Category: Sikkim

Several travellers were penalized for public urination near Atal Setu in Sikkim as part of a strict cleanliness drive by the Rangpo Nagar Panchayat (RNP). The bus driver of their vehicle was also fined for failing to inform passengers about…

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has presented the 2025-26 General Budget, prioritizing development, poverty reduction, and welfare initiatives. The budget, approved by the Sikkim Legislative Assembly, focuses on education, healthcare, employment, and sustainable projects. Addressing the Assembly on the…

The Sikkim Legislative Assembly, during its Budget Session 2025-26, passed three key university bills, sparking debates on the rapid expansion of private universities in the state. On March 27, the Assembly approved the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Skill University Sikkim Bill,…

The Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) has launched a scathing attack on the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) government, accusing it of financial mismanagement, arbitrary governance, and increased taxation. At a press conference, SDF spokesperson M.N. Dahal highlighted a ₹1,900 crore…

The Gangtok Municipal Corporation (GMC) will conduct physical verification of trade licences from March 26 onwards to ensure that business establishments operate under legitimate licences and are not subletting them, officials confirmed on Monday. Key directives for traders: Shops and…

An official announcement announced the export of a significant consignment of Dalle Chilly, which is tagged as a Geographical Indication (GI) in Sikkim, to Solomon Islands. Dalle Chilly, sometimes called Fire Ball Chilly or Dalle Khursani, is well-known for its strong…

BJP leader Dr. Anirban Ganguly, Chairman and Trustee of the Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee Research Foundation, highlighted strong public support for the ‘One Nation, One Election’ initiative during his visit to Gangtok. Dr. Ganguly stated that discussions with various groups…

The Sikkim government has launched a strict crackdown on illegal sub-letting of trade licenses, with Urban Development Minister Bhoj Raj Rai warning of severe penalties for violators. Addressing a press conference, Rai stressed that unauthorized businesses will no longer be…

The Power Department of Sikkim has announced scheduled power outages in Gangtok, Pakyong, and Mangan districts due to the commissioning of a new 50MVA transformer at the 132/66KV Substation at LLHP under PGCIL. Scheduled Power Shutdown DatesMarch 22 (Saturday) –…

Sikkim’s Lok Sabha MP Indra Hang Subba has proposed organizing a large-scale Artificial Intelligence (AI) event in the state to highlight Northeast India’s potential in AI-driven innovation and ensure its stronger representation in the national AI policy. The proposal has…