nagar town a place in the national programme.
Rudrapur
A youth from Rudrapur’s Bhadaipura Ward 14 was allegedly attacked with a sword at Gandhi Park on 6 September 2026. Police have registered an FIR against 4 named suspects and some unidentified people, while investigating the alleged assault, threats, vehicles and weapons linked to the incident.
Khatima
Police in Khatima arrested a 24-year-old man during checking on the Jasari-Patpura road, officials said. The search allegedly recovered 4.45 grams of smack from a transparent polythene packet. A case has been registered under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act, and legal proceedings are underway as he is produced in court.
Khatima
Police in Khatima have arrested Satwinder Singh alias Sonu Kaneti in connection with a firing and death-threat complaint filed by a resident of Bari Anjania. Investigators said CCTV footage and informers helped trace him, while 4 other accused had already been arrested in the case.
Rudrapur
Rudrapur defeated Kulkha Stadium 36-26 in the final of the district-level junior girls’ kabaddi competition at Sakainiya Stadium in Gadarpur. 9 teams and around 100 players participated. Selected players will represent Udham Singh Nagar at the state-level kabaddi competition scheduled in Kaladhungi on 19 and 20 September.
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.
Rudrapur
On Teachers’ Day, junior high school teachers in Udham Singh Nagar will mark a day of protest by tying black armbands on their left arms, signalling long-pending demands at the government and departmental levels. The move is described as a symbolic action, not targeting any individual, aimed at drawing attention to outstanding issues.
