5 killed, several injured as bus plunges into Teesta River on Bengal-Sikkim border
Dec 01, 2024, at 03:25 am
Siliguri: Five people were killed and several others were injured when a bus traveling along the Bengal-Sikkim border fell into Teesta River on Friday afternoon, media reports said.
Sikkim: Landslide destroys NHPC's 510 MW power station in Teesta Stage 5 dam
Aug 21, 2024, at 08:32 am
Balutar (Sikkim): A massive landslide on Tuesday morning destroyed the power station of NHPC's 510 MW Teesta Stage 5 dam in Balutar, Sikkim.
Army constructs Bailey Bridge in 72 hours to restore connectivity in Sikkim after landslide
Jun 28, 2024, at 03:56 am
Army engineers constructed a 70-feet Bailey Bridge on the Dikchu-Sanklang road in Sikkim's capital Gangtok within 72 hours to restore connectivity that was lost due to recent floods in the state.
A day after taking oath, Sikkim Chief Minister's wife resigns as MLA
Jun 14, 2024, at 03:46 am
In a confusing move, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang's wife Krishna Kumari Rai quit as the MLA from Namchi-Singhithang just a day after she took the oath of office.
BJP retains Arunachal Pradesh, SKM sweeps Sikkim with resounding victory in Assembly polls
Jun 03, 2024, at 02:26 am
The Bharatiya Janata Party returned to power in Arunachal Pradesh for second consecutive term by winning 46 seats while the ruling Sikkim Karantikari Morcha (SKM) retained its position by registering a thumping victory in the Himalayan state as counting of votes for the Assembly polls was held on Sunday, just two days before the results of the Lok Sabha polls will be declared.
Jun 02, 2024, at 02:55 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: As the counting for the Himalayan states of Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh legislative assembly elections are underway, the Bharatiya Janata Party has already crossed the halfway mark in Arunachal while incumbent Sikkim Krantikari Morcha is eying a comeback in the other.
Mar 17, 2024, at 11:39 pm
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) Sunday amended the date of vote counting for Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim Assembly elections from June 4 to June 2.
Feb 26, 2024, at 11:48 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday laid the foundation stone for Sikkim’s first railway station viz Rangpo station.
Dec 15, 2023, at 01:25 am
Gangtok: A total of 1217 tourists, including elderly, women and children, stranded in high altitude areas of East Sikkim were successfully rescued by the troops of Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps, Defence PRO said on Thursday.
Thousands gather in Gangtok to listen to Dalai Lama's sermon
Dec 13, 2023, at 06:41 am
Gangtok/UNI: Thousands of devotees gathered at Paljour Stadium, as well as in front of giant screens installed at various spots across the city, to witness the Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama delivering a sermon on the 37 practices of Bodhisattvas on Tuesday.
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama to arrive in Sikkim tomorrow
Dec 11, 2023, at 02:27 am
Tibetan spiritual guru the 14th Dalai Lama is scheduled to arrive here on Monday on a two-day trip to Sikkim at the invitation of the state government, an official said on Sunday.
Meghalaya evacuates 26 students from flood-hit Sikkim
Oct 07, 2023, at 06:01 pm
Shillong/UNI: Altogether 26 students from Meghalaya have been evacuated from flood-hit Sikkim and are en route to Shillong by bus via Assam, an official said on Saturday morning.
Sikkim missing Army personnel: Search operation continues, one soldier rescued
Oct 05, 2023, at 04:06 pm
Gangtok/UNI: The search and rescue operation by the Indian Army for the 23 missing soldiers continued on Wednesday as one soldier has been rescued so far, according to SDM, Sikkim.
10 dead, 82 missing, 14 bridges collapse in Sikkim flash floods
Oct 05, 2023, at 05:05 am
Gangtok: At least 10 civilians were killed in a cloudburst over Lhonak Lake in north Sikkim, while 82 people, including 22 Army personnel, are currently missing, according to media reports.
Flash flood hits Sikkim: 23 Indian Army personnel missing
Oct 04, 2023, at 03:43 pm
At least 23 Indian Army personnel went missing after a cloudburst-triggered flash flood occurred in Teesta River in North Sikkim on Wednesday.
