#Sikkim
BJP Leader Rejects Sikkim and Darjeeling Merger Rumors
BJP MP Raju Bista promised to protect Sikkim's Article 371F status and denied any plans to merge the state with Darjeeling following his new appointment.
Aiden Bhutia • 5 Oct 2026
Sikkim Dance Group to Represent India at Vietnam Folklore Festival
Sikkim's Dynamic Flickers Dance Academy heads to Vietnam in October to perform at the UNESCO-associated International Ethnic Folklore Festival.
Aiden Bhutia • 5 Oct 2026
Sikkim Mandates Four-Way Waste Sorting Under New Federal Rules
Sikkim has launched a four-way waste segregation mandate for all residents and businesses to ensure scientific disposal and better environmental health.
Aiden Bhutia • 3 Oct 2026
Sikkim Distributes Financial Aid to Rhenock Mothers
Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang distributed aid to 1,169 mothers in Rhenock and announced plans to expand the state empowerment scheme by 2027.
Aiden Bhutia • 3 Oct 2026
Sikkim MP Demands Structural Overhaul for Pakyong Airport
MP Indra Hang Subba is pushing for a full geotechnical study at Pakyong Airport to fix ongoing structural risks and ensure long-term air connectivity.
Riya Lepcha • 3 Oct 2026
Sikkim National Law University Searches for New Vice-Chancellor
Sikkim National Law University is accepting applications for a new Vice-Chancellor until October 25, 2026. Interested candidates must meet strict criteria.
Riya Lepcha • 2 Oct 2026
Sikkim District Soreng Tops National Health Rankings
Sikkim's Soreng district hit number one in NITI Aayog's health rankings for June 2026, driven by high immunization and TB treatment success rates.
Aiden Bhutia • 2 Oct 2026
Sikkim Grants Early Release for Governor's Gold Cup Football Fans
Sikkim government employees can leave work at 1:30 pm to attend the 42nd Governor's Gold Cup football matches held from October 5 to 16 at Paljor Stadium.
Riya Lepcha • 2 Oct 2026
Sikkim MP Urges Rail Ministry to Fast-Track State Projects
Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba met Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to push for the Rangpo-Ranipool and Melli-Dentam railway line projects.
Aiden Bhutia • 2 Oct 2026
Airports Authority of India Starts Feasibility Studies for Three Sikkim Airports
AAI teams are scouting sites in Ranka, Martam, and Sadam to determine if the locations can support new greenfield airports in Sikkim.
Riya Lepcha • 1 Oct 2026
Sikkim Cherry Festival 2026 Set for November Kickoff in Namchi
The Sikkim Cherry Festival returns to Temi-Tarku from November 25 to 28, featuring local culture, organic food, and the Dragon Run 2.0 adventure event.
Riya Lepcha • 1 Oct 2026
CAP Sikkim Demands Ouster of Chief Economic Advisor Mahendra P Lama
Citizen Action Party members marched Thursday to demand the removal of Chief Economic Advisor Mahendra P Lama over his ties to a Darjeeling proposal.
Riya Lepcha • 1 Oct 2026
Sikkim Government Raises Pay and Pension Benefits
Sikkim officials hiked dearness allowances for 50,000 workers and pensioners, effective January 1, following a new Finance Department circular.
Riya Lepcha • 1 Oct 2026
Sikkim Rapper UNB Assaulted in Arunachal Pradesh
Rapper UNB and his team were assaulted in Arunachal Pradesh on September 21. Manager Deep Dhar suspects professional rivalry as a motive for the attack.
Aiden Bhutia • 1 Oct 2026
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
Sikkim High Court Backlog Grows as Case Filings Outpace Disposals
Sikkim High Court caseload grew to 306 files this quarter. Two judges struggle to keep up as new civil and criminal filings continue to climb.
Riya Lepcha • 30 Sep 2026
Sikkim Vigilance Police Arrest Ex-Bank Manager Over Corruption
Sikkim Vigilance Police arrested a former State Bank of Sikkim manager for allegedly siphoning crores and amassing illegal assets between 2022 and 2024.
Aiden Bhutia • 30 Sep 2026
Sikkim Teams Up With IIM Calcutta to Launch 250 Startups
Sikkim signed a three-year deal with IIM Calcutta Innovation Park to incubate 250 startups, create 1,000 jobs, and open four new district hubs.
Riya Lepcha • 29 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 BJP Dismisses Voter Roll Manipulation Claims
Sikkim BJP spokesperson Pasang Gyali Sherpa defended the Election Commission's voter roll revision process against opposition claims of malpractice.
Riya Lepcha • 28 Sep 2026
