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“Stay away from illegal gambling sites,” warns Principal director of Sikkim state lotteries

Jul 01, 2025

In a move to protect citizens from financial fraud, the Sikkim State Lotteries Directorate, in coordination with the State CID Police and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has launched a statewide crackdown on illegal online gambling platforms.

Sikkim issues strict circular on employee transfers, warns of disciplinary action

Sikkim issues strict circular on employee transfers, warns of disciplinary action

Jun 30, 2025

The Sikkim Government’s Department of Personnel on Monday issued a fresh circular mandating strict adherence to employee transfer orders, with clear timelines and consequences for non-compliance.

Sikkim pushes for permanent highway solution as monsoon disruptions plague critical transport link

Sikkim pushes for permanent highway solution as monsoon disruptions plague critical transport link

Jun 30, 2025

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has demanded comprehensive upgrades to the state's highway infrastructure, emphasising that current road conditions pose significant risks to both safety and economic growth.

Sikkim: 24 students receive highest state honour for scouting excellence

Sikkim: 24 students receive highest state honour for scouting excellence

Jun 30, 2025

Twenty-four students in Sikkim received the highest state honour for excellence in scouting. Their leadership and community service were widely praised at the award ceremony

Milk prices go up in Sikkim starting July 1; hike coincides with Gwala Diwas

Milk prices go up in Sikkim starting July 1; hike coincides with Gwala Diwas

Jun 30, 2025

According to an official circular issued on June 29, the revised prices will be applicable in both Gangtok and Jorethang markets.

Sikkim tribal leader calls for white paper on state's rising debt amid claims of fiscal mismanagement

Sikkim tribal leader calls for white paper on state's rising debt amid claims of fiscal mismanagement

Jun 30, 2025

A tribal leader in Sikkim demands a white paper on the state's rising debt amid fiscal mismanagement concerns. The call seeks transparency and accountability from the government

Sikkim Assembly clears key bills on education, governance in one-day session

Sikkim Assembly clears key bills on education, governance in one-day session

Jun 30, 2025

Sikkim Assembly unanimously approves key bills to improve education and governance. The new laws aim to boost development and benefit the people of the state.

Sikkim Assembly convenes special session, anti-corruption and education reforms on agenda

Sikkim Assembly convenes special session, anti-corruption and education reforms on agenda

Jun 30, 2025

The Sikkim Legislative Assembly held a special one-day session on Monday, focusing on key legislative and financial matters concerning governance, education, and transparency.

Illegal cough syrup seized in Sikkim's Namchi, two arrested during vehicle check

Illegal cough syrup seized in Sikkim's Namchi, two arrested during vehicle check

Jun 29, 2025

Melli Police Station in Namchi district has seized a large quantity of illegal cough syrup during a surprise vehicle check along National Highway-710. The seizure was made based on specific and credible information received by the police about the transportation of banned substances.

Sikkim governor reviews Teesta projects, urges swift restoration

Sikkim governor reviews Teesta projects, urges swift restoration

Jun 28, 2025

Governor of Sikkim, Om Prakash Mathur, paid an important visit to the Teesta Stage V Power Station located at Balutar in Singtam today.

BJP Sikkim slams state health dept’s circular capping PMJAY medicine expenses

BJP Sikkim slams state health dept’s circular capping PMJAY medicine expenses

Jun 28, 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Sikkim unit has raised strong objections against a circular issued by the State Health Department, calling it a violation of PMJAY Ayushman Bharat guidelines.

Centre declares Melli–Singtam stretch as NH-210, boosts Sikkim road network

Centre declares Melli–Singtam stretch as NH-210, boosts Sikkim road network

Jun 28, 2025

In a major boost to road connectivity in Sikkim, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, has officially declared the 23-kilometre stretch from Melli to Singtam as National Highway 210 (NH-210).

Three killed as vehicle plunges into gorge in Sikkim’s Namchi district

Three killed as vehicle plunges into gorge in Sikkim’s Namchi district

Jun 28, 2025

In a tragic accident, three youths lost their lives after their vehicle fell into a 200-foot-deep gorge in the Namchi district of Sikkim, police said.

Sikkim: Namchi smart city water supply gets top-level scrutiny, officials push for timely completion

Sikkim: Namchi smart city water supply gets top-level scrutiny, officials push for timely completion

Jun 28, 2025

In a move to strengthen civic infrastructure and ensure timely completion of public utility projects, officials carried out a detailed field inspection of the Public Health Engineering (PHE) water line across various localities under the Namchi Smart City zone on June 27. The initiative comes amid growing public concerns over delays in water supply improvement works in the region

Sikkim’s Bikash Tamang becomes first to adopt Ghoral at Himalayan Zoological Park under 'My Child From Wild' initiative

Sikkim’s Bikash Tamang becomes first to adopt Ghoral at Himalayan Zoological Park under 'My Child From Wild' initiative

Jun 28, 2025

Bikash Tamang (popularly known as Golay), a resident of Sikkim, has become the first individual to adopt a Ghoral at the Himalayan Zoological Park (HZP). This special gesture has not only won the hearts of many but has also given a new meaning to the concept of conservation through personal involvement.

Sikkim: BJP team visits STNM hospital, dispels job regularisation confusion

Sikkim: BJP team visits STNM hospital, dispels job regularisation confusion

Jun 27, 2025

A delegation from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by senior leader Sangay Gyatso Bhutia, visited STNM Hospital on Friday to address growing concerns among hospital staff over the job regularisation process.

Sikkim joins key northeast dialogue on sustainable mining in Guwahati

Sikkim joins key northeast dialogue on sustainable mining in Guwahati

Jun 27, 2025

Sikkim has stepped into a vital regional conversation on sustainable mineral development as Minister Pintso Namgyal Lepcha arrived in Guwahati today to attend the 2nd North-East Mining Ministers’ Conclave.

Sikkim to launch surprise drug tests for govt staff, CM warns of instant dismissal

Sikkim to launch surprise drug tests for govt staff, CM warns of instant dismissal

Jun 27, 2025

Sikkim government to conduct surprise drug tests for employees to ensure discipline. Any employee found using drugs will face instant dismissal, says Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang

Sikkim: SDF criticises SKM over caste census, governance, and public spending

Sikkim: SDF criticises SKM over caste census, governance, and public spending

Jun 27, 2025

The SDF accuses the SKM government of politically motivated caste census and poor governance. They demand better transparency and financial management in Sikkim

Skeletal remains of missing Sikkim school teacher found in Bengal after 7 months

Skeletal remains of missing Sikkim school teacher found in Bengal after 7 months

Jun 26, 2025

In a tragic and chilling turn in a months-long missing person case, the skeletal remains suspected to be of Passang Doma Sherpa—a government school teacher from Sikkim’s Namchi district—were recovered on Thursday from a house she owned in Siliguri, West Bengal.

CM Tamang calls for united front to build a drug-free Sikkim

CM Tamang calls for united front to build a drug-free Sikkim

Jun 26, 2025

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on June 24 said that the Sikkim government is committed to building a drug-free Sikkim while addressing a large gathering at Manan Kendra on the occasion of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025.