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10/11/2023

Press Release from Sikkim Athletics Association

Gangtok, November 10th: The Sikkim Athletics Association proudly informs that Ms Sabina Rai of Sikkim has won a silver medal in 2000 Meters steeplechase run in the ongoing Junior Nationals at Coimbatore.

Ms Sabina Rai is also a student of the Khelo India Centre of Excellence for Athletics, Gangtok.
All of us would like to congratulate her on her huge achievement.
The Sikkim Athletics Association has sent a contingent of 12 athletes to the event.

04/11/2023

6.4 Richter magnitude hit western with Jajarkot district as epicentre last night. DSP Santosh Roca of Jajarkot confirmed of 44 people death in Jajarkot. Total 80 people died in Rokum and Jajarkot district. 140 are injured as per the latest update. PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal is leaving to meet the victim's family in Karmali Province.

02/11/2023

31/10/2023

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2023 : Sikkim Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya's address at Gangtok


Video Courtesy : IPR Dept, GoS

31/10/2023

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2023 : Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang's address at Gangtok

Video Courtesy : IPR Dept, GoS

30/10/2023

The Citizen Action Party’s student council Advocates for SRC Elections in Every Sikkim College

The Citizen Action Party’s student council is fervently pushing for the implementation of Student Representative Council (SRC) elections in every college across Sikkim.

30/10/2023

One-way traffic to Namchi District opens at Sirwani via NHPC Teesta Stage VI barrage slab bridge. The slab bridge is open for LMVs, two wheelers and pedestrians only.

The timings for the bridge are as follows:

9 pm to 9 am open
9 am to 1 pm closed
1pm to 2pm open
2pm to 5pm closed
5 pm to 7pm open
7pm to 9 pm closed.

Rules and regulations to use the bridge have been mentioned in the order issued by SP Gangtok district Tenzing Loden Lepcha.

21/10/2023

Sikkim Murder|

A 44-year-old man, Sanu Chettri, was murdered by a 64-year-old man, Tshering Dubo Bhutia, yesterday in Doksing Nazitam village, Sang, under the jurisdiction of the Singtam police station.

19/10/2023

FOR LEGAL CLAIM

The above person locally known as Bishal Tamang, age around 29-35 years of age was living as vegabond around Majhitar area since 2 years was admitted at District Hospital, Singtam and expired in the morning of 19.10.2023.

The guardian is still not traced. If anyone has any information about this person may kindly contact Rangpo Police Station or nearest police station. 9933644382

19/10/2023

I SDF

मुख्यमन्त्री श्री पी एस गोलेको कपटीपन र गैरजिम्मेवारीका कारण मानिसहरूको ज्यान तथा धनको हानी-नोकसानी भएको हो: जे बी दर्नाल

18/10/2023

Citizen Action Sikkim convened its fourth Central Executive Council Meeting today. CAP chief coordinator Ganesh Rai and other leaders briefed the outcome of the meeting during a press conference.

18/10/2023

Gangtok, October 18 (IPR): Chief Minister Shri Prem Singh Tamang flagged off Amrit Mitti Kalash Yatra under the 'Meri Maati Mera Desh' campaign, here at Samman Bhawan today.
The programme was organised by the Rural Development Department, Government of Sikkim.

The Chief Minister flagged off NSS volunteers from various parts of Sikkim carrying 34 Kalash (earthen pot) filled with Mitti (soil) collected from 33 blocks and one urban local body to New Delhi for their participation in the national-level culmination program of the campaign, where Mitti collected from across the nation will be installed in a symbolic Amrit Vatika later this month.

Extending his best wishes to the participating students, the Chief Minister encouraged them to make the most of this enriching experience in the national capital. He also stressed the importance of being responsible citizens, as this campaign promotes love and respect for the nation and instills a sense of unity, motivating everyone to work diligently for the betterment of the nation.

Terming it as a powerful concept of national integration, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, RDD, Shri D. Anandan, highlighted that the State Government has extended its full support to the campaign, with active participation from both the Governor and the Chief Minister.

The programme had the presence of Minister, Rural Development Department, Shri Sonam Lama, Chief Secretary Shri VB Pathak, Secretary UDD Shri MT Sherpa, Secretary RDD Shri Tshewang Gyachho, Secretary Sports & Youth Affairs Department, Shri Raju Basnett, Special Secretary RDD Smt. Benu Gurung, MD SBS Shri Phurba Wangdi Bhutia and officers from RDD and Sports & Youth Affairs Department.