SJVN signs MoU with Sikkim Urja Ltd to trade 180 MW units from Teesta-III Hydro Electric Project
Aug 09, 2023, at 10:55 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Public sector hydropower giant SJVN has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sikkim Urja Ltd. The agreement entails the trading of 180 MW units derived from the 1,200 MW Teesta-III Hydro Electric Project to distribution licensees and open access consumers. This marks SJVN's maiden foray into the state of Sikkim.
Sikkim: Pakyong witnesses inauguration of natural gas pipeline project
Jul 12, 2023, at 09:54 pm
Pakyong: The ground-breaking ceremony for North East Grid Natural Gas Pipeline Project was held in Pakyong district of Sikkim on Friday.
North East Grid Natural Gas Pipeline Project commences in Sikkim, governor expresses full Ssupport
Jul 12, 2023, at 06:48 am
Pakyong district in Sikkim, witnessed the ceremony for the North East Grid Natural Gas Pipeline Project took place on Friday. Organized by Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL), the ceremony marked a significant milestone in the project's progress and was attended by Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya.
Indian Army rescues 300 tourists stranded due to landslides in North Sikkim
Jun 19, 2023, at 08:08 am
Gangtok: The Indian Army rescued around 300 tourists stranded in North Sikkim due to landslides and roadblocks.
Sikkim: People mark 100th birth anniversary of last king
May 29, 2023, at 01:46 am
Gangtok: People celebrated the 100 th anniversary of last King of Sikkim, 12th Chogyal late Palden Thondup Namgyal, in Gangtok’s National Institute of Tibetology premises recently.
Violence in Sikkim's Singtam:144 CrPc enforced
Apr 10, 2023, at 01:44 am
Gangtok: Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Criminal Penal Code have been imposed in Sikkim's Singtam by the East District Collectorate on Saturday following two incidents of violence.
Avalanche near Sikkim's Nathu La mountain pass leaves 7 people dead
Apr 05, 2023, at 03:46 am
Guwahati/IBNS: The massive avalanche in Sikkim's Nathu La mountain pass on Tuesday claimed seven lives, including of a child and a woman, while many others are feared trapped under the snow.
Sikkim: Avalanche leaves six people dead, several feared trapped
Apr 04, 2023, at 10:24 pm
Gangtok: At least 6 people died while over 150 others are feared trapped after a major avalanche hit Sikkim on Tuesday.
Sikkim govt operating marketing outlet, provides platform for local produce
Mar 26, 2023, at 07:28 am
Gangtok: The Department of Forest and Environment Department of Sikkim is operating a marketing outlet at Forest Secretariat Deorali, through its ENVIS Cell, to provide a small scale retailing platform for local natural produce such as sweet honey, sour honey and bamboo crafts.
Sikkim's 98-year-old organic farmer Tula Upreti awarded Padma Shri
Jan 28, 2023, at 11:50 pm
Gangtok: A 98-year-old organic farmer from Sikkim's Assam Lingzey village in Pakyong district won the Padma Shri Award in 2023.
Sikkim: 16 soldiers, including 3 army officers, killed after army truck falls into gorge
Dec 24, 2022, at 01:28 am
Zema (Sikkim)/IBNS: Sixteen soldiers, including three Indian Army officers, were killed on Friday as the army truck they were travelling in fell in a gorge in North Sikkim, the Indian Army said in a statement.
Rail Connectivity to Sikkim on fast-track: Railway Ministry
Oct 21, 2022, at 03:31 am
New Delhi: The Sivok-Rangpo rail project to connect Sikkim with the rest of India's rail network is showing perceptible progress with 58 percent of mining work completed in 14 main tunnels- 22.23 km of 38.65 km and 42 percent work completed of 13 major bridges, Ministry of Railways said Wednesday.
Bagdogra airport closes till Apr 25 for maintenance
Apr 12, 2022, at 10:02 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Bagdogra airport has been closed from Monday for a period of 15 days till April 25 for thorough maintenance of the runway which has suffered damages and led to temporary closures on many occasions in the last few weeks, media reports said.
India Army rescue over thousand tourists stuck after snowfall in Sikkim's Nathu La
Dec 28, 2021, at 03:31 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian Army has rescued more than thousand tourists on Christmas Day, who were stuck in the upper reaches of East Sikkim in Nathu La Area following heavy snowfall.
Sikkim: 5 Chinese nationals arrested
Dec 07, 2021, at 05:47 pm
Gangtok/UNI: Sikkim Police have taken into custody five Chinese nationals.