Sikkim Forest Minister Pintso Namgyal Lepcha met Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav to discuss the severe flood impact on the Teesta basin and road disruptions. The meeting also covered significant connectivity issues in Mangan district and border areas.
In a directive from the Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, it has been mandated that all tourist vehicles must carry a large garbage bag to ensure proper waste management.
On July 26, Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba met with Union Education Ministers to advocate for CBSE affiliation of Rai, Gurung, Sherpa, and Tamang languages. The CBSE had previously declined recognition due to low enrolment, but Subba emphasises the unique demographics of Sikkim and the importance of these languages under NEP 2020.
A fraudulent Facebook profile impersonating Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has surfaced, prompting authorities to issue a cautionary notice. The public is urged to report and avoid any interaction with the fake account.
Sikkim BJP held a ceremony in Gangtok on July 26 to honour the martyrs of the 1999 Kargil War. The event included a lamp-lighting ceremony and a coordination meeting led by State BJP President DR Thapa.
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang extends heartfelt wishes to Indian athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympics, with special emphasis on Sikkim's own archer, Tarundeep Rai. He lauds their dedication and expresses pride in their journey.
The announcement was made during a press conference held on July 25.
Pradhan, a veteran of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics will depart from India on July 30 to oversee the team's performance in the boxing tournament.
The police arrested a man on the charge of impregnating a mentally challenged woman in Sikkim's Gangtok district, an official said on Friday.
On the 24th anniversary of India's victory in the Kargil War, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang honoured the brave soldiers who fought in the conflict. He stressed the importance of Kargil Vijay Diwas as a day of national pride and remembrance.
A significant brainstorming session convened at Vigyan Bhawan to tackle the pressing issue of the declining large cardamom cultivation in Sikkim.
The village is facing a high risk to both life and property, prompting the District Administration to urge residents to exercise extreme caution and consider migrating to safer areas until the monsoon season passes or repairs are completed.
A shocking case of teenage pregnancy has come to light in Singtam, sending ripples through the community. A 15-year-old girl was discovered to be approximately 25 weeks pregnant during a routine medical check-up at District Hospital Singtam on Sunday, July 21.
A major landslide has struck the Naga and Rel Ward areas near the approach road to Naga Public Ground under Toong Naga GPU, creating a severe threat to life and property.
The proposal to merge North Bengal with the Northeastern states has sparked a heated political debate. West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar's suggestion has faced strong opposition from the Trinamool Congress.
The ten-member team of the Himalayan Centre for Adventure and Eco-Tourism (IHCAE) expedition to climb Mt. Kangyatse-I and Mt. Kangyatse-II in the Ladakh Himalaya, led by Rajiv Rai and Shanti Rai as the technical leader, has returned to Leh on 24th July 2024.
Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang hosted His Eminence Gakar Rinpoche Ngawang Tenzin Gyurmed at his official residence, Mintokghang, today.
The Public Works Department (PWD) has reported landslides and cracks at several locations on National Highway 10, following an assessment conducted today, July 24. These developments necessitate additional hill cutting in the affected areas.
In a significant step towards improving urban cleanliness and waste management, Mr. Bhoj Raj Rai, Minister of the Urban Development Department, inaugurated two PET Bottle Shredding Machines at MG Marg today. This initiative is part of a broader effort under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) to streamline waste processing across the state.
Lok Sabha MP Dr. Indra Hang Subba recently engaged in a crucial meeting with Kamlesh Paswan, the Minister of State for the Rural Development Department. The discussions were focused on the critical challenges facing the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in Sikkim.
The National Highway 10 (NH10), which connects Siliguri to Sikkim, is set to reopen for small vehicles this evening or tomorrow, (July 24 or July 25) announced the District Magistrate of Kalimpong.
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