Follow Us on Google News Kohima, July 28 (IANS) A Nagaland University-led research project is developing a “detailed, near-accurate inventory and stability assessment” of high-altitude lakes in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh, officials said on Monday. According to a University official, the research project would focus on Tenbawa Lake’s Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) potential and … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Gangtok, July 19 (IAN) The ruling party in the hill state, Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), on Saturday vehemently denied allegations by the opposition Citizen Action Party (CAP) that its youth president, Lakpa Moktan, instigated an attack on CAP members outside Sadar Police Station on July 17, calling the accusations “baseless … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Gangtok, July 18 (IANS) Sikkim’s political climate on Friday turned volatile following reports of a violent altercation involving members of the Citizen Action Party (CAP). The incident took place near Sadar Police Station on the night of Thursday. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has sharply criticized the incident, calling it … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Gangtok, July 15 (IANS) Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Tuesday asserted that skill development is linked to the economic growth of the hill state. Taking to the social media platform X, he said, “Skill development and employment generation are critical to Sikkim’s economic growth and workforce empowerment. The … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Gangtok, July 10 (IANS) Sikkim Fisheries Minister Puran Kumar Gurung on Thursday asserted that the hill state has transformed into a leading place across the country in sustainable fisheries, truly setting an example for others to follow. Minister Gurung said, “The declaration of Sikkim as India’s First Organic Fish Cluster … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) All districts in Mizoram, Sikkim, and Tripura have achieved the ‘Front Runner’ status, with no districts falling in the ‘Aspirant’ or ‘Achiever’ categories, a NITI Aayog report said on Monday, adding that three districts in Nagaland are now among top 10 performers. According to the … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Gangtok, July 7 (IANS) Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) on Monday extended strong support to youth-driven educational reforms, following a meeting with educationist and social entrepreneur Kunzang Choeki Bhutia. The meeting, held in Gangtok, focused on developing sustainable partnerships for Sikkim’s long-term growth, especially in education, youth empowerment, … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) A purported video of Congress leader Ajoy Kumar triggered outrage in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as the former allegedly called Sikkim, a neighbouring nation. However, the former MP clarified on Wednesday that it was a slip of the tongue and questioned the BJP for … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Wednesday met with a delegation from the Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition (IHCNBT) in the national Capital. The delegation was led by the President of IHCNBT Thegtse Rinpoche. During the meeting, Rinpoche briefed the Chief Minister … Read more
