High-level meet held ahead of 50-year statehood celebration of Sikkim
High-level meet held ahead of 50-year statehood celebration of Sikkim Gangtok: To finalise the roadmap for the 50 years of statehood of Sikkim, a high-level meeting was held on Wednesday at the State Secretariat in Gangtok, officials said. The meeting was chaired by Chief Secretary V.B. Pathak and was attended by top IAS officers [] The post High-level meet held ahead of 50-year statehood celebration of Sikkim appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Gearing up for inclusion of left-out communities in ST list: Sikkim CM
GANGTOK, Dec 15: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Sunday said that his government has remained steadfast in advocacy for the inclusion of 12 left-out communities of the Himalayan state in the Scheduled Tribe list. He attended the inaugural meeting of the Sikkim State High-Level Committee, established to secure the inclusion of 12 left-out []
Sikkim CM launches initiative to boost healthcare for elderly
GANGTOK, Dec 14: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Saturday launched the National Programme for Health Care of Elderly (NPHCE) aimed at catering to the needs of senior citizens in the state. The key initiatives under the programme include the establishment of a 20-bed geriatric ward at STNM Hospital and 10-bed wards in all []
Sikkim CM takes stock of preparedness of Maghey Mela
Sikkim CM takes stock of preparedness of Maghey Mela Gangtok: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang chaired a meeting for the celebration of the upcoming Jorethang Makar Sankranti Maghey Mela at Community Hall Jorethang in the Namchi district on Friday, officials said. The Chief Minister in his speech emphasised the need to elevate the [] The post Sikkim CM takes stock of preparedness of Maghey Mela appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Sikkim University allows one day menstrual leave for female students
Gangtok: Sikkim University has allowed one day menstrual leave per month for female students, according to a notification. The Sikkim University Registrar Laxuman Sharma issued the notification to this effect on December 4 following a representation by the Sikkim University Students' Association (SUSA) last month. The Vice-Chancellor has been pleased to allow one-day menstrual leave in a month for girl/women student of Sikkim University except during university examinations, said the registrar of the central university. The leave so availed shall be adjusted with the mandatory 75 per cent attendance criteria of the classes held in a semester for examination purposes, he said.
758 BRTF honoured for restoration efforts following Sikkim flash floods
GANGTOK, Dec 6: Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur on Friday presented the prestigious Governors Unit Appreciation Award for 2024-25 to the 758 Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) for restoring connectivity following last years devastating flash floods in the state. Colonel AK Dixit, commander of 758 BRTF, said it was a proud moment for the entire []
Sikkim Democratic Front suspends leader for anti-party activities
GANGTOK, Dec 1: Opposition Sikkim Democratic Front on Saturday suspended its leader J B Darnal for anti-party activities, days after he withdrew a petition against Sikkim Krantikari Morcha president and Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang from the Supreme Court. The party has decided to suspend his primary membership with immediate effect till further notice, SDF []
Sikkim delegation reaches Nagaland for Hornbill Festival
GANGTOK, Dec 1: A car and bike rally, comprising a 144-strong delegation from Sikkim, has reached Nagaland to take part in Hornbill Festival, a member of the team said recently. Sikkim has been declared as the partner state for Hornbill Festival, 2024. Press Club of Sikkim general secretary Dilliram Dulal, who is a member of []
Fatal accident claims 5 near West Bengal-Sikkim border
GANGTOK, Dec 1: Five people were killed and 15 others injured as a bus plunged into a 150-ft-deep gorge near the West Bengal-Sikkim border on Saturday afternoon, police said. The accident happened between Andheri and Atal Setu, about 1 km from the Rangpo border, around 3 pm. The bus, heading to Gangtok from Siliguri, veered []
Sikkim to allow tourists in Mangan district from Dec 1
GANGTOK, Nov 27: Tourists will be allowed in various Himalayan destinations of the Mangan district, including Yumthang, Dikchu, Lachung and the Guru Dongmar Lake, in a staggered manner from December 1, a senior official of the Sikkim government said on Wednesday. Tourism activities were suspended in the district five months ago after heavy rainfall caused []
Sikkim introducing modern day technologies for fisheries: CM Prem Singh Tamang
Gangtok, Nov 21: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said on Thursday that the state government has been working to advance the fisheries sector by introducing modern technologies and providing training and financial support to increase productivity. On World Fisheries Day, CM Tamang extended his heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the hardworking fish farmers, [] The post Sikkim introducing modern day technologies for fisheries: CM Prem Singh Tamang appeared first on The Shillong Times .
