Read the latest investigative reports, research articles and commentary by Riya Lepcha, Citizen Journalist.
22 Jul 2026
Sikkim lawmakers passed six bills and approved multiple departmental grants during their four-day 2026 Budget session to update state regulations.
22 Jul 2026
Twenty workers are dead following a tunnel explosion in Sikkim. Rescue teams struggle to reach five trapped individuals amid toxic gas and debris.
22 Jul 2026
Sikkim's government introduced six new bills on Monday, targeting reforms in healthcare, education, and business regulations during its budget session.
21 Jul 2026
Ten workers are dead and others remain trapped following a methane gas explosion and tunnel collapse at the NHPC Teesta Stage-VI project in Sikkim.
21 Jul 2026
Sikkim government officials introduced six major bills on the first day of the budget session to reform medical regulation, education, and fire services.
20 Jul 2026
Sikkim announces a Rs 18,455-crore budget for 2026-27, prioritizing infrastructure, tourism, and healthcare to drive the state's long-term economic expansion.
20 Jul 2026
Students in Gangtok and Yangang held peaceful protests July 20 demanding education system accountability and supporting reformer Sonam Wangchuk.
20 Jul 2026
Trade resumes at Nathula Pass on August 1, 2026, after a six-year break. The move follows high-level talks and promises a boost for Sikkim's border economy.
20 Jul 2026
Exclusive footage shows the high-risk rescue of 16 workers trapped inside the Jholungey Tunnel in Sikkim. All individuals were safely evacuated.
20 Jul 2026
A methane blast at the NHPC Teesta Stage-VI tunnel in Sikkim trapped 17 workers. Toxic fumes and landslide risks are stalling ongoing rescue efforts.
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