Sikkim at a Crossroads As Sikkim prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary of statehood on May 16, 2025, a growing unease overshadows the festivities. Behind the official celebrations and government speeches, civil society groups, tribal leaders, and youth activists are raising urgent questions: Is Sikkim losing its unique identity? At the heart of the debate is Article…
India’s Forests Under Siege: A Growing Crisis India’s forests are facing an unprecedented threat. Recent data reveals that over 13,000 square kilometers of forest land—an area larger than the combined territories of Delhi, Sikkim, and Goa—have been encroached upon across 25 states and Union Territories. This alarming trend poses significant risks to the nation’s biodiversity,…
Gangtok: In a decisive blow to drug trafficking, a Special Court in Sikkim has sentenced a man to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment under the Sikkim Anti-Drugs Act (SADA), 2006, marking one of the state’s toughest convictions in recent years. The case, finalized on March 20, 2025, stems from a 2021 arrest where 722 capsules of Spasmo Proxyvon Plus (Tramadol)—a banned psychotropic substance—were…
Darjeeling, Westbengal: The lush green slopes of Darjeeling’s tea gardens, usually bustling with workers plucking the first delicate leaves of the season, are eerily quiet. The bushes, parched under an unrelenting sun, show signs of stress—crisp edges, stunted growth. For the past two weeks, plantation owners have watched the skies, praying for rain. If it…
A Deadly Moment of Distraction KURSEONG, West Bengal — On a quiet Monday afternoon, 15-year-old Roshni Rai stepped out of a narrow alley in Darjeeling’s Kurseong Bazar, her earphones in, music playing. Seconds later, she was struck by a toy train from the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR). Unable to hear the train’s whistle, she…
A State on Edge: Violence Erupts in Darjeeling and Patharpratima West Bengal is reeling from two separate but explosive incidents—one driven by religious tensions, the other by deadly negligence. In Darjeeling, villagers set fire to tyres and attacked police after meat was allegedly found inside a temple. Hours later, a crude bomb explosion in…
Soreng, Sikkim: In a historic moment for education reform, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang inaugurated two landmark projects that perfectly encapsulate the state’s dual commitment to progressive social policies and the preservation of educational heritage. The newly constructed 100-bed Scheduled Caste (SC) Girls’ Hostel and the unveiling of the Platinum Jubilee Pillar at Government Secondary School Dodak…
Soreng: In a significant move to preserve Sikkim’s rich Buddhist heritage, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang announced a Rs 20 lakh grant for the Dodak Urgen Choeling Gurung Monastery in the Soreng district. The financial aid, part of the Chief Minister’s Discretionary Grant, aims to support the monastery’s structural upgrades and ensure its role as…
Fulbari: What began as a day of Eid celebrations at the Mahananda Barrage turned into a scene of horror when a young man’s body was discovered floating near Lock Gate No. 03. The incident, which unfolded early Monday morning, has sent shockwaves through Siliguri and beyond, reigniting concerns over safety, environmental neglect, and the barrage’s dark…
Namthang, South Sikkim – In a rare departure from protocol, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang ditched his usual suit and tie for a T-shirt and sneakers, joining journalists and government staff in a day of volleyball, tug-of-war, and laughter along the banks of the Teesta River. The event, organized by the state’s Information and Public…
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