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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.

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A tragic accident claimed the life of a 20-year-old polytechnic student in Champawat when a javelin, thrown during practice for the college's sports day, fatally pierced his neck. The aspiring Agniveer was retrieving a football when the incident occurred. He was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries. The sports meet was subsequently cancelled.

A pithoragarh court has ordered an FIR against ex-IPS officer Lokeshwar Singh and others for allegedly stripping and assaulting a trader in 2023. This follows a police complaints authority finding, despite the officer's denial and claims of the trader having a criminal past. The court mandated an investigation and reporting of actions taken.