Gangtok, May 16 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday attended Sikkim’s 51st Statehood Day celebrations in Gangtok during his maiden visit to the Himalayan state, where he was accorded a ceremonial welcome and joined cultural events marking the occasion.The Vice President, who was scheduled to travel from Bagdogra airport to Gangtok by an Army helicopter, had to take the road route via National Highway-10 owing to inclement weather and rainfall earlier in the day.Officials said …
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Gangtok, May 16 (IANS) Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday visited the Orchidarium in Sikkim’s capital Gangtok during his three-day tour of the Himalayan state and praised the state government’s efforts towards promoting tourism and preserving biodiversity.Scindia, who is in Sikkim to attend the state’s 50th Statehood Day celebrations, described the Orchidarium as “amazing” and lauded the initiative for showcasing the rich flo…
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has written to Chief Minister of Sikkim, Prem Singh Tamang, on the occasion of Sikkim Statehood Day, extending heartfelt greetings and reflecting on the state’s 50-year journey of development, culture, and harmony.In his letter, written from ‘Camp office, The Hague’ the Prime Minister conveyed his wishes and appreciation for Sikkim’s progress and unique identity.He wrote, “On the sacred and joyous occasion of Sikkim Statehood Day, I c…
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan will undertake his first visit to Sikkim on Saturday after assuming office.During his visit, the Vice President will attend the Statehood Day Celebrations in Gangtok, according to official statement.Earlier, Sikkim was in the spotlight when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Gangtok last month for a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Sikkim’s statehood.He also inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple development p…
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan will undertake his first visit to Sikkim on Saturday after assuming office, an official said. During the visit, the Vice President will attend the Statehood Day Celebrations in Gangtok, the official said in a statement.Earlier, Sikkim was in the spotlight when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Gangtok last month for a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Sikkim’s statehood.He also inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for mu…
Bagdogra (West Bengal), May 14 (IANS) Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Thursday asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal will ensure that the path towards ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ passes through the state.Union Minister Scindia was on his way to Sikkim on a three-day official visit from May 14 to 16.Speaking to reporters at the airport, the Union Minister said: “A historic change has been brought into …
Gangtok, May 6 (IANS) Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Wednesday met members of the organising committee of the upcoming Sikkim Revival and Healing Festival, and extended his best wishes for the success of the event scheduled to be held in Gangtok next week. Sharing details of the meeting through a social media post, the Chief Minister said the delegation was led by Minister G. T. Dhungel and Political Secretary Jacob Khaling. The three-day festival, organised by the Sikkim Pentecostal…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Wednesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s passion for sports, sharing a photograph of the PM engaging in a game of football with children in Sikkim.On Tuesday PM Modi joined his “young friends” in playing football in Gangtok, Sikkim, calling it a lovely morning and an “energising session”. Sharing photos of his game session in a post on X, PM Modi said, “Nothing like playing some football with my young friends in Sikkim on a lov…
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated six modern indoor cricket academies across North-East India. This initiative aims to improve the game’s infrastructure and harness the region’s sporting potential.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) developed these facilities, which were unveiled virtually during a state event in Gangtok. The academies are located in Rangpo (Sikkim), Doimukh (Arunachal Pradesh), Imphal (Manipur), Madankurklang (Me…
Gangtok, April 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday joined his “young friends” in playing football in Gangtok, Sikkim, calling it a lovely morning and an “energising session”.Sharing photos of his game session in a post on X, PM Modi said, “Nothing like playing some football with my young friends in Sikkim on a lovely Gangtok morning!”In another post, he said, “Clearly, an energising football session with these youngsters!”Football enjoys immense popularity in the northeastern regio…