Sikkim News

Sikkim economic advisor among four Indian experts for Myanmar constitutional dialogue

Sikkim economic advisor Mahendra P Lama has been named among four Indian experts for a constitutionalism and federalism lecture series in Myanmar. The visit reflects continuing India-Myanmar engagement on governance, federalism and peace-building.

Sikkim activist urges government to correct X's display of Gangtok as 'Xinjiang'

A Sikkim activist has urged the state Home Department to intervene over X showing Gangtok as Xinjiang in post locations. He said the anomaly could mislead users and affect Sikkim's and India's digital identity.

Multiple roads blocked across Sikkim after heavy rains; NH-10 hit by fresh landslides

Heavy rainfall continued to disrupt road connectivity across Sikkim on July 9, with multiple roads blocked due to landslides and maintenance work, while fresh obstructions were reported along the crucial NH-10 corridor connecting the state with Siliguri.

Sikkim MP urges Centre to fast-track border road, seeks update on Limboo-Tamang seat reservation

Sikkim's lone Lok Sabha MP, Indra Hang Subba, on Wednesday urged the Centre to expedite a strategically important road project along the India-Nepal border and sought an update on the long-pending reservation of Assembly seats for the Limboo and Tamang Scheduled Tribes.

Sikkim CM launches 'Mission: Million Oak Trees by 2047' to boost water security, biodiversity

Prem Singh Tamang launched Sikkim's Mission: Million Oak Trees by 2047 at Lagyap Reserve Forest. The drive links oak restoration with water security, biodiversity protection and wider public participation.

Sikkim inaugurates Tibetan Community Centre on Dalai Lama's 91st birthday

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Monday, July 6, inaugurated a newly constructed Tibetan Community Centre at Chandmari in Gangtok during celebrations marking the 91st birthday of 14th Dalai Lama, describing the occasion as a symbol of friendship, mutual respect and solidarity between the people of Sikkim and the Tibetan community.

Sikkim’s Tshering Choden scales Europe’s highest peak, advances Seven Summits mission

Sikkim mountaineer Tshering Choden has climbed Mount Elbrus, Europe's highest peak, in her Seven Summits campaign. The ascent marks her second continental summit and takes her closer to the full challenge.

Sikkim publishes draft electoral roll, begins claims and objections process ahead of final voter list

Sikkim has published its draft electoral roll and opened the claims and objections window. The process gives voters time to verify entries, answer notices and seek corrections before September 6.

Man arrested with 40 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup in Sikkim's Namchi

A 41-year-old man was arrested after police seized 40 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup allegedly being transported illegally in a taxi in Sikkim's Namchi district, officials said on Saturday, July 4.

Siliguri civic body clears Sikkim government's bus terminus project

The Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) has granted fresh approval for the Sikkim government's long-pending 'Suswastha Bhawan Sikkim' project, paving the way for the construction of a multi-purpose facility to support Sikkimese patients seeking medical treatment in Siliguri.

Mural near Sikkim's Majitar gateway sparks security concerns, residents seek official probe

Sikkim seeks dedicated export promotion framework for Himalayan, Northeast states

Sikkim urged the Centre to create a dedicated export framework for Himalayan and Northeastern states and allow greater flexibility under BHAVYA. The state said tailored support, revived border trade and new trade infrastructure are vital for growth in hilly regions.

Sikkim BJP surveys landslide-hit villages, seeks urgent restoration of connectivity

Sikkim: Namchi administration orders relief, restoration measures in flood-hit Lingi–Paiyong

The Namchi district administration has directed all departments to expedite relief, restoration and rehabilitation measures in the flood-affected Lingi–Paiyong area of Sikkim, with priority being given to restoring road connectivity and essential public services.

Sikkim Democratic Front denies political alliance with BJP, rejects claims of 'selling' MLAs

The SDF has denied ever allying with the BJP or selling its MLAs. The statement came amid a row over Pawan Chamling's Manipur remark and the party's criticism of the SKM's proximity to the BJP.

Sikkim, West Bengal CMs discuss connectivity, healthcare and Teesta restoration

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on July 3 met his West Bengal counterpart Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata and held discussions on strengthening inter-state connectivity, healthcare infrastructure and public welfare initiatives, according to an official statement.

Sikkim BJP chief Meets Amit Shah, raises border security, reservation and industrial concerns

Sikkim BJP president D.R. Thapa met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Wednesday and raised a range of issues concerning the Himalayan state, including border security, disaster relief, the Limboo–Tamang reservation issue and industrial incentives.

Sikkim, West Bengal agree on joint Teesta dredging, expand transport and healthcare cooperation

The governments of Sikkim and West Bengal have agreed to jointly undertake scientific sediment management through dredging of the Teesta River to address the rising riverbed caused by the 2023 Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF), which severely damaged National Highway 10 and disrupted connectivity to Sikkim.

Eurasian Lynx photographed in Sikkim for first time during high-altitude wildlife survey

The rare and elusive wild cat was captured on a camera trap at an altitude of 5,250 metres on the Tso Lhamo plateau in Mangan District in January 2026 during a high-altitude wildlife survey.

Sikkim: Residents of Kholatar Moonew speak out after alleged attack over opposition to hotmix crusher plant

Residents of Kholatar Moonew under the Daramdin constituency in Soreng District of Sikkim have demanded justice following an alleged assault incident that emerged amid opposition to a controversial hotmix crusher plant in the area.

Sikkim Police says no terror module in state, probe focused on alleged online self-radicalisation case

Sikkim Police on July 1 said there is currently no evidence of any organised terrorist module, local extremist network or communal angle operating in the state, even as it continues investigating a case related to the alleged online self-radicalisation of an individual and the dissemination of extremist propaganda through digital platforms.