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Nitesh R Pradhan

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    Sikkim: Over 1200 tourists stranded including 15 foreign nationals due to heavy rainfall
    North East

    Sikkim: Over 1200 tourists stranded including 15 foreign nationals due to heavy...

    Gangtok, Jun 13:Heavy rainfall and landslides in the Mangan District of Sikkim have left approximately 1,215 tourists stranded, including 15 foreign nationals from Thailand, Nepal, and Bangladesh.The Sikkim Tourism Department has confirmed that all tourists are safe.Local authorities have urged the...
    Sikkim CM’s wife resigns after taking oath as MLA
    North East

    Sikkim CM’s wife resigns after taking oath as MLA

    Gangtok, Jun 14:Sikkim chief minister Prem Singh Tamang’s wife, Krishna Kumari Rai, the newly sworn-in MLA from Namchi Singithang, resigned from her legislative post on Thursday after taking the oath.On the other hand, the chief minister has vacated his Soreng Chakung seat while retaining his...
    Sikkim: Bridge collapse at Sangkalang strands over 1,500 tourists
    North East

    Sikkim: Bridge collapse at Sangkalang strands over 1,500 tourists

    Gangtok, Jun 13:The newly constructed bridge at Sangkalang, built after the Teesta Flood of October 4, 2023, collapsed on Thursday afternoon, leaving more than 1,500 tourists stranded in Lachung and Chungthang in North Sikkim. The collapse was anticipated as the foundation of the bridge had...
    Buddha Air evaluates Nepal-Sikkim flight operations
    North East

    Buddha Air evaluates Nepal-Sikkim flight operations

    Sikkim, June 11: Buddha Air has initiated a feasibility study to launch flight services between Kathmandu and Pakyong. A team from the airline visited Pakyong Airport, where they received a presentation from the Air Traffic Controller and toured the facility under the guidance of Airport Director...
    Swearing-In ceremony of Sikkim CM PS Golay and Council of Ministers held
    North East

    Swearing-In ceremony of Sikkim CM PS Golay and Council of Ministers held

    Sikkim, June 10: The swearing-in ceremony for Sikkim's new Chief Minister, Prem Singh Tamang (Golay), and his Council of Ministers took place today at Paljor Stadium. The event, which featured a blend of cultural and religious observances, attracted a large gathering of dignitaries and guests.A...
    Sikkim: Landslide in Majua, Yangang claims 3 lives; destroys seven houses
    North East

    Sikkim: Landslide in Majua, Yangang claims 3 lives; destroys seven houses

    Sikkim, June 10: A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall struck Majua Village in Yangang, South Sikkim, around 6:30 am on Monday, claiming the lives of three individuals and leaving one critically injured.The disaster also resulted in the destruction of seven houses and caused damage to more than...
    Sikkim girl gang raped in Bihar, accused arrested
    North East

    Sikkim girl gang raped in Bihar, accused arrested

    Gangtok, Jun 8: A girl from Sikkim was brutally gang-raped at a guest house in Kishanganj, Bihar, by two individuals after she missed her train to Sikkim on Wednesday night.The victim and her friend, who had planned to return to Sikkim, missed their train and sought help from a local friend who...
    SKM’s Indra Hang Subba emerges victorious in Lok Sabha election 2024
    North East

    SKM’s Indra Hang Subba emerges victorious in Lok Sabha election 2024

    Gangtok, Jun 4: The counting of votes for Sikkim’s lone parliamentary constituency (Lok Sabha) was completed today.Indra Hang Subba of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) party received a grand total of 1,64,396 votes from 31 constituencies in the state. Out of the total, 1,56,836 votes were recorded...
    Sikkim Krantikari Morcha achieves historic victory in assembly elections
    North East

    Sikkim Krantikari Morcha achieves historic victory in assembly elections

    Gangtok, Jun 2: In a decisive and historic win, the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) party has secured a landslide victory in the Sikkim Legislative Assembly elections, winning 31 out of 32 seats. This overwhelming mandate marks a significant moment in Sikkim's political history, highlighting...
    China deploys stealth fighter jets near Sikkim Border: Report
    North East

    China deploys stealth fighter jets near Sikkim Border: Report

    Sikkim , May 31: A national media reported on Thursday that China has positioned its highly advanced J-20 stealth fighter jets at a location less than 150 kilometres from the Indian border in Sikkim. This military movement was identified through satellite images captured on May 27, which revealed...
    Sikkim: Two bodies found in Singalila National Park; lightning strike suspected
    North East

    Sikkim: Two bodies found in Singalila National Park; lightning strike suspected

    Sikkim, May 28: Two lifeless bodies of a male and a female were found at the Singalila National Park on Tuesday, which straddles the Darjeeling district of West Bengal and the western region of Sikkim, India.Located near the Sandakphu peak, the bodies were discovered at the Singalila top, close to...
    Sikkim govt implements new vehicle permit restrictions for Nathula visit
    North East

    Sikkim govt implements new vehicle permit restrictions for Nathula visit

    Sikkim, May 25: In a high-level meeting held on Friday, chaired by the Chief Secretary at Teesta Lounge, the Secretariat, the Government of Sikkim has decided to rationalise vehicle permits for tourists visiting Nathula. This move aims to manage the peak tourist season effectively and minimise...
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