Gangtok, April 27 (IANS) Vehicular movement in several parts of the Sikkim capital has been temporarily restricted as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Gangtok for his two-day visit to Sikkim on Monday.PM Modi interacted with people who came to greet him.According to officials, the Sikkim Police has imposed traffic curbs, including the temporary closure of an important stretch of National Highway between Ganju Lama Dwar and Zero Point.Authorities said the nearly three-kilometre stretch wou…
Latest Gangtok News & Updates
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Sikkim starting Monday, during which he is scheduled to attend the closing ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the state’s formation and will also unveil a series of development projects valued at over Rs 4,000 crore.The Prime Minister will arrive in Gangtok on Monday at around 3 p.m.On April 28, he is scheduled to visit the Orchidarium in Gangtok, developed as a world-class Orchid Experience Centre …
Gangtok, April 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised entrepreneur and Lagstal Studio founder Chimi Ongmu Bhutia from Gangtok during his “Mann Ki Baat” programme, drawing an emotional response from her.Speaking to IANS, Bhutia said she was still trying to process the moment after hearing her name mentioned by the Prime Minister.”I am still speechless. I had goosebumps. I am grateful to the Prime Minister for mentioning us in ‘Mann Ki Baat’. It is a huge opportunity not just for us bu…
Guwahati, Feb 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for a fitter India found strong resonance at a special edition of Sundays on Cycle held at the Sarusajai Stadium Complex here on Sunday, with leading Olympians and renowned sportspersons lending star power to the initiative. The event featured participation from two Olympians, a former world champion boxer, a prominent Indian women’s footballer, and a women’s Dronacharya boxing coach, all underscoring that physical and mental fitne…
Gangtok, Jan 26 (IANS) Sikkim celebrated the 77th Republic Day with full state honours at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok on Monday, as Governor Om Prakash Mathur unfurled the National Flag and took the salute at an impressive ceremonial parade, reflecting the state’s commitment to constitutional values and public service.Chief Minister Prem Singh Golay, along with senior ministers, legislators, top civil and police officials, and a large gathering of citizens, attended the state-level celebration. …
Kolkata, Jan 12 (IANS) Three members of a notorious gang from Punjab have been arrested from the Howrah station area, said the police on Monday, in connection with the murder of a kabaddi player in Punjab on December 15.According to Howrah City Police sources, the three were apprehended by a team from the Golabari police station on Saturday night.The arrested individuals have been identified as Karan Pathak, Tarandeep Singh and Akashdeep Singh.Police sources said that the three, who are involved…
Bengaluru, Dec 30 (IANS) The Special Court for MLAs/MPs in Bengaluru on Tuesday granted bail to Congress MLA K.C. Veerendra aka Veerendra Pappi in connection with illegal betting case. MLA Veerendra was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). He was imprisoned at the Bengaluru Central Jail for four months. Veerendra represents Challakere Assembly constituency in Chitradurga district.MLA Veerendra was nabbed on August 23 …
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has urged industry leaders, startups and investors to partner in Assam’s growth story, saying that the convergence of policy innovation, connectivity expansion and good governance has created a strong foundation for long-term regional prosperity.He said that Assam is uniquely positioned to emerge as a regional growth hub under India’s Act East Policy, telling entrepreneurs to leverage the state’s geography, connectivity and governa…