Sikkim
CAP Leader B.K. Pokhrel Jailed for 14 Days Over Social Media Threat
CAP leader B.K. Pokhrel faces 14 days in custody after allegedly threatening academician Dr. M.P. Lama in a Facebook post that sparked a police complaint.
Aiden Bhutia • 25 Sep 2026
Sikkim Braces for Heavy Rain as IMD Issues Weather Alerts
Weather officials issued orange and yellow alerts for Sikkim districts as heavy rainfall continues through Friday before clearing up this weekend.
Aiden Bhutia • 24 Sep 2026
Sikkim Group Fears Territorial Risks in Gorkhaland Talks
The SIBLAC is demanding answers from authorities over potential territorial threats to Sikkim during ongoing Gorkhaland political negotiations.
Aiden Bhutia • 24 Sep 2026
Sikkim Mandates Biometric Attendance for Government Staff Starting October 1
Sikkim government employees must use a new biometric attendance system starting October 1, with pay docked for any unexcused absences.
Aiden Bhutia • 23 Sep 2026
Sikkim Chief Minister Honors Vishwakarma Community Contributions
Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang praised the Vishwakarma community for their craftsmanship during a recent celebration held in Gangtok.
Aiden Bhutia • 23 Sep 2026
Sikkim to Gift Land for Three Marwari Temples
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang announced the state will provide land to build three new temples for the local Marwari community.
Riya Lepcha • 23 Sep 2026
BJP Taps Darjeeling MP Raju Bista to Spearhead Sikkim Strategy
The BJP assigned Darjeeling MP Raju Bista to oversee Sikkim operations ahead of next year's Panchayat elections, banking on his tribal rights experience.
Aiden Bhutia • 23 Sep 2026
Sikkim CM Demands Action Following Violent Attack on Rapper UNB
Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang-Golay pushes for investigation after rapper UNB was beaten by a gang in Arunachal Pradesh on September 22.
Aiden Bhutia • 22 Sep 2026
Sikkim BJP Demands Police Action Over Forged Letters
The Sikkim BJP is demanding police action after a fake party letter circulated online, marking the second time they have reported such forgery this year.
Aiden Bhutia • 22 Sep 2026
Sikkim Governor Directs New Police Officers to Tackle Cybercrime and Drugs
Governor O.P. Mathur met with the 2024 Sikkim Police Service batch on Monday, ordering them to prioritize public trust and fight modern criminal threats.
Riya Lepcha • 21 Sep 2026
Sikkim Expands Court Access with New Namchi Facility
Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang inaugurated a new court in Namchi to improve judicial access for residents living in remote areas of Sikkim.
Riya Lepcha • 21 Sep 2026
Sikkim Launches Statewide Repairs to Fix Monsoon Road Destruction
Sikkim officials are inspecting monsoon-ravaged roads across the state to jumpstart urgent repairs and restore critical travel connectivity.
Aiden Bhutia • 21 Sep 2026
Sikkim Aims to Lead Himalayan Creative Economy
Sikkim plans to boost its economy by blending indigenous culture with digital entrepreneurship, according to Press Secretary Yougan Tamang.
Riya Lepcha • 19 Sep 2026
Five Red Panda Cubs Born at Gangtok Zoo Amid Breeding Success
Gangtok’s Himalayan Zoological Park celebrates the birth of five rare red panda cubs, marking a major milestone for its recovery efforts.
Aiden Bhutia • 19 Sep 2026
Sikkim High Court Expands Climate Litigation Following Nepal Floods
Sikkim High Court names four new government bodies in a climate justice case after deadly floods in Nepal, setting an October hearing date.
Aiden Bhutia • 18 Sep 2026
Sikkim Infrastructure Overhaul to Cut Siliguri-Gangtok Drive to 90 Minutes
Sikkim Minister N.B. Dahal detailed major highway and bridge projects aiming to slash travel time between Siliguri and Gangtok to just 90 minutes.
Riya Lepcha • 18 Sep 2026
Sikkim Leaders Inspect New Helen Lepcha Medical College
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang and Governor Om Prakash Mathur inspected the new Helen Lepcha medical college before the first academic term.
Aiden Bhutia • 18 Sep 2026
Gangtok assessing massive damage following heavy rains and landslides
Gangtok officials are surveying landslide damage across the district after heavy rains blocked roads and damaged public infrastructure and homes.
Aiden Bhutia • 18 Sep 2026
Parikrama and Girish and the Chronicles to Open Guns N’ Roses India Tour
Parikrama and Girish and the Chronicles will support Guns N’ Roses during the band’s upcoming November 2026 concerts in Guwahati and Bengaluru.
Aiden Bhutia • 17 Sep 2026
Sikkim Kicks Off State-Wide Cleanup Drive
Sikkim launched a sanitation campaign on PM Modi's birthday, featuring a fleet of new vehicles and community service pledges in Gangtok.
Riya Lepcha • 17 Sep 2026
