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Joint Action Rally calls for public rally on April 8 over Sikkimese identity row

Sikkim: Joint Action Rally calls for public rally on April 8 over Sikkimese identity row

Apr 01, 2023

The Joint Action Council calls for an indefinite protest if the state government fails to act on a special assembly session to address the distortion of Sikkimese identity.

Sikkim Cricket Association announces SICA Women's Tournament

Sikkim Cricket Association announces SICA Women's Tournament from April 1

Mar 30, 2023

Sikkim Cricket Association has announced the second season of the SICA Women’s Tournament which will start on April 1.

Sikkim's HSP condemns dilution of Art 371F in finance bill

Sikkim: HSP condemns dilution of Article 371F in finance bill, demands resignation of BJP MLAs

Mar 30, 2023

The Hamro Sikkim Party (HSP) has condemned the dilution of Article 371F in the Union Finance Bill 2023 passed recently by the Lok Sabha “without any discussion”.

Sikkim government host 3-day Kitam Ecotourism Festival

Sikkim government host 3-day Kitam Ecotourism Festival for bird lovers

Mar 29, 2023

The Kitam Bird Sanctuary situated in Kitam village in Sikkim is the core feature of ecotourism development.

Border Roads Organisation during rescue mission

Sikkim: Border Roads Organisation rescues 10,000 tourists in March this year

Mar 29, 2023

The maximum and the minimum temperatures in this month remained as much as 5 to 10 degrees below normal as compared to previous years in the state.

Sikkim reports six new COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 12

Sikkim reports six new COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 12

Mar 28, 2023

Out of the six patients, five are currently in home isolation while one minor is being admitted to the Sir Thutob Namgyal Memorial (STNM) Hospital.

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Sikkim: Drug peddler apprehended by police in Gangtok

Mar 28, 2023

During the search, contraband substances, including Brown Sugar, Cough Syrup, tablets and capsules were also seized.

SDF Cheli Morcha alleges state government failed to fulfil pre-election promises

Sikkim: SDF Cheli Morcha alleges state government failed to fulfil pre-election promises

Mar 27, 2023

A coordination meeting was held at Garib Uthan Bhawan, Jorethang, by the Cheli Morcha leaders of Geyzing, Soreng and Namchi districts in Sikkim on March 27.

Jalpaiguri Court to hear defamation case against former Sikkim CM Pawan Chamling

Jalpaiguri Court to hear defamation case against former Sikkim CM Pawan Chamling

Mar 27, 2023

The case pertains to a defamatory speech made by Chamling in 2014 against one Rajen Phuyel, a resident of Banarhat in West Bengal.

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Sikkim: Centre sanctions Rs 439.56 crore for Legship-Gyalshing 2-lane specification road

Mar 27, 2023

The Union government on March 26 sanctioned Rs 439.56 crore for the construction of a 2-lane specification road of the existing stretch between Legship to Gyalshing of NH-510.

Sikkimese filmmakers Amir Gurung and Abhishek Chettri take home best director awards at Northeast Film Festival

Sikkimese filmmakers Amir Gurung and Abhishek Chettri take home best director awards at Northeast Film Festival

Mar 26, 2023

Amir Gurung's short film "Myth from Sikkim" was awarded the Best Director Short Film (Silver) award, while Abhishek Chettri won the Best Director (Jury) award for his work in the festival.

SDF President Pawan Chamling urges support for Sikkim Bachao Abhiyan at zonal meeting in Geyzing

SDF President Pawan Chamling urges support for Sikkim Bachao Abhiyan at zonal meeting in Geyzing

Mar 26, 2023

SDF President Pawan Chamling paid respects to Late PL Subba in his address, reflecting on his role as a genuine and ideologically connected member of the party.

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Sikkim: Finance Bill 2023 with amendments in income tax exemptions to Sikkimese under Section 26AAA passed in Lok Sabha

Mar 26, 2023

The said bill was passed without having any discussion over the same in the lower house of parliament with 64 official amendments.

More than 20 houses damaged after landslide hits Sokpay village

Sikkim: More than 20 houses damaged after landslide hits Sokpay village

Mar 26, 2023

More than 20 houses were damaged, and the road connecting Mangan to Gangtok was swiped away after a massive landslide hit Sikkim's Sokpay village on March 26

Sikkim: Cricket and fitness enthusiast gets tattoo of Chief Minister as tribute for support during struggling phase

Sikkim: Cricket and fitness enthusiast gets tattoo of Chief Minister as tribute for support during struggling phase

Mar 25, 2023

According to JP Bind, the support he received from CM Golay during his difficult phase was significant, and he will always be grateful for it.

 Trishakti Sappers and BRO launches massive joint snow clearing operation

Sikkim: Trishakti Sappers and BRO launches massive joint snow clearing operation

Mar 25, 2023

Trishakti Sappers undertake the arduous and daunting task of snow clearance that involves manoeuvring through some of the highest passes in hostile terrain and sub-zero temperatures.

Northeast Film Festival kicks off with Sikkim's short film

Northeast Film Festival kicks off with short film from Sikkim 'This Side of Town'

Mar 24, 2023

On the first day of the Northeast Film Festival, Sikkim's short film This Side of Town by Abhishek Chettri was screened.

Sikkim youth to represent India at Asia Youth International Model United Nation Conference

Sikkim youth to represent India at Asia Youth International Model United Nation Conference

Mar 24, 2023

Sanjay Rai from Sikkim has been selected to represent India at Asia Youth International Model United Nations (AYIMUN) Conference in Malaysia.

Sadar police arrest four in SDF general secretary attack case

Sikkim: Sadar police arrest four in SDF general secretary attack case

Mar 23, 2023

At least four persons were arrested by Sadar Police for physically assaulting Tashi Gyatso, General Secretary charge, West District of the SDF party.

 HSP's working president Neeknor Pradhan and spokesperson Tara Bhattarai resign

Sikkim: HSP's working president Neeknor Pradhan and spokesperson Tara Bhattarai resign

Mar 23, 2023

Hamro Sikkim Party's working president, Neeknor Pradhan and publicity secretary cum spokesperson Tara Bhattarai resigned from the party.

6 films shortlisted for Northeast Film Festival 2023

Sikkim: 6 films shortlisted for Northeast Film Festival 2023

Mar 22, 2023

From Sikkim, 5 short films and 1 documentary have been selected to be screened at Northeast Film Festival 2023 at NFDC Campus, Mumbai.