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Gangtok, April 11 French Ambassador Thierry Mathou visited sites of cultural and historical significance in the Kabi subdivision of Sikkim's Mangan district on Saturday.Mathou, accompanied by his spouse Cecile, interacted with local officials and residents, exploring avenues for cooperation...

Gangtok, April 11 Senior Army officers visited the landslide-affected Taramchu area in North Sikkim on Saturday, and directed to expedite the restoration work to reopen the section as soon as possible, according to a statement.Road connectivity along the Chungthang-Lachen stretch was disrupted...

Over 5,720,000 households have utilized the Self-Enumeration facility during the first phase of the 2027 Census. The Registrar General of India stated that this demonstrates increasing public participation in the digital initiative for the 2027 Census. The first phase of the census began on...

New Delhi, April 10 More than 5.72 lakh households have availed the self-enumeration facility so far during the first phase of the 2027 Census, the Registrar General of India (RGI) said on Friday.This reflects the growing participation in the Census's digital initiative, it said."By choosing...

April 9, Kohima: Nagaland has qualified for the finals of the North East Cricket Development Council U-23 Women’s Interstate T20 Tournament 2026 with a dominant victory against Meghalaya today.Batting first, Nagaland's innings was interrupted by rain, resulting in a shortened 12-over match...

Gangtok, April 9 The Sikkim government said on Thursday that LPG supply to the state has now been restored to pre-crisis levels, and there is no shortage of cooking gas.Earlier, the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) had restricted LPG supply to 80 per cent due to a national shortage of...

New Delhi, April 9 The Ministry of Jal Shakti (Water Resources) reviewed the progress made by states on river rejuvenation and pollution abatement on Thursday, with a focus on the implementation of action plans for polluted river stretches and the functioning of sewage treatment infrastructure...

Gangtok, April 9 – The Indian Army successfully evacuated all 1,321 stranded tourists and 84 local residents from North Sikkim on Thursday after landslides cut off road access in the region, officials said.Defence spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Rawat said that "Operation Him Setu,"...

Gangtok, April 9 A government school in Sikkim's Dikchu has banned staff members from using personal devices for social media during working hours, in an effort to ensure that students and teachers remain focused on their studies."All staff members of this institution are hereby informed to...

Gangtok, April 9 Over 1,000 stranded tourists were rescued from Lachen in Sikkim's Mangan district, where multiple landslides have cut off road connectivity, officials said on Thursday.The tourists had been stranded in Lachen in North Sikkim since April 5.The officials said that 1,321...

Gangtok, April 9 Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang met with Union DoNER and Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in New Delhi on Thursday and discussed key development projects in the Himalayan state.In a social media post, the CM stated that he had a meaningful discussion with...

New Delhi, April 9 Startup firm StarAgri announced on Thursday plans to expand its operations across northeast India and partner with local warehouse owners to standardize and upgrade facilities for the scientific storage of regional commodities.The company will also expand its workforce...

Gangtok, April 8 Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday, where the two leaders held a "warm and meaningful" discussion on the state's development agenda, officials said.During the meeting, the CM congratulated...

Gangtok, April 8 French Ambassador Thierry Mathou arrived in Sikkim on Wednesday for a five-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations.He was accompanied by his spouse, Cecil Mathou.The ambassador was warmly received at the Rangpo Tourist Facilitation Centre by...

Gangtok, April 8 Rescue operations for around 1,000 stranded tourists in Lachen, Sikkim, began on Wednesday morning after the Army and Border Roads Organisation (BRO) restored connectivity along a damaged stretch near Taramchu, officials said.Tourists are being evacuated in batches along the...

April 6, Kohima: The Nagaland Cricket Association is hosting the 4th Northeast Cricket Development Council, Men's Under-19 Inter-State Friendship Cup, 2026.The competition features participation from Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Sikkim.The tournament began...

Gangtok, April 6 The Sikkim unit of the BJP celebrated the party's 47th foundation day on Monday with events held across the state.According to a statement, the celebrations took place at the party's Gangtok city office, the Singtam state office, and district offices in Namchi, Geyzing, and...

Two captivating dance performances, the Singhi Chaam (Snow Lion) and Yak Chaam (Yak Dance), presented by artists from Sikkim, enthralled thousands of spectators at the Annual Chad Sukra, which concluded on Sunday. The Sikkim troupe was invited to participate in Chad Sukra, a tradition recently...

April 06, Sikkim: Heavy rainfall in India's northeastern state of Sikkim has caused major travel disruptions, including road closures, landslides, and widespread safety advisories.A massive landslide in North Sikkim on Sunday left the town of Lachen completely isolated. The ongoing adverse...

Gangtok, April 5 Around 800 tourists are stranded in Lachen, in the Mangan district of Sikkim, as the road connecting it to Chungthang has been closed due to a breach, officials said on Sunday.The breach occurred near the Tarum Chu bridge on the Lachen-Chungthang road, they said.The Mangan...