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31/01/2025

A rice cooker factory completely reduced to ashes near Siliguri Eastern Bypass last night

29/01/2025

Sikkim to introduce temporary work permit system at Gram Panchayat Level

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has announced plans to introduce a temporary work permit system at every Gram Panchayat Unit (GPU). The initiative aims to regulate the employment of external workers while safeguarding local interests. It will help manage workforce deployment, ensure fair employment practices, and control the influx of workers from outside the state.

The decision was made during the 4th edition of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) legislators’ meeting held at Samman Bhawan in Gangtok.

A key concern discussed was the unauthorised entry of individuals into villages and towns. To tackle this, the government will enforce stricter workforce monitoring, including the new work permit system. Another issue raised was the illegal subletting of trade licenses. The leadership pledged to curb this practice and prioritise employment for local residents. The government aims to boost skill development and create more job opportunities for Sikkimese citizens.

Cleanliness and hygiene across the state were also highlighted. Departments were directed to prioritise maintaining cleanliness in public spaces and government offices as part of the state’s broader development agenda.

Furthermore, the establishment of a State Planning and Development Board was discussed. This board will oversee financial planning and monitor developmental projects at the state level. Additionally, constituency-level boards will be set up to focus on localised development needs.

The meeting concluded with a commitment from all members to work for the people of Sikkim. The leadership pledged to ensure that government initiatives reach every corner of the state, driving progress in line with public aspirations.

28/01/2025

Joseph Sharma from Sikkim Wins Himalayan Roadies Season 6
Majitar, January 25: Joseph Sharma, a jawan with the Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) and a resident of Majitar, Sikkim, has emerged as the winner of the popular adventure reality show Himalayan Roadies Season 6, held in Nepal.
Sharma showcased exceptional determination, resilience, and skills throughout the competition, earning the admiration of both judges and the audience.
Prior to this Naseeb Tamang brought the title home.

27/01/2025

Devastating Fire Destroys Wooden House Opposite PC Mittal Bus Terminus in Siliguri

A devastating fire engulfed a wooden house opposite PC Mittal Bus Terminus on Sevoke Road, Siliguri, this evening, leaving it completely destroyed. The Paswan family, residing in the house, couldn’t save any belongings. The fire brigade rushed to the spot and has almost brought the fire under control.

27/01/2025

West Point Senior Secondary School, Gangtok, secured the National Champion title in the Girls’ Brass Band category during the Nation Band Competition held at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi.

The team’s outstanding performance impressed both judges and the audience, bringing great pride to the state of Sikkim.

Led by Principal J. N. Bhattarai, the Girls’ Brass Band was established in 2024 and has quickly achieved remarkable success. This victory follows the Boys’ Brass Band’s earlier national win this year, reinforcing the school’s status as a hub of excellence in brass band performances.

24/01/2025

School Bus and Scooty Accident At Swamiji More , Siliguri

23/01/2025

First-year BTech student dies after falling from hostel in Sikkim

Gangtok: A first-year female BTech student of a private engineering college in Sikkim's Pakyong district died after she allegedly jumped off the eighth floor of her hostel building, police said on Wednesday.

The student, originally from Assam, was taken to a local hospital where she was declared dead, police added. "The circumstances surrounding the incident are still unclear and authorities are conducting an investigation to ascertain the facts. Whether she fell or she died by su***de is still being investigated," police said.

22/01/2025

A fire broke out at a shopping mall on Ghoshpara Road in Barrackpore on Monday. The fire rapidly spread across multiple floors, causing heavy smoke to billow from the building. Three fire tenders were immediately dispatched to the scene to combat the blaze.

22/01/2025

Sikkim: Minor Girl Molested in Rangpo, Culprit Arrested

A man was arrested in Rangpo, East Sikkim, for allegedly sexually assualting a 7-year-old girl on Monday. This incident came to light when Rangpo PHC reported the incident to the authorities.

GANGTOK: A man was arrested in Rangpo, East Sikkim, for allegedly sexually assualting a 7-year-old girl on Monday. This incident came to light when Rangpo Primary Health Centre (PHC) reported the incident to the authorities after the mother of the victim brought her child for medical examination.

The man had reportedly lured the victim to a secluded location from her house which he entered at around 1:00 PM in the afternoon. The girl screamed as the man touched her inappropriately which alarmed her elder sister and another passer by who rescued her from being further assaulted. Upon their arrival, the perpetrator left the scene immediately.

