Tag: Sikkim
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Bimal taken to hospital BJP-GJM ‘closeness’ fuel speculations in Hills
“India is still a democratic country and people have the freedom to choose the hospital they want to get treated in,” Mr Raju Bista said.
May 31, 2022 -
Vice President arrives in Aizawl; begins four-day tour of Mizoram and Sikkim
The Vice President witnessed traditional dances of Mizoram Sarlamkai, Chheih Lam, and Cheraw, among other cultural performances.
March 9, 2022 -
Sikkim to carve out Pakyong, Soreng districts
According to Gazette notification, the existing four districts will be renamed as Gangtok, Gyaishing , Mangan and Namchi. The new district of Pakyong, which is presently a subdivision with its Headquarters at Pakyong, will be carved out from the existing East Sikkim district.
December 23, 2021 -
Rains wreak havoc in Hills, plains
"The civic body has readied four pumps to drain out water in case of requirement. We have alerted the borough officers and asked them to keep monitoring the situation. The control room has been activated and we are monitoring the entire situation"
October 20, 2021 -
Shah may inaugurate Sikkim Dairy Cooperative Conclave
During the meeting yesterday, NCDFI chairman Mangal Jit Rai informed Union Home Minister, Amit Shah that India ranks first among the world's milk producing nations, achieving an annual output of 198.4 million tonnes of milk during 2019-20, and recording a growth of 35.6 per cent during the last six years.
August 25, 2021 -
Districts wake up to ‘third wave’ threat
Meanwhile, from Darjeeling to Cooch Behar, authorities concerned in north Bengal districts have revved up efforts to contain the spread of the virus amid the speculations.
July 26, 2021 -
Darjeeling district restricts entry of people from Sikkim
To contain the spread of Covid-19, all inbound passengers, drivers and vehicle helpers entering Bengal from the state will have to furnish either of the three documents--certificate of double vaccination, negative RT-PCR negative reports issued within 72 hours of their travel
July 21, 2021 -
Ladakh signs MoU with Sikkim to turn UT organic
On behalf of the Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh, the MoU was signed by the Executive Councillor, Agriculture, LAHDC, Leh, Stanzin Chosphel; Secretary, Agriculture, Ravinder Kumar; Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC, Leh, Shrikant Suse with the representatives of SSOCA and Agriculture Department, Leh.
July 14, 2021 -
Sikkim rail line: Bista for FRA in affected villages
"I requested that the Forest Rights Act (FRA) Act should be fully implemented as per the law in the areas impacted for the construction of Sevoke Rangpo railway line and the Railways must ensure proper compensation and rehabilitation plan for the affected families/villages," Mr Bista said.
February 16, 2021 -
Defence Minister dedicates BRO road to nation in East Sikkim, a fillip to defence preparedness
Necessitated due to the previous alignment having seen extensive damages due to sinking and other natural hazards, the road serves as an important link to bolster defence preparedness in the Nathula Sector in particular and in the whole of East Sikkim in general.
October 25, 2020 -
Rajnath Singh performs ‘Shastra Puja’ at Sikkim’s Sherathang less than 2 km from LAC
As part of the occasion, Singh worshipped weapons, equipment and armoured vehicles as a priest chanted prayers in Sanskrit.
October 25, 2020 -
Sikkim inter-state movement to resume 1 October
Gangtok, however, under lockdown from 21-27 Sept
September 20, 2020 -
India, China, Tibet
Nehru saw China as a partner to create a new post-colonial world, and his aspirations for a global role linked to a big power neglected India’s national and security priorities at great cost. This should be an enduring lesson for our present and future governments.
September 19, 2020 -
Indian Army rescues 3 Chinese nationals who lost their way in north Sikkim; provide help, medical assistance
The Army personnel who rescued the citizens also offered them food and warm clothes to protect them from the harsh climate in the area.
September 5, 2020 -
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Landslides damage dam in Sikkim, snap road links between Gangtok and North Sikkim
A massive landslide caused severe damage to a dam of the NHPC Teesta Stage-V project site at Apdara in East Sikkim.
June 28, 2020 -
2 Sikkim mothers swap children for better Coronavirus care: Officials
The youngest coronavirus patient in the state was placed by doctors at the STNM Hospital in the care of a woman, who also tested positive for COVID-19 but her six-year-old child did not.
June 15, 2020