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12/10/2023

At least 4 killed, several hurt as North East Express Train no. 12506 Anand Vihar [T] - Kamakhya derails in Buxar district of Bihar.

11/10/2023

Gangtok, October 11 (IPR): Secretary, Planning & Development and DOP, Shri Rinzing Chewang Bhutia who has been designated as the official spokesperson of the State Government pertaining to the recent disaster, along with Secretary, IPR Department, Ms Karma D. Youtso, convened the first press briefing today.

The salient points of the press briefing are as follows:

The temporary bamboo bridge constructed at Chungthang, connecting it to Pegong, which was damaged earlier due to rise in the water levels, has been restored.

As per the report from Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority as of 3 pm, 11th October:
No. of People Evacuated - 3438
Mangan: 1725
Gangtok: 1025
Pakyong: 58
Namchi: 630

No. of Casualties – 37 (includes one casualty reported today)
Mangan: 04
Gangtok: 07
Pakyong: 24 (Indian Army)
Namchi: 02

No. of People Missing – 78
Mangan: 17
Gangtok: 25
Pakyong: 30
Namchi: 06

No. of Damaged Houses – 1823

No. of Relief Camps – 21
Mangan: 05
Gangtok: 05
Pakyong: 08
Namchi: 03

No. of Inmates in Relief Camps – 3773
Mangan: 884
Gangtok: 1565
Pakyong: 919
Namchi: 405

A information was received from Army TCP Chungthang earlier today, that water levels have risen in Muguthang area and is proceeding downstream. An advisory was immediately issued for people residing in the low-lying areas to stay alert.

Subsequently, information was received that the rise in water level in Muguthang area was due to rainfall in the higher reaches. A message was sent out to the people not to panic.

Due to unfavorable weather conditions, the Air-evacuation Operation from Lachung and Lachen could not take place today.

In continuation with the ongoing efforts to evacuate and provide safe passage to the labourers and migrant workers to their native places in view of the present situation, several labourers evacuated from the disaster-hit regions of Mangan District are being transported to Siliguri in Sikkim National Transport (SNT) buses.

The designated Relief Collection Centre for North Sikkim is Community Centre, Mangan. All relief materials for North Sikkim should be deposited here after duly informing the district administration.

The Government has appointed Shri Karma Namgyal Bhutia, Secretary, Skill Development Department, as the nodal officer and single point of contact to address the grievances of the people of Dzongu, Lachen, Lachung and Chungthang, who are based in Gangtok.
He will be stationed at Room No. 6, First Floor, Tashiling Secretariat.

11/10/2023

Flood update.
Army found 6 Bomb in IBM Rangpoo.

08/10/2023

Temporary bridge constructed by army connecting Chungthang and Pegong with the help of local volunteers .

05/10/2023

Revised Circular from the Education Department regarding closure of all government and private Schools, Colleges and Universities within the State till 15th October, 2023.

04/10/2023

Update on the calamity

04/10/2023

A man in Melli, managed to save himself from high waves in the Teesta River by climbing a tree.

04/10/2023

Due to the rise of the water level of River Testa, Singtam Indreni bridge washed away, NH10 washed away at Likhu Bhir.....

01/10/2023

Announcements made by Chief Minister Shri Prem Singh Tamang on the occasion of the 48th Raising Day Celebration of Sikkim Armed Police at Pangthang -

1. In-principle sanction of Rs. 1.5 Crore from CSR Fund under the Sports and Youth Affairs Department for laying turf at SAP playground.

2. Sanction of Rs. 50 lakhs for the upgradation of the firing range. The work will be executed by the Buildings and Housing Department.

3. Construction of new staff quarters for SAP personnel.

01/10/2023

Son of Northeast , who is contesting in India's Got Talent is now in Top 10

14/08/2023

Press Release from
13th BN, ITBP Force
Lingdom B***y, East Sikkim

14/08/2023

Shri Avichal, Additional Director General of Police, has been awarded with President's Police Medal (PPM) for Distinguished Service on the occasion of the

11/08/2023

ACCIDENT |

A commercial vehicle from West Bengal was involved in an accident on the Singtam to Gangtok Highway at the location marked as 32 Number.

Further details about the incident are currently pending.

11/08/2023

CIRCULAR FROM FOOD & CIVIL SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT,
GOVERNMENT OF SIKKIM

07/08/2023

Clashes in Namchi, South Sikkim, after a peace rally organized by the All Sikkim Gurung (TAMU) Buddhist Association turned violent

The rally was held demanding probe in the Namchi Government College Students' Representative Council President Padam Gurung case, who had passed away 40 days earlier.

During the rally, participants displayed placards with photos of police officers from the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing Padam Gurung's death. A clash occurred when a police officer attempted to sn**ch one of the placards, leading to altercations between the rally participants and the police.

Stones and bottles were hurled at the police, resulting in injuries to protesters along with 3 Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) jawans, 2 SDMs, and 1 Sikkim police officer.

