Sikkim News

Sikkim Cherry Festival 2026 to bloom in Namchi from November 25

The Sikkim Cherry Festival 2026 will be held at Temi-Tarku in Namchi district from November 25 to 28, with organisers planning a four-day celebration showcasing cherry blossoms, local culture and community-based tourism.

AAI begins pre-feasibility studies for 3 proposed greenfield airports in Sikkim

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has begun pre-feasibility studies for three proposed greenfield airports at Ranka, Martam and Sadam in Sikkim, the state Tourism and Civil Aviation Department said on October 1.

Rap beef possible reason behind attack on Sikkim rapper UNB in Arunachal: Manager

Sikkim rapper UNB and his team were attacked while travelling from Anini to Roing in Arunachal Pradesh. Police are probing a possible rap rivalry angle as the two chief ministers intervened to ensure their safety.

Sikkim govt hikes DA for employees, dearness relief for pensioners

The Sikkim government has increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners with effect from January 1, according to a Finance Department circular issued on October 1.

CAP Sikkim stages march, seeks removal of Chief Economic Advisor Mahendra P Lama

Members of the Citizen Action Party (CAP) Sikkim staged a march on Thursday, October 1 demanding the resignation of Prof Mahendra P Lama as the Sikkim government's Chief Economic Advisor.

Sikkim High Court pendency rises to 306 cases as filings outpace disposals

The High Court of Sikkim ended the April-June quarter with 306 pending cases after fresh filings exceeded disposals. The quarterly data also showed one judicial vacancy, with only two of three sanctioned posts filled.

Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival to return to Gangtok from October 28

The second Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival will be held in Gangtok from October 28 to 30. Organisers said it will create space for young people to engage with literature, art and Himalayan cultural conversations.

Sikkim vigilance police arrest former State Bank of Sikkim General Manager in disproportionate assets case

The Sikkim Vigilance Police (SVP) arrested a former General Manager of the State Bank of Sikkim (SBS) in a disproportionate assets case, officials said in a press release on Wednesday, September 30.

Sikkim University records Rs 3.62 crore deficit in FY 2025-26, income falls by over Rs 11 crore

Sikkim University, the state's only central university, recorded a deficit of Rs 3,61,98,760 in its pre-audit annual accounts for the financial year 2025-26, marking a sharp reversal from the Rs 3,63,13,354 surplus reported in the previous fiscal year.

Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival 2026 to be held in Gangtok from October 28–30

The Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival will return to Gangtok for its second edition from October 28 to 30. The free public event aims to connect the state's cultural traditions and oral histories with wider literary conversations.

Sikkim Buddhist Forum seeks amendment of Bodh Gaya Temple Act, demands Buddhist-only management panel

The Sikkim chapter of the All India Buddhist Forum has demanded amendments to the Bodh Gaya Temple Act, 1949, seeking an all-Buddhist management committee for the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya.

Sikkim BJP backs EC clarification on SIR, rejects opposition allegations of manipulation

The Sikkim unit of the BJP on September 28 backed the Election Commission's recent clarification on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and rejected allegations of manipulation and malpractice levelled by the Congress and other opposition parties.

BJP Sikkim team visits landslide-hit Rimbi, hands over relief materials

A BJP Sikkim delegation led by DR Thapa visited landslide-hit Rimbi-Timrong and handed over relief materials. The team reviewed damage, met displaced families and said a report would be sent to the Centre.

Sikkim CM highlights Newar community’s contribution to state at Indrajatra festival

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Friday, September 25, highlighted the contribution of the Newar community to the state’s development, saying the Indrajatra festival embodies values of nature, agriculture, remembrance, community and harmony.

CAP leader B.K. Pokhrel remanded to 14 days judicial custody in Darjeeling

Citizen Action Party leader B K Pokhrel was sent to 14 days' judicial custody in Darjeeling over an alleged threatening Facebook post concerning academician M P Lama. The case followed an IGJF youth wing complaint, while CAP said he spoke in an individual capacity and set up a disciplinary committee.

Landslide damages homes, roads in Sikkim’s Rimbi village amid heavy rain

Sikkim group flags territorial concerns over possible Gorkhaland settlement

The Sikkim Bhutia Lepcha Apex Committee (SIBLAC) has written to Governor Om Prakash Mathur raising what it described as “grave constitutional and national” concerns over the possible territorial implications of the ongoing discussions on a permanent political solution for Darjeeling and the Gorkhaland issue.

Sikkim High Court gives government three weeks to review NH-10 odd-even policy

The Sikkim High Court has given the state government three weeks to review odd-even vehicle curbs on the NH-10 stretch between Ranipool and Gangtok. The move follows a PIL over public hardship, with the court set to take up the matter again on October 15.

IMD Gangtok issues heavy rain warning for Sikkim, conditions likely to improve from September 24

IMD's Meteorological Centre in Gangtok has warned of heavy to very heavy rain in parts of Sikkim over the next two days. The alert is expected to ease from Saturday, with conditions gradually improving across the state.

Sikkim CM hails Vishwakarma community’s skills, craftsmanship in nation-building

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on September 23 said the skills, craftsmanship, hard work, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of the Vishwakarma community have made a significant contribution to society and nation-building.

Arunachal Police identify vehicle, suspect in attack on Sikkimese rapper UNB

Arunachal Pradesh Police have identified the vehicle allegedly used in the attack on Sikkimese rapper Ugen Namgyal Bhutia, popularly known as UNB, and identified one person suspected to be involved in the assault, a senior police officer said on September 23.