Sikkim
Sikkim Targets Rs 27 Crore Revenue Gap with Digital Permit System
Sikkim plans a new geo-fenced online permit system to fix a Rs 27 crore revenue shortfall from tourist restricted areas and improve fiscal transparency.
Riya Lepcha • 18 Aug 2026
Army Opens High-Altitude Sewage Plant Near Tsomgo Lake
The Indian Army installed a new sewage treatment plant at 12,313 feet in Sikkim to protect Tsomgo Lake from wastewater pollution.
Riya Lepcha • 17 Aug 2026
Sikkim BJP Demands State Control Over New AI Permit System
Sikkim BJP backs a new AI-driven permit system but warns the state against privatization and hiking fees for tourists visiting restricted border zones.
Riya Lepcha • 17 Aug 2026
Supreme Court Upholds 2002 Cut-off Date for Sikkim Electoral Rolls
The Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the 2002 electoral roll cut-off date in Sikkim, citing a lack of support from local political stakeholders.
Aiden Bhutia • 17 Aug 2026
Sikkim Officials Order Evacuations After Gyalshing Landslide
Sikkim authorities ordered families in the Rimbi-Singlitam area to relocate immediately following a dangerous landslide in the Gyalshing district.
Riya Lepcha • 16 Aug 2026
Sikkim CM Announces Pay Hikes at Independence Day Parade
Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang announced a 2 percent DA hike and honored top achievers during the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Paljor Stadium.
Aiden Bhutia • 15 Aug 2026
Sikkim Landslide Forces Mass Evacuations in Rimbi-Singlitam
An active landslide in Sikkim's Gyalshing district threatens 38 homes. Authorities are evacuating over 150 residents as rescue operations move forward.
Riya Lepcha • 15 Aug 2026
Sikkim Chief Minister Pushes to Make Pakyong a Model District
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang wants Pakyong transformed into a model district through improved infrastructure and unified public effort.
Riya Lepcha • 13 Aug 2026
Sikkim Backs New MSME Law to Speed Up Business Payments
Sikkim officials are pushing a new federal law to help local small businesses collect unpaid debts and fix cash flow issues faster.
Aiden Bhutia • 12 Aug 2026
Sikkim Tax Revenue Jumps 3.2 Times Over Last Decade
Sikkim ranks among India's top states for tax growth, maintaining a revenue surplus while pouring record funds into infrastructure projects.
Aiden Bhutia • 12 Aug 2026
Sikkim Scientists Map High-Risk Glacial Lakes to Prevent Floods
Experts finished a field study in North Sikkim to map dangerous glacial lakes and prepare for potential Glacial Lake Outburst Floods.
Aiden Bhutia • 11 Aug 2026
Sikkim Tourism Official Arrested in Massive Salary Fraud Scheme
Sikkim police arrested a tourism official for her role in a multi-crore government salary scam involving forged payrolls and diverted public funds.
Riya Lepcha • 11 Aug 2026
Sikkim Manipal University Hiring Assistant Professor for 2026
Sikkim Manipal University is hiring an Assistant Professor of Political Science. Apply by August 14, 2026, with required credentials and experience.
Riya Lepcha • 10 Aug 2026
Sikkim Expands Aama Sashaktikaran Yojana to 50,000 Mothers
Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang will increase Aama Sashaktikaran Yojana beneficiaries to 50,000 by 2027, offering Rs 40,000 annually to each mother.
Riya Lepcha • 10 Aug 2026
Landslide Blocks National Highway-10 in Sikkim
Heavy rain triggered a landslide at Bardang, cutting off NH-10. Crews are clearing debris as traffic remains stalled on the vital route to West Bengal.
Riya Lepcha • 10 Aug 2026
Sikkim Limboo Community Rallies to Protect Indigenous Heritage
The Limboo community in Gangtok marked Indigenous Peoples' Day with a rally and cultural showcases aimed at preserving their traditional identity.
Riya Lepcha • 9 Aug 2026
Sikkim Pushes Lepcha Language and Heritage Preservation
Sikkim's government is boosting Lepcha language and culture, announcing school projects, college teaching posts, and UNESCO bridge revival efforts.
Aiden Bhutia • 8 Aug 2026
Sikkim to Award Cash Prizes to Mothers at Aama Samman Diwas
Sikkim will host Aama Samman Diwas at Rangpo Playground, offering cash prizes up to 5 lakh rupees to mothers for economic and social contributions.
Aiden Bhutia • 8 Aug 2026
Tibetan Activists in Gangtok Protest China’s Ethnic Unity Law
Activists in Gangtok marched against China's Ethnic Unity Law, demanding human rights and honoring the sacrifice of martyr Lobga Rangzen.
Aiden Bhutia • 8 Aug 2026
Sikkim Electoral Roll Revision Leaves 37,000 Voters Off List
More than 37,000 voters were excluded from Sikkim's draft electoral roll after failing to complete the state's mandatory enumeration process.
Aiden Bhutia • 7 Aug 2026