The Namchi Administration imposed Section 144 of CrPC in Namchi's Central Park and its 200-meter premises to control the crowd.

As of now, there has been no official statement from the Sikkim Police regarding the incident.

07/08/2023

Prakash parajuli, spokesperson, Citizen Action Party - Sikkim and Anuraj Chettri have been detained by the police.

07/08/2023

Section 144 imposed at Central Park Namchi.

07/08/2023

House and vehicle of cross road owner keshav thatal vandalized by mob today.

28/07/2023

Sadar Police Station team apprehended one person r/o Kanchan Colony, Sichey during the search of his residential house large quantity of contraband substances were recovered and seized accordingly.

27/07/2023

Advertisement Notice from Directorate of Fisheries,Govt of Sikkim:

In continuation to advertisement No. 1414(a) Fish dated 9/12/2021 inviting application for filling up of 22 twenty two) posts of Assistant Fisheries Guard, it is hereby clarified that the following horizontal reservation shall be applicable for these 22 (twenty two) posts in addition to already allotted Roster Points

1 (one) post for Sports Persons and Artisans of Excellence belonging to OBC (State List)

1 (one) post for Ex-Servicemen belonging to OBC (Central List).

1 (one) post for Paramilitary Forces and Assam Rifles belonging to Bhutia-Lepcha 1 (one) post for Paramilitary Forces and Assam Rifles belonging to OBC (Central List).

Therefore, applications are invited from negligible candidates possessing Sikkim Subject Certificate of Identification belonging to above categories for filling up of these posts. Those candidates who have already appeared in the main examination falls on the above said category may also submit the required documents. Other terms and conditions shall be as per the advertisement.

Interested candidates may submit their filled in application (to be downloaded from the
website www.alkkifisheries.at) withis 07/08/2023 at the office of Director, Directorate of Fisheries

27/07/2023

Chief Minister Chief Minister Mr Prem Singh Tamang handed over the key of 17 seater vehicle “Traveller” to the President Press Club of Sikkim, Mr Shekhar Khawas in a brief programme held here at his official residence Mintokgang, this morning.

In a brief interaction Chief Minister said that state government is committed for the welfare of journalists and has been assisting those in need of medical aid as well as any other kind of assistance.

He suggested PCS to come up with a proposal with regards to pension, centralized payment of advertisement bills and policy for digital media. He assured looking into these issues and get it solved by holding a meeting with the concerned departments and officials.

The Chief Minister also felicitated the three awardees of 21st Foundation Day of Press Club of Sikkim, held recently.

Likewise the Press Club of Sikkim presented a memento as a token of gratitude for the continued support to the Chief Minister.

The PCS delegation comprised of all the executive members of the Club.
(IPR)

15/07/2023

NOTICE

15/07/2023

POWER SHUTDOWN NOTICE

15/07/2023

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, met and interacted with the Sikkimese students pursuing their education in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, today morning

The interaction was followed by breakfast on the closing day of the on-going Swasthya Chintan Shivir, here at Dehradun.

13/07/2023

Rainfall disaster.
Road block at Ralap, Singtam to Mangan Highway, drivers and locals are clearing the road.

10/07/2023

Dead Body of one 29 years old IRB, Passang Tshering Bhutia found at Geyzing. He was a resident of Upper Kyongsa, Geyzing who went missing from 8 July. He was supposed to reach home that very day as he had taken a leave. The body was found in a feeder near St. Mary's School, Geyzing after 2 days of him going missing. While he went missing, it was informed that he was riding a scooty numbered SK04-0708.

08/07/2023

VIRAL AUDIO PERTAINS TO ANOTHER INCIDENT: POLICE

GANGTOK,: Sikkim Police have clarified that the viral audio clip, which claims that Padam Gurung was assaulted by the restaurant owner, pertains to “another incident” that took place the same night in the same location.

07/07/2023

PRESS NOTE FROM SIKKIM POLICE

This is with reference lo Namchi PS U.D Case No 22/2023 dated: 28 06.2023 wherein one
Padam Gurung was found dead in the drain at Kazitar, South Sikkim. The deceased was reportedly swept away by high volume of water of the said drain due to heavy rainfall.

In this regard, it is observed that one audio clip is being circulated in social media wherein a
woman has claimed that on the relevant night of 27.06.2023, she had witnessed the deceased Padam Gurung being beaten up in front of the restaurant "Cross Roads", Namchi. The Special Investigating Team of Sikkim Police has examined the said women and some juvenile witnesses associated with the incident.

Whereas the fact is revealed that the incident being discussed in the above said viral audio
pertains to another incident which has happened on the same night and in front of same restaurant.

In the CCTV footage, the deceased along with another person can be seen going downwards
reportedly in search of their vehicle keys while another group of people, who appear to be highly unstable are seen to be arguing and scuffling.

It seems that the woman who is discussing an incident that took place on that particular night in front of the said restaurant. However, it has now been discovered that the incident being discussed in the audio pertains to a different event that occurred on the same night, but in front of the same restaurant.

