Sikkim will charge domestic tourists an admission fee
The government of Sikkim has instituted a new policy that requires all visitors, including Indians, to pay an admission charge of Rs. 50. There is debate on the impact on…
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Sikkim hosted a successful badminton championship, drawing 300 participants
The first Majhitar Open Badminton Championship 2025 and the third State Ranking Junior U-19 completed at the Advanced Technical Training Center in Bardang, Sikkim. With assistance from the Badminton Association…
Sikkim is shaken by a magnitude 5.2 earthquake
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake with a 10-kilometer depth and an epicenter at 28.44°E, 87.24°N struck Sikkim. The entire state experienced tremors, with the epicenter being roughly 182 kilometers from Tadong. Residents…
Sikkim CM attended the constituency-level Gyalbu Losar celebration at Bakhim
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang demonstrated the community’s rich tradition by attending the constituency-level Gyalbu Losar celebration at Bakhim, Barfung, Namchi district. The celebration is a significant cultural occasion…
In a high-level meeting, officials review the Sevoke-Rangpo Railway Project’s progress
The Tashiling Secretariat hosted a major review meeting to assess the Sevoke-Rangpo Railway Project’s (SRRP) continued development. Senior officials from several state government ministries as well as representatives from the…
Sikkim CM announces stringent action against toilets at petrol pumps and government offices
Prem Singh Tamang, the chief minister of Sikkim, has threatened to take severe measures against government buildings and gas stations that do not have hygienic restrooms. Speaking at the opening…
Rare birds documented during a backyard count in Dzongu Hills
In North Sikkim’s hitherto unknown Dzongu Hills, birdwatchers have documented more than 150 species during the Great Backyard Bird Count, which is a major milestone for the documenting of wildlife…
Sikkim CM opens rental guest house in Siliguri to assist Sikkim patients
The “Ama ko Goad” Su-swasthya Niwas, a rental health-logistic facility, was formally opened in Champasari, Siliguri, marking a significant breakthrough in healthcare support. This three-story structure is intended to help…
To clear important routes, BRO conducts snow clearance operations
Following significant snowfall in the region, the Border Roads Organization (BRO) has begun a significant snow removal effort in North and East Sikkim. In order to guarantee continuous transit, the…
Local document holders are exempt from tenant verification by Sikkim Police
The Sikkim Tenants and Domestic and Professional Helps (Compulsory Verification) Act, 2008, which mandates that property owners record and confirm the histories of their tenants, domestic helpers, and professional assistants,…