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.
Sikkim government receives report on glacial hazard mitigation
Sep 12, 2026The Sikkim government has received a report from the Commission on Glacial Hazards, which has proposed eight major recommendations to strengthen the state's preparedness and response mechanisms against glacial hazards.
Sikkim begins departmental consultations to shape ‘Sikkim Vision @2047’
Sep 10, 2026Senior officials and department heads met in Gangtok to refine inputs for the Sikkim Vision @2047 document. The consultations focused on coordination, implementation gaps and long-term planning across sectors.
Sikkim Chief Secretary chairs high-level meeting on GLOF preparedness and risk mitigation
Sep 10, 2026Chief Secretary Telang chaired a high-level meeting at the Tashiling Secretariat to review Sikkim's preparedness for potential GLOF events. The discussions centred on high-risk lakes, early warning systems and coordinated mitigation measures.
Sikkim CM inaugurates upgraded Sikkim Guest House in Guwahati
Sep 09, 2026Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on September 9 inaugurated the vertically extended and refurbished Sikkim Guest House at Panjabari in Guwahati, upgraded at an estimated cost of Rs 8 crore.
Sikkim University’s permanent campus still elusive as postgraduate vacancies pile up
Sep 08, 2026Sikkim University is still operating from rented buildings across Gangtok as its Yangang campus remains under construction. The prolonged delay and persistent postgraduate vacancies are raising questions about the institution's competitiveness and planning.
Sikkim’s third-gender voter count remains at just two in 2026 Final Electoral Roll
Sep 08, 2026Sikkim’s final 2026 electoral roll has recorded two third-gender electors across the state. The unchanged figure has renewed focus on representation amid a national rise in transgender voter registration.
Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba urges Rajnath Singh for climate-resilient North Sikkim highway
Sep 07, 2026Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba urged Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to back a climate-resilient highway to North Sikkim. He said science-based planning and geotechnical studies are vital for safer border roads in the fragile Himalayas.
Flash flood threat averted after blocked Sikkim rivers cleared
Sep 07, 2026The threat of a flash flood in Sikkim's Mangan district was averted after authorities cleared debris blocking the natural channels of the Teesta and Chyakoong rivers, officials said on September 7.
Sikkim voters excluded from final SIR Roll get 15 days to appeal: CEO Raj Yadav
Sep 07, 2026Voters whose names have been excluded from Sikkim’s newly published Final Electoral Roll under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 will have 15 days to file an appeal, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Raj Yadav said.
Teesta river turns muddy at Kalijhora after major landslide in North Sikkim
Sep 06, 2026A major landslide in north Sikkim partially blocked the flow of the Teesta and Chyakoong rivers during the intervening night of September 5 and 6, prompting authorities to intensify monitoring along the downstream river belt.
Sikkim issues emergency helpline numbers after Teesta-Chyakoong landslide
Sep 06, 2026A landslide near Theng Tunnel partially blocked the Teesta and Chyakoong rivers at their confluence. Authorities say there is no immediate downstream threat, but residents have been put on alert.
Massive landslide hits Sikkim’s Mangan district, partially blocks two rivers
Sep 06, 2026A massive landslide in Sikkim's Mangan district partially blocked the Teesta and Chyakoong rivers on Sunday. Officials are monitoring water levels closely as the slide has raised concerns over possible changes downstream.
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