Sonakshi Sarkar

The Government of Sikkim has announced the list of awardees for the 211th Bhanu Jayanti celebration, to be held on July 13. The annual state-level event commemorates the birth anniversary of Adikavi Bhanu Bhakta Acharya, a revered figure in Nepali literature who famously translated the Ramayana from Sanskrit into Nepali, giving the language a spiritual and literary foundation. Every year, Bhanu Jayanti is celebrated with grandeur across Sikkim and other Nepali-speaking regions, bringing together poets, artists, writers, and cultural practitioners. The celebrations include cultural performances, poetry recitations, and public tributes, with awards being the highlight of the event. These honours…

The Sikkim Government has issued a strict directive mandating immediate compliance with employee transfer orders, warning that non-adherence will invite disciplinary action against both employees and department heads. In a circular released on Monday by the Department of Personnel, the state government laid out clear timelines for employees to assume their new postings. Employees transferred within the same station must join immediately, while those moving between stations must do so within six days, excluding Sundays and public holidays. The directive follows a government review that revealed several instances where employees remained at their original postings despite transfer orders, often with…

Amid rising concerns over the job regularisation process at STNM Hospital, a delegation from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by senior party leader Sangay Gyatso Bhutia, visited the hospital on Thursday to clarify issues and calm the growing anxiety among staff members. The visit followed reports that several hospital employees were worried about unverified rumours suggesting that political influence or high-level references were needed for their contractual jobs to be regularised. These rumours had reportedly created confusion and distress among many workers. In a bid to understand the concerns directly, the BJP team held discussions with hospital authorities and…

Stressing that democracy is a continuous responsibility and not limited to elections alone, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Wednesday urged citizens to stay alert and actively involved in defending democratic values. Speaking at a commemorative programme held at Manan Kendra, Tamang was addressing a large audience on the occasion of ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’, observed to remember the imposition of Emergency in 1975 — a dark chapter in India’s democratic history. “Democracy is not just about elections. It needs constant care, active participation, and above all, deep respect for the Constitution,” Tamang said in his keynote address. He reminded…

Amid mounting criticism from the opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF), the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) has mounted a strong defence of its governance, dismissing remarks by former Chief Minister Pawan Chamling as politically motivated and lacking substance. In a press conference held on Tuesday, several SKM leaders jointly addressed issues ranging from organic farming to fiscal management, accusing the SDF of distorting facts and misleading the public.At the forefront of the rebuttal was Jacob Khaling Rai, Political Secretary to the Chief Minister, who labelled Chamling’s recent comments as “baseless claims” and questioned the credibility of a leader who had…