Gangtok, April 17 (IANS) Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Friday lauded a large rally organised by women across Sikkim in support of the Nari Shakti Vandhan Adhiniyam (Women’s Reservation Bill), calling it a powerful reflection of unity, awareness and collective resolve.In a social media post, the Chief Minister said it was a matter of “immense pride, unity, and encouragement” to witness women from all sections of society, mothers, sisters and daughters representing every constitue…
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Gangtok, April 13 (IANS) Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Monday chaired a high-level meeting at Samman Bhawan to review arrangements for the proposed visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi later this month, officials said. The Prime Minister’s visit is expected to coincide with the closing ceremony of Sikkim’s 50th Statehood Anniversary, marking five decades since Sikkim became part of the Indian Union.According to officials, the meeting undertook a comprehensive assessment of prepar…
Gangtok, March 12 (IANS) Reaffirming the state government’s firm commitment to tackling the menace of drug abuse, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) on Thursday emphasised that the state follows a zero-tolerance policy against drugs and is implementing strong and coordinated measures to combat drug trafficking and substance abuse. During an interaction with the media, the Chief Minister said that the fight against drugs remains a top priority for the Sikkim government, as substanc…
Gangtok/Itanagar, Jan 12 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General K.T. Parnaik (Retd.), who is on a two-day official visit to Sikkim, on Monday highlighted the deep commonalities between the two Northeastern Himalayan states, saying that both are endowed with rich biodiversity and shared cultural heritage. The Governor said that the Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim have vibrant ethnic cultures, unique traditions, and immense tourism potential.He specifically referred to shared strengths in eco-t…
Gangtok, Jan 9 (IANS) Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Friday shared details of his visit to the revered Manakamana Temple in Nepal, describing the pilgrimage as a spiritually uplifting experience and an occasion to pray for the welfare of people and the progress of the state and the nation. In a post on social media, the Chief Minister said he felt blessed to have the opportunity to visit the sacred shrine dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati.Perched atop a hill at a commanding height, the t…
Guwahati, Jan 1 (IANS) Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Thursday extended New Year greetings to the people, expressing hope that 2026 would usher in fresh beginnings, renewed aspirations for the citizens, and asserting that the mountain state would witness sustained progress in this year. In his New Year message, the Chief Minister said that every new year brings with it an opportunity to move forward with greater clarity, confidence and purpose.He emphasised that unity and cooperation…
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Jyotiraditya Scindia, Minister for Development of North Eastern Region, on Wednesday held discussions on drawing up a strategy for strengthening the agri-horti ecosystem of the North Eastern states to enhance the incomes of farmers.The minister participated in the high-level task force meeting on agriculture and horticulture, convened by Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang in the national capital. The Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, Agriculture Ministers of Assam,…