#Gangtok

Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival Returns to Gangtok This October

The Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival hits Gangtok from October 28 to 30, featuring workshops, poetry, and top writers for a three-day cultural event.

Riya Lepcha • 30 Sep 2026

Gangtok Hosts Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival 2026 This October

The Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival returns to Gangtok this October for three days of free events featuring renowned writers and youth workshops.

Riya Lepcha • 29 Sep 2026

Sikkim University Hits Rs 3.6 Crore Deficit Amid Campus Delays

Sikkim University faces a Rs 3.62 crore deficit as income drops by Rs 11 crore, compounded by ongoing infrastructure delays and empty student seats.

Riya Lepcha • 29 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

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

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 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

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

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

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 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 Limboo Community Rallies to Protect Indigenous Heritage

The Limboo community in Gangtok marked Indigenous Peoples' Day with a rally and cultural showcases aimed at preserving their traditional identity.

Riya Lepcha • 9 Aug 2026

Tibetan Activists in Gangtok Protest China’s Ethnic Unity Law

Activists in Gangtok marched against China's Ethnic Unity Law, demanding human rights and honoring the sacrifice of martyr Lobga Rangzen.

Aiden Bhutia • 8 Aug 2026

Suspect dies in custody at Sikkim police station

Purney Darjee, 55, died by suicide at Singtam Police Station hours after being detained for a drug-related offense on July 29 in Gangtok.

Riya Lepcha • 29 Jul 2026

Nagaland NSS Volunteers Shine at North-East Festival in Sikkim

Thirty-four Nagaland volunteers swept top honors at the North-East NSS Festival in Gangtok, proving their mettle in quiz and cultural competitions.

Kiyeto Swu • 25 Jul 2026

Sikkim University Announces 2026 Recruitment Drive for Project Staff

Sikkim University is hiring project supervisors and assistants. Walk-in interviews take place on July 28, 2026, at the Gangtok campus.

Riya Lepcha • 24 Jul 2026

Sikkim students rally for education reform and Sonam Wangchuk

Students in Gangtok and Yangang held peaceful protests July 20 demanding education system accountability and supporting reformer Sonam Wangchuk.

Riya Lepcha • 20 Jul 2026

Gangtok Law Students Protest for Education Reform

Law students in Gangtok rallied on July 20, demanding education reform and stronger safeguards against exam leaks to ensure fairness for all students.