The mother and the sister of the victim took her to the PHC after she shared the details of the assault. The sister was able to identify the perpetrator as 21-year-old Pankaj Kumar, who operates a ferris wheel at the Goliground Fair in Rangpo.

Kumar was soon arrested by the police and is revealed to be a resident of Nirpur, Nalanda District, Bihar, and had been temporarily living in Rangpo for work. A case has been registered against him under Sections 5(m)/6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.

The police is currently investigating the matter and all legal formalities have been completed. The man will fact strict legal consequences, according to police.

21/01/2025

Overload dumper, loaded with stones, without number plate seen at Siliguri Juction last night. It looked like the stones are about to fall.

20/01/2025

Ed Sheeran's 'Rs 30-crore' storm: Singer to perform in Sikkim’s golden jubilee year of statehood

British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, a global star, has strummed a storm not of his making in the Himalayan state of Sikkim.

Sikkim has been divided over Ed Sheeran ever since chief minister Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) said they were looking at the possibility of bringing Ed Sheeran to perform during Sikkim’s golden jubilee year of statehood.

Sikkim had merged with India on May 16, 1975.

The golden jubilee celebration will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The controversy over Ed Sheeran centres on the reported fee of more than ₹30 crore for the global artist’s concert.

Opposition parties and critics in social media were quick to point out that the government would do better to invest the amount in a welfare scheme.

Such was the criticism that Golay had to come up with a clarification. Even Golay’s wife Krishna Kumari Rai publicly defended Ed Sheeran’s possible concert in Sikkim.

“I had only said that we are exploring the possibility of getting Ed Sheeran. However, I had not said that the government would spend money from its coffers to bring him to Sikkim,” said Golay.

The Sikkim chief minister clarified that a group of well-wishers had expressed their desire to bring the singer during the golden jubilee celebration.

“The group approached the state government for logistic support, for security. The group will bring (Ed Sheeran) through sponsorship…,” said Golay.

The chief minister stressed Ed Sheeran’s presence would highlight Sikkim as a tourist destination across the globe.

“Tickets for Ed Sheeran’s concert get sold within minutes. We will have people travelling from across India and also abroad to attend his concert,” said Golay.

Ed Sheeran is travelling to India from January-end as part of his tour and is slated to perform in Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Shillong and Delhi.

Tickets are priced between ₹3,500 and ₹28,000 for these concerts.

The Citizen Action Party (CAP) Sikkim, however, seems unconvinced with Golay’s clarification.

17/01/2025

Sikkim: Five dead in road accident in Yuksom

Gangtok: Five individuals from the Yuksom Tashiding constituency were killed in a road accident in Lang Khola along the Yuksom Tashiding road in Geyzing District, West Sikkim.
The mishap occurred on Friday morning while the cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained, shared Sikkim Police officials present at the accident spot.
The victims have been identified as Abhishek Dahal, Abhi Kishore Dahal, Chandra Bahadur Mangar, Karna Bahadur Gurung and Jeewan Karki.

16/01/2025

Gangtok, Jan 16: Sikkim’s District Administrative Centre (DAC) in Gangtok has introduced a range of new systems and infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving administrative processes and enhancing public service delivery. The initiatives were inaugurated by Kala Rai, MLA of Burtuk and Advisor to the Rural Development Department, on January 15.

The inauguration event included the unveiling of a renovated Single Window System and several beautification projects designed to improve both the functionality and appearance of the DAC complex. Senior officials, including District Magistrate Tushar Nikhare, Senior Superintendent of Police Tenzing Loden, and Additional District Magistrate Sisum Wangchuk Bhutia, were present at the ceremony.

A key addition to the DAC’s operations is the Token Management System, designed to streamline the processing of public service requests. Kala Rai interacted with staff, encouraging them to maintain high-quality services, while Nikhare demonstrated the user-friendly and transparent features of the system.

Rai also toured the newly renovated office complex, which now features historical photographs showcasing Sikkim’s cultural heritage. During the visit, she inaugurated new offices for the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) and Assistant Collector in Gangtok.

In addition, the launch of the Online Leave Management System marked a transition from traditional paper-based methods to a digital platform, aimed at improving administrative efficiency and enhancing employee experience.

Kala Rai commended DAC officials for their efforts in implementing these modern systems and emphasized the importance of collaboration and commitment to ensure their success, benefiting both the public and the administration.

