#Sikkim
Buddhist Forum Demands Control of Mahabodhi Temple
The All India Buddhist Forum wants the 1949 Bodh Gaya Temple Act amended to ensure only Buddhists manage the historic Mahabodhi Temple site.
Aiden Bhutia • 28 Sep 2026
Sikkim Manipal University Hiring Assistant Professor for 2026
Sikkim Manipal University is taking applications for a new Assistant Professor role in Computer Applications until the October 10, 2026 deadline.
Aiden Bhutia • 26 Sep 2026
BJP Sikkim Delegation Delivers Relief to Landslide Victims in Geyzing
BJP leaders visited Rimbi-Timrong after landslides forced 30 families to evacuate. The party provided aid and promised to report needs to the Centre.
Riya Lepcha • 26 Sep 2026
Sikkim CM Praises Newar Community at Indrajatra Festival
CM Prem Singh Tamang honored the Newar community's historic contributions during the state-level Indrajatra celebration held on September 25, 2026.
Riya Lepcha • 26 Sep 2026
Arunachal CM Promises Justice After Attack on Rapper UNB
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu vows action after rapper UNB and his manager were allegedly attacked near Tiwari Gaon following a festival performance.
Tani M • 25 Sep 2026
Sikkim Braces for Heavy Rain as IMD Issues Weather Alerts
Weather officials issued orange and yellow alerts for Sikkim districts as heavy rainfall continues through Friday before clearing up this weekend.
Aiden Bhutia • 24 Sep 2026
Sikkim Group Fears Territorial Risks in Gorkhaland Talks
The SIBLAC is demanding answers from authorities over potential territorial threats to Sikkim during ongoing Gorkhaland political negotiations.
Aiden Bhutia • 24 Sep 2026
Sikkim Mandates Biometric Attendance for Government Staff Starting October 1
Sikkim government employees must use a new biometric attendance system starting October 1, with pay docked for any unexcused absences.
Aiden Bhutia • 23 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
BJP Taps Darjeeling MP Raju Bista to Spearhead Sikkim Strategy
The BJP assigned Darjeeling MP Raju Bista to oversee Sikkim operations ahead of next year's Panchayat elections, banking on his tribal rights experience.
Aiden Bhutia • 23 Sep 2026
Sikkim CM Demands Action Following Violent Attack on Rapper UNB
Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang-Golay pushes for investigation after rapper UNB was beaten by a gang in Arunachal Pradesh on September 22.
Aiden Bhutia • 22 Sep 2026
Sikkim Governor Directs New Police Officers to Tackle Cybercrime and Drugs
Governor O.P. Mathur met with the 2024 Sikkim Police Service batch on Monday, ordering them to prioritize public trust and fight modern criminal threats.
Riya Lepcha • 21 Sep 2026
Sikkim Expands Court Access with New Namchi Facility
Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang inaugurated a new court in Namchi to improve judicial access for residents living in remote areas of Sikkim.
Riya Lepcha • 21 Sep 2026
Sikkim Launches Statewide Repairs to Fix Monsoon Road Destruction
Sikkim officials are inspecting monsoon-ravaged roads across the state to jumpstart urgent repairs and restore critical travel connectivity.
Aiden Bhutia • 21 Sep 2026
Sikkim Aims to Lead Himalayan Creative Economy
Sikkim plans to boost its economy by blending indigenous culture with digital entrepreneurship, according to Press Secretary Yougan Tamang.
Riya Lepcha • 19 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 High Court Expands Climate Litigation Following Nepal Floods
Sikkim High Court names four new government bodies in a climate justice case after deadly floods in Nepal, setting an October hearing date.
Aiden Bhutia • 18 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
Sikkim Leaders Inspect New Helen Lepcha Medical College
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang and Governor Om Prakash Mathur inspected the new Helen Lepcha medical college before the first academic term.
Aiden Bhutia • 18 Sep 2026
