Sikkim Assembly Budget session to begin on June 29
Jun 12, 2026The Budget session of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly will commence on June 29, according to an official notification issued on June 12.
Sikkim launches digital farmers’ registry, reaffirms commitment to organic farming
Jun 12, 2026The Sikkim government has launched a major digital agriculture initiative aimed at creating a unified database of farmers through a unique Farmers’ ID system, while reiterating its commitment to maintaining the State’s status as India’s first fully organic state.
Sikkim seeks stronger connectivity push at NITI Aayog meeting
Jun 11, 2026At the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting, Prem Singh Tamang urged the Centre to strengthen connectivity and policy support for Sikkim and other mountain states. He said better road, rail, air and digital links are vital for growth, public services and border security.
Army officer files counter FIR in Sikkim driver assault case
Jun 11, 2026An Army officer has filed a counter FIR over the June 9 clash with local taxi drivers in North Sikkim. The complaint adds a rival version to a case already under scrutiny after videos of an alleged driver assault surfaced online.
Sikkim theatre artist Tila Rupa Sapkota selected for Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar
Jun 11, 2026Tila Rupa Sapkota of Gangtok has been selected for the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar. The award acknowledges her long theatre career and her mentorship of young performers in Sikkim.
Sikkim BJP seeks urgent action on LPG Shortage, meets STCS officials
Jun 10, 2026A high-level delegation of BJP Sikkim on Wednesday, June 10, visited the State Trading Corporation of Sikkim (STCS) office in Gangtok to raise concerns over the ongoing shortage of LPG cylinders across the state and seek immediate measures to address the crisis.
Sikkim CM congratulates PM Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister
Jun 10, 2026Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Wednesday, June 10 congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in India’s democratic history during a National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meeting held in New Delhi.
Sikkim CM urges participation in ‘Har Ghar Yoga’ initiative for Guinness World Record bid
Jun 10, 2026Prem Singh Tamang has urged people in Sikkim to register for the Har Ghar Yoga event on June 14. He said the mass online session is meant to promote healthy living and national unity beyond the record bid.
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.
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