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07 Aug

Sikkim Assembly passes key bills on court fees, online gaming and tourist trade

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

On the second day of the Budget Session 2024-25, the Eleventh Sikkim Legislative Assembly passed three significant bills, reflecting crucial legislative changes. The bills approved were the Sikkim Court Fees and Stamps on Documents (Amendment) Bill, 2024; the Sikkim Online Gaming (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2024; and the Sikkim Registration of Tourist Trade Bill, 2024. The session commenced with tributes to three distinguished figures: late Sonam Gyatso Bhutia, former MLA of Barfung Constituency; late Pahalman Subba, former MP of Sikkim; and late Ram Chandra Poudyal, former Deputy Speaker of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly. Speaker Mingma Norbu Sherpa and Chief Minister Prem…

06 Aug

NH-06 blocked by landslide in Sonapur and Kuliang

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A massive landslide has severely disrupted travel along National Highway 06 in the Sonapur and Kuliang regions, halting all vehicular movement. The mudslides and landslides have caused extensive damage, rendering the highway impassable and necessitating urgent repair work to ensure the safety of commuters. Authorities have swiftly responded by stopping traffic and deploying repair crews to the affected areas. However, the timeline for completing the repairs remains uncertain as teams continue to assess the damage and begin the challenging task of clearing debris and stabilizing the landslide-hit sections. In the interim, commuters are strongly advised to seek alternative routes to…

06 Aug

Gangtok event focuses on women’s empowerment and awareness

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The Hub Empowerment for Women in Gangtok District hosted a comprehensive awareness session on 'Nasha Mukht Bharat,' 'Skill Development for Women,' and the 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' initiative at the DAC Hall in Gangtok. The event aimed to educate and empower women from across the district through informative discussions led by prominent speakers. Ms. Manikala Gurung, Senior Welfare Officer from the Women & Child Development Department, inaugurated the session with a warm welcome and an overview of the event's goals. Key speakers included Mr. Tushar Nikhare (IAS), District Collector of Gangtok, Mr. Suman Gurung, Assistant Project Officer from the Skills…

06 Aug

Assam Congress criticizes CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s ‘Hindu-Muslim politics’

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Congress state chief Bhupen Kumar Borah sharply criticized Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, accusing him of engaging in divisive 'Hindu-Muslim politics.' Borah asserted that the people of Assam are uninterested in the BJP's communal agenda. During a press interaction, Borah highlighted the unity of the opposition, comprising 18 parties, which plans to maintain their alliance through the 2026 assembly elections and contest every election as a united front for the next two years. "The CM engages only in Hindu-Muslim politics. However, the people of Assam are not at all interested in such a communal agenda, which was…

01 Aug

Permanent solution for landslide-prone NH-10 in Sikkim secured

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is taking decisive steps to address the frequent disruptions on National Highway No. 10 (NH-10) between Sevoke and Rangpo in Sikkim. Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted these issues during a recent Rajya Sabha session, noting that the 52 km stretch of NH-10 faces regular blockages due to landslides and valley side subsidence, worsened by the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood in October 2023. In response, the Ministry has allocated Rs. 394 crore for four landslide mitigation projects spanning 19 locations within the 2023-24 financial year, and Rs. 125 crore for two additional projects covering…

01 Aug

Governor Om Prakash Mathur welcomed by BJP Sikkim delegation

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

A delegation from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Sikkim, led by State President Shri DR Thapa, visited the Honorable Governor of Sikkim, Shri Om Prakash Mathur, at Rajbhavan today. The delegation offered heartfelt greetings and felicitations to the newly appointed Governor, expressing their best wishes for a productive and successful tenure. They also sought Governor Mathur's esteemed guidance and blessings to better serve and represent the interests of the people of Sikkim. The visiting team included State Executive Members, Morcha Representatives, Vidhansabha candidates, District Presidents, and other party functionaries. Earlier in the day, Shri DR Thapa attended the swearing-in ceremony…

31 Jul

Jishnu Dev Varma visits temple before Telangana oath

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Jishnu Dev Varma, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Tripura and the newly designated Governor of Telangana, is set to take the oath of office on July 31st at the Raj Bhavan in Telangana. Dev Varma, along with his wife, will travel to Telangana on the day of the ceremony. The oath-taking event is scheduled for 3 PM. As per protocol, two ADCs – one Major from the Indian Army and one IPS officer – along with the Joint Secretary of the Governor, arrived this evening to coordinate with Dev Varma. Earlier today, Dev Varma visited the Mata Tripura Sundari…

31 Jul

Om Prakash Mathur sworn in as new Governor of Sikkim

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

In a ceremony at the Raj Bhavan, Om Prakash Mathur was sworn in as the new Governor of Sikkim. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice of the High Court of Sikkim, Bishwanath Somadder. The event was graced by the presence of Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, cabinet ministers, MLAs, and senior bureaucrats, marking a significant moment in the state's political landscape. Governor Mathur, succeeding Laxman Prasad Acharya, pledged to fulfill his duties with dedication and integrity, ensuring adherence to the Constitution and the laws of the land. Chief Minister Tamang welcomed Governor Mathur, expressing optimism about his…

30 Jul

Assam’s Atul Bora to lead border talks in Aizawl

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Mizoram and Assam are set to resume border talks in August, marking the first discussions in twenty months aimed at resolving the longstanding inter-state boundary dispute. Mizoram Home Minister K Sapdanga announced on Monday that the next round of border talks will be held in Aizawl on August 9. The previous round of talks took place in November 2022 in Guwahati. "The Assam home secretary last week communicated to our home secretary about their intention to come to Aizawl on August 9 for talks. We conveyed our consent to the Assam government after consulting Chief Minister Lalduhoma," Sapdanga told PTI.…

30 Jul

Sikkim MP urges for Tribal rights protection

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

DT Lepcha, the Rajya Sabha MP from Sikkim, on July 29 urged the Central government to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to 12 left-out communities in Sikkim. Raising the issue in Parliament, Lepcha highlighted the categorization of Sikkimese people into three ethnic groups: Lepcha, Bhutia, and Nepali, noting that Sikkim is home to 20 indigenous tribes. "The earliest available census of 1891 notes the Nepali ethnic group as 63.3%, Bhutia as 16.06%, and Lepcha as 18.9%," Lepcha informed Parliament. He pointed out that historically, the King of Sikkim recognized Bhutias, Lepchas, and Nepalis as tribes. However, after Sikkim's merger with…