Sikkim

Landslides Wreak Havoc Across Sikkim Roads

Heavy rains trigger mudslides in Bojoghari and close National Highway 10 at Bardang, leaving commuters stranded and vehicles damaged.

Aiden Bhutia • 17 Sep 2026

Sikkim Leader Demands Answers Over Proposed Fourth Pathway

Tseten Tashi Bhutia demands government transparency regarding a mysterious draft document and the protection of Sikkim's Article 371F constitutional status.

Riya Lepcha • 16 Sep 2026

Sikkim Shifts Permit Fee Accounts Ahead of Digital Overhaul

Sikkim is changing its Restricted Area Permit fee collection process starting October 1, 2026, to prepare for a new online permit system.

Aiden Bhutia • 16 Sep 2026

Sikkim Bans Plaster of Paris Idols Ahead of Festive Season

Sikkim authorities have banned Plaster of Paris idols and capped their height at 10 feet to curb water pollution during the upcoming festive season.

Riya Lepcha • 16 Sep 2026

Sikkim Floods Force Mass Evacuation in Gyalshing District

Heavy rain and landslides in Sikkim’s Gyalshing district forced 161 residents to flee their homes as floodwaters washed away a bridge.

Aiden Bhutia • 16 Sep 2026

Sikkim Chief Minister Pushes Engineers for Quality and Modern Tech

Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang urges engineers to embrace new tech and quality-focused planning while honoring the profession's role in state infrastructure.

Riya Lepcha • 16 Sep 2026

Landslides Force Mass Evacuations in Sikkim’s Gyalshing District

Landslides in Sikkim's Gyalshing district triggered the evacuation of 128 people across Rimbi and Singlitam following heavy rain and flooding.

Aiden Bhutia • 15 Sep 2026

Professor Mahendra Lama Denies Sikkim Territory Claims in Gorkhaland Roadmap

Professor Mahendra Lama clarified that his Gorkhaland roadmap does not target Sikkim territory after a draft sparked widespread political concern.

Aiden Bhutia • 14 Sep 2026

Sikkim to Open New Lumsey Administrative Hub on September 15

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang will open the new Jan Sewa Bhawan in Lumsey on September 15 to streamline state government services.

Riya Lepcha • 14 Sep 2026

Sikkim man faces animal cruelty charges after shooting neighbor's dog

Police in Sikkim have charged a tenant with animal cruelty after he allegedly shot and killed a local resident's pet dog with an air gun.

Aiden Bhutia • 13 Sep 2026

Sikkim Commission Proposes Eight-Point Plan to Combat Glacial Hazards

The Sikkim government received a new report outlining eight strategies to improve state preparedness against dangerous glacial lake outburst floods.

Aiden Bhutia • 12 Sep 2026

Sikkim Officials Draft Roadmap for 2047 Development

Sikkim officials met to draft the state's 2047 vision document, focusing on departmental goals, cross-sector coordination, and future economic growth.

Riya Lepcha • 10 Sep 2026

Sikkim Tightens Flood Defenses Against Glacial Lake Risks

Chief Secretary R. Telang led a high-level meeting to boost Sikkim's glacial lake flood preparedness following lessons from the 2023 disaster.

Aiden Bhutia • 10 Sep 2026

Sikkim University Hiring Researchers for Rural Development Project

Sikkim University is hiring five researchers for a socio-economic project. Applicants must apply by September 15 for the September 18 walk-in interviews.

Aiden Bhutia • 9 Sep 2026

Sikkim CM Opens Renovated Guwahati Guest House

Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang inaugurated a refurbished guest house in Guwahati, adding new rooms and amenities for residents visiting Assam.

Aiden Bhutia • 9 Sep 2026

Sikkim Voter Rolls Show Stagnant Third-Gender Registration

Sikkim's final 2026 electoral roll lists only two third-gender voters, reflecting no change despite national growth in transgender registration numbers.

Riya Lepcha • 8 Sep 2026

Sikkim University Struggles With Empty Classrooms and Missing Campus

Nineteen years since its founding, Sikkim University lacks a permanent campus, leading to widespread postgraduate vacancies and academic inefficiency.

Riya Lepcha • 8 Sep 2026

Sikkim River Blockage Cleared After Landslide

Authorities cleared debris blocking the Teesta and Chyakoong rivers in Sikkim, ending the threat of a flash flood following a major landslide.

Aiden Bhutia • 7 Sep 2026

Sikkim MP Urges Defence Minister to Overhaul Fragile Border Highways

Sikkim MP Dr. Indra Hang Subba wants climate-resilient roads in North Sikkim to combat frequent landslides and ensure reliable connectivity.

Riya Lepcha • 7 Sep 2026

Sikkim Voters Get 15-Day Window to Appeal Electoral Roll Exclusions

Sikkim voters removed from the latest electoral roll have 15 days to file appeals after 54,209 names were cut during a special revision process.

Riya Lepcha • 7 Sep 2026