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Sikkim: State in northeastern India
Sikkim is a state in northeastern India. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China in the north and northeast, Bhutan in the east, Koshi Province of Nepal in the west, and West Bengal in the south. Sikkim is also close to the Siliguri Corridor, which borders Bangladesh. Sikkim is the least populous and second-smallest among the Indian states. Situated in the Eastern Himalaya, Sikkim is notable for its biodiversity, including alpine and subtropical climates, as well as being a host to Kangchenjunga, the highest peak in India and third-highest on Earth. Sikkim's capital and largest city is Gangtok. Almost 35% of the state is covered by Khangchendzonga National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Sikkim-Arunachal Election Results: Has NorthEast Become India's Forgotten Frontier in Elections? [Video]

Sikkim-Arunachal Election Results: Has NorthEast Become India's Forgotten Frontier in Elections?

As Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh election results reaffirmed BJP and SKM's grip, a larger question looms - the racial divide plaguing the Northeast. We discussed this pressing issue with Hon. Advocate..

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Unprecedented Results in Arunachal Pradesh Polls: What This Means for Lok Sabha Results 2024 [Video]

Unprecedented Results in Arunachal Pradesh Polls: What This Means for Lok Sabha Results 2024

As BJP stampedes in Arunachal leading in 47/60 seats as CM Khandu extends reign. In Sikkim, the ruling SKM comfortably retains power ahead in 31/32 constituencies, and the opposition SDF loses..

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LS Polls Phase 1 Polling: West Bengal records highest turnout as polling ends | Oneindia News [Video]

LS Polls Phase 1 Polling: West Bengal records highest turnout as polling ends | Oneindia News

Polling in 102 parliamentary seats across 21 states and Union Territories in the first phase of Lok Sabha Elections commenced at 7 am on April 19 and ended at 6 pm. Over 102 parliamentary..

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Soreng-Chakung Assembly Election Result 2024: Sikkim CM P S Tamang wins

Soreng-Chakung Assembly constituency in Sikkim plays a crucial role in state politics. Aditya Tamang of Sikkim Krantikari Morcha won the 2019 elections with 50.08% votes.
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Assembly Election Result 2024: SKM's Sudesh Kumar Subba emerges as winner

Sudesh Kumar Subba from SKM wins in Maneybung-Dentam, defeating SDF's Tika Ram Chettri in the Sikkim assembly election.
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Daramdin Assembly Election Result 2024: SKM's Mingma Norbu Sherpa wins election

Mingma Norbu Sherpa of Sikkim Krantikari Morcha wins in Daramdin, defeating SDF's Pem Norbu Sherpa with 9404 votes. Daramdin is a key constituency in Sikkim, part of the Sikkim Lok Sabha seat. Mingma..
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Salghari-Zoom Assembly Election Result 2024: SKM's Madan Cintury wins

Madan Cintury of Sikkim Krantikari Morcha won the Salghari-Zoom seat in Sikkim, showcasing the democratic vibrancy of the electoral process in the region.
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​​Yuksom–Tashiding Assembly Election Result 2024: SKM's Tshering Thendup Bhutia wins

Tshering Thendup Bhutia of Sikkim Krantikari Morcha won the Yuksom–Tashiding assembly constituency in Sikkim with 8,271 votes.
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Sikkim Krantikari Morcha poised for comeback in Sikkim

The Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) is leading in 29 out of 32 assembly constituencies, with the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) trailing behind in just one seat. The BJP and other parties are also in the..
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SKM, SDF candidates keep fingers crossed ahead of Sikkim assembly polls counting on Sunday


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Weather update: IMD issues red alert for severe heatwave in many states, rain likely in some states; check full forecast

It said that severe heatwave conditions likely over coastal Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, and isolated pockets of Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, as well as interior Karnataka for the next five..
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21 former judges write to CJI alleging people with political interest casting aspersion on judiciary

A group of 21 retired judges of the Supreme Court and high courts have written to the Chief Justice of India on the escalating attempts by "certain factions to undermine the judiciary through..
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UP paper leak kingpin set up bases to rig online tests: Cops

Ravi Atri orchestrated UP police constable paper leak, had labs in Gangtok, manipulated exams like AIIMS. STF arrested Atri, his aides at large. Mishra hacked NHM system. Police seizing Atri's hardware..
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Sikkim: Army conducts anti-tank guided missile firing at super-high-altitude

Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army conducted a training exercise, involving the firing of anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) at a super high-altitude area of 17000 feet in Sikkim on Thursday, Defence..
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BJP Sikkim manifesto promises protection to rights of Sikkimese people

The BJP on Thursday released its Sikkim election manifesto, pledging to safeguard the rights of Sikkimese citizens and transform the state into an educational center, should they secure victory in the..
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Sikkim CM P S Tamang contesting from two seats, including old bastion Soreng-Chakung

Sikkim chief minister and SKM leader Prem Singh Tamang is now running for two assembly seats - Soreng-Chakung and Rhenock, shifting from his previous win in the Poklok-Kamrang constituency in 2019...
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Lok Sabha polls: No exit poll from 7 am of April 19 to 6.30 pm of June 1, says EC

The Election Commission has issued a notification prohibiting the conduct, publication, or promotion of exit polls between 7.00 am on April 19 and 6.30 pm on June 1, when votes will be cast for the Lok..
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Assembly elections: BJP releases list of candidates for Sikkim polls, Gujarat, Himachal, Karnataka and West Bengal by-polls


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Election Commission advances vote count for Sikkim, Arunachal polls by two days to June 2

EC advanced Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim vote counting to June 2, aligning with assembly term end. The change reflects EC's constitutional mandate understanding and precise knowledge of the situation.
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Assembly polls: EC changes counting date of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim to June 2


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Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim Assembly polls: EC changes counting date from June 4 to...

