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Stockholm, October 6: Belgian-American physicist Francis Halzen has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his pioneering contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos originating from astrophysical sources. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the award on Tuesday, recognising Halzen for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino [] The post Francis Halzen Wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for Groundbreaking Neutrino Researc

Siliguri, October 6 : Naxalbari elephant corridors are being planned in Darjeeling district to provide safer movement routes for wild elephant herds and reduce encounters between people and wildlife in settlements near the India-Nepal border. The proposed initiative focuses on areas around Naxalbari, Kharibari, Bagdogra and adjoining locations that connect forests, tea gardens and river [] The post Naxalbari elephant corridors planned to reduce human-wildlife conflict appeared first on The Voice

Gangtok, October 5 : NB Bhandari Birth Anniversary brings renewed focus to the life and political legacy of Nar Bahadur Bhandari, one of Sikkims longest-serving chief ministers and a prominent advocate for constitutional recognition of the Nepali language. Born on October 5, 1940, at Malbasey near Soreng in western Sikkim, Bhandari served as chief minister [] The post NB Bhandari Birth Anniversary: Sikkim Recalls Former Chief Ministers Legacy appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .

Kurseong, October 5: Rohini Road Tourist Vehicle Accident reportedly left one person dead and five others injured after a vehicle plunged about 200 feet down a hillside at Kargil Dara near Kurseong late at night. According to preliminary information, the accident occurred at around 11 pm while six people were returning to Siliguri after visiting [] The post One Dead, Five Injured in Rohini Road Tourist Vehicle Accident appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .

Kyoto, October 4 : Kyoto Vision for Science has reportedly been endorsed by the United States and 16 other countries as part of an international effort to accelerate scientific discovery through advanced artificial intelligence, expanded computing access and new research funding models. The initiative, formally described as the Kyoto Vision for a Golden Age of [] The post Report: 17 Nations Back Kyoto Vision for Science appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .

Siliguri, October 4: Night-time vehicular movement along the SevokeRangpo stretch of National Highway 10 (NH-10), a crucial road connecting Sikkim with West Bengal, will be restricted in two phases between October 7 and November 5, 2026, to facilitate excavation, slope protection and landslide mitigation works. According to an official order issued under the Control of [] The post NH-10 Night Closure Announced Between Sevoke and Rangpo in Two Phases From October 7 appeared first on The Voice Of

New Delhi, October 4 : The David Robinson OpenAI resignation claim cannot currently be presented as established fact because the supplied report is dated October 4, 2026, and provides no independently verifiable official confirmation. The report alleges that Robinson, described as a leader in OpenAIs Safety Systems team, resigned and criticised the artificial intelligence companys [] The post David Robinson OpenAI Resignation Claim Unverified appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .

Araria (Bihar), October 3 : Araria liquor truck accident videos circulating on social media appear to show residents collecting bottles from a damaged mini-truck near Kharhat Toll Plaza, despite Bihars prohibition on alcohol. According to media reports, the Assam-registered vehicle was carrying liquor when it struck a road divider on Friday. After information about its [] The post Araria Liquor Truck Accident Draws Crowd Despite Bihar Alcohol Ban appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .

Rhenock, October 3 : Aama Sashaktikaran Yojana financial assistance was distributed to 1,000 eligible mothers in Rhenock constituency as part of the Sikkim governments women empowerment programme. Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang attended the distribution programme and addressed beneficiaries, women and local residents. He said similar programmes were being organised across Sikkim, with area legislators [] The post Aama Sashaktikaran Yojana Benefits 1,000 Mothers in Rhenock appeared first on The

Ranipool, October 3: Ranipool Police drug seizure announced on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti has led to the recovery of 308 grams of suspected brown sugar, 51 bottles of cough syrup containing codeine phosphate and 99 Nitrazepam tablets from a vehicle intercepted at Ranipool, with one person arrested, according to a press note issued by [] The post Ranipool Police Drug Seizure: 308 Grams of Suspected Brown Sugar Recovered, One Arrested appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .

Aparajita flower health benefits are drawing fresh attention as this deep blue blossom, long valued in Ayurveda, reaches a wider audience through caffeine-free blue tea. Known botanically as Clitoria ternatea and commonly called butterfly pea, blue pea or Shankhpushpi, the climbing vine grows easily in Indian home gardens. Researchers have begun testing the traditional claims, [] The post Aparajita Flower Health Benefits: 7 Uses, Blue Tea Recipe and Side Effects appeared first on The Voice Of Si

Gangtok, Oct 4: Aama Sashaktikaran Yojana financial assistance will be extended to 32,000 mothers across Sikkim, according to an announcement by the state government. The beneficiaries are drawn from all 31 territorial Assembly constituencies and the Sangha constituency. Cheques are being handed over through the respective area MLAs as part of the governments initiative to [] The post Aama Sashaktikaran Yojana Aid Announced for 32,000 Mothers in Sikkim appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .

Pakyong, October 2: Google Gemini 4 Argon, the technology giants newest flagship artificial intelligence model, was unveiled on Wednesday, September 30, with the company describing it as its most advanced system so far for coding, cybersecurity defence and complex professional work. Access has initially been restricted to vetted cybersecurity partners and Googles own teams, and [] The post Google Gemini 4 Argon Unveiled: Most Advanced AI Model Yet appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .

Gangtok, October 1 : Sikkim DA and DR hike will raise the applicable rate from 58 per cent to 60 per cent for eligible state government employees and pensioners, with retrospective effect from January 1, 2026, according to a Finance Department circular. The revision applies to state government employees drawing salaries under the revised basic [] The post Sikkim DA and DR Hike Raises Rate to 60% From January 2026 appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .

Gangtok, Oct 1 : Gandhian legacy of Helen Lepcha remains an important part of Sikkims historical memory, reflecting how the principles of Mahatma Gandhi inspired people far beyond the major political centres of Indias freedom movement. Born in 1902 at Sangmoo in South Sikkim, Helen Lepcha was popularly known as Savitri Devi. She became associated [] The post Gandhian Legacy of Helen Lepcha Remembered in Sikkim appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .

Gangtok, October 1: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has called upon social media users and influencers to highlight civic irresponsibility in public places and help create greater awareness about cleanliness and responsible use of public infrastructure. The Chief Minister made the remarks while appealing to citizens to take responsibility for maintaining cleanliness at Jan [] The post Social Media and Influencers Get a Free Hand to Expose Social Misconduct and Civic Irresponsibility in P

Gangtok, September 30 : Former SBS General Manager has been arrested by the Sikkim Vigilance Police in connection with an investigation into allegations of disproportionate assets, corruption and misappropriation of State Bank of Sikkim funds. According to a release issued by the Vigilance Police, the former bank official was arrested on September 28. Searches were [] The post Former SBS General Manager Arrested in Disproportionate Assets Case appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .