Sikkim
Sikkim MP Joins Parliamentary Review of Major Legislative Amendments in Delhi
Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba joined a Joint Parliamentary Committee study visit in Delhi to review three significant bills concerning governance and territory.
Riya Lepcha • 17 Jun 2026
Majhitar Man Arrested Following Sexual Abuse Allegations
Rabi Lal Limboo faces charges under the POCSO Act for the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl in Majhitar, Sikkim. The legal proceedings are ongoing.
Riya Lepcha • 17 Jun 2026
Sikkim Completes Distribution of Electoral Roll Forms Ahead of Deadline
Sikkim has distributed all electoral roll forms to eligible voters. Officials now urge residents to submit their documents by June 28 to avoid exclusion.
Aiden Bhutia • 17 Jun 2026
Sikkim Launches Survey for Strategic Border Road Network
Sikkim has begun surveying a new double-lane road to link SSB border outposts, aiming to improve security mobility and local tourism in the state's west.
Riya Lepcha • 17 Jun 2026
Rare Mishmi Takin Herd Spotted in Sikkim After Two Decades
A herd of eight rare Mishmi Takins was filmed in North Sikkim, marking the first significant sighting of the vulnerable species in over twenty years.
Riya Lepcha • 17 Jun 2026
Sikkim Election Chief Sets June 28 Deadline for Voter Enrollment Forms
Sikkim's CEO Raj Yadav has mandated a June 28 deadline for all eligible voters to submit enumeration forms for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision 2026.
Riya Lepcha • 17 Jun 2026
Union Minister Calls Sikkim Tree Scheme a National Model
Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje praised Sikkim's Mero Rukh, Mero Santati program, urging other states to adopt the successful tree planting initiative.
Riya Lepcha • 17 Jun 2026
Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje Reviews Key Infrastructure Projects in Sikkim
Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje visited Gangtok to inspect the construction progress of the new PM Ekta Mall and the Helen Lepcha Government Medical College.
Riya Lepcha • 17 Jun 2026
Former Sikkim Official Sentenced to Seven Years for POCSO Offense
Rabi Lal Limboo has been sentenced to seven years in prison under the POCSO Act for sexually assaulting a minor at his residence in Rangpo.
Riya Lepcha • 16 Jun 2026
Sikkim Reserves 20 Percent of Police Jobs for Agniveers
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has announced a 20 percent reservation in state police recruitment for veterans of the Agnipath military scheme.
Riya Lepcha • 16 Jun 2026
Centre aims to boost Sikkim's global orchid and medicinal plant exports
Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje is pushing to turn Sikkim’s orchids and medicinal plants into global exports by strengthening local MSME sectors.
Aiden Bhutia • 16 Jun 2026
Sikkim Traders Praise Chief Minister for Resolving Licensing Issues
Sikkim's trading community lauds CM PS Golay for his swift intervention in clearing trade license renewal backlogs through a special three-day camp.
Aiden Bhutia • 16 Jun 2026
Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Sikkim Temple, Investigation Launched
A major fire destroyed the interior of the Sri Satya Sai Nilayam Mandir in Jorethang, Sikkim. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause.
Riya Lepcha • 16 Jun 2026
Sikkim Lifts Vehicle Travel Limits While Keeping Austerity Rules
Sikkim has resumed inter-district government vehicle travel but will maintain strict spending cuts, including reduced fuel limits and convoy restrictions.
Riya Lepcha • 16 Jun 2026
Sikkim Chief Minister Honors 17th Karmapa at Rumtek Monastery
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang visited Rumtek Monastery to celebrate the 17th Karmapa's birth anniversary, calling for peace and universal compassion.
Riya Lepcha • 16 Jun 2026
Sikkim Hits Record Agniveer Recruitment Figures
Sikkim recorded its highest-ever intake of recruits under the Agnipath scheme this year, with 105 youths selected to serve in the Indian armed forces.
Aiden Bhutia • 16 Jun 2026
Sikkim’s Zuluk Hairpin Bends Named India’s Most Instagrammable Landscape
Sikkim has secured a top national tourism award for its iconic Zuluk hairpin bends, highlighting the state's growing appeal to travellers and photographers.
Riya Lepcha • 16 Jun 2026
Sikkim Lifts Vehicle Movement Curbs While Keeping Fiscal Austerity Measures
Sikkim has removed travel restrictions on official vehicles but maintains fuel cuts and spending caps to ensure ongoing fiscal discipline for the state.
Aiden Bhutia • 16 Jun 2026
Sikkim High Court Pauses Electoral Roll Petition Pending Supreme Court Ruling
The Sikkim High Court has adjourned a PIL challenging the special electoral roll revision, deferring to ongoing proceedings at the Supreme Court level.
Riya Lepcha • 16 Jun 2026
First Pilgrims Arrive in Gangtok for 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
The first group of 44 pilgrims arrived in Gangtok to begin their journey to Kailash Mansarovar through the Nathu La Pass following a four-day acclimatisation.
Riya Lepcha • 16 Jun 2026
