KHATIMA NEWS
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami recognised 4 mountaineering expeditions led by the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering in Uttarkashi and inaugurated a new gaushala at Haldi Farm, Khatima. The shelter can accommodate more than 2000 destitute cattle, while similar facilities are being built at over 60 locations across the state.
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Residents of Ganeshpur in Uttarkashi’s Bhatwari block say a 33 KV high-voltage line passes dangerously close to their fields and homes. With paddy harvesting and threshing underway, villagers fear an accident and want the line shifted or additional safety measures installed. Officials of Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam have been approached repeatedly, they say.
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Uttarkashi district is developing 14 view points, selfie points and signs along the Gangotri and Yamunotri pilgrroutes. The project, costing about 31.32 lakh rupees, aims to improve rest facilities and make the journey more convenient and memorable for pilgrims visiting the Char Dham shrines.
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Apple grower Sundas of Duchanu village in Uttarkashi has created a -harvest business model with government support. His grading, sorting and packaging facilities have increased his income, helped nearby growers add value to their produce and provided seasonal work for 20 to 25 local residents during the apple season.
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A dog described as rabid bit 12 people in and around Mori market on Saturday, including schoolchildren. All those treated at the Community Health Centre in Mori received first aid and anti-rabies vaccines. Parents remain worried about children’s safety, while residents have urged officials to capture the animal and address stray dogs permanently.
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Social worker Suman Badoni has raised 2 public-service demands in Uttarkashi’s Yamunotri Assembly constituency: restoring 108 ambulance coverage for the Jogat Talla area and authorising more CSC centres in Chinyalisaur to issue worker cards. Officials have given an assurance on the ambulance, while the additional-centre request has been made to the district magistrate.
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Uttarkashi is preparing to widen protected cultivation through cluster-based polyhouses measuring 50 to 500 square metres. The initiative under NABARD’s RIDF scheme will support vegetable and flower cultivation, while 114 farmers from Bhatwari and the Ganga Valley have received training in production, crop management and -harvest handling.
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8 of 15 children who fell ill in Bhangeli village, Uttarkashi, have tested positive for Coxsackie virus linked to hand, foot and mouth disease. Health teams are examining other children, while the Water Institute has increased monitoring of local water sources amid uncertainty over how the virus spread.
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A leopard attacked a motorcycle carrying 2 men on the Khattukhal motor road in Uttarkashi’s Dunda area on Monday evening. The bike lost control and fell, injuring both riders in the knees. Emergency responders took them to the district hospital, while a departmental team continued monitoring the location.
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Residents of Bhangeri village in Uttarkashi’s Bhatwari block have reported painful boils, itching, burning and fever among children and women after a new water source was connected under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Health officials have examined affected residents, supplied medicines and advised households to boil drinking water while the source is investigated.
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Uttarkashi traffic police carried out an evening checking operation across the district headquarters and nearby areas to improve road safety. Officers issued challans to 23 drivers, arrested 2 people allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol, seized their vehicles and towed 3 vehicles from no-parking areas.
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Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya inspected the approximately 5-km trekking route to Yamunotri Dham on Sunday. Departments were told to repair damaged structures, improve sanitation, maintain drinking-water and toilet facilities, and keep medical teams, machinery and workers ready before visitor numbers rise during the second phase of the pilgr.
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A Jal Jeevan Mission project intended to serve about 400 families in Kafnaul village remains unfinished after 2 and a half years. Pipes meant for the 12-kilometre supply network are lying unused in forest areas, while permission for construction through reserved forest land remains the central obstacle.
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On the 26th day of the displacement protest in Bhaldgaon, authorities urged the demonstrators to relocate the site, but villagers stood firm, saying only a concrete solution to their displacement demands will end their protest.
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In Uttarkashi’s town zones, daily jams mount on the Gangotri Highway due to dense truck traffic, halted school buses, and narrow roads. Authorities have yet to finalize a concrete traffic plan to ease the choke points.
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In Uttarkashi, members of the OM Student Organization paid respects to teachers at the PG College on Teachers’ Day. Presidential candidate Amit Shah and university representative candidate Ayush Panwar, along with other members, received blessings from faculty as part of the observance. Students emphasized teachers as guides and inspirations beyond mere academic instruction.
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In Silgaon village of Uttarkashi district, a bear has been damaging cash crops, prompting fears among farmers and calls for swift action from forest authorities. Residents report ongoing incursions into fields and demand inspection, compensation, and preventive measures to curb future losses.
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On Teachers’ Day, Gangotri MLA Suresh Chauhan organized a district-wide felicitation at Uttarkashi’s district collectorate auditorium, recognizing teachers from across the district and signaling a focus on modern, technical education to strengthen education and society.
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A leopard was spotted beside the Dharasu Band road in Uttarkashi late on September 4, with pedestrians recording a video from a safe distance. The incident follows recent leopard attacks in nearby areas, intensifying resident concerns and calls for stronger monitoring by forest authorities.
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In Uttarkashi, a district-level meeting chaired by the district magistrate focused on financial inclusion, agricultural lending, and扩大 banking outreach to farmers. Separate protests in Boldgaon demand displacement for villagers affected by the Tehri dam reservoir.
