Sikkim

Sikkim's Rare Rankey Bhoot Ritual Returns for Namchi Mela

The Namchi Rankey Mela returns July 16, featuring a traditional effigy burning ritual to bless harvests and showcase Sikkim's unique cultural heritage.

Riya Lepcha • 15 Jul 2026

Sikkim BJP Demands Realignment of Pakyong-Barapathing Highway

Sikkim BJP is fighting the proposed Pakyong-Barapathing highway route, citing risks to the environment, local water sources, and public safety.

Riya Lepcha • 14 Jul 2026

Sikkim Manipal University Hires Physiotherapy Assistant Professor

Sikkim Manipal University is hiring an Assistant Professor in Physiotherapy. Interested candidates must submit their CV by the July 31, 2026 deadline.

Riya Lepcha • 14 Jul 2026

Sikkim Governor Pushes to Grow NCC Ranks

Governor Om Prakash Mathur is moving to expand NCC enrolment in Sikkim schools and colleges to boost youth participation in national service.

Aiden Bhutia • 14 Jul 2026

Sikkim Chief Minister Honors Nepali Poet Bhanubhakta Acharya

Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang paid tribute to poet Bhanubhakta Acharya on his 213th birth anniversary, urging citizens to preserve Nepali cultural roots.

Aiden Bhutia • 13 Jul 2026

Sikkim and West Bengal Double Taxi Permit Quotas

Sikkim and West Bengal signed a new transport pact, doubling taxi permits to 6,000 and streamlining travel between the two states to boost regional movement.

Aiden Bhutia • 10 Jul 2026

Sikkim Targets Sustainable Growth for 2047 Vision

Sikkim officials and experts met in Gangtok to map out a sustainable growth plan that balances economic expansion with environmental conservation by 2047.

Aiden Bhutia • 10 Jul 2026

Landslide Blocks Sikkim Road as Heavy Rain Hits Melli-Jorethang

Heavy rain triggered a landslide on Sikkim's Melli-Jorethang road, forcing travel delays. Crews are working to clear the route for traffic.

Aiden Bhutia • 10 Jul 2026

Sikkim Advisor Joins India’s Delegation for Myanmar Peace Talks

Mahendra P Lama joins four Indian experts in Myanmar this July to advise on constitutionalism and federalism during high-level peace negotiations.

Riya Lepcha • 9 Jul 2026

Landslides Cut Roads Across Sikkim

Heavy rains triggered landslides across Sikkim on July 9, closing multiple key routes including National Highway-10. Officials advise checking updates first.

Riya Lepcha • 9 Jul 2026

Sikkim Activist Demands Fix for Gangtok Location Error on X

Activist Muk Hang Limboo wants the government to fix an X geolocation error that incorrectly labels Gangtok as part of the Chinese region of Xinjiang.

Aiden Bhutia • 9 Jul 2026

Sikkim MP pushes for border road construction and tribal seat quotas

Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba met with Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan to demand faster progress on border infrastructure and tribal legislative seats.

Aiden Bhutia • 9 Jul 2026

Sikkim Launches Mission to Plant Million Oak Trees

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has started a major tree-planting campaign to restore Himalayan oak forests and secure water sources for Sikkim by 2047.

Aiden Bhutia • 8 Jul 2026

Sikkim Opens New Tibetan Center for Dalai Lama Birthday

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang opened a new Tibetan community hub in Gangtok, fulfilling a promise made during last year's birthday celebrations.

Aiden Bhutia • 6 Jul 2026

Sikkim Mountaineer Tshering Choden Summits Europe's Mount Elbrus

Sikkim climber Tshering Choden reaches the top of Mount Elbrus, marking her second successful ascent in the elite Seven Summits mountaineering challenge.

Riya Lepcha • 6 Jul 2026

Sikkim Election Department Opens Draft Voter Roll for Public Review

Sikkim has released its draft electoral roll. Residents can now verify details and submit claims or objections before the final list drops on September 6.

Aiden Bhutia • 5 Jul 2026