18/10/2023

सिक्किम सरकारलाई हाम्रो निवेदन साथै स्पष्टिकरण।

नमस्कार

हाम्रो समूहलाई सिक्किमे टाँगेदार भनेर चिन्निन्छ। हामी राजाका समय देखि बसोवास गर्दै आएका हौ। सिक्किममा सन् 1900 साल देखि फोरेस्ट विभाग( Forest Department) स्थापना भएको हो। राजाको हुकुम अनुसार साथै जनसंख्या कम भएको अनि फोरेस्ट ब्यवस्थापन( forest management) लाई प्रारम्भ गर्न टाँगेदार समुदायको पहिचान उत्पन्न भएको हो।

त्यस समय सबै क्षेत्रमा आधुनिकरण( modernization) हुदै थिए। फोरेस्ट क्षेत्र देशको आर्थिक उन्नतीका निम्ति एक खजना भेटियो यदि यस क्षेत्र सुनियोजित र सुशासित भए। यसै क्रममा टाँगेदार सिक्किममा बसोवास गर्न थाले। पछि सिक्किमा सिक्किमे पहिचान को निम्ति सिक्किम सब्जेट वितरण गरियो ( sikkim subject regulation Act 1961) कानुन मार्फत र सिक्किमका टाँगेदार जसले सिक्किम सब्जेट प्रमाण पत्र बनाए तब देखि यस समूह अरू जस्तै खाँटी सिक्किमे बने।

सन् 1973 सालमा जब भारतले सिक्किम नियन्त्रण गरे अनि सन् 1975 सालमा सिक्किमलाई पूर्णरूपमा भारतको अंग बनाई सिक्किममा प्रजातन्त्रको घर बनाई दिए तब देखि सिक्किममा पुरानो कानुन सँगै भारतको कानुन लागू भई रहेछ।

त्यसरी नै भारत सरकारले ( Forest Rights Act 2006) कानुन मार्फत साह्रा भारतका फोरेस्ट लेण्डमा बसोवास गर्दै आएकाहरूलाई न्याय दिन विशेष 4 हेक्टर सम्मको जमिन आफ्रनो निजी नाममा स्थानान्तरण गर्नुपर्ने भन्दै यो कानुन सबै राज्यमा लागू गर्नुपर्ने दिशानिर्देश दिए।

दुर्भाग्यवश सिक्किममा तत्कालीन सरकारले सिक्किममा यस्तो फोरेस्ट लेण्डमा बसोवासो गर्ने छैन भन्दै गलत रिपोर्ट भारत सरकारलाई पठाई खाँटी सिक्किमे टाँगेदार समुदायलाई अन्याय गरेका छन्।

यस कानुन अनुसार टाँगेदारहरूले 13 Dec 2005 देखि अघि 75 वर्ष देखिनै बसोवास गर्दै आएका प्रमाणपत्र पेश गर्नुपर्ने हुन्छ। अब सिक्किममा सिक्किम सब्जेट प्रमाणपत्र (SSC/COI) ले यो मापदण्ड पुरा गरि हाल्छ।

तर सिक्किम सरकार किन तयार छैन यो कानुन लागू गर्न? किन सिक्किम सरकारले खुल्ला फोरेस्ट शोषण ( forest exploitation) गर्दै छ? आजै सिक्किम सरकारले यो क्षेत्रलाई संघठित गर्न केहि पहल नगरे भोली सिक्किम एक सङ्कटमा पर्ने छ।

हामीले सिक्किम सरकारलाई यस विषय
कैयौं चोटि जानकारी गराउने कोशिश गरिरहेका छौ। हामी सरकार प्रति अझ पनि आशावादी छौ।

टाँगेदार सिक्किम
Welfare Association Of Forest Dwellers of Sikkim

17/10/2023

Lachung Dzomsa Press Conference
Shared by Phurba Sherpa

17/10/2023

1. The Chief Minister announced the 'Punarwas Awas Yojana' or 'Rehabilitation Housing Scheme,' which aims to construct 2100 houses for flash-flood victims in Gangtok, Sikkim.

2. Eligible victims must have a Sikkim Subject Certificate, Certificate of Identification, or land ownership in their name, or in their father's/grandfather's name, or possess a Voter Card in Sikkim. Their fully or partially damaged houses will be replaced with new ones under this scheme. For those without land, the government will acquire suitable land for construction.

3. Owners and tenants of damaged houses will receive rent support of Rs. 5000 per month for three months to help them return to normalcy.

4. Victims staying in rented rooms with the required documentation will receive housing units free of cost for the initial three years in 'Janta Housing Colony,' followed by rent.

5. Basic household items will be provided to help victims settle in their rented accommodation, including kitchen utensils, gas stoves, gas cylinders, mattresses, blankets, and other daily necessities.

6. Students affected by the flash flood will receive Rs. 10,000 each for their uniform and notebook expenses, and the education department will supply required textbooks.

7. Affected business owners will be supported with loans up to Rs. 10 lakhs, with interest covered for 24 months, to help them reestablish their businesses.

8. Vehicle owners impacted by the disaster will receive assessments and relief, including managing EMI payments and extending moratorium periods.

9. District Collectors will set up camps at affected areas to issue various documents such as Voter Card, Aadhar Card, Land Parcha, Ration Card, Birth Certificate, Certificate of Identification, Community Certificate, and Trade License for victims who lost these documents.

10. After clearing debris and muck at affected areas, the Building & Housing Department will conduct a stability study to determine if damaged houses are suitable for habitation. The Roads & Bridges Department, along with the Rural Development Department and Border Road Organisation (BRO), will assess the stability of affected bridges and initiate necessary repair work.

17/10/2023

Pakyong, October 17 (IPR): The Indian Air Force Chinook and MI-17 helicopters successfully completed a second sortie from Lachen and Lachung, further advancing the ongoing evacuation efforts, and arrived at Pakyong Greenfield Airport.

In total, 61 individuals were evacuated, including 15 civilians and 56 labourers from Lachen and 2 civilians and 18 Army personnel from Lachung.

Additionally, Pawan Hans Ltd. transported 05 locals from Pegong.

17/10/2023

विगत पाँच वर्षमा, सिक्किम सरकारले 'फेर वेदर रौड' निर्माणको लागि विशेष गरी पाँच वर्ष पुरानो बिलहरूको लागि तोकिएको रकमको पूर्ण आवंटन रोकिएको छ। यो समस्याले ठेकेदारहरूलाई ठूलै दबाब दिएको छ, उनीहरूलाई उनीहरूको बक्यौता बिलहरू तिर्न र सडक निर्माण परियोजनाहरूमा गरेको खर्च फिर्ता गर्न गाह्रो भएको छ।

हामीले सडक निर्माण परियोजनाहरूको जिम्मेवारी सुम्पिएका र सिक्किम सरकारको सडक र पुल विभागमा विधिवत रूपमा आफ्नो पूरा बिलहरू पेश गरेका धेरै स्थानीय ठेकेदारहरू भेटेका छौं। अफसोसको कुरा, सरकारको आंशिक भुक्तानीका कारण उनीहरूले आफ्नो खर्च धान्न संघर्ष गरिरहेका छन्, जुन उनीहरूलाई बाँकी रहेको कुल रकमभन्दा कम छ, र सडकहरु बिचल्लीमा छन्।

बीजेपी सिक्किम दृढताका साथ यी स्थानीय ठेकेदारहरूसँग ऐक्यबद्धतामा खडा छ जसले राज्यभर आर्थिक कठिनाइको सामना गरिरहेका छन्। यस वर्षको दशैं चाडपर्व अगावै उनीहरूको बक्यौता बिलको पूर्ण र समयमै भुक्तानी सुनिश्चित गर्न हामी सरकारलाई आग्रह गर्दछौं।

हाम्रा सहकर्मीहरू र ठेकेदारहरूलाई न्याय दिन असफल भएमा भाजपा सिक्किमलाई कानुनी सहारा लिन बाध्य पार्छ भन्ने कुरा सरकारको लागि आवश्यक छ। आवश्यक परे यो मुद्दा अदालतमा लैजान हामी तयार छौँ र पीडित पक्षलाई न्यायको खोजीमा सडकमा उत्रन पूर्ण रूपमा तयार छौँ ।

हामी आशा गर्दछौं कि सरकारले यो दबाबपूर्ण समस्या समाधान गर्न द्रुत र जिम्मेवारीपूर्वक कार्य गर्नेछ र राज्यको पूर्वाधार विकासमा महत्त्वपूर्ण योगदान पुर्‍याउने यी ठेकेदारहरूलाई समर्थन गर्नेछ।

सीबी राई,
राज्य मन्त्री सह राज्य युवा प्रभारी,
भाजपा सिक्किम

14/10/2023

Singtam Lal bazar

13/10/2023

Mangan District Update.

