Kharibari, 07th August: After a four-year hiatus, foreign nationals can once again cross the Indo-Nepal border at Kharibari’s Panitanki. The travel restrictions, imposed by the immigration department of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs during the Covid-19 pandemic, have now been lifted, reopening the land port. The prolonged closure had caused significant challenges for tourists…
Gangtok, Aug 4: In a significant move, the Sikkim Science Centre has been officially included in the state’s tourist itinerary, according to Sikkim’s Department of Science and Technology (DST) Secretary, Sandeep Tambe. This inclusion aims to enhance the centre’s prominence and offer tourists a unique educational experience. “Incorporating the Sikkim Science Centre into the tourist…
03rd August: The Kalimpong district magistrate has issued fresh instructions for traffic management on NH 10. These new directives aim to streamline traffic flow and enhance safety measures along the highway. Detailed guidelines and procedures from the Kalimpong administrative have been attached below.
Gangtok, Aug 3 (PTI): The Sikkim government has mandated that all vehicle owners must carry a Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate, effective from Saturday. According to a circular issued by the Transport Department, failure to present a valid PUC certificate will result in a Rs 500 fine. Transport Secretary Manish Pradhan stated, “With the approval…
Amitava Banerjee, MP, 2 Aug 2024, Darjeeling: The Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) area will soon have four new fire stations to enhance fire safety in the region. Two stations will be established in the Kalimpong district at Algarah and Gorubathan, while the remaining two will be located in the Darjeeling district at Sonada and Sukhipokhari….
KALIMPONG: The National Highway 10 (NH 10), a crucial route linking Sikkim and Kalimpong to Siliguri, will reopen for light motor vehicles on Wednesday after being closed for over a month. Kalimpong District Magistrate Balasubramanian T. issued an official order today, following recommendations from the Public Works Department (Roads), NH Circle No. III. The order…
DARJEELING: The civic authorities in Darjeeling initiated a significant eviction drive to decongest the town, dismantling temporary stalls set up by hawkers at Mahakal Market, below Chowrasta. This follows an announcement by GTA chief executive Anit Thapa, declaring Chowrasta a vendor-free zone starting August 15. “For years, hawkers have encroached on this route, causing congestion…
RANGPO: The Rangpo Nagar Panchayat has introduced a new regulation requiring residents to present their latest Household Garbage Fee receipt when applying for a No Objection Certificate (NOC). Effective immediately, this measure aims to improve the town’s cleanliness and waste management efficiency. Residents applying for a NOC for purposes such as construction, renovation, and business…
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