Category: Sikkim

In an effort to encourage young people to consider careers in the Armed Forces, the Chairman of the Students’ Welfare Board (SWB), Mr Sonam Chopel Sherpa, led an educational tour for 60 students from remote and rural schools across Sikkim.…

Around 322 tourist vehicles were safely brought back after sudden snowfall left them stranded along the Jawaharlal Nehru Road in East Sikkim. The vehicles were stuck between 15th Mile and 13th Mile, near the Thula Khola area, under the jurisdiction…

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has expressed concern over the recent incident of alleged racial discrimination against women from Arunachal Pradesh in New Delhi, calling the episode “concerning and unfortunate.” In a statement reacting to the incident, the Chief…

The Sikkim Bhutia Lepcha Apex Committee (SIBLAC) has submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister of Sikkim, the Chief Secretary and the State Election Commissioner seeking a constitutional review of reservation principles applied in Municipal and Nagar Panchayat elections in…

The Dragon Run, organised by the 3rd IRBn at Temi, saw enthusiastic participation from more than 1,000 runners from different parts of the region. The event brought together athletes, young runners and fitness lovers for a day of healthy competition…

Prem Singh Tamang has congratulated Shri Hari Dhungel on being re-elected as the President of the Nepali Sahitya Parishad, Sikkim for a second consecutive term. In his message, the Chief Minister said that Dhungel’s re-election shows the strong faith and…

Lachung Dzomsa began a grand three-day cultural programme to celebrate Losar, also known as Gyalpo Losar, the Tibetan New Year, at Lachung Thomchi Ground. The festival has brought together local residents, artists and dignitaries in a show of unity and…

The State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) Sikkim, along with officials from Urban Local Bodies and personnel of the Sikkim Police, carried out a joint inspection drive on February 19 to enforce the ban on single-use plastics (SUPs) across municipal areas…

The Meteorological Centre in Gangtok has released its weekly weather update along with a two-week forecast for Sikkim. The department said that most parts of the state will experience largely dry weather conditions in the coming days. However, light rainfall…

Strong coordination between the Indian Army and the district administration helped control a major forest fire in Mangshila area of Mangan district on February 19 and 20, 2026. According to official information, news about the fire reached the authorities on…