Sikkim Stands United Against Terror: CM PS Tamang Leads Candle March in Gangtok
In a powerful display of solidarity, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) led a The post Sikkim Stands United Against Terror: CM PS Tamang Leads Candle March in Gangtok appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Tourists stranded in north Sikkim on their way back to Gangtok: Officials
Around 200 tourist vehicles had been stranded at Chungthang on Thursday and the occupants took shelter in a Gurdwara
Landslides and heavy rain leave 1,000 tourists stranded in North Sikkim
GANGKTOK: Around 1,000 tourists were stranded in picturesque North Sikkim following landslides in the Himalayan state which is also witnessing heavy rain, police said. Around 200 tourist vehicles were stranded at Chungthang on Thursday and the occupants are staying in a Gurudwara there, they said. Chungthang is nearly 100 km from the state capital Gangtok. The police said that massive landslides have occurred at Munshithang on the LachenChungthang road and at Lema/Bob on the LachungChungthang road. The situation was aggravated by continuous rain in the region. The district administration has instructed all tour operators not to send tourists to North Sikkim on Friday and until further notice, officials said. The authorities have cancelled all permits given to tourists for visiting the region on April 25. According to local administration, access roads to Lachung and Lachen have been severely affected, leaving around 1,000 tourists stranded. Lachung and Lachen are hill stations, known for their natural beauty and proximity to popular tourist destinations like Gurudongmar Lake and Yumthang Valley.
Sikkim CM announces 20 per cent quota for Agniveers in state police
GANGTOK, April 24: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Thursday announced a 20 per cent quota for Agniveers in the state police. The CM made the announcement while attending the Shared Vision for Viksit Bharat 2047 Military-Civil Fusion 2025 here. Tamang said in Sikkim Police constable recruitment there would be a 20 per []
Tourist from Bengal goes missing while trekking in Sikkim
GANGTOK, April 24: A tourist from West Bengal was missing while trekking towards Goechala, a popular high-altitude destination in West Sikkim, police said on Thursday. The tourist was identified as Sandeep Roy (31) from Kadamtala, Ranidunga, West Bengal. He was reported missing since April 21, they said. According to police, Roy was part of an []
Landslides And Heavy Rain Strand 1,000 Tourists In North Sikkim
Chungthang is nearly 100 km from the state capital Gangtok.
Feels Like Another Country: Travel Vlogger Says Sikkim Is Too Clean To Be India
While walking through the streets of Gangtok, the vlogger couldn't help but express how different the state felt compared to the rest of India.
Tourist Praises Sikkim Police for Swift Recovery of Stolen Mobile Phone
HT Digital GUWAHATI, APR 18: Mahabahu Nayak, a tourist from Bhubaneswar, Odisha, has praised the Sikkim Police for their prompt and efficient action in recovering his stolen mobile phone in Gangtok. The theft took place at the bustling MG Market, a popular tourist spot in the state capital. Nayak reported the incident at Sadar Police []
Tourism contributes 10 per cent of GSDP of Sikkim: CM Prem Singh Tamang
GANGTOK, April 13: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said tourism contributes nearly 10 per cent of the gross state domestic product (GSDP) of the Himalayan state with a strong potential for further growth. He said his government is focused on eco-tourism, cultural tourism, and community-based models that empower local economies. With over 1,000 homestays, []
Sikkim: 8 held for raping 13-year-old girl for months
Gangtok: Eight people, including four boys, were apprehended for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl for months in Sikkims Gyalshing district, police said on Sunday. The action was taken on the basis of a complaint filed by the Child Welfare Committee on Friday after the girls school alerted them about her condition. During counseling, the girl Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Gangtok Travel Guide: The Ultimate Cheatsheet On Where To Go, Shop, Eat, And Stay
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Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela are currently shooting their upcoming romantic drama in Gangtok and Darjeeling. The untitled film is directed by Anurag Basu and could be titled Aashiqui 3.
Kartik Aaryan Gets a Heros Welcome in Gangtok, Says Will Always Remember You
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Sikkim Tribal Leader Tseten Tashi Urges Ban on Expeditions to Sacred Mount Khangchen Dzongna
HT Digital GANGTOK, APR 5: Prominent tribal leader and cultural advocate Tseten Tashi has called for an immediate halt to any proposed expeditions to Mount Khangchen Dzongna, a sacred peak revered by the indigenous Bhutia and Lepcha communities of Sikkim. In a strong statement issued on Thursday, Tashi emphasized that any attempt to climb the []
Aashiqui 3 stars meet Sikkim CM, express gratitude for states cooperation
GANGTOK, April 2: Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Basu and actors Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela, who have been shooting for Aashiqui 3 in Sikkim, met Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang at his official residence, according to a CMO statement on Wednesday. The CM extended his best wishes to the team and presented them with traditional gifts as []
Uncontrolled movement of overloaded trucks damage four bridges in North Sikkim: BRO
Gangtok, Mar 15: As many as four bridges in North Sikkim have either collapsed or got severely damaged in North Sikkim in the past two months due to the movement of overloaded trucks on those bridges, an official release by Project Swastik said on Saturday. Project Swastik is undertaken by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to enhance infrastructure and connectivity in the border regions of Sikkim, particularly in North Sikkim. Due to uncontrolled movement of overloaded trucks, four vital bridges [] The post Uncontrolled movement of overloaded trucks damage four bridges in North Sikkim: BRO appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sikkim CM Unveils Golden Jubilee Cable Car Initiative, Paving The Way For Gangtoks Ropeway Project
