#Sikkim
Sikkim Landslide Forces Mass Evacuations in Rimbi-Singlitam
An active landslide in Sikkim's Gyalshing district threatens 38 homes. Authorities are evacuating over 150 residents as rescue operations move forward.
Riya Lepcha • 15 Aug 2026
Sikkim Chief Minister Pushes to Make Pakyong a Model District
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang wants Pakyong transformed into a model district through improved infrastructure and unified public effort.
Riya Lepcha • 13 Aug 2026
Sikkim Backs New MSME Law to Speed Up Business Payments
Sikkim officials are pushing a new federal law to help local small businesses collect unpaid debts and fix cash flow issues faster.
Aiden Bhutia • 12 Aug 2026
Sikkim Tax Revenue Jumps 3.2 Times Over Last Decade
Sikkim ranks among India's top states for tax growth, maintaining a revenue surplus while pouring record funds into infrastructure projects.
Aiden Bhutia • 12 Aug 2026
Sikkim Scientists Map High-Risk Glacial Lakes to Prevent Floods
Experts finished a field study in North Sikkim to map dangerous glacial lakes and prepare for potential Glacial Lake Outburst Floods.
Aiden Bhutia • 11 Aug 2026
Sikkim Tourism Official Arrested in Massive Salary Fraud Scheme
Sikkim police arrested a tourism official for her role in a multi-crore government salary scam involving forged payrolls and diverted public funds.
Riya Lepcha • 11 Aug 2026
Sikkim Manipal University Hiring Assistant Professor for 2026
Sikkim Manipal University is hiring an Assistant Professor of Political Science. Apply by August 14, 2026, with required credentials and experience.
Riya Lepcha • 10 Aug 2026
Sikkim Expands Aama Sashaktikaran Yojana to 50,000 Mothers
Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang will increase Aama Sashaktikaran Yojana beneficiaries to 50,000 by 2027, offering Rs 40,000 annually to each mother.
Riya Lepcha • 10 Aug 2026
Landslide Blocks National Highway-10 in Sikkim
Heavy rain triggered a landslide at Bardang, cutting off NH-10. Crews are clearing debris as traffic remains stalled on the vital route to West Bengal.
Riya Lepcha • 10 Aug 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
Sikkim Pushes Lepcha Language and Heritage Preservation
Sikkim's government is boosting Lepcha language and culture, announcing school projects, college teaching posts, and UNESCO bridge revival efforts.
Aiden Bhutia • 8 Aug 2026
Sikkim to Award Cash Prizes to Mothers at Aama Samman Diwas
Sikkim will host Aama Samman Diwas at Rangpo Playground, offering cash prizes up to 5 lakh rupees to mothers for economic and social contributions.
Aiden Bhutia • 8 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
Sikkim Electoral Roll Revision Leaves 37,000 Voters Off List
More than 37,000 voters were excluded from Sikkim's draft electoral roll after failing to complete the state's mandatory enumeration process.
Aiden Bhutia • 7 Aug 2026
Sikkim Governor Presses Pharma Giants for Increased CSR Investment
Governor Om Prakash Mathur met with pharmaceutical leaders on August 6 to push for greater corporate social responsibility in Sikkim development projects.
Riya Lepcha • 6 Aug 2026
Sikkim to Automate Travel Permits for Nathula and North Sikkim
Sikkim is launching an AI-powered portal to streamline travel permits for popular sites like Nathula and North Sikkim, cutting red tape for tourists.
Aiden Bhutia • 5 Aug 2026
Sikkim Launches Cash Awards to Honor State Mothers
Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang announced new cash awards for mothers across Sikkim to be distributed at the upcoming Aama Samman Diwas celebration.
Riya Lepcha • 4 Aug 2026
Sikkim Politicos Clash Over State Debt Status
Opposition claims Sikkim faces bankruptcy, but the government and BJP officials slam the allegations as misleading rhetoric.
Aiden Bhutia • 3 Aug 2026
Nathu La Border Trade Resumes After Six Year Freeze
India and China reopened the historic Nathu La Pass trade route on August 1. Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba says the move will boost the local economy.
Aiden Bhutia • 3 Aug 2026
Nathula Pass Reopens for India-China Trade After Six-Year Shutdown
India and China have resumed trade at Nathula Pass after a six-year break. Officials hope to boost Sikkim's economy despite outdated trade restrictions.
Aiden Bhutia • 1 Aug 2026
