Tag: Sikkim
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Pollution free cities to escape to this season
These destinations have somehow managed to keep themselves away from the growing pollution level with their efforts.
November 9, 2019 -
Sikkim and Odisha
The Bharatiya Janata Party has made little or no impact here though it had accused Mr Patnaik of “betraying” Bijepur by vacating the western Odisha seat.
October 29, 2019 -
Doctrine of Flexibility
The Election Commission of India, sitting on a Sunday (September 29, 2019), issued a historic order and appears to have succumbed. The ECI granted a waiver from disqualification to the current Sikkim Chief Minister just a day before the last day for filing of nominations to the by-elections notified for the Sikkim Assembly. He has since contested the elections and has won with a huge margin.
October 28, 2019 -
Bypoll results: Congress wins in Rajasthan’s Mandwa, BJP registers maiden victory in Sikkim
A moderate turnout of 57% was recorded in the by-elections held on October 21. Among the states ruled by the BJP and its allies, counting is being held for the maximum 11 seats in Uttar Pradesh, followed by six in Gujarat, five in Bihar, four in Assam and two each in Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
October 24, 2019 -
Sikkim Democratic Front announces candidates for October Bypolls
The Pawan Chamling-led SDF, which had ruled Sikkim for five successive terms between 1994 and 2019, suffered a major jolt post elections in May, with 10 of its 13 MLAs joining the BJP.
September 29, 2019 -
Sikkim govt asks Centre to withdraw notification opening peaks for tourists
In view of sensitivity of locals towards the mountains in the state, Sikkim government has expressed its apprehension over the recent decision by the Centre to boost tourism.
August 27, 2019 -
DUKPA, the vanishing TRIBE
The central government, as well as the state government, can immediately implement schemes and programmes for the development of the Dukpas, as the community is up to the creek and there is almost no means left for them to bring home the bacon.
July 15, 2019 -
Landslides block two highways in Kalimpong district
“There are two-three spots along NH-10 and NH-31 where landslides have occurred. Highway officials have reached the spot and the clearing process has started,” she said.
July 12, 2019 -
Jaishankar flags off Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
Addressing a gathering on the occasion, he thanked China for promoting people to people exchange through its support of this yatra.
June 11, 2019 -
Longest serving Sikkim CM Pawan Chamling resigns
A delegation of the victorious party, Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), is likely to call on the governor later on Friday evening.
May 24, 2019 -
Difficult balancing act
Any attempt to converge national vision with people's voices in this contested region must be negotiated carefully
April 22, 2019 -
Elections 2019: Unique Sikkim monastic constituency Sangha casts its vote
The constituency does not exist on the state's map and has no geographical boundaries; Sangha seat is provided under Article 371 (F) of the Constitution, which has separate provisions with respect to the state of Sikkim
April 12, 2019 -
Registration for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra opens
From Gangtok, the route passes through scenic places like Hangu Lake and the vast landscape of the Tibetan plateau.
April 9, 2019 -
Indian Army rescues 3000 stranded tourists in Sikkim in overnight rescue op
Around 3000 stranded tourists were rescued by the Indian Army from Nathu La and East Sikkim's 17th Mile area close to the India-China border, officials said on Saturday.
December 29, 2018 -
We will win in 2019, save Sikkim from communal forces: CM Chamling
He said his party and government believed in inclusive politics and has been taking along the people of various communities, religions and sections together.
December 26, 2018 -
‘We take pride in being India’s sentinels’: Pawan Chamling
It has also been declared the first organic state in the country and has become the first open defecation free (ODF) state.
November 23, 2018 -
Pakyong Airport | 10 major facts about Sikkim’s first greenfield airport
Pakyong airport is spread over an area of 201 acres and is located on top of a hill about two km above Pakyong village.
September 24, 2018