Labour Day: Welfare of workers top priority of Sikkim govt, says CM Tamang

Labour Day: Welfare of workers top priority of Sikkim govt, says CM Tamang

Follow Us on Google News Gangtok, May 1 (IANS) Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Thursday said that the state government has given the welfare of labourers top priority and a series of steps were taken in that direction in the last few years. CM Tamang said, “Our government has always placed the welfare … Read more

Nearly 800 people stranded in East Sikkim following sudden snowstorm evacuated

Nearly 800 people stranded in East Sikkim following sudden snowstorm evacuated

Follow Us on Google News Gangtok, April 28 (IANS) As many as 800 people stranded between Tsomgo Lake and Thegu in East Sikkim following a sudden snowstorm and hail were successfully evacuated, officials said on Monday. The joint efforts of the Sikkim Police and the Indian Army ensured the rescue of hundreds of tourists and … Read more

Thousands of tourists stranded after landslides hit North Sikkim

Thousands of tourists stranded after landslides hit North Sikkim

Follow Us on Google News Gangtok, April 25 (IANS) More than 1,000 tourists have been stranded in various locations in North Sikkim due to continuous heavy rainfall and landslides. Police sources have informed that around 200 tourist vehicles are currently stuck at Chungthang Gurudwara and the ITBP camp, while approximately 1,000 tourists remain stranded in … Read more

Sikkim CM meets Parliamentary Committee, discusses development of NE region

Sikkim CM meets Parliamentary Committee, discusses development of NE region

Follow Us on Google News Gangtok, April 23 (IANS) Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay met with a delegation from the Parliamentary Committee on Subordinate Legislation, Rajya Sabha, at his official residence, Mintokgang on Wednesday, officials said. The delegation was led by Milind Deora, Member of Parliament and Chairman of the Committee, and included senior … Read more

State Civil Services Day celebrated in Sikkim

State Civil Services Day celebrated in Sikkim

Follow Us on Google News Gangtok, April 21 (IANS) The State Civil Services Day organised by the Department of Personnel (DoP) was observed at the Chintan Bhawan with the release of the State Civil Service magazine titled ‘Sikkim Civil Service Chronicle’ on Monday here, officials said. State Agriculture Minister Puran Kumar Gurung, was present as … Read more

Cultural preservation & community integration must for sustainable development: Sikkim CM

Cultural preservation & community integration must for sustainable development: Sikkim CM

Follow Us on Google News Gangtok, April 16 (IANS) Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Wednesday stressed the significance of cultural preservation and community integration in aligning with the state’s vision of sustainable development and inclusivity. The Chief Minister attended the closing ceremony of the Discover Rabong Cho-Dzo Fest at Rabongla, and while addressing … Read more

Sikkim CM holds meeting with Union DoNER Ministry

Sikkim CM holds meeting with Union DoNER Ministry

Follow Us on Google News Gangtok, April 7 (IANS) Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Monday participated high-level task force meeting on agriculture and horticulture, convened by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) over video conference, officials said. The meeting brought together union ministers, chief ministers, and cabinet ministers from across … Read more

‘Ram Navami an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to cause of social harmony’, Sikkim Governor, CM extend greetings

'Ram Navami an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to cause of social harmony', Sikkim Governor, CM extend greetings

Follow Us on Google News Gangtok, April 6 (IANS) Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur and Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang extended their greetings on the occasion of Ram Navami. Devotees thronged temples from early morning to pray and seek blessings. The day also marks the last of the nine-day Chaitra Navratri festival. Chief Minister Tamang … Read more

Sikkim CM holds meeting with Bollywood film-maker Anurag Basu, actors Kartik and Sreeleela

Sikkim CM holds meeting with Bollywood film-maker Anurag Basu, actors Kartik and Sreeleela

Follow Us on Google News Gangtok, April 2 (IANS) Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang held a meeting with acclaimed Bollywood film-maker Anurag Basu and actors Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela at his official residence here, officials said on Wednesday. The film crew has been in Sikkim for a week, shooting their upcoming movie at various … Read more