Sikkim begins statewide road inspections to assess monsoon damage
Sep 21, 2026The Sikkim government on Monday, September 21, began a statewide inspection of roads damaged during the monsoon and directed officials to expedite restoration work to maintain connectivity.
Sikkim committed to strengthening judicial infrastructure to bring justice closer to people: CM
Sep 21, 2026Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Monday, September 21, said his government was committed to strengthening judicial infrastructure across the State to make justice more accessible, particularly for people living in remote and rural areas.
Uphold Sikkim’s peaceful identity, Governor tells newly inducted police officers
Sep 21, 2026Sikkim Governor O.P. Mathur on Monday, September 21, urged newly inducted police officers to uphold the State’s peaceful identity while preparing for emerging challenges such as cybercrime and narcotics.
Sikkim could become model for ‘Himalayan creative economy’: CM’s Press Secretary
Sep 19, 2026Sikkim has the potential to emerge as a pilot state for a sustainable “Himalayan creative economy” driven by youth, indigenous knowledge, cultural heritage and digital entrepreneurship, Chief Minister’s Press Secretary Yougan Tamang said on September 19.
Sikkim: Five red panda cubs born at Gangtok zoo amid revival of conservation breeding programme
Sep 19, 2026The Himalayan Zoological Park (HZP) in Bulbuley has recorded the birth of five surviving red panda cubs, two Himalayan black bear cubs and four Himalayan goral offspring during its 2026 breeding season, marking a significant year for its conservation breeding programmes.
Sikkim High Court takes suo motu PIL over river flood threat after Nepal tragedy
Sep 18, 2026The Sikkim High Court has widened the scope of its suo motu public interest litigation on climate justice by bringing four more authorities on record, including the Union Ministry of Railways and the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL).
Siliguri-Gangtok travel time to fall from 4 hours to 90 minutes: Sikkim Minister
Sep 18, 2026Sikkim Minister N.B. Dahal outlined ongoing road, bridge and highway projects at a press conference. He said the key NH-210 and Sevoke-Melli works could sharply improve state connectivity.
Sikkim CM, Governor inspect newly built Helen Lepcha Government Medical College ahead of inaugural academic session
Sep 18, 2026Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang joined Governor Om Prakash Mathur to inspect the newly constructed Helen Lepcha Sikkim Government Medical College ahead of the commencement of its inaugural academic session.
Sikkim maps rain damage as landslides, debris flows hit multiple areas in Gangtok
Sep 18, 2026Sikkim authorities are assessing rain-hit areas in Gangtok after landslides and mudflows. The inspections will guide urgent road clearance, damage verification and assistance for affected residents.
1,000 diyas lit in Gangtok as Sikkim launches state-wide cleanliness drive on PM Modi’s birthday
Sep 17, 2026A thousand diyas were lit at Ridge Park in Gangtok on September 17 as Sikkim launched a state-wide cleanliness and sanitation campaign to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday.
Parikrama to open Guns N’ Roses’ Guwahati show; Sikkim’s Girish and the Chronicles set for Bengaluru
Sep 17, 2026Parikrama will open for Guns N’ Roses in Guwahati, while Girish and the Chronicles support the band in Bengaluru. The pairings add Indian rock names to the band’s two-city India tour, including its first Northeast show.
Sikkim: Mudslide near Sirik covers roadside with debris, vehicles reportedly damaged
Sep 17, 2026A mudslide near Sirik in Bojoghari has covered a section of the roadside with mud and debris, reportedly damaging several vehicles, as continued rainfall leaves the area vulnerable to further landslides.
Sikkim bans plaster of Paris idols, Caps idol height at 10 feet ahead of festive season
Sep 16, 2026Sikkim's Pollution Control Board has banned Plaster of Paris idols and fixed height limits before the festive season. The rules aim to cut river pollution and tighten compliance during idol immersion.
Sikkim revises revenue account head for restricted area permit fees from October 1
Sep 16, 2026Sikkim's Tourism and Civil Aviation Department has revised the account head for Restricted Area Permit fees from October 1, 2026. The interim change is part of preparations for an integrated online permit system and digital payments.
Sikkim ex-minister seeks clarity on ‘4th Pathway’, calls for Assembly resolution on Article 371F
Sep 16, 2026Sikkim Bhutia Lepcha Apex Committee (SIBLAC) convenor and former minister Tseten Tashi Bhutia has sought clarification from the state government over a proposed “4th Pathway” reportedly mentioned in a July 2026 draft document associated with economist Prof Mahendra P Lama.
161 people evacuated as landslide threat intensifies in Sikkim's Gyalshing district
Sep 16, 2026A total of 161 people have been evacuated from vulnerable areas of West Sikkim's Gyalshing district following incessant rain, flooding and fresh landslides, officials said on September 16.
Sikkim CM urges engineers to adopt new technology, focus on quality and sustainability
Sep 16, 2026At Sikkim's National Engineers' Day event, Prem Singh Tamang asked engineers to adopt emerging technologies and plan durable public works. He said development must improve people's lives and stressed support for young and retired engineers alike.
Sikkim’s Gyalshing on alert as landslides hit Singlitam, Rimbi; 128 evacuated
Sep 15, 2026Sikkim’s Gyalshing district is witnessing heightened landslide activity at Singlitam and Rimbi following heavy rainfall, prompting the evacuation of 28 houses housing 128 people at Rimbi, while authorities continue road restoration, relief and safety measures in the affected areas.
Gorkhaland roadmap did not include Sikkim, disputed clause dropped from final submission: Prof Mahendra Lama
Sep 14, 2026Professor Mahendra P. Lama, the academic behind a widely circulated roadmap for a permanent political solution to the Gorkhaland issue, has denied allegations that his proposal sought to include territory of Sikkim, saying the disputed clause was dropped from the final document submitted to the Centre.
Jan Sewa Bhawan in Lumsey to start functioning from September 15: Sikkim CM
Sep 14, 2026The newly constructed Jan Sewa Bhawan, a mini secretariat at Lumsey in Gangtok, will start functioning from September 15, with several key government departments shifting to the facility, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said on Monday, September 14.
Pet dog shot dead with air gun in Sikkim’s Yangsum, FIR registered
Sep 13, 2026A pet dog was allegedly shot dead with an air gun in Yangsum village of Sikkim’s Dentam area, prompting police to register a case of animal cruelty against the accused.
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