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25/02/2023

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23/02/2023

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16/02/2023

Philatelist Roshan Prasad wins Silver at AMRITPEX 2023
16.02.23, Singtam: Roshan Prasad, a popular philatelist from Sikkim wins a Silver at AMRITPEX 2023 National Philatelic Exhibition. The event was held in Delhi from 11th to 15th February 2023 and organized by The Department of Posts, Government of India in consultation with the Ministry of Culture and Philatelic Congress of India.
Prasad wins his sixth medal in the National Philatelic Exhibition on his theme ‘The story of Cricket’, a five-frame exhibit of cricket philately. Roshan Prasad was the lone participant from Sikkim at AMRIPEX 2023 and we all feel proud of his achievement said Ganesh Pradhan, President, of Sikkim Philatelic Society.
Roshan Prasad is an International philatelic medalist and also an Indian Philatelic Special Cover designer and author. Sikkim Philatelic Society also congratulates Vivek Yonzone, Secretary, ALPINE Philatelic and Numismatic Society (Darjeeling) for his silver at the same event, reads the press release.
More than 20,000 Exhibits from 500 Philatelists in both competitive and invitee class was displayed in five days event. During the five-day exhibition, a number of workshops, seminars, panel discussions and cultural events and activities for children, the release of commemorative postage stamps, the release of special covers and picture postcards were organized.

06/02/2023

05/02/2023

Three Sikkim Players In NE Zone Team

Three women cricketers from Sikkim have been selected to represent North East Zone in the Inter Zonal Senior Women’s One-Day Tournament, scheduled to start on 12th February.
The women players for the North East Zone was shortlisted at a meeting of selectors and office bearers of North East state cricket bodies held in Guwahati on 3rd February. The meeting had the presence of Mamon Majumdar, Member, Apex Council, BCCI, and Nabam Vivek, Zonal Convener.
Sikkim Cricket Association was represented by President Tika S***a, Honorary Secretary Rinzing Nangyal Bhutia and Selector Karma Thendup.
Leezamit Lepcha, Yudenmit Lepcha and Pranita Chettri have made the cut in 15-member squad, while Tshering Ongmu Lepcha has been named as one of the standby players. They are key players in Sikkim women’s team, and were selected in North East Zone team on the basis of their performance this season.
Limatola Ao will lead the North East Zone, while Nabam Yapu has been named her deputy.
Likewise, Sheryl Lepcha has been named the physiotherapist of North East Zone team. Sheryl is one of the most experienced sports physiotherapists in the North East and has been with Sikkim women’s team since 2018.
The North East Zone will play two matches in league stage of the tournament – against East Zone on 12th February and against North Zone on 13th February. Both matches will be played at Hyderabad.
The North East Zone is featuring in the women’s zonal tournament for the first time.
The North East Zone team is a combined team of players from six North East states, viz., Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim.

Squad: Leezamit Lepcha, Debasmita Dutta, Lalhriatpuii, Sentilemla, Ganga Waikhom, Nabam Yapu, Ajima Sangma, Limatola Ao, Lalrinfeli, Loidangton Thokchom, Yudenmit Lepcha, Pranita Chettri, Keisham Kalpana Devi, Monica Phawa, Sarpik Ligu
Standby: Ningthoujam Monica Devi, Tshering Ongmu Lepcha, P.C. Vangsangzuali
Coach: P. Diana David
Manager: Joseph Lalhriatpuia
Physio: Sheryl Lepcha
Trainer: Jessica Karam

04/02/2023

SGREWA Singtam Branch condemn referring Sikkimey Nepalese as "foreigners"
03.02.23 - At a weekly meeting of the Sikkim Government Retired Employee Welfare Association, Singtam Branch, today in its office at Mandi Bazaar, Singtam, the following resolutions were adopted.
1. The SGREWA, Singtam Branch condemns the verdict referring to Sikkimey Nepalese as "foreigners" and wiping out our identity, the word 'Sikkimey'.
2. SGREWA Singtam wholeheartedly supports the efforts of JAC in working towards the re-tarnishing of the identity of the Nepali community as a foreigner.
3. The organization supports peaceful movements and opposes violence.

