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...
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...
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Gangtok, March 1 Hyatt Hotels Corporation will enter Sikkim with a new 150-room property in Gangtok, officials said.Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang virtually laid the foundation stone for the property on Sunday, which will be part of the Suryavilas mixed-use project in Mintokgang, about 2 km...
Gangtok, February 25 Over 2,700 tourists stranded due to heavy snowfall near Tsomgo Lake in East Sikkim were rescued, officials said on Wednesday morning.Heavy snowfall in the higher reaches of Sherathang and adjoining areas led to road blockages, leaving 541 tourist vehicles stranded between...