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Nitesh R Pradhan

Nitesh R Pradhan


    Sikkim to enhance transport ties with West Bengal
    North East

    Sikkim to enhance transport ties with West Bengal

    Gangtok, Aug 3: Sikkim is on the verge of signing a new Reciprocal Transport Agreement with the West Bengal government, as announced by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Friday. This landmark agreement aims to increase the quota of taxi vehicles operating from Sikkim, significantly enhancing...
    Sikkim CM addresses key issues at 9th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog
    North East

    Sikkim CM addresses key issues at 9th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog

    Gangtok, Jul 28: The Chief Minister of Sikkim, Prem Singh Tamang, attended the 9th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre. The meeting included key dignitaries such as NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Dr. Suman Berry, Union...
    Sikkim to receive Central Government aid in 2024-25 Union Budget following GLOF devastation
    North East

    Sikkim to receive Central Government aid in 2024-25 Union Budget following GLOF...

    Sikkim, July 24: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Tuesday that the Central Government will provide assistance to Sikkim to support its recovery and reconstruction efforts following the devastating glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in October 2023.“Sikkim recently experienced...
    Sikkim: Brutal killing of stray dog sparks public outrage in Gangtok
    North East

    Sikkim: Brutal killing of stray dog sparks public outrage in Gangtok

    Gangtok, July 23: A tragic incident in Gangtok has sparked public outrage and prompted a police investigation after a stray dog was fatally shot. The dog, a white stray aged 3-4 years, was killed on July 19 at Kazi Road by an unidentified assailant. The incident was reported by a local resident,...
    Sikkim CM PS Golay unveils new welfare programs for journalists
    North East

    Sikkim CM PS Golay unveils new welfare programs for journalists

    Gangtok, July 22: In a bid to improve the welfare of journalists in Sikkim, Chief Minister P.S. Golay announced several new initiatives during the 22nd Foundation Day celebration at Manan Kendra.One of the key initiatives is an annual grant of Rs 10 lakh from the Information and Public Relations...
    Former Sikkim Minister R.C. Poudyal found dead in Bangladesh
    North East

    Former Sikkim Minister R.C. Poudyal found dead in Bangladesh

    Gangtok, Jul 17: In a tragic incident, the body of R.C. Poudyal, former Deputy Speaker and Minister of Sikkim, has been discovered in a river in Bangladesh after an intensive search operation.Poudyal, who was last seen on July 7, had gone missing after leaving his residence in Chota Singtam, Sikkim,...
    Fatal accident in Sikkim leaves one dead,several injured
    North East

    Fatal accident in Sikkim leaves one dead,several injured

    Gangtok, Jul 12: A tragic accident occurred near Sisney, close to Makha Singbel, East Sikkim, on Friday when a taxi travelling from Lingi to Singtam was struck by a large falling rock, leaving one dead and several injured.Following the incident, the injured have been taken to the hospital for...
    Sikkim CM welcomes sole SDF MLA Tenzing Norbu Lamtha to SKM
    North East

    Sikkim CM welcomes sole SDF MLA Tenzing Norbu Lamtha to SKM

    Gangtok, Jul 11: In a political shift, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang welcomed Tenzing Norbu Lamtha, the only opposition member of the Legislative Assembly from Syari Constituency, to the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) party. This development leaves the Sikkim Legislative Assembly without any...
    Sikkim Chief Minister highlights vulnerabilities of NH10 to Central Government
    North East

    Sikkim Chief Minister highlights vulnerabilities of NH10 to Central Government

    Sikkim, July 9: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has raised serious concerns regarding the vulnerabilities of National Highway 10 (NH10) with the central government.NH10 serves as a vital lifeline for Sikkim and the hill regions of Darjeeling and Kalimpong, making its maintenance crucial for...
    Sikkim HC upholds conviction of youth for raping maternal grandmother
    North East

    Sikkim HC upholds conviction of youth for raping maternal grandmother

    Sikkim, July 6: The Sikkim High Court has upheld the conviction of a 24-year-old man for raping his 80-year-old maternal grandmother.According to sources, the division bench of Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai and Justice Bhaskar Raj Pradhan upheld the Fast Track Sessions Court's judgement.The accused...
    Sikkims conservation efforts enable transboundary tiger movement to Bhutan
    North East

    Sikkim's conservation efforts enable transboundary tiger movement to Bhutan

    Sikkim, July 5: The Forest and Environment Department of Sikkim has marked a notable achievement in wildlife conservation by facilitating tiger movement between Sikkim (India) and Bhutan. This underscores the critical role of sustainable ecosystem management and transboundary conservation efforts in...
    Sikkim: Govt launches scientific expedition to study glaciers & glacial lakes
    North East

    Sikkim: Govt launches scientific expedition to study glaciers & glacial lakes

    Gangtok, Jun 28: Sikkim's Department of Science and Technology (DST) has initiated a two-week scientific expedition to East Rathong Glacier in West Sikkim.The mission, which started on June 22, aims to study glacier dynamics and the impacts of climate change in the Himalayas.A team of DST...
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