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.
SIR exercise begins in Sikkim; BLOs start door-to-door distribution of enumeration forms
May 30, 2026The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls commenced across Sikkim on Saturday, with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) beginning door-to-door visits to distribute enumeration forms to voters.
Sikkim High Court admits PIL challenging odd-even vehicle rule, seeks public feedback
May 30, 2026The Sikkim High Court has admitted a PIL against the state's odd-even vehicle rule and sought public grievances through district collectors. The case will examine the government's transport arrangements amid complaints over inconvenience and accessibility.
Sikkim makes emission control retrofit mandatory for generator sets older than 15 years
May 29, 2026The Sikkim Pollution Control Board has made it mandatory for old generator sets to be retrofitted with emission control devices for renewal of consent-to-operate permissions in the state.
Sikkim sets July 15 target for restoring Lachen road, explores permanent solution
May 29, 2026The Sikkim government has set a July 15 deadline for the restoration of the temporary road connecting Lachen in North Sikkim and has initiated steps to find a long-term solution to the region’s persistent connectivity problems.
Gangtok to host three-day ‘Sikkim Utsav 2026’ from June 5
May 29, 2026Gangtok will host “Sikkim Utsav 2026 – Gangtok Chapter”, a three-day event celebrating the state’s entrepreneurs, culture, food and beverages, music, handicrafts and organic products from June 5 to 7, an official said on May 29.
Sikkim CM attends premiere of award-winning film ‘Shape of Momo’ in Gangtok
May 28, 2026Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang attended the Gangtok premiere of Shape of Momo, directed by Tribeny Rai. He said the film was a proud moment for the state and a boost for regional cinema.
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