#Sikkim
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
Landslides Wreak Havoc Across Sikkim Roads
Heavy rains trigger mudslides in Bojoghari and close National Highway 10 at Bardang, leaving commuters stranded and vehicles damaged.
Aiden Bhutia • 17 Sep 2026
Sikkim Leader Demands Answers Over Proposed Fourth Pathway
Tseten Tashi Bhutia demands government transparency regarding a mysterious draft document and the protection of Sikkim's Article 371F constitutional status.
Riya Lepcha • 16 Sep 2026
Sikkim Shifts Permit Fee Accounts Ahead of Digital Overhaul
Sikkim is changing its Restricted Area Permit fee collection process starting October 1, 2026, to prepare for a new online permit system.
Aiden Bhutia • 16 Sep 2026
Sikkim Bans Plaster of Paris Idols Ahead of Festive Season
Sikkim authorities have banned Plaster of Paris idols and capped their height at 10 feet to curb water pollution during the upcoming festive season.
Riya Lepcha • 16 Sep 2026
Sikkim Floods Force Mass Evacuation in Gyalshing District
Heavy rain and landslides in Sikkim’s Gyalshing district forced 161 residents to flee their homes as floodwaters washed away a bridge.
Aiden Bhutia • 16 Sep 2026
Sikkim Chief Minister Pushes Engineers for Quality and Modern Tech
Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang urges engineers to embrace new tech and quality-focused planning while honoring the profession's role in state infrastructure.
Riya Lepcha • 16 Sep 2026
Landslides Force Mass Evacuations in Sikkim’s Gyalshing District
Landslides in Sikkim's Gyalshing district triggered the evacuation of 128 people across Rimbi and Singlitam following heavy rain and flooding.
Aiden Bhutia • 15 Sep 2026
Professor Mahendra Lama Denies Sikkim Territory Claims in Gorkhaland Roadmap
Professor Mahendra Lama clarified that his Gorkhaland roadmap does not target Sikkim territory after a draft sparked widespread political concern.
Aiden Bhutia • 14 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 man faces animal cruelty charges after shooting neighbor's dog
Police in Sikkim have charged a tenant with animal cruelty after he allegedly shot and killed a local resident's pet dog with an air gun.
Aiden Bhutia • 13 Sep 2026
Sikkim Commission Proposes Eight-Point Plan to Combat Glacial Hazards
The Sikkim government received a new report outlining eight strategies to improve state preparedness against dangerous glacial lake outburst floods.
Aiden Bhutia • 12 Sep 2026
Swedish Metal Band Freak Kitchen to Headline 2026 Sikkim Riders Meet
Swedish band Freak Kitchen will play the 16th North East Riders Meet in Sikkim this November, blending motorcycle culture with live progressive rock.
Bibar Daimary • 11 Sep 2026
Sikkim Officials Draft Roadmap for 2047 Development
Sikkim officials met to draft the state's 2047 vision document, focusing on departmental goals, cross-sector coordination, and future economic growth.
Riya Lepcha • 10 Sep 2026
Sikkim Tightens Flood Defenses Against Glacial Lake Risks
Chief Secretary R. Telang led a high-level meeting to boost Sikkim's glacial lake flood preparedness following lessons from the 2023 disaster.
Aiden Bhutia • 10 Sep 2026
Sikkim CM Opens Renovated Guwahati Guest House
Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang inaugurated a refurbished guest house in Guwahati, adding new rooms and amenities for residents visiting Assam.
Aiden Bhutia • 9 Sep 2026
Sikkim Reopens Upgraded Guest House in Guwahati
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang opened a refurbished, expanded guest house in Guwahati to better serve students and visitors from his state.
Bibar Daimary • 9 Sep 2026
Sikkim Voter Rolls Show Stagnant Third-Gender Registration
Sikkim's final 2026 electoral roll lists only two third-gender voters, reflecting no change despite national growth in transgender registration numbers.
Riya Lepcha • 8 Sep 2026
Sikkim River Blockage Cleared After Landslide
Authorities cleared debris blocking the Teesta and Chyakoong rivers in Sikkim, ending the threat of a flash flood following a major landslide.
Aiden Bhutia • 7 Sep 2026
