Sikkim driver assault allegation sparks probe, army says matter under verification
Jun 09, 2026An alleged incident involving personnel of the Indian Army and local taxi drivers in the Zero Point–Shivmandir area of North Sikkim has prompted calls for an investigation, with the army stating that the matter is being examined in coordination with local authorities.
Sikkim: SKM Chalak Wing, Sarathi Welfare Board condemn alleged assault on driver at Lachung Zero Point
Jun 09, 2026SKM's State-Level Chalak Wing and the Sarathi Welfare Board condemned the alleged assault of a Chalak Guruji at Lachung Zero Point by Indian Army personnel. They have sought an immediate, transparent inquiry, saying prompt action is needed to uphold public confidence.
SDF urges youth to play active role in grassroots mobilisation and ‘Navnirman’ agenda
Jun 08, 2026The youth wing of the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) on Monday, June 8, called upon young party workers to take a more active role in grassroots mobilisation and contribute to the party's "Navnirman" (rebuilding) agenda.
Sikkim records steady decline in suicide rate over three years: Health Department
Jun 08, 2026Sikkim has recorded a consistent decline in its suicide rate over the past three years, a development the state Health and Family Welfare Department has attributed to sustained mental health and suicide prevention initiatives.
5.6-magnitude Bhutan quake shakes Sikkim, north Bengal; no damage reported
Jun 08, 2026A 5.6-magnitude earthquake near Punakha in Bhutan sent tremors across Sikkim and north Bengal late on Sunday night. Authorities said no casualties or damage were reported, though residents briefly moved outdoors.
Four family members found dead after car plunges into Teesta River in Sikkim
Jun 07, 2026Rescuers recovered four members of a Sikkim family from their submerged car in the Teesta River after a two-day search. The deaths have renewed concern over landslides, bad weather and the fragile condition of NH-10.
MoS Ajay Tamta reviews key road infrastructure projects in Sikkim
Jun 06, 2026Ajay Tamta reviewed major road infrastructure projects in Sikkim at a meeting in Gangtok. The review centred on faster execution and uninterrupted connectivity with the national highway network.
Historic Thangu Sertok Gumpa reduced to ashes in North Sikkim fire; two houses also destroyed
Jun 06, 2026A late-night fire on June 5, reduced Thangu Sertok Gumpa in North Sikkim to ashes and destroyed two nearby houses. The loss of the monastery, built around 1965, has saddened the people of Lachen and the wider region.
Sikkim's opposition party SDF seeks one-month extension for SIR enumeration forms
Jun 06, 2026The SIR enumeration phase commenced on May 31 and is scheduled to conclude on June 28, while the final electoral roll is set to be published on September 6.
From Sikkim to Patna: Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai becomes first woman from Northeast to head an Indian High Court
Jun 05, 2026Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai was sworn in on June 5 as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, becoming the first woman from the Northeast to head a High Court in India.
BJP Sikkim chief D.R. Thapa inspects delayed Bhusuk Khola bridge project, seeks timely completion
Jun 05, 2026D.R. Thapa visited the delayed Roray Chu Steel Bridge site at Bhusuk Khola to review progress and question the hold-up. Residents hope the inspection will speed up completion and restore smoother connectivity in the area.
BJP Sikkim delegation urges Union Minister Ajay Tamta to address state's road infrastructure challenges
Jun 05, 2026A delegation of the Sikkim unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) met Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Ajay Tamta during his official visit to the state and submitted a memorandum highlighting several pressing road infrastructure issues affecting Sikkim.
Union Minister Ajay Tamta begins three-day visit to Sikkim to review highway projects
Jun 04, 2026Union Minister Ajay Tamta has begun a three-day visit to Sikkim to inspect key national highway projects and chair review meetings. The visit is centred on tracking infrastructure progress, improving connectivity and speeding up strategic road works in the state.
Sikkim to host first International Agro Tourism Festival from June 13-15
Jun 04, 2026Sikkim will host its first International Agro Tourism Festival from 13 to 15 June 2026, with participants from India, Nepal and Bhutan. The event is aimed at promoting sustainable tourism, rural livelihoods and cross-border cultural ties in the Himalayan region.
Sikkim: Truck-bike collision on NH-10 leaves rider severely injured, loses arm
Jun 04, 2026A serious road accident along National Highway 10 near Bhalu Khola has sparked widespread concern after a video purportedly showing the aftermath of the crash went viral on social media.
PIL filed in Sikkim High Court over Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls; next hearing on June 11
Jun 03, 2026A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the High Court of Sikkim by the Sikkimese Moolniwasi Suraksha Sangh, seeking judicial intervention in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being conducted in the state. The PIL has been accepted by the court and the next hearing is scheduled for June 11, 2026.
Sikkim reviews long-term solutions after repeated road disruptions on Lachen route
Jun 02, 2026A high-level committee inspected the Chungthang-Lachen corridor after repeated blockages, including at Tarum Chu. The review focused on temporary restoration and long-term options to keep Lachen connected.
62 families join BJP during D.R. Thapa’s organisational visit to Sikkim's Yuksom
Jun 02, 2026BJP Sikkim chief D R Thapa visited Yuksom as 62 families joined the party. The programme highlighted welfare outreach and the party's expansion push in the state.
ITBP launches cultural orientation programme for personnel in Sikkim
Jun 02, 2026The ITBP has begun a five-day orientation programme on Sikkim's language, culture and traditions for personnel posted in the state. The exercise is aimed at improving cultural understanding and helping troops connect better with local communities.
Sikkim forms steering and executive committees to prepare Vision 2047 roadmap
May 31, 2026The Sikkim government has constituted a Steering Committee and an Executive Committee to prepare "Sikkim Vision 2047", a long-term development blueprint aimed at guiding the state's growth and transformation over the next two decades.
Sikkim withdraws odd-even restriction on private vehicles across state, except Gangtok
May 31, 2026The Government of Sikkim has withdrawn the odd-even restriction on the movement of private vehicles across all districts of the state, except Gangtok town, with immediate effect following an improvement in the availability of fuel reserves.
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