champawat district

Opposition leaders in Uttarakhand decry a "complete collapse" of law and order following the alleged gang rape of a minor in Champawat. They highlight the involvement of a BJP official and demand swift justice, fast-track trials, and an impartial probe into alleged political protection for the accused. Congress criticizes police for alleged delays due to the BJP connection.

Authorities in Champawat are delving into a controversial case involving a 16-year-old girl who claimed she was gang-raped, a declaration that has taken a surprising turn. Medical findings showed no indicators of assault, leading to the girl's own admission that she had fabricated the events as part of a plotted revenge towards her rivals.

Uttarakhand's Kumaon region is experiencing a significant drop in tourism, with arrivals down by up to 20% in popular spots like Kausani due to ongoing forest fires. Smoke has reduced visibility of the Himalayas, a key attraction, impacting visitors seeking to escape pollution. Authorities are intensifying monitoring and taking action against those responsible for the human-induced fires.

Uttarakhand braces for a week of changing weather. The Indian Meteorological Department forecasts widespread rain and thunderstorms initially, with heavy snowfall expected in higher altitudes. This active weather will gradually subside, transitioning to dry conditions by mid-week. Residents should be aware of potential risks from thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds, particularly on April 8-9.

Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, during his visit to champawat district on Tuesday, conducted an on-site inspection of the under-construction state-of-the-art Science Centre being built at a cost of approximately Rs 55.52 crore

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi, highlighting the state's development progress and seeking support for key infrastructure and connectivity projects. Dhami extended an invitation to the Prime Minister to visit Uttarakhand and presented him with local specialties. The meeting also covered initiatives in tourism, spiritual economy, and entrepreneurship.

Eight persons died and ten others were injured when the vehicle in which they were taking a body for cremation fell into a gorge in Lohaghat area of champawat district on Sunday, the police said.

A seven-year-old male leopard was found shot dead on Ghat in Champawat-Almora road in champawat district on Sunday.

Taking a cue from the Nainital district administration, champawat district administration has informed all traders of the area to not use polythene from October 2.

In yet another incident of human-wildlife conflict, a woman was killed by a tiger in Tanakpur of champawat district on Monday

In a shocking incident that highlighted the poor condition of medical services in Uttarakhand, two women gave birth on the road in two separate incidents within 48 hours in champawat district after the ‘108 emergency ambulance services’ failed to respond to their calls

A resident of Gaudi village in champawat district of Kumaon, Prakash Bora, has claimed to have found a ‘khukri’ (carved knife) and sword given by famous hunter and environmentalist Jim Corbett to his ancestor Dungar Singh.

Doctors who have been posted at the inter-state border in Champawat to check for Covid-19 patients are complaining of lack of protective gear. The doctors added that they are forced to work in makeshift camps which don’t have running water or any other basic facilities.

After chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami won the by-poll from Champawat assembly constituency, chief secretary SS Sandhu on Thursday reviewed the ongoing and proposed projects for champawat district.

A joint team of the Champawat police and the special operations group (SOG) has seized a leopard skin and arrested a person near Devidhura under the limits of Pati police station in champawat district

Nine people died when a jeep in which they were travelling in fell into a gorge at Chalkhi area of champawat district on Wednesday morning.

The Uttarakhand unit of Congress said that most of the cabinet decisions taken on Thursday were "in clear violation of the model code of conduct", which was implemented in champawat district on May 2.

At least 11 people were killed after the vehicle they were traveling in fell into a gorge near Sukhidhang Reetha Sahib road in Budam village of Uttarakhand's champawat district on Tuesday morning. Two injured have been taken to a nearby hospital. Their condition is said to be critical.