The Bamboo Suspension Foot Bridge completed at Sangkalang

Mangan, October 13 (IPR): An engineering marvel 'the Bamboo Suspension Foot Bridge' at Sangkalang is completed, however the progress to strengthen it is still being carried out by the team of engineers, forest officials, Indian Army and locals.

The bridge is built under the supervision of Mangan District Zilla Panchayat and headed by DE Zilla Saroj Adhikari; AEs Zilla Karma Sonam and Tenzing Lachungpa.

It may be noted that MLA Dzongu Mr. Pintso Namgyal Lepcha is also overseeing the progress of the bridge and interacting with the District officials keeping stock of the situation.

The bamboo bridge will benefit the cutoff people of Dzongu providing them a channel to pass through and reach Mangan via this bridge.

A zipline has also been constructed to ferry essential commodities to the people of Dzongu.

The bamboo suspension bridge roughly measures 79 metres span and a height of 15 meters.

ADGPI - Indian Army Sikkim Police Sikkim Sdma Sikkim IPR Dept. Prem Singh Tamang-Golay

12/10/2023

Pakyong, October 12 (IPR): Two sorties of Airforce helicopters from Lachung and Lachen carrying tourists and local people arrived at Greenfield Airport, Pakyong, signalling the continuation of the air rescue operation.

42 tourists from Lachung, 47 tourists from Lachen, and sixteen 16 locals have safely landed.

11/10/2023

आज मिति ११/१०/२०२३ काे दिन IBM Rangpo मा धेरै ईसाई संस्साथाहरूद्वारा सर सफाई अभियान भव्य रूपमा गरियो।

10/10/2023

आज ताः १०/१०/२०२३ मंगलबारको दिन १५- राङगाङ याङगाङ क्षेत्र स्तरीय संयुक्त ईसाइ संगठनको तर्फबाट विगत तारीख : ४/१०/२०२३ को रात्री खोला बाड पिडीतहरुका लागि सहायता पुऱ्याउन मुख्यमंत्री राहत कोषमा याङगाङ सहकारी बैन्कमा रू २,००,००० दुई लाख जम्मा गरियो।

10/10/2023

चुङ्थाङको वर्तमान स्थितिबारे‌ मुख्यमन्त्रीले गत् 7 अक्टोबर उत्तर सिक्किमस्थित टुङमा मिडियालाई सम्बोधन गर्दै चुङ्थाङमा बिजुली बत्ती पुनः बहाल गराइएको र एनडीआरएफ टिम आइसकेको जानकारी दिनुभएको थियो।

उक्त बहाललाई एसडीएफ पार्टीका वरिष्ठ उपाध्यक्ष एवम् पूर्व मन्त्री छिरिङ वाङ्दी लेप्चाको यस ग्राउन्ड रिपोर्टलाई हेर्नुहोस् |

10/10/2023

JAC Active Member Slams CAP Spokesperson Albert Gurung For Misusing Media Without Proper Homework

06/10/2023

Latest shot of Dikchu Dam taken at 2:30 PM from Namok Road.
People should not panic about brust of Dikchu Dam.

04/10/2023

Singtam Bazaar

15/09/2023

Minister Sanjeet Kharel inaugurates Kapinzal Children's Home at Ravangla,

Namchi, 15th September (IPR):
Minister for the Women and Child Development Department Mr. Sanjeet Kharel inaugurated the newly completed Kapinzal Children's Home at Ravangla, today.
The inaugural programme had the presence of Area MLA Mr. T. T Bhutia, MLA Rangang Yangang Mrs. Raj Kumari Thapa along with Secretary(Women and Child Development Department)Mrs. Ganga Pradhan, Additional Secretary(Women and Child Development Department) Ms. Hissey Choden, DC(Namchi) Mr. M. Bharani Kumar, DCPO Mrs. Pema Wangmo Bhutia, GGM (NHPC) Mr. S.K Yadav and officials of the NHPC, other officials and staff of Women and Child Development Department, local representatives and the students of Kapinzal Children Home.

