KHATIMA NEWS
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.
Rudraprayag
Rain is expected in 7 Uttarakhand districts on 22 September, while other areas may remain dry. Showers have already been reported in Rudrapur and Nainital. The Meteorological Department has forecast stronger rain in the hills from Friday and issued a yellow alert, with lightning possible in several districts on 25 September.
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.
