Gangtok, May 25 (IANS) Residents of the strategically important border village of Lachen in north Sikkim on Monday gathered in Gangtok demanding urgent restoration of road connectivity and greater government accountability, alleging prolonged hardship and economic devastation after repeated disruptions since the October 2023 South Lhonak Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF). Villagers who travelled through difficult terrain to reach the state capital expressed disappointment after Chief Minister P…
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Gangtok, May 19 (IANS) Sikkim has become the first state in the country to implement an odd-even vehicle movement system as part of the measures announced following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation and responsible governance, officials said on Tuesday. Under the new arrangement, private and government vehicles with registration numbers ending in odd digits were allowed to ply on Tuesday, while vehicles ending in even digits will be permitted on Wednesday.The rule is be…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) A cultural programme was organised at the Delhi Secretariat on Monday to celebrate Sikkim Day. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta extended greetings to the people of the state and the nation on the occasion. The audience was enthralled by captivating performances of Sikkimese folk dances, including Singhi Chham, Khampa, Tamang Selo, and Mask Dance, said a statementThrough these performances, devotion towards nature and deities was beautifully expressed. A total of 10 artis…
Gangtok, May 18 (IANS) In a symbolic yet strong message on fuel-saving, minimising unnecessary expenses and responsible governance, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Monday walked nearly 14 minutes from his official residence at Mintokgang to Manan Kendra to attend an official function, coinciding with the state government’s formal rollout of measures related to conservation of fuel.The move comes in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for disciplined governance, effic…
Gangtok, May 16 (IANS) Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday participated in the 51st Statehood Day celebrations of Sikkim and joined the inauguration and foundation stone laying ceremonies for 21 development projects worth Rs 223 crore. The celebrations were attended by Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur and Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang. Addressing the gathering in Nepali, Scindia…
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…
Kolkata/Agartala, May 9 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, his counterparts Manik Saha (Tripura), Pema Khandu (Arunachal Pradesh), Conrad K. Sangma (Meghalaya), Neiphiu Rio (Nagaland), Prem Singh Tamang (Sikkim), and Yumnam Khemchand Singh (Manipur) attended the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari along with the Council of Ministers, which was held at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi administered the oath of office and secrecy to new Chief Mi…
Gangtok, May 7 (IANS) Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Thursday congratulated the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority for being conferred the prestigious Subhas Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar for 2026, describing it as a proud moment for the people of the Himalayan state. In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said the award recognised the authority’s “distinguished contribution to the field of disaster management and its outstanding service to the peop…
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…
Gangtok, April 27 (IANS) Enthusiasm and celebration swept across Gangtok after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s roadshow in Sikkim for the closing ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Sikkim’s statehood, with thousands of people from across the state turning out to catch a glimpse of the leader and take part in what many described as a historic moment.The streets of the capital city were packed with people from early morning, reflecting the excitement surrounding the Prime Minister’s visit…