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March 23, New Delhi: In the Lok Sabha, Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba highlighted the transformative development in Sikkim and the Northeast under PM Narendra Modi. He noted that improved connectivity, better governance, and landmark infrastructure projects like the Pakyong Airport have reshaped the...

Lucknow, March 22 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday for completing a record 8,931 days in public life.In a post on X in Hindi, Yogi Adityanath said, "Heartiest congratulations to Prime Minister @narendramodi -- the 'charioteer' of the nation's...

New Delhi, March 22 Top Union ministers on Sunday complimented Prime Minister Narendra Modi for setting a record of 8,931 days in public life, first as the Gujarat chief minister and now as the prime minister, saying this reflects his deep commitment to nation-first governance, in giving rights...

New Delhi, March 22 – As Prime Minister Narendra Modi achieved a new record by becoming the longest-serving head of government in India's history, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extended his heartfelt congratulations on Sunday, stating that what defines Prime Minister Modi is his pure...

Gangtok, March 22 The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) began snow clearance operations on Sunday to restore traffic in East Sikkim, including Nathula, amid heavy snowfall, officials said.The road to Tsomgo Lake and Nathula from Gangtok was closed on Saturday due to heavy snowfall in the area...

New Delhi, March 22 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved a historic milestone in Indian politics by becoming the longest-serving head of an elected government in the country.With this, PM Modi has surpassed Pawan Kumar Chamling, who held office as Chief Minister of Sikkim for 8,930...

Gangtok, March 22 Sikkim was shaken by a low-intensity earthquake of magnitude 4.1, according to a report issued by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).The epicenter of the earthquake was in the Mangan district, 14 km below the surface, at 8:41 pm on Saturday.There were no reports of...

Agartala, March 21 Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Saturday that preliminary work for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has begun in the state.Speaking to reporters after attending a workshop conducted by the BJP, Saha said there is no need for people to panic...

Gangtok, March 21 An avalanche alert has been issued for the high-altitude regions of Gangtok and Pakyong districts in Sikkim, officials said on Saturday.According to an advisory issued by the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority, avalanches are likely to occur in areas located above...

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for thunderstorms with hail over Odisha, West Bengal, and Sikkim today.The Met Department has also predicted thunderstorms with lightning and strong winds at isolated locations in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Marathwada...

Gangtok, March 20 A masterclass by Imtiaz Ali was one of the major highlights of the Sikkim International Film Festival on its opening day, with the renowned filmmaker sharing his insights into the intricacies of filmmaking and storytelling with the audience.During the session on 'The Craft of...

Gangtok, March 20 Two consecutive earthquakes, one measuring 3.6 and the other 2.7 on the Richter scale, struck Gangtok, Sikkim, in the early hours of Friday, officials said.The 3.6 magnitude earthquake occurred at 4:26 am, approximately 10.7 km northwest of Gangtok, at a shallow depth of 5...

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with the India Tourism Development Corporation, organized a Capacity Building Workshop for Tribal Homestay Owners in New Delhi yesterday. The Ministry stated that the workshop brought together tribal homestay owners and their teams from Gujarat...

Kohima, March 19 – The 9th North East Youth Festival 2026, organized by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with the State’s Department of Youth Resources and Sports, commenced at the Chumoukedima Football Stadium in Nagaland.Addressing the inaugural programme as...

Gangtok, March 19 Calling cinema a powerful medium that transcends borders, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said on Wednesday that the inaugural Sikkim International Film Festival marks a significant step towards positioning the state as a vibrant hub of art and culture.Addressing the opening...

Gangtok, March 19 The Sikkim government has announced a 5 per cent increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for its employees and pensioners, respectively, according to an official notification.The increase will be effective from July 1, 2025, retrospectively...

Gangtok, March 18 The Sikkimese film 'Shape of Momo' has won two awards at the 'Spirit of Fire International Film Festival' in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia, where it was showcased under the International Debut Competition.Directed by Tribeny Rai, the Nepali-language film was awarded the 'Silver...

Gangtok, March 18 The Sikkim Prerna Sthal, a memorial honoring 22 Indian Army personnel who lost their lives in the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood in October 2023, was inaugurated by Governor Om Prakash Mathur at Bardang, about 29 km from Gangtok, on Wednesday.The memorial was conceptualized by...

Gangtok, March 18 A 14-year-old girl from Sikkim has been rescued from Siliguri in neighboring West Bengal after she allegedly staged her own kidnapping and demanded Rs 3 lakh from her parents as ransom, police said on Wednesday.According to an FIR filed by her parents, the girl had left home...

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for thunderstorms with hail over Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, and Vidarbha for today. The IMD has forecast thunderstorms with lightning and strong winds over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh...