KHATIMA NEWS
Rudraprayag
A motorcycle rider died at the scene after a car and bike collided near Mayakoti Dat bridge on the Rudraprayag-Pokhari road on Wednesday morning. The deceased was identified as Shiv Lal, 55, from Malyagaon Bora. Police are collecting information to determine how the crash occurred.
Khatima
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met local residents and children at a public programme, according to a video shared by ANI. The available report provides no details about the venue, the programme’s agenda or any announcement made during the interaction, limiting the confirmed account to the public engagement itself.
Haridwar
Police in Amroha have arrested 4 men after a 23-year-old woman from Haryana alleged that she was sexually assaulted at a farmhouse reportedly linked to Uttarakhand MLA Umesh Sharma. The accused include 2 CRPF personnel, a sub-inspector and a head constable. A case was registered after the woman contacted police during the night.
Dehradun
Dehradun district administration has suspended lekhpals Jagdish Rathore and Dimple after an initial review found negligence in verifying certificate applications. The action follows FIRs at 2 police stations and the arrest of 2 accused people. A joint committee led by the chief development officer is examining the wider process and possible administrative lapses.
Rudraprayag
A Fire Service team led by Shankar Chand Ramola inspected firefighting equipment and safety arrangements at key establishments on the Kedarnath Yatra route. Officials also examined the proposed Guptkashi fire station site and tested fire hydrants at Agastyamuni Krida Maidan and Rampur (Tilwara), directing operators to correct identified shortcomings within the prescribed time.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched a group of mountaineering expeditions in Dehradun. The Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, based in Uttarkashi, is conducting the missions. Details about the number of expeditions, their destinations, participating teams and timelines were not provided in the available announcement.
Dehradun
The BJP has appointed Ram Madhav as its new Uttarakhand in-charge, with Bansuri Swaraj among 2 co-in-charges, according to reports dated 23 September 2026. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami welcomed the organisational changes in Dehradun, saying the party has recently reconstituted its organisation and appointed a new national president.
Champawat
The Kumaon Ekta Mahotsav began in Raunshal, Champawat, on Wednesday, bringing cultural performances, folk traditions and community participation together. State Minister Hukam Singh Kunwar inaugurated the event, where local artists and young people received a platform to present their work and organisers highlighted the importance of preserving regional identity for future generations.
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.
Haridwar
The first Patanjali Ayurveda Gurukulam has been inaugurated in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami described the occasion as auspicious and greeted people on World Ayurveda Day. The event marks the opening of the Gurukulam in Haridwar, although no further details about its programmes were provided.
Rishikesh
Doiwala Sugar Mill is working towards opening its new sugarcane crushing season in the first half of November, executive director Ajayveer Singh said on Monday. Repair work across departments has been accelerated, while the mill is planning measures to improve cane procurement, transport and timely payment to farmers after lower supply last season.
Rudrapur
Police in Udham Singh Nagar have stepped up arrangements for the municipal elections in Kichha and Siraulikalan. SSP Ajay Ganpati inspected polling stations, while personnel were deployed across the areas to maintain security during the electoral process.
Haldwani
Residents of Bindukhatta are preparing a rally and sit-in in Lalkuan on 27 September, seeking revenue-village recognition and a permanent embankment along the Gola River. The campaign follows a foot march that began on 15 August. Organisers expect between 10 and 20 thousand people to participate in the proposed demonstration.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the state soon. Dhami recalled that Modi’s visits have brought several benefits to Uttarakhand and said residents are looking forward to welcoming him, according to a statement shared from Dehradun.
Pauri
Monkey attacks in Devprayag have injured 2 women travellers and a child over the past 2–3 days, according to local accounts. The incidents occurred near the Bhagirathi bridge, the confluence and the bathing platform, prompting residents to fear for children travelling to school. A forest team is being called to capture the monkeys.
Pithoragarh
A 14-year-old student from Pithoragarh’s Madgaon village died after collapsing on his way home from a morning run, with doctors initially suspecting a heart attack. His 44-year-old mother later died after entering the Saryu River near Ghat, prompting a search by police and SDRF personnel.