29/01/2023

2nd Singtam Badminton Tournament ends; Nepal and Namchi wins two titles each
30.01.23, Singtam: Shuttler duo Ramesh Bhattachan and Bishnu Lal Shrestha from Nepal defeated the Darjeeling duo of Dr. Probin Mokhtan and Nirkumar Rana in an exciting mixed doubles 60 plus final of the 2nd Singtam Open Badminton Tournament 2023 held at Indoor Sports Complex, Singtam. The 60-plus final was declared the most exciting match of the day.
The final day guests included Dr. MK Sharma, Health Minister and Area MLA, LB Das, UD&HD Minister, Rohit Raj Maharaj, Advisor to CM, SB Gurung, Singtam SHO, members of Singtam Nagar Panchayat, families of Nirmala Devi Foundation and others.
Khush Gurung and MB Rana, the other Nepal shuttlers in the finals of 45+ had a memorable win over the Assamese duo of Pranab Das and Batab Neog. In an exhibition match held between the teams of Dr. MK Sharma and LB Das, the former won the match.
In the other six categories final played on the last day of the tournament, Allen Rongkup and Santanu Bose (MBC) won both their 35+ mixed doubles and 40+ mixed doubles titles defeating Hemant Rai and Arjun Tamang (BAJ) & Prasanjit Shah and Mahesh Chettri (MBC) respectively.
The much-awaited Men’s Doubles finals saw the teams of the Badminton Association of Namchi facing each other. The duo of Nim Tenzing Sherpa and Kusal Tamang defeated Abhishek Pradhan and Prasan Chettri. Nim Tenzing Sherpa took home the second prized Mixed Doubles title with Selina Rai after beating Kusal Lama and Sarika Rai (both representing BAN).
In the Women’s Doubles, the team of Anisha Rai and Sarika Rai defeated Indu Rana and Surekha Rai. Both teams represented the Badminton Association of Namchi. In the 50+ Men’s Doubles final, the Assamese pair of Pranab Das and Batab Neog defeated Bhanu Pradhan and RK Gajmer, opponents from Jorethang.

27/01/2023

Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti celebrated the 74th Republic Day at Badminton Court, Shantinagar, Singtam. Mrs Keemti Rai, Assistant Commissioner, Commercial Tax Department, Rangpo, the Chief Guest of the day unfurled the tricolour flag.

This event also saw a first as a photo frame of Bharat Mata was offered flowers after the national anthem by all the guests. The highlight of the day was the launch of SGSS’s annual calendar and felicitation program. Other distinguished guests included – Mohan Pradhan ‘Neeraj’, Somanth Pandey, Sarad Lama, SK Rai and others.

25/01/2023

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14/01/2023

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03/01/2023

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24/12/2022

Free eye camp held at Singtam

23.12.22, Singtam: Free Eye Medical Camp was organized by Pipal Dara Social Organisation, Singtam in collaboration with Asha Foundation, Kalimpong at Community Hall, Singtam. The camp was held between 10 am to 7.30 pm, and more than 200 individuals were given free medical treatment. The treatments included Free Eye Testing & checks, Free Medicines, Free Micro Surgery, two years of free medicines & free services and 60% discount on spectacles.

The eye camp had participants from far-flung places like Siliguri, Rongli, Rhenock, Gangtok, Sang, Martam, Namthang, Khamdong, Mamring and all the nearby places of Singtam.

Speaking on the occasion, Feroj Lohagun, General Secretary of PDSO stated that our organization is dedicated to the betterment and upliftment of society. We want to motivate the younger generation and make our society strong. Through this press release, the organization has thanked Shri Suresh Tamang, (President) and all Councilors of Sikkim Nagar Panchayat, Officials of Singtam Police Station, Shri Krishna Chettri (President, Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti), Ben Kumar Rai and Nandu Dutraj (both Social Media), informs Bhanu Lepcha, President, Pipal Dara Social Organisation.

