Category : Search result: Almora


Accountant Arrested for Bribe in Toilet Scheme

An accountant in Almora, Uttarakhand, was arrested for allegedly accepting a Rs 15,000 bribe to release funds for a government toilet construction project, highlighting corruption in sanitation schemes.

Folk Song Reunites Man with Family After 30 Years

A Kumaoni folk song posted on social media helped reunite an Almora man with his family after three decades, when relatives noticed emotional comments and confirmed his identity through conversation.

Forest Fires Threaten Gas Depot in Almora, Blazes in Bageshwar

A forest fire near a gas storage depot in Almora district caused panic, with fire services and forest teams containing it. Multiple wildfires erupted in Bageshwar, damaging trees and affecting air quality, raising concerns over early fire season onset.

Big cat kills woman in Almora, sparks protests

A 60-year-old woman was killed and another injured in separate big cat attacks in Almora's forest-edge villages. Villagers protest, demanding action on human-animal conflict. Read more.

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