Dehradun
A 16-tyre truck carrying cement overturned in Dehradun’s Mohabewala area, striking a motorcycle and leaving 2 people dead and 2 injured. Police reached the scene, arranged relief and rescue efforts, sent the injured for treatment and began examining the crash. Traffic on the route was also affected for some time.
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.
Haldwani
Residents linked to the Kathghariya power station area in Haldwani have voiced anger over electricity remaining unavailable for more than 9 hours. Ward-52 councillor Rekha Binwal said the interruption was disrupting daily life and creating risks for patients dependent on oxygen support during humid summer conditions.
Rishikesh
The investigation into alleged paid appointments at AIIMS Rishikesh’s satellite centre in Kichha has shifted towards an outsourcing agency manager and another person. Police say statements from 2 arrested suspects have indicated money transfers and meetings involving people linked to the agency, while the wider role of AIIMS personnel remains under examination.
Nainital
Uttarakhand has approved 1647 houses under PM Awas 2.0 (Urban) for eligible families across urban local bodies in Chamoli, Haridwar, Nainital, Tehri and Udham Singh Nagar. The projects will receive 2.75 lakh रुपये per house, while the budget for the newly sanctioned homes is expected to be released soon.
Pauri
A 45-year-old house collapsed suddenly in Pousada village of Devprayag block on Thursday morning. Ramashwari Devi escaped by jumping from the balcony, but her dairy buffalo died beneath the debris. The animal was her family’s only livelihood after her husband’s death, prompting a request for housing support and compensation.
Rudraprayag
Fire officials inspected commercial establishments in Rudraprayag on Wednesday 16 September, reviewing safety equipment and emergency exit arrangements. Staff members also received guidance on handling a fire and using protective equipment. The department said inspections will continue, with action possible against establishments that ignore prescribed safety requirements.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conveyed birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an address in Dehradun. Dhami said the wishes were being offered on behalf of those present and referred to Modi’s deep affection, although the available video excerpt does not provide the complete sentence.
Kashipur
A 58-year-old resident of Judka near Kashipur died at a local government hospital after suffering severe head pain following a train accident near Kurukshetra. Dalchand had received treatment in Chandigarh and returned home after being discharged. Police completed mortem before handing his body to the family.
Others
Srinagar Garhwal recorded a one-hour ground-level ozone concentration above 880 micrograms per cubic metre on 19 December 2025, according to monitoring data from Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University. Scientists have linked the unusual rise, initially, to forest fires, traffic and valley conditions that can trap pollution.
Tehri
Tehri district will start identifying ration cards linked to 6 consecutive months without recorded ration transactions from 1 October. Cardholders must collect their monthly allocation and complete e-KYC for every listed family member. Officials say e-KYC and field verification will be conducted during a 90-day period before permanent removal is considered.
Khatima
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on his birthday and recognised his work for the state. The message highlighted Dhami’s efforts to speed up Uttarakhand’s development, placing the chief minister’s administrative priorities at the centre of the brief exchange.
Bageshwar
Basanti Devi, a resident of Harbagad village in Bageshwar district, died during treatment at Sushila Tiwari Hospital in Haldwani after a venomous snakebite. She had gone alone to cut grass in her fields on Monday morning and was taken to several hospitals as her condition worsened.
Rudrapur
Nursing graduates in Uttarakhand have been offered a route to employment in Germany through the Chief Minister’s Skill Scheme. The government will provide German-language training without charge, while eligible applicants may earn up to ₹2.5 lakh a month after selection. Applicants must meet qualification and age requirements and pay a ₹30,000 security deposit.
Pithoragarh
A district-level volleyball tournament opened at Government Inter College Satsiling, bringing players from blocks across Pithoragarh together. Early Under-17 matches saw wins for Berinag and Kanalichhina, while Vin and Berinag recorded victories in the Under-14 category. Organisers said the event aims to give local sporting talent a stronger platform.
Dehradun
A Dehradun University student has alleged that a group attacked him after an argument at a freshers party in Mothrowala, damaged his car and took personal belongings. Nehru Colony police have registered a case against 7 named accused and unidentified youths, while efforts to locate the accused continue.
