#Teesta River
Sikkim High Court Orders Immediate Halt to Sewage Dumping in Teesta Tributaries
The Sikkim High Court has ordered hotels and homes to stop dumping raw sewage into Teesta river tributaries, threatening closures for non-compliance.
Aiden Bhutia • 17 Oct 2026
Sikkim High Court Blocks Rail Project Debris Dumping in Teesta River
The Sikkim High Court has ordered IRCON to stop dumping railway construction waste into the Teesta River following a local environmental petition.
Riya Lepcha • 14 Oct 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 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
Landslide partially blocks Teesta and Chyakoong rivers in North Sikkim
A massive landslide in North Sikkim partially blocked the Teesta and Chyakoong rivers. No injuries reported; authorities are monitoring water levels.
Aiden Bhutia • 6 Sep 2026
Landslide Partially Blocks Teesta and Chyakoong Rivers in North Sikkim
A major landslide in North Sikkim partially blocked the Teesta and Chyakoong rivers overnight. Authorities are monitoring for potential flooding risks.
Timungpi Terang • 6 Sep 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
Sikkim Activists Launch Four-Day Protest March for Teesta River
Sikkim group ACT starts a four-day march on July 24 to demand a review of local hydropower projects and stronger protection for the Teesta River basin.
Aiden Bhutia • 23 Jul 2026