Election Commission on Sunday advanced the date of the counting of votes for the Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim assembly polls.
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'ECI has lost its dignity': Shiv Sena (UBT) attacks EC over voting in PM Modi's constituency in last phase

Model Code of Conduct active. Shiv Sena criticizes EC for Varanasi election timing. Lok Sabha schedule and CEC announcement questioned. States like Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim to..
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4 states will go to polls with LS; 26 bypolls also at same time

Election Commission on Saturday announced assembly elections in four states - Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim - and bye-elections to 26 constituencies across 13 states, along with..
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Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim, Arunachal assembly election dates announced


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PM Modi to inaugurate Sikkim's first railway station today, know all about it

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation for almost 550 Amrit railway stations on Monday.
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India has 718 snow leopards, 1/6th to 1/9th of global total

India's first-ever snow leopard population assessment reveals that Ladakh has the highest number of snow leopards (477), followed by Uttarakhand (124), Himachal Pradesh (51), Arunachal Pradesh (36),..
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India to match China in infrastructure development along borders within 2 years: Lt General Rana Pratap Kalita

Lt General Rana Pratap Kalita, Eastern Army Commander, stated that India will soon match China in terms of infrastructure development along the border. While China has an advantage in some areas due to..
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Elections to 3 Rajya Sabha seats from Delhi, 1 from Sikkim on January 19

The Election Commission announced that elections will be held on January 19 for four Rajya Sabha seats, three from Delhi and one from Sikkim. The six-year term of Sanjay Singh, Sushil Kumar Gupta,..
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GOC Trishakti Corps interacts with soldiers deployed in East Sikkim

GOC Trishakti Corps, Lt General VPS Kaushik, visited forward areas in Sikkim and reviewed operational preparedness. He interacted with officers and soldiers deployed in icy heights of East Sikkim,..
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Over 1200 tourists stranded due to snowfall, inclement weather in East Sikkim rescued by Army

Indian Army evacuates 1,217 stranded tourists in eastern Sikkim in a coordinated effort. Evacuation operation ensures safety and well-being of stranded individuals, including elderly, women, and..
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Army rescues over 800 stranded tourists in Sikkim


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IMD issues fog alert for 5 states for next two days; details here

Dense fog during the morning hours is very likely in isolated pockets over north Madhya Pradesh, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam and Meghalaya on December 10 and 11.
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Tiger sighted at 3,640 metres, highest point in India yet

A tiger has been spotted at an altitude of 3,640 metres in a Sikkim sanctuary, making it the highest point at which the animal has been sighted in India. Trap cameras placed at Pangolakha Wildlife..
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Dalai Lama embarks on Sikkim and West Bengal visit

The 14th Dalai Lama departs for his visit to Sikkim and West Bengal, where he will give teachings. Dalai Lama's secretary, Chimi Rigzin said, "His Holiness is going to Sikkim at the invitation of the..
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45% rise in hate-speech cases over past 2 yrs: NCRB report

The latest NCRB report on crime for 2022 reveals a 45% increase in cases of hate speech and acts promoting enmity between groups based on religion, race, language, and place of birth in India. Uttar..
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Supreme Court asks Centre to consider reconstitution of delimitation commission for Limbu and Tamang tribals

The Supreme Court has urged the Indian government to consider the proportional representation of the Limbu and Tamang tribal communities in Sikkim and West Bengal. The court highlighted the..
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Now senior officials to spend at least one night in border villages to assess challenges there

Senior officers from ministries and central government departments have been asked to visit villages near the northern border in Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Ladakh...
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Climate change, pollution, construction: Scientists warn of more Sikkim-like disasters in Himalayas

As Sikkim picks up the pieces following flash floods that saw thousands displaced, major infrastructure projects destroyed and scores killed, experts warn other Himalayan states like Himachal Pradesh,..
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Sikkim flood: Work on war footing to restore road connectivity, says defence official

The Indian Army and Border Roads Organisation are working to restore road connectivity between Mangan and Chungthang in north Sikkim following recent flash floods. A bailey bridge has been constructed..
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CBI busts fake passport racket, raids 50 locations in Gangtok, Siliguri, Darjeeling, other cities

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) teams swooped down on 50 locations in West Bengal and Sikkim, including passport offices in Gangtok, Siliguri, Darjeeling, Alipore and other cities and premises of..
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Sikkim flood: 176 tourists evacuated from flood hit state

A total of 176 tourists were on Tuesday airlifted from North Sikkim, which has been ravaged by a flash flood in the Teesta river, Chief Secretary VB Pathak said.
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Sikkim: Congress accuses Centre of being unresponsive towards people in disaster-hit state

The Congress' deputy leader in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi alleged that even National Disaster Relief Force teams have not been deployed in the disaster-hit state and the government was nowhere to be..
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Sikkim flash flood: Death toll reaches 33, over 105 still missing

The flash flood, which was triggered by a cloudburst in the early hours of Wednesday, has affected 60,870 people. So far, 2,563 people have been rescued from different areas of the state, most of which..
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Central team to visit flood-hit Sikkim today to assess damage

Union Minister Ajay Kumar Mishra said the Centre has been monitoring the flood situation in Sikkim and assured the state administration of all necessary support and assistance.
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Sikkim flash flood: Death toll rises to 26, search for 142 people missing still on

The flash flood has affected over 25,000 people, damaged more than 1,200 houses and washed away 13 bridges.
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