Sikkim
Sikkim Marks Seven Years of SKM Government Leadership
Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang celebrates seven years of the SKM government, thanking citizens for their resilience and support through many challenges.
Aiden Bhutia • 27 May 2026
Sikkim Launches Exclusive Pink Bus Service for Women
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Sikkim's new all-female pink bus service, designed to provide safe and accessible transport for women in the state.
Riya Lepcha • 27 May 2026
Sikkim’s Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai Appointed Chief Justice of Patna High Court
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang congratulated Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai on her historic appointment as Chief Justice of the Patna High Court.
Aiden Bhutia • 26 May 2026
President Droupadi Murmu Begins Three-Day Official Visit to Sikkim
President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Gangtok for a three-day visit, where she will attend a university convocation and honor the state police force.
Aiden Bhutia • 26 May 2026
Sikkim Promotes Welfare Schemes Through Jan Bhagidari Campaign
Sikkim's Mangan district recently concluded a week-long outreach campaign to bring essential government services directly to remote tribal communities.
Aiden Bhutia • 25 May 2026
Sikkim Officials Join Regional Review Meeting on Animal Husbandry and Fisheries in Mizoram
Sikkim delegates met with federal officials in Aizawl to discuss the development of regional fisheries, dairy, and livestock programs.
Aiden Bhutia • 25 May 2026
Lachen Residents Set July Deadline for Road Restoration Amid Ongoing Protests
Residents of Lachen in North Sikkim have issued an ultimatum for road restoration by July 15, 2026, amid years of severe connectivity disruptions.
Aiden Bhutia • 25 May 2026
Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai Recommended to Lead Patna High Court
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai to be the next Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, marking a historic appointment.
Riya Lepcha • 25 May 2026
Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai Appointed Chief Justice of Patna High Court
Sikkim's Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai becomes the state's first woman judge to lead a high court following her appointment as Chief Justice of Patna.
Aiden Bhutia • 25 May 2026
President Droupadi Murmu to Visit Sikkim for Three-Day Tour
President Droupadi Murmu will visit Sikkim from May 26 to 28 for an academic convocation, strategic border visits, and local state events.
James M • 23 May 2026
Forged Document Sparking Merger Rumors Triggers Investigation in Sikkim
A fake letter claiming a merger between Sikkim and parts of West Bengal has sparked a major investigation and political outcry across the Himalayan state.
James M • 23 May 2026
ST Bhutia Receives Inaugural Sikkim Mountaineering Association Gold Medal
Retired IPS officer ST Bhutia has been awarded the first Sikkim Mountaineering Association Gold Medal for his contributions to the state's adventure scene.
James M • 23 May 2026
Sikkim Government Files FIR Over Fake Document Regarding State Merger
Sikkim authorities have launched a cyber investigation after a forged document falsely claiming a merger with Darjeeling circulated on social media.
James M • 22 May 2026
Sikkim man drugged and robbed of Rs 7 lakh in taxi
A Sikkim man woke up in Odisha two days after being drugged in a taxi, losing Rs 7 lakh. Police are investigating the incident as a targeted robbery.
James M • 22 May 2026
Sikkim Political Parties Denounce Forged Government Merger Notice
Sikkim political parties have condemned a viral fake document claiming the region would merge with neighboring areas, calling it dangerous propaganda.
James M • 22 May 2026
Police Investigate Drugging and Robbery of Man in Sikkim Taxi
A Gyalshing man was drugged and robbed of Rs 7 lakh during a taxi trip from Gangtok to Tadong, ending up in Odisha two days later.
James M • 21 May 2026
Sikkim Chief Minister Praises PM Modi for Showcasing State Heritage on Global Stage
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang thanked PM Modi for gifting Sikkim-inspired orchids to the Prime Minister of Norway during a recent meeting.
James M • 21 May 2026
Sikkim Governor Pledges Support for New Highway and School Improvements
Governor Om Prakash Mathur committed to supporting a new highway project and addressing infrastructure needs at a local school during his tour of Gyalshing.
James M • 20 May 2026
Sikkim Hits Milestone With Record-Breaking Fish Production
Sikkim's fish production surged past 1,000 metric tonnes, marking a significant economic transformation driven by the central PMMSY initiative.
James M • 20 May 2026
New Namli Viaduct Opens to Ease Traffic in Sikkim
A new 650-metre viaduct in Sikkim has opened, creating a vital traffic bypass and shortening the route between Pakyong and Siliguri by 6.5 kilometres.
James M • 20 May 2026