According to this new information, the
deceased person and another individual were seen going downwards, presumably in search of their vehicle keys. The statements provided by witnesses have been compared with the CCTV footages and found to be inconsistent.

Based on the information provided, it is clarified that there has been confusion initially
regarding the incident being discussed in the viral audio. It's important to rely on verified facts and evidence, such as CCTV footage and statements from reliable witnesses, to establish an accurate understanding of the events that took place.

Further investigation to gather more details and ascertain the complete picture of what occurred on that particular night is underway. As of now 31 witnesses have been examined and further, 8 more individuals have been identified, who could reveal vital information related to the instant case.

Press/Media and General Public are requested not to upload un-verified audio/video recording which may create confusion and distrust amongst the members of public.

It is hereby informed to all concerned that if there is any attempt to mislead the investigation
or bring discord in the community on the subject, it will be dealt seriously and perpetrators shall face legal action.

06/07/2023

SP Mangan Dr Tsering Namgyal Gyasto is now the new SP of Namchi District.

03/07/2023

Notice issued by Education Department
Government of Sikkim

02/07/2023

A Renault Duster bearing West Bengal number plate met with an accident, yesterday at Lopshibotay Near Denchung Jorethang to Namchi road but it was only today when the vehicle was found.

Unfortunately, the driver did not make it alive.

02/07/2023

All Sikkim Students Welfare Forum organised Candle Vigil at MG Marg, Gangtok. On behalf of the students fraternity the ASSWF offered prayers to the departed soul of Late Padam Gurung, SRC President of SGC Namchi.

30/06/2023

Tributes to the late Mr. Padam Gurung

I met with the beraved family of Mr. Padam Gurung who was the President of the Students' Representative Council of Namchi Government College. Late Padam Gurung, a student leader, was the son of Mr. Devprasad Gurung, a resident of Phongla-Tingley in South Sikkim.

I paid my condolences to Padam Gurung's father and other family members. The untimely death of Mr. Padam Gurung has caused a great loss to the Sikkimese society as well as the family, and I appealed to the family to face this unbearable sad moment with restraint. I expressed by deepest condolences to the bereaved family, and conveyed that one must accept the truth of death after birth.

30/06/2023

A Person’s dead body was found in the Rothak River in Soreng Singling, West Sikkim, last night as per Information.

According to sources, he has died after falling into River.

Deceased has been identified as Suk Badhur Mangar working as a teacher at Singling Lilium Secondary School.

Soreng district police have started investigation into the matter in nearest police station.

29/06/2023

Jorethang Majhigaon Road was swept away by the River Rangeet due to torrential rains as the river increased. After destroying the road in Majhigaon, houses near this road are in danger.

28/06/2023

Missing children

28/06/2023

A very big congratulation to Sushmita Rai for becoming AIFF's Cat-2 (National) Referee. The Sikkim Referees Committee is proud of you. Your hard work has really paid off. Keep it up. Still long way to go and lots of work to do.
All the best.

28/06/2023

NAMCHI | Namchi College SRC President’s body found in Kazitar’s drain

A Student reported missing earlier this night, was found dead in a drain in the early hours of Wednesday.

The deceased was identified as Mr. Padam gurung SRC (Students Representative Council) President Namchi Govt. college has been reportedly found in Kazitar Area which was washed away in drain last night during heavy rain.

According to the local source, he was missing since last night. As per information the body has been recovered and sent for postmortem to the Namchi Hospital.

26/06/2023

Committee regarding restoration of Old Pension Scheme for employees under SIKKIM Government has been extended for next Three (3) Months till 9 September 2023.

26/06/2023

Press Release from AH & VS Department

Officers and Staff of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services Department took pledge on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

All the officers and staff at Headquarters of the department were administered with pledge by P. Senthil Kumar, Secretary, AHVS Dept.

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Clashes in Namchi, South Sikkim, after a peace rally organized by the All Sikkim Gurung (TAMU) Buddhist Association turned violent The rally was held demanding probe in the Namchi Government College Students' Representative Council President Padam Gurung case, who had passed away 40 days earlier. During the rally, participants displayed placards with photos of police officers from the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing Padam Gurung's death. A clash occurred when a police officer attempted to snatch one of the placards, leading to altercations between the rally participants and the police. Stones and bottles were hurled at the police, resulting in injuries to protesters along with 3 Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) jawans, 2 SDMs, and 1 Sikkim police officer. The Namchi Administration imposed Section 144 of CrPC in Namchi's Central Park and its 200-meter premises to control the crowd. As of now, there has been no official statement from the Sikkim Police regarding the incident.

Prakash parajuli, spokesperson, Citizen Action Party - Sikkim and Anuraj Chettri have been detained by the police.

Today landslide occurred in 14-mile Gangtok Singtam Road, National Highway 10

Major update on West Sikkim: The bridge connecting Changbagaon of Daramdin, West Sikkim and West Bengal has been destroyed by the heavy rainfall and flood by the riverside.