Addressing the gathering, the Minister Mr. Sanjeet Kharel commended the endeavor of the department to house the children with all the basic facilities at the newly built infrastructure. He further added that the State Government has always been at the forefront to assist and improve the lives of the needy. Hence, the Minister encouraged the children to pursue their dreams and become future torchbearers for the State and the Nation.

Additional Secretary Ms. Hissey Choden spoke on the functioning of the Kapinzal Children’s Home which has been active since 2016 in the rented premises at Rabong. She informed that due to the congestion in the rented premises, only thirty numbers of children have been accommodated with limited facilities. With the completion of the new building, it can now provide accommodation facilities for upto fifty children with all facilities as per the guidelines prescribed in the Juvenile Justice Act 2015.
This new infrastructure will be enable to provide accommodation, safety, and stability for the poor victims of the society as the facility will aim towards improving the lives of these children, she added.

During the programme, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was also signed between the District Collector-cum-Magistrate, Namchi and Rangit Power Station, NHPC Ltd for Provision of Furniture Items for Kapinzal Children Home, Rabangla for the FY 2023-24. Rangit Power Station, NHPC Ltd under its CSR&SD Scheme will provide a budget of Rs. 12.0 lacs for the said project. The Group General Manager and Head of Project, Mr. S.K. Yadav signed the MoU on behalf of NHPC Ltd while the District Collector (Namchi) Mr. M Bharani Kumar signed on the counterpart in the presence of the Minister.

In addition, the Chief Guest also handed over gift hampers to the children of the Institute.

It may be mentioned here that the new building built at the cost of 89.65 lakhs rupees is sponsored by the Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India, and under the aegis of the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Sikkim. It has two stories which include a dining hall, kitchen, separate dormitories, conference hall, recreational hall, counselling room, washrooms, and one common differently abled-friendly washroom.

15/09/2023

Constituency Level Mass Joining Programme
09 -Barfung Constituency,Ravangla Namchi South District

15/09/2023

More than 1300 people From Different party Joined SKM Party Today on the occasion of Constituency level mass Joining Programme 09 Barfung Constituency Ravangla,Namchi District.

14/09/2023

Today, on September 14th, we celebrate a truly special day in the Nepali calendar - auspicious Father's Day, Kushe Aunsi, Pitri Tirpani Aausi, or Gokarna Aunsi.

On this day, we pay our heartfelt tribute to the pillars of our families, our fathers, and forefathers. It's a time to express our love, respect, and gratitude to the men who have shaped our lives with their wisdom, love, and guidance.

As we celebrate Father's Day, let's take a moment to reflect on the invaluable lessons we've learned from our fathers and the unconditional love they have always bestowed upon us. Whether they are with us or watching over us from above, their presence continues to influence our lives in countless ways.

Let's make this Father's Day memorable by spending quality time with our fathers, sharing stories, and creating cherished memories together. And for those whose fathers are no longer with us, let's honor their memory by living the values they instilled in us.

I extend Happy Father's Day, Kushe Aunsi, Pitri Tirpani Aausi, and Gokarne Aunsi to all the incredible fathers out there and all dear people of Sikkim.

Your love and guidance are the foundation of our lives, and today, we celebrate your day, Kudos to all the parents.

With love and a debt of gratitude to all the senior citizens!

- From the Fb page of HCM

14/09/2023

Azing’s Model Farm is located in Hathidunga, Rinchenpong, West Sikkim.

The farm is inspired to make good use of waste materials in an innovative way one can clearly see the vegetables or organic fruits grown into a rubber bucket or a flower pot made up of bamboo and wood.

The person or founder, Azing Lepcha, is a great example to the youths of making good sustenance through self-reliance.

Local chickens, goats, and cows can be seen roaming the farm, which is specifically designed for farm management.

The most amazing thing about the farm is that one can have the experience of tasting a local wine prepared from fruits like guava, pineapple, oranges, and passion fruits.

Apart from all the above, one can also see a practice of sweet farming like a bee hive where one can buy it at a reasonable rate.

The farm is also open for visitors who wish to stay and have a closer experience with the farm. It offers homestay accommodation with great service and amenities.
The only drawback to the farm is that it is located down below the main roads with lots of stairs to walk up, which sometimes might not be suitable for elderly people, but it is always rewarding to reach down into the farms.