Follow Us on Google News Gangtok, June 1 (IANS) Sikkim reeled under relentless rain on Sunday, causing the Teesta River’s water level to surge, even as the search for nine missing persons remained suspended following a tragic accident earlier this week. A tourist vehicle carrying 11 people veered off the road and plunged nearly 1,000 … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Gangtok, May 29 (IANS) PM Modi on Thursday virtually inaugurated several development projects in Sikkim, bringing a wave of enthusiasm and gratitude among the people. Although he was scheduled to attend the ‘Sikkim@50’ celebrations in person, inclement weather prevented his helicopter from landing in Gangtok. Despite his absence, the event … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Gangtok, May 29 (IANS) Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, on Thursday, lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bold steps regarding Operation Sindoor in the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack. Chief Minister Tamang joined Governor Om Prakash Mathur at Paljor Stadium to commemorate the 50th Statehood Day of Sikkim in a … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the golden jubilee celebrations marking 50 years of Sikkim’s statehood at the Paljor Stadium in Gangtok on Thursday. Marking 50 glorious years of Statehood, the Prime Minister will participate in ‘Sikkim@50: Where Progress Meets Purpose and Nature … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Gangtok, May 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Sikkim on May 29, where he is scheduled to participate in key developmental and commemorative events, officials said on Wednesday. In Sikkim, the Prime Minister will attend the “Sikkim@50: Where Progress Meets Purpose and Nature Nurtures Growth” programme. … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Delhi Lt Governor V.K. Saxena led the statehood day celebrations of Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh at Raj Niwas, recounting the similarities between the two hill states known for natural beauty and tea gardens, an official said on Saturday. “I greet you all on the 55th … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Gangtok, May 16 (IANS) Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay led a rally of Tiranga March from MG Marg in Gangtok on Friday. The rally, which commenced from MG Marg, culminated at Paljor Stadium for the grand celebration of 50 years of Statehood. The rally also pays tribute to the … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) On the occasion of Sikkim’s Statehood Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, extended his greetings to the people of the state, praising its serene beauty, rich cultural traditions and industrious people. “Warm greetings to the people of Sikkim on their Statehood Day! This year, … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Aiming to use rail connectivity for promoting tourism and generating employment in north-eastern states, the Railway Ministry has approved the final location survey for a proposed line from Melli to Dentam in Sikkim, said an official on Sunday. The proposed railway line, via Jorethang and … Read more