Rudraprayag
The second phase of the Kedarnath Dham pilgrhas started in Uttarakhand, bringing more devotees onto the route. Helicopter operations have also restarted, offering an alternative for elderly and differently-abled pilgrims, as well as others who choose to travel to the shrine by air.
Uttarkashi
Authorities in Rudraprayag have raised vigilance around Chirbasa on the Kedarnath walking route because of the possibility of falling rocks. District Magistrate Vishal Mishra said the location has repeatedly faced landslide-related problems, highlighting a continuing safety concern for people travelling through the area.
Almora
Around 600 graduate resident doctors at 4 Uttarakhand government medical colleges are boycotting work over a demand for higher stipends. The action has disrupted outpatient services and poned routine surgeries, with the strongest impact reported at Haldwani’s Sushila Tiwari Hospital, a major referral centre for patients from Kumaon’s hill districts.
Kashipur
The Bazpur Village Head Association has announced a one-day symbolic lockout protest after saying its 10-point demands remain unresolved. The association submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami through the Block Development Officer on Monday and said the demonstration would begin at 10 am at the block headquarters.
Pauri
An online review at the Aanchal Dairy premises directed veterinary and dairy officials across Uttarakhand to intensify surveillance, testing and vaccination against lumpy virus. Authorities have also been told to stop buying new cattle from outside until further orders, while awareness meetings and regular field visits continue among livestock owners.
Bageshwar
Residents of Thalidhar in Bageshwar’s Kapkot area continued their 53-day road protest after relatives carried a woman home from the district hospital in a doli. Villagers say the lack of road access leaves people dependent on difficult, rocky paths and want the government to issue an order for road construction.
Bageshwar
Bageshwar police have taken action against 39 drivers for traffic violations during Operation Prahar. A driver accused of driving after drinking was arrested by Jhirouli police, while his vehicle was seized. Police also issued 4 court challans, seized another vehicle and penalised 14 people for disturbing public peace.
Dehradun
More than 50 lakh pilgrims have visited Uttarakhand’s Char Dham shrines by 10 September, putting the annual pilgron course for a possible new record. The second phase begins on 15 September, when officials expect visitor numbers to rise, while landslide-prone stretches could create traffic challenges on the mountain routes.
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.
Khatima
Hitesh, Roshan and Rajiv of Shaheed Hari Kishan Shikshan Sansthan in Ashok Farm, Khatima, have earned places in the district kabaddi squad. Hitesh will compete in the under-14 category, while Roshan and Rajiv will play under-19 at the state-level championship in Tehri.
Khatima
Ram Singh Dhami, a 47-year-old hotel worker living in Tigri, died while receiving treatment after an e-rickshaw driver brought him to a sub-civil hospital in Khatima. Police are examining CCTV footage to identify the driver and establish how Dhami suffered the serious head injury on Friday night.
Pauri
A landslide triggered by continuing rain has shut the link road between Patli and Kotli villages in Pauri Garhwal. Vehicle movement has stopped completely, leaving residents of around 7 nearby villages facing travel difficulties. Debris-clearance work is under way, while the area continues to face a risk of further landslides.
Dehradun
The Mussoorie administration and Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority demolished 4 shops near Rock Stone on Upper Mall Road on Monday. The action followed a demolition order issued after proceedings involving alleged unauthorised construction. Police, including women personnel, were deployed as officials carried out the operation with a JCB.
Dehradun
The National Highways Authority of India has begun land acquisition for a proposed 13-kilometre elevated highway between Ajabpur and Mianwala in Dehradun. The project, estimated to cost about ₹2,000 crore, is intended to divert traffic from the congested Respana-Jogiwala corridor and improve movement towards Saharanpur and Haridwar.
Nainital
A major political confrontation unfolds in Uttarakhand as Congress plans to march from Parade Ground to the Chief Minister’s residence in Dehradun, claiming over 25,000 supporters. In response, BJP organizes Ambedkar-centered dharnas in all 19 organizational districts to promote social harmony and counter what it calls caste-driven politics.
