Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he interacted with Padma awardees and several distinguished personalities during his visit to Gangtok, describing the exchange as engaging and wide-ranging.
From orchid tourism to bridges and schools, a wide set of projects across sectors is lined up as Sikkim marks its golden jubilee with a high-profile Prime Ministerial visit.
A two-day human resource development programme on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) was organised by the Central Integrated Pest Management Centre (CIPMC), Gangtok, at Lingchom Community Hall under Kabi block, Mangan, on 19–20 August.
The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, 2025, was observed at Manan Kendra in Gangtok on Thursday with a call to strengthen social reform and build a drug-free Sikkim.
A rescue mission by the Indian Army in Lachen, North Sikkim, has shown how technology can help save lives during disasters.
A total of 2,563 people were rescued and 3,268 persons were evacuated and a total of 5,050 relief camps are functioning.
The next two rounds also saw the Services' boxer dominating his opponent with swift movement and accurate punches. He will now face Ishan Kataria of Haryana in the final.
The Indian Army on Sunday rescued around 300 more tourists, including women and children, stranded in Sikkim due to landslides and roadblocks triggered by torrential rains, defence officials said.
Long queues of people were seen carrying containers to fetch water from the tankers at New Market of Sikkim's capital Gangtok.
The body of a 12-year- old girl, a student wearing her school uniform, was found in the Pangthang jungle near Gangtok, a 51-year-old man was beaten to death on 10 April 10 at a Development Area in the capital.
