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…
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…
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…
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…
Sikkim, February 12, 2025 – A Bailey bridge constructed just a year ago over the Teesta River in North Sikkim collapsed on Tuesday, disrupting traffic between Mangan and Upper Dzongu. The incident occurred when an Army Border Roads Organization (BRO) truck crossed the 60-meter-long Sangkalang bridge. Fortunately, the vehicle managed to reach the other side…
Published on: 11th February 2025. GANGTOK, Sikkim: The Sikkim Blue Duke Festival 2025, set to be inaugurated by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on February 14 at Saramsa Garden near Ranipool, promises to be a landmark event in the state’s Golden Jubilee Celebrations of statehood. The three-day festival, running until February 16, will showcase a…
Sikkim, 20th August: A massive landslide devastated the power station of the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation’s (NHPC) Teesta Stage 5 dam on Tuesday morning. The 510 MW power station had been under threat due to frequent minor landslides in recent weeks. On Tuesday, a significant portion of the adjacent hill collapsed, burying the power station…
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