Special gratitude was given to the members of Asha Foundation, Kalimpong that included Dr Feroj Akhtar (Vision Specialist), Shri Samim Mullick (President, Asha Foundation, Kalimpong), Shri Krishna Thakuri (Coordinator), Shri Mahesh Pariyar and Shri Anil Chettri (both members).
Executive members of Pipal Dara Social Organization include Bhanu Lepcha (President), Feroj Lohagun (General Secretary), Dorjee Tamang (Treasurer), Sher Bdr. Chettri, Sanju Tamang, Sherab Lepcha, Dorjee Doma and Sangita Darnal.

18/12/2022

Sanjay Budhathoki, an international athlete, has opened another free gym today at the Tarpin Renock constituency, he states that he has a dream of making Sikkim drug-free, and wants to help the young generation love their body and adopt sports.

13/12/2022

Bhanu Udhayan Sanrakshan Samiti formed at Singtam

In the presence of different representatives of Singtam, Bhanu Udhyan Sanrakshan Samiti, a committee was formed on December 12, 2020. The Committee with the support and consultation of different government bodies would maintain and safe guard the popular Bhanu Park of Singtam.
Rohit Raj Maharaj, Advisor to the Chief Minister of Sikkim presided over the meeting held at the premises of Bhanu Udhyan. Executive members of the newly formed committee were also nominated on the day. Hon’ble Area MLA, Shri Rohit Raj Maharaj, Councillors of Singtam Nagar Panchayat and Shri Raghubir Agarwal were made the Chief Partons.
The other executive members included: Shri LN Pradhan (President), Shri Sundar Rai (General Secretary), Shri Mohan Pradhan ‘Neeraj’ (Vice President - i) and Shri Shyam Rai (Vice President - ii), Shri Mahesh Dahal, Shri Sh*tal Pradhan and Smt Neetu Dhamala (all Joint Secretary), Shri KB Chettri (Treasurer) and Shri Tenzing Sherpa (Joint Treasurer), Shri Nandu Dutraj, Shri Bijay Dhital and Shri Lomas Dhungel (all Publicity Secretary).

On the day, the following advisors were nominated: Smt. Vishnu Maya Tamang, Shri CP Pradhan, Shri Gupta S***a, Shri Ashok Bhagat, Dr JB Gurung, Shri TP Neopane and Shri Ganesh Pradhan. Other founder members included Shri Vidhan Shanker, Shri Pritam Shilal, Shri Bijay Pradhan, Shri Sushil Lepcha, Shri Prakash Bhattrai, Sushree Rajani Pradhan, Shrinod Pradhan, Shri Ravi Pradhan and Shri Rajen Baniya.

10/12/2022

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07/12/2022

Sikkim to participate in Himalayan Orange Tourism Festival at Kolkata

36 members team from Sikkim is all set to participate in 5th Himalayan Orange Tourism Festival to be held at Kolkata city from 9th to 11th December.

Team Sikkim comprises of different stakeholders from new village tourist destinations viz. Parakha, Rinchenpong, Namthang and Assam Lingzey. Marketing representatives from new hotels, resorts, travel agents, representatives from Temi Tea Estate, Sikkim Supreme, Nature Gift , Namchi Candles, Bamboo Handicraft Designer and Self Help Group from Namchi will also participate in the festival.

Gurung dancers from Parakha, East Sikkim will perform traditional Gurung community dance and top Violinist Priyanka Pradhan from Khamdong, East Sikkim will perform in the centre stage of the festival.

Besides promoting rural tourist destinations of Sikkim, the team will promote organic produces of the state, Temi Tea, newly launched Energy Drinks of Sikkim Supreme, Bamboo crafts aswell.

27/11/2022

Sikkimese actor in bollywood flick

Shrada Chettri from Sakhu, Westpendam Constituency is picked up for Bollywood film "Sabri Ka Mohan" by Director Akashaditya at Chhattisgarh and her shooting already started.

The film is based on the 1940s story during India freedom of struggle. Suhela Kapoor , Amit Rastogi, Rajpal Yadav can be seen in this movie along with Shrada Chettri.