PM Modi Unveils Dev-Projects Worth Rs.6,640 Cr to Boost Tribal Welfare in Bihars Jamui
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled development projects totaling Rs.6,640 crore in Bihars Jamui district on Friday, marking the 150th birth anniversary of tribal leader Birsa Munda, celebrated nationwide as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. In honor of Mundas legacy, Modi introduced a commemorative coin and postal stamp and virtually participated in the Grih Pravesh ceremony for 11,000 houses built under the PM Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) to provide secure housing for tribal families. Modi also inaugurated 23 mobile medical units under PM-JANMAN and launched an additional 30 units through the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), aiming to improve healthcare access in remote tribal regions. These initiatives reflect a strong emphasis on enhancing infrastructure, healthcare, education, and livelihood opportunities in tribal areas. In support of tribal education, Modi inaugurated 10 Eklavya Model Residential Schools and launched 300 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras to promote tribal entrepreneurship. He also inaugurated two Tribal Freedom Fighters' Museums in Madhya Pradesh and two Tribal Research Institutes in Srinagar and Gangtok, focused on preserving tribal heritage and history. The Prime Minister further laid foundation stones for 500 kilometers of new roads and 100 multi-purpose community centers across tribal regions. Housing expansion was also prioritized, with foundation stones laid for 25,000 homes under PM-JANMAN, 1.16 lakh homes under DAJGUA, and 370 hostels dedicated to tribal students. These projects signify a significant commitment to uplift tribal communities and foster inclusive development in underserved regions. President Murmu, VP Dhankhar and Speaker Om Birla Honor Bhagwan Birsa Munda on Janjatiya Gaurav PM Modi's Dual Visit: Bodoland Mahotsav in Delhi,Tribal Pride Celebrations in Odisha, Bihar Rahul Gandhi Pays Tribute to Guru Nanak and Birsa Munda, Celebrating Unity and Heritage
PM Modi unveils Rs 6,640 crore projects from Bihar
Jamui: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled development projects worth Rs 6,640 crore from Bihar's Jamui district on Friday. Modi was in the district to attend a function organised on the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, which is celebrated as 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas'. He unveiled a commemorative coin and postal stamp in honour of Munda. He also virtually participated in the 'Grih Pravesh' of 11,000 houses built for tribal families under the PM Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN). The projects unveiled by the PM were focused on improving infrastructure, healthcare, education, and livelihood generation in tribal regions, according to an official statement. He launched 23 mobile medical units (MMUs) under PM-JANMAN, and 30 additional MMUs under Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) to enhance healthcare accessibility in remote tribal areas. He inaugurated 10 Eklavya Model Residential Schools and 300 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras, aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and improving livelihoods. He also inaugurated two Tribal Freedom Fighters' Museums in Chhindwara and Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh, and two Tribal Research Institutes in Srinagar and Gangtok to document and preserve the history of tribal communities. The PM laid the foundation stones for 500 km of new roads and 100 multi-purpose centres that would serve as community hubs in tribal areas. He also laid the foundation stones of 25,000 new houses under PM-JANMAN, and 1.16 lakh houses under DAJGUA, along with 370 hostels for tribal students.
