Sikkim, 18th Feb 2025 The proposed political merger of Sikkim and Darjeeling has ignited fierce debates across Northeast India, with critics warning that the move risks eroding Sikkim’s constitutional safeguards, cultural identity, and economic stability under Article 371F. The contentious proposal, likened by opponents to Jammu and Kashmir’s 2019 reorganization, has drawn sharp reactions from…
DARJEELING, 17th Feb 2025: Darjeeling Member of Parliament Raju Bista has intensified demands in Parliament for the immediate inclusion of 11 historically marginalized Gorkha sub-tribes into the Scheduled Tribes (ST) list, spotlighting a decades-long struggle for constitutional recognition. The move seeks to address systemic exclusion faced by Gurung, Bhujel, Mangar, Newar, Jogi, Khas, Rai, Sunwar,…
Dhaka, 16th Feb 2025: In a significant geopolitical development, the Bangladesh government, under Muhammad Yunus, is reportedly considering involving China in the Teesta River conservation and management project. This move has sparked security concerns in India, given the river’s strategic location and historical disputes between the two neighboring countries. According to a report by The…
GANGTOK, 15th Feb 2025: In a landmark move to bolster support for working women, the Sikkim government has amended its decades-old leave policy, extending fully paid maternity leave for female employees from the existing provision to 180 days (6 months), effective immediately. The revised Sikkim Government Service (Leave) Rules, 1982 now also permit women to take 60 days of pre-delivery…
DARJEELING, West Bengal, 15th Feb 2025: Darjeeling MP and BJP National Spokesperson Raju Bista convened an emergency meeting on Thursday to address growing concerns over West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s contentious policy permitting 30% of tea garden land to be diverted for non-tea purposes. Attendees, including regional stakeholders, unanimously condemned the move as a threat…
GANGTOK, Sikkim, 15th Feb 2025: In a bold move to tackle chronic traffic congestion and harness sustainable tourism, the Sikkim government has unveiled plans for a state-of-the-art cable car network, marking its 50th statehood anniversary with the ambitious “Golden Jubilee Cable Car” project. The initiative, set for phased completion by 2025, aims to transform urban…
Siliguri, 15th Feb 2025: The Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) announced plans on Friday to rename Naukaghat More, a major city crossing, in honor of Thakur Panchanan Barma, a revered 19th-century Rajbanshi leader, educator, and social reformer. The proposal, spearheaded by Mayor Gautam Deb, aims to recognize Barma’s enduring legacy and is viewed as a strategic…
Kolkata, 15th Feb 2025: The Indian Railways is examining proposals to introduce late-night train services from Siliguri, North Bengal, to Kolkata, addressing long-standing demands for improved connectivity after 10 PM. This move follows appeals by Siliguri MLA Shankar Ghosh to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in January 2025, highlighting gaps in current schedules that leave passengers…
Ranipool, Sikkim | February 14, 2025 Bollywood comedian Rajpal Yadav, celebrated for his iconic roles in Indian cinema, lauded Sikkim’s pristine landscapes and community spirit during his visit to the Sikkim Blue Duke Festival 2025. The three-day cultural event, held at Saramsa Park near Ranipool, aims to spotlight the state’s heritage while fostering youth participation…
SILIGURI, 14th August — In a bid to alleviate the challenges faced by patients traveling from Sikkim for medical care, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang inaugurated ‘Ama ko Goad’ Su-swasthya Niwas, a rental guest house facility, in Champasari, Siliguri, on Thursday. The three-storey health logistic hub, managed by the Gareeb Jankalyan Prakoshtha (GJKP), aims…
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