Shrada is currently doing her Master's in Mass Communication from IKSVV Khairagarh University of Arts, Chhattisgarh. She had done her schooling at Central Pendam Senior Secondary School, a Diploma in Acting from the National School of Drama, Gangtok, and a Bachelor's in Mass Communication from North Bengal University, Siliguri, West Bengal.

23/11/2022

::: VARESY AT WEST SIKKIM :::

The Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary occupies 104 km² in the Singalila Range in western Sikkim. It borders on Nepal to the west, and on the state of West Bengal to the south across the Rambong Khola stream. The rhododendrons bloom during March and April.

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23/11/2022

Bermiok, Nov. 23: (IPR):
The distribution of milch cows under the project 'Grant in Aid' to the backward Limboo community, Sikkim for the financial year 2021-22 under North East Council (NEC) held at Bermiok under Gyalshing district, today. The programme was organised by the office of the District Collector (DC) Gyalshing in coordination with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services (AH&VS), Gyalshing.

The Minister, AH&VS-cum-Area MLA of Gyalshing Bermiok constituency, Shri Lok Nath Sharma graced the distribution programme as the chief guest in special presence of District Collector, Gyalshing, Ms. Yishey D. Yongda, Chairman Sikkim Cooperative Milk Producer's Union Shri Yam Kumar Mishra, Zilla Panchayat Bermiok Berthang (T) Shri Khusendra Gurung, Panchayats from Bermiok Berthang Gram Panchayat Unit (GPU) and Martam GPU, Additional Director AH&VS Gyalshing Dr. Narad M. Cintury, officials and beneficiaries.

Minister Sharma distributed a total of twenty five cow of Jersey and HF cross breed to the beneficiaries from Limboo community. Each of these twenty five beneficiaries were also handed over mineral supplements for the overall well being of cattle. The selection of cow was justifiably done through lucky draw.

Minister Sharma, in his address, congratulated the beneficiaries and urged them to transform the benefit of a milch cow into a sustainable source of livelihood. He urged every beneficiary to provide quality care and healthy management practice to take optimum benefits in terms of enhancing productivity and generating income.

He also drew lights on the role and responsibilities of panchayats at GPU level and urged them to select truly deserving beneficiaries and fulfill the objectives of governmental schemes and programmes.

He also informed that a pig distribution programme will be organised for Martam and Prchrek/Hee Patal GPUs at the end of this month through Animal Husbandry Deptt. wherein thirty households will be benefited from each GPU.

He also touched upon governmental schemes and programmes initiated by the state government under the leadership of the Chief Minister Shri P.S Tamang (Golay).

District Collector, Ms. Yishey D. Yongda highlighted the objectives of the distribution of milch cows and informed that a total of two hundred and fifty (250) lactating cows will be distributed within Gyalshing district under NEC. She further informed that the distribution would be taken up constituency wise and called upon all the beneficiaries to encash into the opportunity of dairy farming as a means of livelihood being provided by the government. The DC also added that besides physical acclimatisation the animals would be facing psychological stress and anxiety hence the farmers must keep a close watch on the cows till they settle down in new surroundings.

Earlier, the Additional Director AH&VS, Dr. Narad M. Cintury proposed welcome address while the Dy. Director Dr. Rinchen C. Bhutia threw light on technical aspects and do's and don'ts of rearing and management of milch cow.

23/11/2022

Gangtok, 23rd November 2022(IPR): Singtam Nagar Panchayat team headed by Municipal President departed for three days exposure tour to Amritsar, Municipal Cooperation.

The members of Singtam Municipal team met Amritsar Municipal Commissioner and staff. They discussed various matters regarding waste segregation.The Commissioner assured that they will cooperate and support in every aspect.

23/11/2022

Anjali Chettri, D/O Ramesh Chettri and Meena Chettri who is a resident of Namcheybong, Pakyong has been awarded with two prestigious Gold Medals namely Sitaram Jindal Gold Medal (Special Medal) and Department Topper Gold Medal for her excellent performance in professional course of M.Ed. (Master of Education) batch 2018-2020 which she pursued from Sikkim University.