PM to visit Bihar's Jamui today
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jamui in Bihar, which borders poll-bound Jharkhand, on Friday. The Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 6,640 crores, aimed at uplifting tribal communities and improving infrastructure in rural and remote areas of the region, which the BJP hopes will have an impact on tribal-dominated Jharkhand. The PM will visit Jamui to commemorate Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, marking the commencement of the 150th birth anniversary celebration of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. Mr Modi will unveil a commemorative coin and postal stamp in honour of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The PM will participate in the Grih Pravesh of 11,000 awas built under Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN). He will also inaugurate 23 Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) launched under PM-JANMAN and an additional 30 MMUs under Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) to enhance healthcare access in tribal areas. The Prime Minister will inaugurate 300 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) to promote tribal entrepreneurship and support livelihood generation and 10 Eklavya Model Residential Schools, worth around Rs 450 crores, dedicated to tribal students. He will also virtually inaugurate two Tribal Freedom Fighters Museums in Chhindwara and Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh and two Tribal Research Institutes in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir and Gangtok, Sikkim to document and preserve the rich history and heritage of tribal communities. He will lay the foundation stone of 500 km of new roads to improve connectivity in tribal regions and 100 Multi-Purpose Centres (MPCs) to act as community hubs under PM JANMAN. The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of 25 additional Eklavya Model Residential Schools, worth over Rs 1,110 crores, furthering the commitment of quality education for tribal children. Mr Modi will also sanction various development projects that include 25,000 new Awas under PM JANMAN worth around Rs 500 crore and 1.16 lakh Awas under Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) worth over Rs 1,960 crore, 66 hostels under PM JANMAN and 304 hostels under DAJGUA worth over Rs. 1,100 crore, 50 new MPCs, 55 MMUs and 65 anganwadi centres under PM JANMAN, six Centres of Competency for Sickle Cell Anaemia elimination along with 330 projects for upgradation of Ashram Schools, hostels, Government Residential Schools among others under DAJGUA, worth around Rs 500 crores.
Rajnath performs 'Shastra Puja' at Army's 33 Corps HQ on Dussehra
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday performed Shastra Puja (worship of weapons) on the occasion of Vijayadashami at the headquarters of an Army corps in West Bengal. Vijayadashami marks the end of Navratra and is celebrated as the festival of Dussehra. On the occasion of Vijayadashami in India, there has been a long-standing tradition of weapon worship. Today, I performed 'Shastra Puja' at the 33 Corps headquarters in Sukna, Darjeeling, Singh posted on X in Hindi. Singh also shared photographs. Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, senior officers and jawans were also present on the occasion. Singh was scheduled to address the Army Commanders Conference in Gangtok on Friday in person. But due to bad weather in the Sikkim capital, he addressed them through video conference from the Army location in Sukna.
Rajnath Singh Performs Shastra Puja, Celebrates Vijayadashami With Armed Forces In Gangtok
New Delhi, Oct 12: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh performed Shastra Puja and celebrated the festival of Vijayadashami with the armed forces personnel in Gangtok, Sikkim on Saturday. He applied tilak to the armed forces personnel who greeted them, saying Jai Hind. The Union Minister also posed for a picture with the armed forces personnel. Earlier in the day, he extended Vijayadashami greetings to the nation. Later in the day, he is scheduled to e-inaugurate 75 infrastructure projects worth Rs 2,236 [] The post Rajnath Singh Performs Shastra Puja, Celebrates Vijayadashami With Armed Forces In Gangtok appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Army Chief Launches Agniastra Multi-Target Detonation Device In Gangtok
The Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday, officially launched Agniastra, a portable multi-target detonation device, during the Army Commanders Conference in Gangtok.
Army Chief launches 'Agniastra' multi-target detonation device during Gangtok conference
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi unveiled 'Agniastra,' a multi-target detonation device, at the Army Commanders Conference in Gangtok. Developed by Major Rajprasad RS, the device has a range of 2.5 kilometers and can detonate multiple targets simultaneously. It enhances room interventions and bunker destructions, offering benefits for counter-terrorism operations.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh To Attend Army Commanders' Conference In Gangtok
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Gangtok on Friday, the first day of his two-day visit to Sikkim, to address the Army Commanders' Conference 2024.
First phase of Army Commanders' Conference to be in Sikkim forward area
The two-phase Army Commanders' Conference during which the army will review current operational preparedness and deliberate on critical strategies is set to begin in Sikkim on Thursday. The second ACC this year is being organised in a hybrid mode, with the first phase planned on October 10-11 in a forward location at Gangtok, the defence ministry said in a statement on Wednesday. Top army commanders will brainstorm conceptual issues, and review and assess the overall security situation during the key conference. As the nation faces numerous regional security challenges, the upcoming Army Commanders' Conference scheduled to commence in Sikkim tomorrow, assumes significance, it said. Conducting the conference of senior commanders at a forward location underlines the Indian Army's focus on ground realities, the ministry said. The commanders' conclave in a forward area in Sikkim, which is close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC), comes amid the lingering border row in eastern .
