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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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After BJP Sikkim unit, Congress raises concerns over Teesta-III hydro project, opposes itIndiaTimes - Published | |
Army conducts firepower exercise of units deployed in Sikkim, Siliguri CorridorThe Indian Army's 33 Corps has conducted a live firepower exercise in Sikkim and the Siliguri Corridor, demonstrating its rapid deployment and precision strike capabilities. The units showcased their..IndiaTimes - Published | |
4 more wetlands in India get Ramsar tag, Jharkhand and Sikkim get their first ones in the listIndiaTimes - Published | |
Study warns of glacial outburst risks from hydropower projects in Himalayas, caution comes after nod to resume Teesta IIIAn international study has cautioned that the growing number of hydroelectric projects near glacier lakes in the Himalayas increases risks of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF). The 2023 flood that..IndiaTimes - Published | |
McDonald's enters Sikkim, opens first-ever restaurant at GangtokIndiaTimes - Published | |
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ED finds Rs 8.8 crore at Chennai office of Santiago MartinThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) seized Rs 8.8 crore from the Chennai office of lottery tycoon Santiago Martin during searches related to a money laundering case. The investigation involves alleged..IndiaTimes - Published | 97 govt schools in Sikkim to be shut due to shortage of studentsThe Sikkim government announced the closure of 97 schools with low enrollment. Education Minister Raju Basnet stated that students will be merged into nearby schools to improve resource allocation and..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Bihar earthquake: Tremors of 4.5 magnitude hit KishanganjThe epicentre of the earthquake is reported to be in the Soreng area of Sikkim.DNA - Published | Weather update: IMD predicts heavy rainfall for next 5 days, issues orange alerts for these states, check forecast hereIMD has issued heavy rainfall in isolated areas of West Bengal, Assam, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya.DNA - Published |
Video: Army builds 70-foot bridge in 3 days in flood-hit SikkimIndiaTimes - Published | 'Simply not for me': After consecutive defeats, Bhaichung Bhutia quits politicsDespite electoral setbacks, I am stepping away from politics with a focus on serving the people. My commitment to the development of sports and tourism in Sikkim remains strong, and I trust in others..IndiaTimes - Published |
2,000 tourists stranded in Sikkim wait for evacuationIndiaTimes - Published | Sikkim: 6 dead, at least 2000 tourists stranded as heavy rain, landslides wreak havocHeavy rains triggered landslides at several locations in Mangan district, which covers north Sikkim and lies about 100 km (60 miles) north of the state capital Gangtok, the local government of the..DNA - Published |
Sikkim chief minister wife quits day after taking MLA oathIndiaTimes - Published | SKM chief Prem Singh Tamang takes oath as Sikkim Chief Minister for second consecutive termSikkim Krantikari Morcha supremo Prem Singh Tamang took oath as the Chief Minister of the Himalayan state for a second consecutive term on Monday.DNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes |
Weather update: IMD predicts heatwave for these states for next few days, check full forecast"The IMD further said that Central Assam and neighbouring areas are under the influence of a cyclonic circulation, which would bring widespread precipitation to the northeastern states, sub-Himalayan..DNA - Published | Naveen makes a trip to Raj Bhavan without Pandian, puts in papersNaveen Patnaik's 24-year tenure as Odisha CM ended just 141 days shy of surpassing Pawan Kumar Chamling's record in Sikkim, citing no shame in party's poll performance.IndiaTimes - Published |
Odisha assembly election results 2024: Saffron sweep in Odisha as BJP set to unseat Naveen PatnaikNaveen Patnaik, the chief minister of Odisha, has been in power for an impressive 23 years. However, his aspiration to surpass the record of Pawan Kumar Chamling, the former chief minister of Sikkim..IndiaTimes - Published | Sikkim Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Full list of winner and loser candidates to be announced soonSikkim has a single Lok Sabha seat, and the election results will decide the state's representative in the national parliament. This election is particularly important as it coincides with the state..DNA - Published |
Soreng-Chakung Assembly Election Result 2024: Sikkim CM P S Tamang winsSoreng-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.IndiaTimes - Published | Assembly Election Result 2024: SKM's Sudesh Kumar Subba emerges as winnerSudesh Kumar Subba from SKM wins in Maneybung-Dentam, defeating SDF's Tika Ram Chettri in the Sikkim assembly election.IndiaTimes - Published |
Daramdin Assembly Election Result 2024: SKM's Mingma Norbu Sherpa wins electionMingma 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..IndiaTimes - Published | Salghari-Zoom Assembly Election Result 2024: SKM's Madan Cintury winsMadan Cintury of Sikkim Krantikari Morcha won the Salghari-Zoom seat in Sikkim, showcasing the democratic vibrancy of the electoral process in the region.IndiaTimes - Published |
Yuksom–Tashiding Assembly Election Result 2024: SKM's Tshering Thendup Bhutia winsTshering Thendup Bhutia of Sikkim Krantikari Morcha won the Yuksom–Tashiding assembly constituency in Sikkim with 8,271 votes.IndiaTimes - Published | Sikkim Krantikari Morcha poised for comeback in SikkimThe 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..IndiaTimes - Published |
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UP paper leak kingpin set up bases to rig online tests: CopsRavi 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..IndiaTimes - Published | Sikkim: Army conducts anti-tank guided missile firing at super-high-altitudeTrishakti 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..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP Sikkim manifesto promises protection to rights of Sikkimese peopleThe 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..IndiaTimes - Published | Sikkim CM P S Tamang contesting from two seats, including old bastion Soreng-ChakungSikkim 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...IndiaTimes - Published |
Lok Sabha polls: No exit poll from 7 am of April 19 to 6.30 pm of June 1, says ECThe 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..IndiaTimes - Published | Assembly elections: BJP releases list of candidates for Sikkim polls, Gujarat, Himachal, Karnataka and West Bengal by-pollsIndiaTimes - Published |