She was felicitated with her medals on the ceremony of the 6th Convocation of Sikkim University held on the 20th of November 2022 at Manan Kendra.

20/11/2022

Gangtok, 19th November 2022(IPR): The election for Sabhapati (President )and Up- Sabhapati (Vice President) of Gram Panchayat in Gangtok District was conducted at the conference hall of EDZP Bhawan, today.

Shri Ragul K, Returning Officer cm DC Gangtok along with Shri Tushar Nikare, Assistant Returning Officers cm ADC, Gangtok, Smt Radha Pradhan, ADC, Development, BDO Gangtok, and other officials were present.

The following members were elected as Sabhapati and Up- Sabhapati of Gram Panchayats for Gangtok District.

GNATHANG GP
Sabhapati: Pema Sherpa
Up - Sabhapati: Mingma Lhamu Sherpa

KYONGNOSLA GP
Sabhapati: Milan Sherpa
Up - Sabhapati: Diki Sherpa

RONGAY TATHANGCHEN GP
Sabhapati: Chong Donka Bhutia
Up - Sabhapati: Munna Chettri

BHUSUK NAITAM GP
Sabhapati : Dawa Doma Bhutia
Up - Sabhapati : Rinzing Ongmu Bhutia

NANDOK SARAMSA GP
Sabhapati: Dinesh Kumar Chettri
Up - Sabhapati: Narandra Rai

KOPIBARI SYARI GP
Sabhapati : Vishnu Maya Chettri
Up - Sabhapati : Chewang Dorjee Bhutia

BYENG PHEGYONG GP
Sabhapati : Manoj Karki
Up-Sabhapati : Nima Lhendup Bhutia

NAMLI GP
Sabhapati: Ambika Bhattarai
Up - Sabhapati: Sangita Rai

MARTAM NAZITAM GP
Sabhapati: Deepa Rani Chettri
Up - Sabhapati: Anga Bahadur Giri

SAMLIK MARCHAK GP
Sabhapati: Sonamit Lepcha
Up - Sabhapati: Bhaskar Bhattarai

SIMIK LINGZEY GP
Sabhapati: Nar Bahadur Gurung
Up- Sabhapati: Phurmit Lepcha

DUNG DUNG THASA GP
Saphapati: Devi Prasad Subedi
Up-Sabhapati: Gopi Krishna Manger

KHAMDONG GP
Sabhapati: Lalita Gadal
Up-Sabhapati: Somit Lepcha

SIRWANI GP
Sabhapati: Phumsay Bhutia
Up-Sabhapati: Amber Darnal

CHISOPANI GP
Sabhapati: Nabin Rai
Up-Sabhapati: Deepa Chettri

RAWTEY RUMTEK GP
Sabhapati: Sonam Bhutia
Up-Sabhapati: Bipana Sharma

REY MENDU GP
Sabhapati: Raju Rai
Up-Sabhapati: Passang Lhamu Bhutia

RANKA GP
Sabhapati: Shriman Gurung
Up-Sabhapati: Meera Rai

RAKDONG TINTEK GP
Sabhapati: Jarmit Lepcha
Up-Sabhapati: Tika Maya Pandey

TUMIN GP
Sabhapati: Govinda Neopaney
Up-Sabhapati: Dol Kumari Luitel

PATUK SINGEL GP
Sabhapati: Thala Maya Sherpa
Up-Sabhapati: Arupana Timsina

SAMDONG KHAMBAL GP
Sabhapati: Tila Rupa Pandey
Up-Sabhapati: Mahendra Kumar Khulal

LUING PERBING GP:
Sabhapati: Krishna Bahadur Dhal
Up-Sabhapati: Munna Chettri

All elected Sabhapatis and Up-Sabhapatis of Gangtok, District were felicitated by the Returning officer and Assistant Returning Officers.

17/11/2022

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17/11/2022

Mangan District Elected Sabhapati and Up- Sabhapati.

