Sikkim CM flags off NDRF mountaineering expedition to 7,462-metre Mt Jongsong
Sep 04, 2026Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Friday, September 4, flagged off a 41-member National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) mountaineering expedition to Mt Jongsong, aimed at strengthening the force’s high-altitude technical and rescue capabilities.
Sikkim police officer alleges assault, forced enrolment at Citizen Action Party membership programme in Ranipool; party denies coercion
Sep 04, 2026An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of the Sikkim Police has alleged that he was obstructed and manhandled while on duty at a Citizen Action Party (CAP) membership programme in Marchak, Ranipool, on September 3. The party has denied the allegation of forced enrolment.
Sikkim flags 40 high-hazard glacial lakes, 16 at highest risk
Sep 04, 2026Sikkim has identified 40 high-hazard glacial lakes, with 16 placed in the highest-risk category for potential outburst floods. The state is preparing lake-specific mitigation plans and a dedicated protocol while expanding monitoring and early-warning systems.
Sikkim moves to boost local filmmaking with equipment, training and cine conclave
Sep 04, 2026The Sikkim Film Promotion Board discussed plans for a cine conclave, equipment access and training. The proposals aim to widen local filmmaking support while the framework is still being worked out.
Sikkim completes first comprehensive field-based study of high-risk glacial lakes for GLOF mitigation
Sep 03, 2026Sikkim has completed a field-based study of nine high-risk glacial lakes to assess GLOF threats. The findings identify hidden vulnerabilities and outline practical measures for mitigation and early warning.
Sikkim landslide snaps road link to SSB battalion HQ, disrupts major tourism route
Sep 02, 2026A major landslide washed away a section of a highway in West Sikkim on Wednesday, September 2, cutting off road connectivity to the headquarters of the 72nd Battalion of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) at Yuksom and disrupting vehicular movement along a key tourism route.
‘Developed nations must take responsibility’: Sikkim voices seek climate accountability after Nepal floods
Sep 02, 2026As devastating floods in Nepal’s Rasuwa region revive memories of the 2023 South Lhonak Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) disaster in Sikkim, voices from the Himalayan state have called for greater climate accountability from developed nations, saying mountain communities are bearing the disproportionate impact of global warming despite contributing little to it.
After Nepal disaster, Sikkim steps up measures to tackle glacial lake outburst flood risks
Sep 01, 2026The devastating glacier-related flash flood in Nepal has brought renewed attention to glacial lake risks in the Himalayas, with Sikkim pointing to its ongoing efforts to assess and mitigate hazards from its high-altitude lakes.
Four Sikkim athletes selected to represent India at World Strengthlifting Championship
Sep 01, 2026Four athletes from Sikkim have been picked in India's 44-member squad for the World Strengthlifting and IBP Championship in Kyrgyzstan. The selection, which includes Pema Bhutia and three women athletes, underlines the state's rising presence in international strengthlifting.
3.9 magnitude earthquake jolts Sikkim’s Mangan district
Sep 01, 2026A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck Sikkim's Mangan district in the early hours of Tuesday. The tremor came as neighbouring Nepal remained under flash flood alert with the death toll rising to 903.
Sikkim: Yak calf rally held at 15,000 feet in remote Mangan valley
Aug 31, 2026The rally was held on August 29 under the Rural Growth Mission (RGM) 2026-27 and funded by the Sikkim Livestock Development Board (SLDB).
Sikkim: Rare Himalayan flowers turn Kupup-Gnathang Valley pink, draw tourists
Aug 31, 2026The high-altitude landscapes of Kupup and Gnathang Valley in East Sikkim have turned pink with the seasonal blooming of rare Himalayan flowers, attracting tourists, photographers and social media content creators to the region.
Sikkim launches ‘Sikkim for Nepal’ relief mission for flood and landslide victims
Aug 31, 2026Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Monday, August 31 flagged off a dedicated relief mission to Nepal under the banner ‘Sikkim for Nepal’, sending essential supplies and medical assistance to areas affected by severe floods and landslides.
Sikkim steps up flood monitoring along Himalayan rivers amid Nepal flash flood concerns
Aug 29, 2026Authorities in Sikkim's Mangan district have strengthened flood monitoring and early warning measures along vulnerable Himalayan rivers and glacial lakes amid heightened concerns following the recent flash floods in Nepal.
Road to Sikkim’s Lachen reopens after four months, restoring vital connectivity
Aug 29, 2026A rebuilt road near Taramchu Bridge has reopened, reconnecting Lachen with the rest of North Sikkim. The move eases access for residents and revives tourism-linked livelihoods as further safety work is planned.
Sikkim Tourism Department mandates digital registration for hotels, homestays from September 1
Aug 29, 2026The Tourism and Civil Aviation Department of the Sikkim government has mandated digital processing of registrations for hotels, resorts, homestays and several other tourism services from September 1, 2026.
Pang Lhabsol celebrates Sikkim’s sacred bond with Khangchendzonga
Aug 28, 2026Sikkim on August 28 celebrated Pang Lhabsol, one of the state’s most revered festivals, with elaborate Buddhist rituals, traditional ceremonies and the spectacular Pangtoed Chaam at the Tsuklakhang Palace grounds in Gangtok.
Eight Sikkim pilgrims stranded in Tibet after flash floods, all safe: SSDMA
Aug 28, 2026Eight residents of Sikkim who were on the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra were stranded in Tibet after a flash flood hit the region two days ago, but all of them have been contacted and are safe, the state disaster management authority said on Friday, August 28.
Sikkim sets up task force to assist residents affected by Nepal floods
Aug 28, 2026The Sikkim government has constituted a task force to provide relief and necessary assistance to residents of the state who may be stranded, missing or otherwise affected by the flash floods in Nepal, an official said on Friday, August 28.
Sikkim sets up helplines after deadly Nepal flash floods leave 162 dead
Aug 27, 2026Sikkim has opened dedicated helplines for residents affected in Nepal after flash floods on the Bhotekoshi River killed at least 162 people and left around 400 missing. The Indian Embassy and several states have also activated support channels as rescue and tracing efforts continue.
SIBLAC leader urges PM Modi to halt new hydropower projects in Sikkim after Nepal floods, seeks independent probe
Aug 26, 2026Sikkim Bhutia Lepcha Apex Committee (SIBLAC) Convenor and Sikkim BJP Chief Advisor Tseten Tashi Bhutia has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to halt proposed new hydro-electric projects in Sikkim and order an independent, time-bound inquiry into existing and proposed hydropower projects in the Himalayan state.
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