KHATIMA NEWS
Others
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed nearly 8 lakh schoolchildren virtually from his official residence through the ‘Dil Ki Baat, Uncle Dhami Ke Saath’ programme. He discussed the cultural meaning of the festive season, cleanliness, safety, studies, local products and the importance of setting clear goals.
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.
Uttarkashi
About 90% of principal s in Uttarakhand’s government inter colleges have remained vacant for years, while most headmaster positions in high schools are also unfilled. Teachers say the vacancies and non-teaching duties are weakening academic and administrative work, affecting classroom teaching and contributing to concern over falling student numbers.
Pithoragarh
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved funding for free textbooks and teaching materials, road construction in Pithoragarh and Udham Singh Nagar, and an integrated sports infrastructure project in Haldwani. The approvals include full allocations and first instalments for several works during the current financial year.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted the state’s 2026 Intermediate and High School examination results during the Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Excellence Awards ceremony in Dehradun. He also spoke about community support for successful students and the importance of values, national feeling, social harmony and practical knowledge in education.
Kotdwar
The Uttarakhand Secondary Teachers Association has opposed a government order limiting tablet funding to Classes 10–12 students in state-run schools. The association wants the Knowledge Bank scheme expanded to aided schools, saying many students from poor and middle-class families could otherwise miss the benefit.
Almora
Garima Papnoi of Bonafide Public School, Chaukhutia, won Almora’s district science seminar, while Gitanjali Tiwari secured second place. Both students will represent the district at the state-level competition on the theme “Indian Energy Basket 2047: Possibilities and Challenges”, with the event focusing on energy, innovation and scientific thinking.
Bageshwar
A dispute over teacher transfers in Bageshwar has intensified after 13 days without a reported final action or inquiry outcome. Teachers allege that eligible school vacancies disappeared from the portal and that senior applicants in special categories were overlooked. They have now submitted a second reminder seeking a prompt, impartial resolution.