Mangan, 17 November(IPR): Sabhapati and Up- Sabhapati of Gram Panchayat Units from Mangan District were elected today here at District Collector’s Chamber, Pentok.

The process of electing Sabhapati and Up- Sabhapati was done in the presence of Panchayat Returning Officer, Dr. A.B Karki, Assistant Returning Officers and Sector Magistrates.

Below are the details of Elected Sabhapati and Up-Sabhapati for 23 GPUs.

1. KABI-RONGPA GPU
Sabhapati: Dowden Bhutia
Up-Sabhapati: Sonam Tshering Bhutia

2. PHENSONG GPU
Sabhapati: Chuzing Lepcha
Up-Sabhapati: Kezong Lepcha

3. MEN RONGONG GPU
Sabhapati: Passang Tencho Lepcha
Up-Sabhapati: Zangmoo Lepcha

4. RONGONG TUMLONG GPU
Sabhapati: Chittim Bhutia
Up-Sabhapati: Chungla Bhutia

5. NAVEY SHOTAK GPU
Sabhapati: Zigmeela Bhutia
Up-Sabhapati: Santosh Rai

6. LINGDOK NAMPONG GPU
Sabhapati: Anita Chettri
Up-Sabhapati: Phu Tshering lepcha

7. RAMTHANG TANEK GPU
Sabhapati: Lhazey Doma
Up-Sabhapati: Gyan Tshering lepcha.

8. NAMOK SWAYEM GPU
Sabhapati: Dawchung Bhutia
Up-Sabhapati: Dawa Tshering Bhutia

9. MANGSHILA TIBUK GPU
Sabhapati: Mangal Maya Limboo
Up-Sabhapati: Dilman Limboo

10. TINGCHIM CHADEY GPU
Sabhapati: Pema Wangyal Bhutia
Up-Sabhapati: Mingma Lhamu Lepcha

11. RINGHIM NAMPATAM GPU
Sabhapati: Sherap Lepcha
Up-Sabhapati: Asungmit Lepcha

12. SINGHIK GPU
Sabhapati: Pemkit Lepcha
Up-Sabhapati: Ezera Tamang

13. TOONG NAGA GPU
Sabhapati: Sonam Tshering Lepcha
Up-Sabhapati: Kipu Lepcha

14. SHIPGYER GPU
Sabhapati: Dawkit Lepcha
Up-Sabhapati: Yeshey Lepcha

15. LINGTHEM LNGDEM GPU
Sabhapati: Chukit lepcha
Up-Sabhapati: Karma Tshering Lepcha

16. PASSINGDANG SAFFO GPU
Sabhapati: Nimtshering lepcha
Up-Sabhapati: Lukit Lepcha

17. SAKYONG PENTONG GPU
Sabhapati: Pemtok Lepcha
Up-Sabhapati: Normit Lepcha

18. HEE-GYATHANG GPU
Sabhapati: Nima Lhamu Lepcha
Up-Sabhapati: Sonam Dorjee Lepcha

19. LUM GOR SANGTOK GPU
Sabhapati: Dawa Dorjee Lepcha
Up-Sabhapati: Doma Lepcha

20. LINGDONG BARFOK GPU
Sabhapati: Gyatcho Tshering Lepcha
Up-Sabhapati: Sonam Ongmu Lepcha

21. CHUNGTHANG GPU
Sabhapati: Diki Lepcha
Up-Sabhapati: Gyathuk Lepcha

22. LINGCHUM TINGDA GPU
Sabhapati: Tsewang Phurba Sherpa
Up-Sabhapati: Lhamu Sherpa

23. TINGVONG GPU
Sabhapati: Lhakit Lepcha
Up-Sabhapati: Lhachemit Lepcha

17/11/2022

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In Conversation with Pooja Sharma & Angel TsheringA Doordarshan Kendra Gangtok Presentation.

13/11/2022

12/11/2022

Soreng Panchayat Election 2022 Update:
Territorial Constituency
13 Tharpu-Timburbong Winner: Shri. Ajay Limboo