Category: Sikkim

Following a five-year break, the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra has formally restarted across Sikkim’s Nathula Pass, marking an important milestone for Hindu pilgrims and India-China cultural diplomacy. As they got ready…

Governor Om Prakash Mathur of Sikkim met with important national figures on a number of occasions to talk about the state’s progress. The ‘Vibrant Village’ project, which aims to improve…

In Sikkim’s Himalayan Zoological Park, a group of young Bengaluru environmental lovers adopted a red panda. For almost a year, they were able to earn Rs 30,000 through their campaign,…

In recognition to Sikkim, Air India named one of its Boeing 777-300 aircraft “Sikkim.” Given that it falls on Sikkim’s 50th Statehood Day, the action by India’s national airline is…

Depending on the weather, plans are being made to use a helicopter to rescue the driver who became lost in the higher peaks, according to the District Commissioner (DC) of…

The Teesta River has seen a dramatic increase in water levels—2.5 meters over normal—following unrelenting overnight rains, which has alarmed local officials and led to emergency travel restrictions in the…

The “Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan,” launched by Sikkim, aims to support more than 76,000 farmers throughout the state. This program aims to improve farming methods ahead of the Kharif season…

The government declared that visitors departing Sikkim on May 29 must depart by 6 am. The directive is intended to ensure smooth vehicle traffic in anticipation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s…

A thrilling badminton competition was held recently in Sikkim’s Pakyong district to commemorate the 50th anniversary of sovereignty. The District Administrative Center and the Pakyong District Zilla Panchayat organized the…

On land that had long been left bare, the Block Administrative Centre (BAC) in Dzongu, Sikkim, has started growing “Dalle Khursani,” the state’s well-known fiery chili. Under the direction of…