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Tourism contributes 10 per cent of GSDP of Sikkim: CM Prem Singh Tamang

GANGTOK, April 13: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said tourism contributes nearly 10 per cent of the gross state domestic product (GSDP) of the Himalayan state with a strong potential for further growth. He said his government is focused on eco-tourism, cultural tourism, and community-based models that empower local economies. With over 1,000 homestays, []

thehillstimes 14 Apr 2025 1:00 am

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 .

The Siasat Daily 13 Apr 2025 9:35 am

Gangtok Travel Guide: The Ultimate Cheatsheet On Where To Go, Shop, Eat, And Stay

From offering high-altitude thrills and hearty local eats to gorgeous Himalayan views, Gangtok is where serenity meets street-style cool.

NDTV 10 Apr 2025 10:30 am

'Rooh Baba' Kartik Aaryan meets 'real baba' monks in Darjeeling after 'Aashiqui 3' shoot, photos go viral

Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela are currently shooting their upcoming romantic drama in Gangtok and Darjeeling. The untitled film is directed by Anurag Basu and could be titled Aashiqui 3.

DNA India 6 Apr 2025 3:08 pm

Kartik Aaryan Gets a Heros Welcome in Gangtok, Says Will Always Remember You

Thank You Gangtok for Massive Love, Will Always Remember You Kartik Aaryans Heartfelt Note to His Truest Admirers

Deccan Chronicle 5 Apr 2025 6:15 pm

Sikkim Tribal Leader Tseten Tashi Urges Ban on Expeditions to Sacred Mount Khangchen Dzongna

HT Digital GANGTOK, APR 5: Prominent tribal leader and cultural advocate Tseten Tashi has called for an immediate halt to any proposed expeditions to Mount Khangchen Dzongna, a sacred peak revered by the indigenous Bhutia and Lepcha communities of Sikkim. In a strong statement issued on Thursday, Tashi emphasized that any attempt to climb the []

thehillstimes 5 Apr 2025 1:49 pm

Aashiqui 3 stars meet Sikkim CM, express gratitude for states cooperation

GANGTOK, April 2: Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Basu and actors Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela, who have been shooting for Aashiqui 3 in Sikkim, met Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang at his official residence, according to a CMO statement on Wednesday. The CM extended his best wishes to the team and presented them with traditional gifts as []

thehillstimes 3 Apr 2025 6:15 am

10 IIT students injured as vehicle falls into gorge in Sikkim

GANGTOK, March 16: Ten students of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad were injured after their vehicle plunged into a 100-foot-deep gorge in Sikkims Mangan district, police said on Sunday. The accident happened near Pakshep in Forest Dara around 9:30 pm on Saturday when the students were travelling from Lachung to Gangtok, they said. The driver, who was []

thehillstimes 17 Mar 2025 6:10 am

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 .

Daily Excelsior 15 Mar 2025 3:58 pm

McDonald's Expands Into Sikkim With First Store In Gangtok

Connaught Plaza Restaurants operates 190 restaurants and 75 McCaf across North and East of India.

Bloomberg Quint 30 Dec 2024 10:24 pm

Meet woman, who became first IAS officer from Bishnoi community, studied like 'monk', secured AIR...

Pari's service in the civil services has been characterized by commitment and excellence since then. She is currently serving as a Subdivisional Officer at Gangtok in Sikkim and, prior to that, was in the capacity of Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Gas.

DNA India 30 Dec 2024 6:11 am