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…
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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. …
Gangtok, Jan 22 (IANS) The Sikkim Police have been conferred with the prestigious President’s Police Colours, the highest national recognition for excellence and sustained service in policing, becoming the 15th state police force in the country to receive the honour, officials said on Thursday. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs conveyed the decision on January 16 after approval by the President of India, Director General of Police Akshay Sachdeva told reporters here.Calling the award a collec…
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…