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…
Latest Sikkim News & Updates
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, April 12 (IANS) In a significant step towards improving communication in remote border areas, the Indian Army has established Sikkim’s first Border Village Community Radio Station, 88.4 FM Radio Sikkim Sundari, in Eastern Sikkim, Army officials said on Sunday. The initiative, undertaken by the Trishakti Corps, aims to bridge the information gap in high-altitude regions where residents often face geographic isolation, harsh weather conditions, and limited mobile and internet connectivity…
Itanagar, April 9 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K. T. Parnaik (Retd) on Thursday lauded the continued commitment of the Indian Army towards the comprehensive development of border areas, noting that its sustained efforts are instrumental in enabling inclusive growth, strengthening community resilience, and promoting nation-building at the grassroots level. According to a Lok Bhavan official, Lt Gen Parnaik visited the Border Brew Cafe at Zemithang in Tawang district earlier in the day…
Gangtok, April 9 (IANS) The Indian Army has successfully evacuated all 1,321 stranded tourists and 84 local residents from North Sikkim on Thursday after landslides snapped road connectivity in the region, officials said. Defence Spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Rawat said that ‘Operation Him Setu’, launched earlier to evacuate stranded tourists in the Lachen area of North Sikkim, has been completed successfully.He noted that the evacuation of all stranded individuals was carried out in an …
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Open Network for Digital Commerce’s (ONDC) new platform DigiHaat brings India’s artisans, farmers and small producers onto the digital commerce grid, as the government pushes to formalise the country’s vast informal economy, it was announced on Friday.Launched by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), DigiHaat is a dedicated buyer-side application that directly connects rural and underserved seller communities with online markets.Unl…
Gangtok, March 26 (IANS) The Citizen Action Party (CAP) on Thursday announced that it will boycott the upcoming Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections in Sikkim if they are conducted on a party basis, reiterating its long-standing demand for non-party grassroots democratic processes.CAP spokesperson Albert Gurung said the party has consistently advocated strengthening local self-governance through independent participation, asserting that municipal and Nagar Panchayat elections must remain non-parti…
Kohima, March 23 (IANS) The five-day 9th North East Youth Festival 2026 concluded at Chumoukedima Football Stadium in Dimapur, bringing together youth from across the region in a vibrant celebration of culture, talent, and unity. Director of Youth Resources & Sports, Kethosituo Sekhose, presented a brief report, noting that around 1,200 participants, officials, and volunteers from all eight Northeastern states took part in the festival. Volunteers from NSS and MY Bharat also participated …
Gangtok, March 23 (IANS) The State Election Commission of Sikkim on Monday announced that elections to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) will be held on April 24, with polling scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Counting of votes and declaration of results will take place on April 25, while the term of the current elected representatives is set to end on May 5.State Election Commissioner KC Lepcha said the election process formally began with the issuance of the notification on March 23. Filing of nominatio…
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the longest-serving head of government in India, the BJP on Monday hailed the achievement, calling it a proud moment. This comes as PM Modi surpassed former Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling’s record of 8,930 days. PM Modi has now entered his 8,932nd day in public office as the head of government, having first served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat and now as the Prime Minister.Speaking to reporters, BJP MP Nishikant D…