Sikkim
Sikkim Police Charge Teen With Promoting Islamic State Online
Gangtok police arrested a 19-year-old for spreading Islamic State propaganda on social media, charging him under the strict UAPA anti-terror law.
Aiden Bhutia • 30 Jun 2026
Tibetans in Sikkim Protest New Chinese Law Targeting Minority Culture
Tibetan community members in Gangtok are protesting China's new ethnic law, citing threats to language, religious rights, and cultural heritage.
Riya Lepcha • 30 Jun 2026
Sikkim Partners with Toyota to Replace Manual Sewer Cleaning
Sikkim signed a deal with Toyota Kirloskar Motor to bring in mechanical sanitation equipment, aiming to end dangerous manual scavenging practices.
Aiden Bhutia • 29 Jun 2026
Sikkim Chief Minister Pledges Agricultural Modernization on Asar 15
Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang honored farmers on Asar 15, vowing to boost agricultural technology while protecting the state's traditional farming roots.
Aiden Bhutia • 29 Jun 2026
Truck collision kills scooty rider on Sikkim highway
A 43-year-old man died after his scooty was hit by a tipper truck on NH-10 in Sikkim. Police arrested the truck driver following the fatal crash.
Riya Lepcha • 29 Jun 2026
Sikkim Manipal University Hiring Lecturer for Physiotherapy
Sikkim Manipal College of Physiotherapy seeks a lecturer. Candidates must apply via email by July 3, 2026, for this single available position.
Aiden Bhutia • 29 Jun 2026
Thousands of Sikkim Electoral Forms Left Uncollected
Sikkim election officials report over 37,000 uncollected forms as the latest voter roll revision phase wraps up. Verification continues through early July.
Aiden Bhutia • 28 Jun 2026
Sikkim BJP Pushes for Grassroots Growth
Sikkim BJP leaders gathered in Singtam to review performance and sharpen plans for expanding the party's reach across the state.
Aiden Bhutia • 28 Jun 2026
Sikkim Leader Pushes for Deeper Ties With Darjeeling
Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang called for stronger cultural bonds with Darjeeling during the Kirati Khambu Rai Cultural Festival this weekend.
Riya Lepcha • 28 Jun 2026
Flooding Destroys Key Sikkim Bridge
Heavy overnight rain washed away a critical bridge in north Sikkim, severing road access and triggering damage inspections across the Himalayan state.
Riya Lepcha • 28 Jun 2026
Sikkim Drug Users Forum Demands Shift to Health-Based Policy
The Sikkim Drug Users' Forum is pushing for a shift from criminalizing drug use to a public health model, citing the failure of strict prohibition laws.
Aiden Bhutia • 27 Jun 2026
Landslides force NH-10 traffic diversions between Sikkim and Siliguri
Major landslides on NH-10 near Sevoke have forced police to divert all traffic between Sikkim and Siliguri to alternative routes for safety.
Riya Lepcha • 26 Jun 2026
Sikkim Launches India's First Himalayan Coffee District
Sikkim is boosting its organic farming brand with India's first Himalayan Specialty Coffee Impact District, targeting global markets through new partnerships.
Aiden Bhutia • 26 Jun 2026
Sikkim University Hiring Research Assistant for ICSSR Project
Sikkim University is hiring a research assistant for an ICSSR-funded project on the Dzumsa system. Apply via email before July 15, 2026.
Riya Lepcha • 25 Jun 2026
Sikkim Assembly Sets July Budget Session Date Amid Backlash
Sikkim lawmakers will meet July 20 to address the state budget following intense pressure from opposition leaders over recent scheduling delays.
Riya Lepcha • 25 Jun 2026
Soreng District Hits 76 Percent Mark in Voter Roll Digitization
Soreng District has digitized over 76 percent of electoral forms. Officials urge citizens to submit their paperwork before the June 28 deadline.
Riya Lepcha • 25 Jun 2026
Gangtok District Nears Full Voter Form Distribution
Gangtok election officials have distributed 99.68 percent of voter forms for the 2026 electoral roll update. The deadline is June 28.
Aiden Bhutia • 25 Jun 2026
Sikkim Deploys New Ambulances to Pakyong District
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang launched new ambulances for Pakyong district to boost emergency medical services in remote rural areas.
Riya Lepcha • 25 Jun 2026
Sikkim Election Officials Review 2026 Voter Roll Overhaul
Sikkim election officials met with state observers to track progress on the 2026 electoral roll revision process and ensure strict oversight.
Riya Lepcha • 25 Jun 2026
Sikkim BJP Pushes Central Government for Tourism Funding
Sikkim BJP leaders met with Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat to request more federal support for boosting local tourism and infrastructure.
Riya Lepcha • 25 Jun 2026
