PM Modi In Sikkim Today To Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of Statehood
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the hill state of Sikkim today to take part in the celebrations over 50 years of statehood for Sikkim. PM Modi will arrive in Gangtok at 9:45 am Thursday at Libing Helipad in Gangtok District.
Sikkim Gears Up for PM Modis Visit with Tight Security and Revised Schedule
Gangtok, May 28 : As Sikkim readies to mark its 50th Statehood Day in grand The post Sikkim Gears Up for PM Modis Visit with Tight Security and Revised Schedule appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
PM Modi to attend golden jubilee celebrations of Sikkim`s statehood on May 29
The Sikkim government had earlier issued an advisory concerning the temporary closure of offices and schools in Gangtok, and vehicular movement restrictions to facilitate the smooth conduct of the event
Sikkim CM Urges Amit Shah to Intervene Over Khangchendzonga Summit Controversy
Gangtok, May 27: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) has written a formal letter The post Sikkim CM Urges Amit Shah to Intervene Over Khangchendzonga Summit Controversy appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
SIBLAC Urges Strict Enforcement of Mt. Kanchenjunga Climbing Ban to Protect Sacred Heritage
Gangtok, May 26 : The Sikkim Bhutia Lepcha Apex Committee (SIBLAC) has issued a strong The post SIBLAC Urges Strict Enforcement of Mt. Kanchenjunga Climbing Ban to Protect Sacred Heritage appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Indo-Nepal Army Teams Conquer Mt. Kanchenjungas Treacherous Southwest Face in Joint Expedition
Gangtok, 27 May : In a remarkable display of endurance and cross-border camaraderie, a joint The post Indo-Nepal Army Teams Conquer Mt. Kanchenjungas Treacherous Southwest Face in Joint Expedition appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Sikkim vet-turned-entrepreneur weaves rural empowerment
GANGTOK, May 26: A Sikkim-based apparel brand, which gained national recognition after being featured in the latest 122nd edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modis Mann Ki Baat, is helping the states rural people earn livelihood through sustainable entrepreneurship. The person behind the initiative is veterinary doctor Chewang Norbu Bhutia, who founded Crafted Fibres, an apparel []
'Important, Optimistic It'll Be Functional Soon': Union Minister On Sikkim Airport
Taking a keen interest in the airport at Pakyong, which serves Sikkim's capital Gangtok and has seen no flight operations for nearly two years, Union Minister Pabitra Margherita said he is optimistic that it will be functional again soon.
Lieutenant Shashank Tiwari: A Life Laid Down in Loyalty and Courage in Sikkims Icy Waters
Gangtok, 22 May : A tragic act of heroism unfolded in the unforgiving terrains of The post Lieutenant Shashank Tiwari: A Life Laid Down in Loyalty and Courage in Sikkims Icy Waters appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Sikkim Cricket Ground gets floodlight system
GANGTOK, May 19: Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang inaugurated the newly-installed floodlight system at the Sikkim Cricket Ground at Mining in Rangpo. Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court, Justice Biswanath Somadder, was also present at the programme held on Sunday. This facility has been developed with the support of the Sikkim government, whose continued []
Preparations underway for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from Sikkim after five years
Two acclimatisation centres are being established between state capital Gangtok and Nathu La, while functional toilets and other travel-related infrastructure are also being developed for the pilgrims, said MLA Thinlay Tshering Bhutia.
Kailash Mansarovar yatra to resume via Nathula in June after 5-year hiatus
Gangtok, May 18: The Sikkim government has accelerated infrastructure development for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Nathu La, a mountain pass in the Himalayas that connects the state with Chinas Tibet Autonomous Region. The pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake, set to resume after a gap of five years, holds religious significance to Hindus [] The post Kailash Mansarovar yatra to resume via Nathula in June after 5-year hiatus appeared first on Northlines .