Pauri
National Teachers' Day event in New Delhi saw the National Teachers Award 2026 bestowed at the Science Bhavan. The President, Droupadi Murmu, felicitated Manisha Nigam from Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University and Gabbar Singh Bisht, headmaster of Government Senior Secondary School Musyakhanda in Pauri, for their outstanding contributions to higher and school education respectively.
Dehradun
Heavy showers across 7 districts prompt school closures in 3 districts, while navigation and traffic face disruptions on major routes. SDRF rescues 3 locals stranded by a swollen river amid ongoing rainfall alerts from the weather department.
Chamoli
A week-long spell of rain saw some improvement on Sunday as weather eased in parts of Uttarakhand. While yellow alerts linger for several districts, fresh downpours and thunder are forecast in pockets, with daylight showers and thunder in Dehradun, Haridwar, Bageshwar, Nainital, Pauri and Chamoli. Traffic disruptions were reported in Ramnagar and Dehradun after downpours, and a landslide briefly blocked the Tharali-Deval route in Chamoli before clearance.
Tehri
On National Teacher’s Day, Tehri district held a ceremony in New Tehri to honor 43 teachers from all development blocks with certificates for outstanding work. Awards covered primary, junior, and secondary classes, with officials and education leaders in attendance.
Bageshwar
A year after disaster struck in Nan Kanyalikot in Kanalgadh Ghati,通 poor road and bridge conditions persist. Local leaders and villagers have repeatedly pressed officials for durable repairs, but no decisive progress is evident yet, raising concerns about safety and emergency response.
Tehri
Across Tehri district, teachers were celebrated on National Teacher's Day with ceremonies in multiple towns. Outstanding performers from primary, upper primary and secondary levels received honors, while awareness camps and book releases complemented the festivities.
Champawat
Parents and the school’s SMS and guardian body are pressing for immediate filling of vacant s at Shahid Purnanand Government Inter College in Suni. With 136 students enrolled, the lack of maths, biology, English and economics teachers in the intermediate section is hurting study continuity, according to the guardians’ association president and SMS members.
Roorkee
Farmers’ union in Uttarakhand submitted a memorandum to the district magistrate, calling for a survey of crop damage and due compensation as continuous rains filled fields with water, affecting vegetables and other crops.
Chamoli
In Chamoli, a woman who sustained injuries from a bear attack fought for 9 hours before passing away. Officials cite weather as the reason for not airlifting her to a higher center, prompting debate on timely access to advanced care.
Roorkee
In Rasulpur, a 30-year-old man who vanished after crossing the Ravasan River highlights long-standing calls from villagers for a swing bridge. Residents say seasonal floods claim lives each monsoon and disrupt access to markets, health services and banks in 7 villages.
Pithoragarh
In a notable achievement for Thal town, 3 students from Government Higher Secondary School Dharakouli have been selected for the Chief Minister Merit Scholarship scheme. The principal and school community celebrate the success and congratulate the students and their families.
Rudrapur
Youth Congress leaders, including national general secretary Surbhi Dwivedi, surrounded the Rudrapur district magistrate’s office, alleging -Haldwani developments involved ‘purification’ and connections to RSS and BJP leaders. The protest demands FIRs and action against caste-based practices, with a push to mobilize support ahead of 2027 elections.
Khatima
In Khatima, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami listened to residents, instructed officials to prioritize solution of problems, and announced development projects including an Oxygen Park, stadium expansion, and new amenities. He also paid tribute to martyrs of the Khatiya incident and met students and athletes during a 3-day visit.
Khatima
Between August 26 and 27, 3 fans were found missing from Government Primary School Charubeta in Khatima. The principal filed a complaint, and local police have registered a case against unidentified burglars and begun a search for the culprits.
Dehradun
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami virtually joined a memorial gathering in Mussoorie honouring known and unknown activists who died during the Uttarakhand statehood movement. He said the state remains indebted to their sacrifices and that their memories will continue to be linked with Uttarakhand’s identity and self-respect.