15/01/2025

Mamata Banerjee meets ex-Sikkim CM Pawan Chamling in Kolkata

Screengarb from a video showing West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee during her meet with former Sikkim CM Pawan Chamling in Kolkata.Credit: Facebook/Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday met former Sikkim CM Pawan Chamling at state secretariat ‘Nabanna’, describing it as a “political and courtesy meeting”.

14/01/2025

Snowfall in Sikkim's upper reaches Sandapakhhu: Rain in Siliguri

The upper reaches of Sikkim and Bengal's highest point Sandapakhhu have been receiving snowfall since Sunday evening, leading to a lot of excitement among tourists visiting the region.

Darjeeling and its surrounding areas were blanketed in a white sheet due to hailstorm and rain on Monday.

In the evening, Siliguri and its surrounding areas received rain, bringing down the mercury and increasing the feeling of cold.

Rohan Pradhan, a resident of Sukhiapokhri in Darjeeling district, from where tourists and trekkers visit Sandakphu, said it was bitterly cold in Sukhiapokhri and Manebhanjan due to rain in the afternoon.

"Besides, there was snowfall in the upper reaches like Tonglu, Tumling and Sandakphu," Pradhan said. Dawa Gyalpo Sherpa, regional director of adventure tourism of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), also said that there was snowfall in Sandakphu on Monday. "Besides, hailstorm and rain at several places in Darjeeling district, including the district headquarters, led to a drop in temperature," Sherpa said. The administration in Sikkim has restricted the movement of tourists to certain places so that they do not get stranded at those places due to snow accumulation. Earlier, tourists were allowed to travel up to the 15th mile on the Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, which connects Nathu-la, Chhangu (Tsombo) lake and Zuluk on the RN Road. "Similarly, in the north, permits were issued only for Lachung and Lachen, not for other destinations," a source said. Lachen and Lachung, which were opened for tourists in December last year after a gap of over a year, are receiving regular snowfall. Hundreds of tourists are visiting these places every day. Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) officials in Sikkim said they have issued an alert for snowfall at some places in the Himalayan state.

One of them said, "Along with snowfall, thunderstorms, lightning and hailstorm are forecast in parts of Gangtok, Gyalshing, Mangan, Namchi, Pakyong and Soreng districts."

13/01/2025

Three Storied Wooden House Completely Gutted In Fire at Sisa Golai , Gangtok.
No Human Casualties, Reason Short-circuit, Time Around 12:30 PM.

10/01/2025

In a public advisory issued on HMPV, the health department said

Chief Secretary R Telang held a meeting with health officials on Thursday to assess the current threat and review Sikkim's preparedness with regard to human metapneumovirus (HMPV).The meeting was held in the wake of recent reports about a rise in cases of severe acute respiratory illness caused by HMPV in China.An official press release informed that HMPV causes predominantly mild respiratory diseases, although severe cases may also occur in vulnerable groups such as immunocompromised individuals. It was first identified in the Netherlands in 2001 and has since been reported in almost all parts of the world.“The Department of Health and Family Welfare is constantly monitoring the situation and robust surveillance systems are in place. There is no cause for concern, as available data suggests that the virus is not causing any unusual trend or serious outbreak in India.

The health department in its advisory to the public said that the public is advised to follow preventive measures and consult the nearest health professionals if they experience any such symptoms. HMPV is spread through coughing, sneezing or shaking hands with infected individuals and through close contact with contaminated surfaces. Its common symptoms include cough, runny nose, fever, sore throat and shortness of breath. Preventive measures include frequent hand washing, regular cleaning of contaminated surfaces and avoiding close contact with individuals showing symptoms of respiratory illness.

09/01/2025

Heavy Snowfall In Sandakphu And Sikkim; Roads To Nathu La, Tsomgo Lake Closed For Tourists

Winter’s magic has transformed Sandakphu and Sikkim into snowy wonderlands, much to the delight of visitors and locals alike. Sandakphu, Bengal’s highest peak at 11,930 feet, experienced its second snowfall of the season, covering stretches of the Singalila National Park and nearby spots like Phalut and Thakum in a pristine white blanket. Known for its iconic trekking routes and vintage Land Rover rides, the area saw fewer tourists than last month but expects a surge as the snowfall draws adventurers back.