1st phase of Army Commanders Conference to be held in forward area in Sikkim
New Delhi: The two-phase Army Commanders' Conference during which the army will review current operational preparedness and deliberate on critical strategies is set to begin in Sikkim on Thursday. The second ACC this year is being organised in a hybrid mode, with the first phase planned on October 10-11 in a forward location at Gangtok, [] The post 1st phase of Army Commanders Conference to be held in forward area in Sikkim appeared first on Northlines .
Heavy rain in Sikkim triggers multiple landslides, damages bridge
GANGTOK: Heavy rains in Sikkim over the last three days have triggered multiple landslides in several areas and caused significant damage to the old Rang-Rang bridge, considered the gateway to the northern part of the state, officials said on Friday. With the bridge down, Mangan district headquarters is cut off from the rest of the state. The alternative route via Dzongu is also blocked due to damage to the Sankhalang bridge last year. The district administration is currently assessing the damage and working to restore connectivity as soon as possible, they said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the state over the next two days, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall. In Soreng district's Daramdin area, several villages have reported numerous landslides that have damaged homes and resulted in livestock losses. The district administration is evaluating the extent of the damage, and relief measures are underway. Additionally, the NHPC power plant's dams (Teesta Low Dam III and IV) have been opened to maintain safe water levels in the reservoirs, officials said. NHPC has alerted residents living along the Teesta River about the water release and advised them to avoid the riverbanks along NH10 due to potential flooding risks, they said. Traffic congestion has been reported along NH-10 due to multiple landslides, with tourists experiencing delays of three to four hours. They have been advised to use the alternative route via Lava and Kalimpong, officials said. Meanwhile, the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) urged the people to avoid unnecessary travel in the wake of torrential downpour lashing Sikkim over the past three days with no end in sight. We request all citizens to avoid unnecessary travel unless necessary and stay safe and vigilant, SKM spokesperson Bikas Basnet said in a statement. He also urged the party cadres to remain vigilant and to assist people wherever relief and rescue efforts are required in Sikkim due to heavy rains taking place in the state. He said that the people should stay alert and in case of any emergency may contact local authorities like the SDM, BDO and police officials. Basnet also said that Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang is monitoring the situation closely and is in constant touch with the authorities. Sikkim landslide is a warning to upcoming hydro-projects
Four Army Personnel Killed in Road Accident in Sikkim
Gangtok: Four Army personnel were killed in a road accident in Sikkim's Pakyong district on Thursday, police said. The vehicle carrying Army's EMC personnel stationed at Binnaguri, West Bengal skidded off the road at Vertical Bhir along the Rhenock-Rongli highway and fell into a forest down below, they said. There were four occupants in the vehicle all whom died on the spot, the police said. The deceased are Sepoy Pradip Patel from Madhya Pradesh, CFN W Peter resident of Imphal, Naik Gursev Singh resident of Haryana and Subedar K Thangapandi resident of Tamil Nadu. Police said that the cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained and investigation is on. The bodies of the deceased were handed over to the Army, the police added.
Sikkim plans to make state a sports hub, holds talks with Gautam Gambhir
Gangtok: Sikkim Tourism Minister Tshering T Bhutia met Indian cricket team coach Gautam Gambhir and discussed about the potential of making the Himalayan state a sporting hub. Bhutia met Gambhir in New Delhi on Wednesday, according to a statement issued by the sports department issued here. Sikkim has the potential to become a premier destination for sports tourism and related activities, the minister said. The state has natural beauty and a conducive environment for various sports, he said. During their discussion, Gambhir expressed commitment to supporting development of sports across the country, the statement said. Bhutia is in Delhi to attend a conference on industries.
Sikkim: 4 held, including 3 minors for sexually harassing specially-abled woman
Gangtok: The Sikkim Police on Thursday arrested a man and detained three minors for allegedly sexually harassing an elderly specially-abled woman, an officer said. The group has also been accused of uploading video footage of the alleged act on social media, he said. The incident at Jorethang town bus parking complex took place on August 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 .
