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Namchi, 29th August 2025: The Sikkim Police launched its community outreach programme “Building Bonds” in Namchi, led by Director General of Police (DGP) Akshay Sachdeva. The initiative aims to strengthen police-public relations in Namchi, promote community policing in Sikkim, and spread awareness on traffic rules, lawful use of force, and cybercrime prevention. Diverse Participation in […]
An Ordinary Person’s Guide to Trump’s Trade (Tariff) War on India We are in the midst of a World War, yet few recognise it. War so hidden, sinister, and yet deadly. A barrage of ballistic missiles and drones may destroy buildings and kill thousands of people, but this war has the potential to destroy the […]
Rongbull-based academic and event chairman Dr. Gokul Sinha says Darjeeling failed to secure Bhasha Manyata for Nepali due to disputes over the language’s nomenclature, at Soreng. Although the movement began in Darjeeling, it eventually shifted to Sikkim, where it was reconstituted as the Bharatiya Bhasha Parishad in 1990 under the leadership of late Nar Bahadur […]
Built by the 107 Road Construction Company under Project Swastik, the bridge provides an alternative route to the Mangan – Chungthang road, restoring access to Dzongu, Lachen, and Lachung. The project was completed in record time despite strong river currents, unstable slopes, and harsh weather. BRO engineers and workers worked day and night to make […]
The Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC) for NCC cadets was held from 21 to 30 July 2025 at Alpine University, Namchi, organized by 1 Sikkim Battalion NCC under Darjeeling & Sikkim Group HQ. Over 400 cadets from across Sikkim participated in the 10-day camp, supported by PI staff, civil staff, GCIs, and ANOs/CTOs. The camp […]
The Himalayan Zoological Park (HZP) in Bulbuley, Gangtok, has announced the birth of two red panda cubs on 15 June 2025 to parents Lucky(II) and Mirak, the pair’s first litter. This marks a major success in HZP’s Red Panda Conservation Breeding Program, especially after a seven-year gap in births due to Canine Distemper outbreaks. Launched […]
On July 25, 2025, a delegation from the Sikkim Teachers Association (STA) met the Union Minister of State to push for Sikkim’s formal inclusion in the National Foundation for Teachers’ Welfare (NFTW). Backed by the Sikkim Lok Sabha MP, the delegation received positive assurances of support. The STA also met the Rajya Sabha MP from […]
From July 29 to 31, Excise Secretary Jeewan Subba conducted a statewide inspection of liquor manufacturing units and Excise offices in Majhitar, Rangpo, Melli, Manpur, and Jorethang. He met with departmental staff and management teams of units like Sikkim Distillery and Yuksom Breweries, instructing officials to maintain accurate records, avoid irregularities, and report regularly. Staff […]
In a supporting step towards environmental stewardship, the United Christian Society, Temi (UCS), convened a plantation drive at Rukum and Gangchung areas falling under the Temi Namphing constituency. The event was conceptualised as an inter-church environmental outreach programme, bringing together ten churches representing diverse denominations. Church of God, Gangchung, Himalayan Free Church, Temi, IFBPCS, Temi, […]
