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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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Himachal Assembly byelection: BJP fields all six rebel Congress MLAs in RS poll | Oneindia [Video]

Himachal Assembly byelection: BJP fields all six rebel Congress MLAs in RS poll | Oneindia

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday named six former Congress MLAs, disqualified from the House, as its candidates for the Himachal Pradesh Assembly bypolls. The BJP on Tuesday named its candidates..

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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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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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The flash flood has affected over 25,000 people, damaged more than 1,200 houses and washed away 13 bridges.
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Scientists are exploring whether the strong earthquake that rocked Nepal and the neighbouring region is the reason behind the outburst of the south Lhonak lake triggering flash flood in Sikkim.
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