Sikkim: Mangan DC gives 7 days to stop sewage discharge into jhoras, warns of closures
Oct 18, 2026The Mangan district administration in Sikkim has directed establishments, government institutions and property owners to stop discharging sewage, wastewater and other effluents into local jhoras and water sources within seven days, warning that non-compliance could lead to closures, fines and legal action.
Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang mourns Kolkata stampede victims, extends condolences to families
Oct 18, 2026Prem Singh Tamang mourned the 19 people killed in the Kolkata pandal tragedy. Political leaders sought medical assistance, compensation and a thorough investigation.
Sikkim HC orders halt to untreated sewage discharge into Teesta tributaries at Lachen, Lachung
Oct 17, 2026The High Court of Sikkim has directed authorities to immediately stop the discharge of untreated sewage from hotels and households in Lachen and Lachung into the Lachen Chu and Lachung Chu rivers, key tributaries of the Teesta, warning that hotels failing to comply within four weeks will have to shut down until they meet the requirements.
Sikkim MP pushes spring water security, GLOF risk mitigation on national agenda
Oct 17, 2026Two key issues concerning Sikkim’s water security and climate-related disaster preparedness are set to receive national attention after the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources included them in its agenda for examination and reporting during 2026–27.
Ankita Bhandari case: SDF holds candlelight vigils across Sikkim, demands CBI probe before Governor takes charge
Oct 17, 2026The opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) on Saturday held candlelight vigils at four locations across Sikkim in solidarity with the family of Ankita Bhandari and demanded that the CBI inquiry into her murder be completed before Governor-designate Dushyant Gautam assumes office.
Ankita Bhandari case: Sikkim opposition protests Dushyant Gautam’s appointment as Governor
Oct 17, 2026Opposition parties in Sikkim have objected to the appointment of senior BJP leader Dushyant Gautam as the state’s Governor, citing allegations linking him to the alleged VIP angle in the 2022 murder of Uttarakhand hotel receptionist Ankita Bhandari.
BJP Sikkim calls for impartial probe into Ankita Bhandari case, says ‘VIP angle’ must be examined
Oct 17, 2026The BJP’s Sikkim unit has expressed solidarity with the family of Ankita Bhandari and called for an impartial investigation into her death, stating that all outstanding questions, including the alleged VIP angle, must be examined on the basis of evidence and in accordance with the law.
Sikkim to allow offline ILP issuance for foreign tourists; FRRO office planned in Gangtok
Oct 16, 2026Sikkim will facilitate the offline issuance of Inner Line Permits (ILPs) to foreign tourists holding valid visas, following discussions between the Travel Agents’ Association of Sikkim (TAAS) and the state’s Chief Secretary, the association said.
Indian Ocean, Kabir Cafe to headline Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival
Oct 16, 2026Indian Ocean and Neeraj Arya's Kabir Cafe will headline SALF in Gangtok from October 28 to 30. The festival will connect Himalayan voices with India's wider literary and cultural landscape.
Protests in Sikkim over governor's appointment, Rahul Gandhi seeks President’s intervention
Oct 15, 2026The controversy over the appointment of former BJP national general secretary Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Sikkim Governor intensified on October 15, with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi writing to President Droupadi Murmu seeking reconsideration of the appointment until the CBI completes its investigation into the alleged “VIP angle” in the 2022 murder of Uttarakhand woman Ankita Bhandari.
2022 Ankita Bhandari Murder Case: Parents oppose Dushyant Gautam's appointment as Sikkim governor, demand CBI probe
Oct 14, 2026The parents of 19-year-old Ankita Bhandari, who was murdered at a resort in Uttarakhand in 2022, staged a protest near India Gate on October 14, demanding that Dushyant Kumar Gautam's appointment as Sikkim governor be put on hold until the ongoing CBI investigation into the case is completed.
Sikkim High Court bars IRCON, contractors from dumping construction muck in Teesta River
Oct 14, 2026The Sikkim High Court has restrained the Indian Railway Construction Company Limited (IRCON) and its contractors from dumping mud and excavated material into the Teesta River in connection with the Sevok-Rangpo railway project.
Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang revisits school where he once taught
Oct 12, 2026Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on October 12 revisited Government Senior Secondary School in Chota Samdong, Soreng district, where he once worked as a teacher, as the institution celebrated its golden jubilee.
BJP Sikkim Chief Advisor calls for accountability and clarity on alliance politics
Oct 12, 2026BJP Sikkim Chief Advisor Tseten Tashi Bhutia has sought accountability in state governance and clarity on alliance politics. He said ties within the NDA must not shield any government from scrutiny or weaken Article 371F protections.
Sikkim Cabinet hails Modi’s 25 years in public service, reaffirms Centre partnership
Oct 12, 2026Sikkim's Cabinet met specially to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi completing 25 years in public service. The state used the occasion to thank the Centre for crisis support and reaffirm a development partnership.
Sikkim CM highlights aquaculture potential, indigenous fish conservation
Oct 12, 2026Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Sunday, October 11 released Chocolate Mahseer fish into the Rangeet river during the Chirbirey River Fest near Jorethang, highlighting the need to conserve indigenous fish species and protect the state’s aquatic biodiversity
Sikkim CM says remote villages can gain global recognition through adventure sports
Oct 11, 2026Prem Singh Tamang praised the International Downhill MTB Series at Zoom Rock Garden in Soreng. He said the event showed how remote villages can gain global recognition through adventure sports and sustainable tourism.
Sikkim SLSA extends legal aid to 57 families displaced by Rimbi landslides
Oct 10, 2026The Sikkim State Legal Services Authority (SLSA) has extended legal assistance, counselling and rehabilitation support to families affected by recurring landslides at Rimbi in Gyalshing district, where 57 families have been displaced, officials said on October 10.
Sikkim’s SDF joins Delhi protest, says three youth leaders detained
Oct 10, 2026Three youth leaders of Sikkim's opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) were among those detained in New Delhi on October 10 during a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the party said.
Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang announces relief, housing support for Rimbi landslide victims
Oct 09, 2026Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on October 9 visited landslide-hit Rimbi village in the Yuksom-Tashiding constituency to assess the damage and meet families affected by the recent disaster.
Sikkim CS reviews preparations for Phase II of Census 2027
Oct 08, 2026Sikkim Chief Secretary R Telang on October 8 reviewed preparations for Phase II of Census 2027, directing district administrations to ensure adequate manpower, comprehensive training and close supervision for the country's first fully digital population census.
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