Preparations Underway For Kailash Mansarovar Yatra From Sikkim After 5 Years
Gangtok, May 18: The Sikkim government has accelerated infrastructure development for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Nathu La, a mountain pass in the Himalayas that connects the state with Chinas Tibet Autonomous Region. The pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake, set to resume after a gap of five years, holds religious significance to Hindus as well as Jains and Buddhists. Two acclimatisation centres are being established between state capital Gangtok and Nathu La, while functional toilets and other travel-related [] The post Preparations Underway For Kailash Mansarovar Yatra From Sikkim After 5 Years appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sikkim celebrates 50 years of Statehood with pomp and gaiety
Guwahati: Sikkim celebrated the 50th anniversary of its statehood on Friday with day-long festivities that reflected pride in its cultural roots and a strong commitment to sustainable development. The golden jubilee marks the day, May 16, 1975, when the former Himalayan kingdom formally joined the Indian Union as the 22nd state. Gangtok came alive with [] The post Sikkim celebrates 50 years of Statehood with pomp and gaiety appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Cleanliness drive conducted in Sikkims Namchi
GANGTOK, May 8: A massive cleanliness drive was conducted in Sikkims Namchi district on Thursday ahead of the 50th statehood day celebrations, officials said. The drive, under the theme Clean your drains before rains, was conducted in all wards of Namchi block. Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) officials said that the initiative focused on []
Tourists stranded in north Sikkim on their way back to Gangtok: Officials
Around 200 tourist vehicles had been stranded at Chungthang on Thursday and the occupants took shelter in a Gurdwara
Landslides and heavy rain leave 1,000 tourists stranded in North Sikkim
GANGKTOK: Around 1,000 tourists were stranded in picturesque North Sikkim following landslides in the Himalayan state which is also witnessing heavy rain, police said. Around 200 tourist vehicles were stranded at Chungthang on Thursday and the occupants are staying in a Gurudwara there, they said. Chungthang is nearly 100 km from the state capital Gangtok. The police said that massive landslides have occurred at Munshithang on the LachenChungthang road and at Lema/Bob on the LachungChungthang road. The situation was aggravated by continuous rain in the region. The district administration has instructed all tour operators not to send tourists to North Sikkim on Friday and until further notice, officials said. The authorities have cancelled all permits given to tourists for visiting the region on April 25. According to local administration, access roads to Lachung and Lachen have been severely affected, leaving around 1,000 tourists stranded. Lachung and Lachen are hill stations, known for their natural beauty and proximity to popular tourist destinations like Gurudongmar Lake and Yumthang Valley.
Landslides And Heavy Rain Strand 1,000 Tourists In North Sikkim
Chungthang is nearly 100 km from the state capital Gangtok.
Feels Like Another Country: Travel Vlogger Says Sikkim Is Too Clean To Be India
While walking through the streets of Gangtok, the vlogger couldn't help but express how different the state felt compared to the rest of India.
Sikkim: 8 held for raping 13-year-old girl for months
Gangtok: Eight people, including four boys, were apprehended for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl for months in Sikkims Gyalshing district, police said on Sunday. The action was taken on the basis of a complaint filed by the Child Welfare Committee on Friday after the girls school alerted them about her condition. During counseling, the girl Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Uncontrolled movement of overloaded trucks damage four bridges in North Sikkim: BRO
Gangtok, Mar 15: As many as four bridges in North Sikkim have either collapsed or got severely damaged in North Sikkim in the past two months due to the movement of overloaded trucks on those bridges, an official release by Project Swastik said on Saturday. Project Swastik is undertaken by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to enhance infrastructure and connectivity in the border regions of Sikkim, particularly in North Sikkim. Due to uncontrolled movement of overloaded trucks, four vital bridges [] The post Uncontrolled movement of overloaded trucks damage four bridges in North Sikkim: BRO appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sikkim CM Unveils Golden Jubilee Cable Car Initiative, Paving The Way For Gangtoks Ropeway Project
