#Sikkim
India and China Resume Trade at Nathula Pass
India and China have restarted trade at the Nathula Pass in Sikkim after a six-year break, boosting hopes for the local economy and tourism.
Aiden Bhutia • 1 Aug 2026
Sikkim Governor Mathur Marks Two Years in Office
Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur celebrates two years in office. Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang praised his leadership and public engagement efforts.
Aiden Bhutia • 31 Jul 2026
Bhargav Saikia’s Folk-Horror Debut Bokshi Hits Theatres This October
Assam filmmaker Bhargav Saikia’s award-winning folk-horror debut Bokshi, featuring a unique fictional language, arrives in Indian cinemas October 9, 2026.
Bibar Daimary • 31 Jul 2026
Sikkim MP Presses PM Modi for Tribal Status and Infrastructure Upgrades
Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba met PM Modi to demand tribal status for 12 communities, new education hubs, and better road and air connectivity for the state.
Aiden Bhutia • 30 Jul 2026
Three Cops Suspended After Detainee Dies in Sikkim Lock-Up
Three police officers are suspended after a detainee died by suicide in a Gangtok station. A judicial inquiry into the July 29 death is underway.
Riya Lepcha • 29 Jul 2026
Indian Army Hosts High Altitude Football Tournament in Sikkim
The Indian Army and local organizers launched a high-altitude football tournament at 13,000 feet in Sikkim, concluding on Independence Day.
Riya Lepcha • 29 Jul 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
Sikkim Launches Official Portal for 2026 North East Riders Meet
Sikkim has launched the official website for the 16th North East Riders Meet scheduled for November 2026 in the Namchi district.
Aiden Bhutia • 28 Jul 2026
Sikkim Reopens Nathu La Border Trade with China on August 1
India and China will restart border trade at Sikkim's Nathu La pass on August 1 after a six-year break caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Riya Lepcha • 28 Jul 2026
NSS Volunteers Gather Across Northeast for 2026 Festivals
NSS volunteers from across the Northeast are convening for 2026 regional festivals in Sikkim and Nagaland to focus on service, culture, and national unity.
Naro Jamir • 28 Jul 2026
Sikkim Promises Jobs for Families of Fallen Taxi Drivers
Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang will provide government jobs to relatives of taxi drivers killed in accidents and expand the state vehicle distribution plan.
Riya Lepcha • 27 Jul 2026
Sikkim MP Pushes for Permanent Fix to NH-10 Landslide Crisis
Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba met with Nitin Gadkari to demand tunnels and a geotechnical fix for the crumbling, landslide-prone National Highway-10.
Riya Lepcha • 27 Jul 2026
Sikkim College of Horticulture Hiring Medical Attendant for 2026
The College of Horticulture in Bermiok is hiring a Medical Attendant. Qualified candidates should attend the walk-in interview on August 4, 2026.
Aiden Bhutia • 27 Jul 2026
St. Joseph’s College Volunteers Represent Nagaland at Sikkim Festival
Thirty-two volunteers from St. Joseph’s College attended the North East NSS Festival in Gangtok to represent Nagaland in competitions and cultural events.
Naro Jamir • 27 Jul 2026
Sikkim Democratic Front Questions New Private University Law
The SDF is demanding answers regarding the Sikkim Private Universities Amendment Bill, fearing it leaves students without protections for their degrees.
Riya Lepcha • 26 Jul 2026
Two workers dead, four injured in Sikkim landslide
Two workers died and four sustained injuries when a fresh landslide buried a road-clearing crew in Sikkim's Namchi district on Saturday afternoon.
Aiden Bhutia • 25 Jul 2026
Two Dead After Landslide Hits Sikkim Road Crew
A fresh landslide in Sikkim's Namchi district killed two workers and injured four others during a road-clearing operation on Saturday afternoon.
Riya Lepcha • 25 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 MP Demands Urgent Repairs for Pakyong Airport Slope
MP Indra Hang Subba is pushing the Centre to fix Pakyong Airport’s runway slope to prevent safety risks and restore Sikkim’s vital flight operations.
Aiden Bhutia • 25 Jul 2026
Activists Launch Sikkim March to Challenge Teesta River Hydropower Projects
The Affected Citizens of Teesta are marching across Sikkim to demand stronger river protection and a review of hydropower projects following deadly floods.
Riya Lepcha • 24 Jul 2026