Sikkim’s high-altitude locations, including Nathu La (14,000 feet) and Chhangu Lake (12,310 feet), also received heavy snowfall, turning them into snow-covered landscapes. However, safety took precedence as the state tourism department restricted movement to certain areas. Visitors are now allowed only up to designated points like the 10th Mile near Gangtok and Lachung in North Sikkim, while popular destinations such as Gurudongmar Lake and Zero Point are off-limits until weather conditions improve.

According to reports, fresh snowfall has led to an increase in the number of tourists who have come to stay in places like Lachung and Lachen, embracing the chill and heeding safety advisories to avoid venturing into remote, icy terrains. Meanwhile, meteorologists predict more snowfall as a western disturbance remains active, adding a touch of caution to the frosty excitement. Even the plains of sub-Himalayan Bengal felt the chill, with rain and foggy conditions reminding travellers to stay alert on the roads.

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A rice cooker factory completely reduced to ashes near Siliguri Eastern Bypass last night

Overload dumper, loaded with stones, without number plate seen at Siliguri Juction last night. It looked like the stones are about to fall.

Three Storied Wooden House Completely Gutted In Fire at Sisa Golai , Gangtok. No Human Casualties, Reason Short-circuit, Time Around 12:30 PM. #sikkim #Gangtok #Fire #Shortcircuit #sikkimstory

A 25-year-old and 200-foot long bridge, located over the Lachung Chu River in Sikkim collapsed when an overloaded truck was crossing it on Saturday.

MANGAN, 06 JAN: The road to Katao and Sharshok village in Lachung, which was blocked due to the collapse of a bailey bridge, has been restored by constructing a temporary road over the river using hume pipes. The restoration work was a joint effort by Lachung Dzomsa, BRO, and local people from Lachung Dzomsa. Coordinated by Lachung Dzomsa Hotel Association. Thupden Lachungpa, President of the Hotel Association of Lachung Dzomsa, expressed gratitude to everyone for their selfless contributions to the restoration work.

The disposal of contraband substances by the District Police of Pakyong at Rangpo from 2016 to 2019 involved 75 cases. The seized contraband items included: 31927 contraband tablets 10545 bottles of contraband syrup. #Pakyong #Rangpo #sikkimpolice #sikkim #sikkimese #westsikkim #eastsikkim #southsikkim #media #latest #news #latestnews #newslatest #Gangtok #gangtoksikkim #gangtoktimes #SikkimNews

Official Video Statement Released by Smt. Songmit Lepcha, Vice President, Women’s Council, Citizen Action Party - Sikkim Smt. Songmit Lepcha, Vice President of the Women’s Council for the Citizen Action Party - Sikkim, has released a heartfelt video statement addressing the tragic suicide of a mother from Chungthang. This devastating incident is a stark reminder of the pain and suffering endured by those affected by the Glacier Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) that occurred in October 2023. Initial reports confirm that this mother took her own life after her family lost their home, livestock, and belongings in the flood. Despite the months that have passed, the affected residents have yet to receive compensation from the current government, pushing many into severe despair. In her statement, Smt. Lepcha raises additional concerns about the neglected alternate highway through Dzongu, which remains in deplorable condition, further isolating these communities. She also addresses critical dam-related issues that continue to impact the region. Due to poor network connectivity in these areas, the release of this important video statement was delayed. Smt. Lepcha’s message highlights the urgent need for immediate government action and support for the people of Chungthang and surrounding regions. #sikkim #sikkimnew #sikkimupdates #sikkimnews #sikkimstory

North Sikkim: Chungthang to Lachen Road is blocked due to Landslides at Munsithang.

Landslide At Dipu Dara Power House #Sikkim #northeast #northeastlive #southsikkim #sikkimstory #SikkimNews #NorthSikkim #landslides #sikkimflashflood #westsıkkim #rainfall

A tree fell on Darjeeling Mall Road, in front of Gorkha Rangmanch Bhawan and below South Field College and crushed the vehicle. #southsikkim #northeastlive #BreakingNews #sikkimstory #SikkimNews #sikkim #Nationalhighway #NorthSikkim

A restaurant was destroyed by fire at Siliguri Hyderpara last time.

A restaurant was destroyed by fire at Siliguri Hyderpara last time. As per sources, two gas cylinders also exploded which made the fire even more intense. Later fire brigade took control over the fire. #SikkimStory #SikkimNews #gascylinderblast #GasCylinder #Siliguri #sikkim

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