Sonakshi Sarkar

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang attended the inaugural day of the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav on December 6, marking a significant milestone for Northeast India. The event, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, also saw the participation of Union Minister for DoNER Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union MoS for DoNER Sukanta Majumdar, and the Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of various northeastern states. The Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav, a unique cultural festival, aims to connect the vibrant markets of Northeast India with the global stage. It celebrates the region’s rich cultural heritage by showcasing traditional arts, crafts,…

Sikkim MP Dorjee Tshering Lepcha emphasized the Government’s initiatives for socio-economic development in the Northeast during a Rajya Sabha session on Thursday, focusing on rural livelihoods, tourism, and cultural preservation. Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, lauded the success of the North East Rural Livelihood Project (NERP), a World Bank-funded initiative that ended in 2019. He revealed that the project improved livelihoods across Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura, benefitting 292,889 households, forming over 28,000 Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and providing skill training to 10,000 individuals. Lepcha also addressed the untapped potential of rural tourism…

Sikkim Lok Sabha MP Indra Hang Subba met with Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan on December 4 to discuss vital issues surrounding the state's organic farming and food processing sectors. The meeting focused on securing grants for the Integrated Processing Unit (IPU) and expanding infrastructure to support Sikkim’s thriving organic industry. Subba highlighted the importance of the IPU, located in Rangpo Pakyong district, which processes organic products such as ginger, turmeric, large cardamom, and buckwheat. This facility plays a key role in promoting Sikkim's organic produce on the global stage. He stressed that previous compliance issues had…

Sikkim’s Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Tshering Thendup Bhutia, graced the Hornbill Festival 2024 as a distinguished guest on its third day, held at Kisama Heritage Village in Nagaland. The festival, a vibrant showcase of Northeast India’s diverse cultural heritage, featured performances by cultural troupes representing 18 indigenous tribes. Minister Bhutia was accompanied by notable figures, including Tenzing Dorjee Bhutia, Chairman of SIMFED, and Javier Paulinich, Ambassador of Peru to India. The event also saw the participation of Irena Pal, Project Manager of the Vienna Economic Forum, and Michael Pal, Director of the Cultural Forum at the Austrian Embassy…

Sikkim's para-athletes delivered an impressive performance at the 1st Northeast Para-Sports Meet 2024, held in Guwahati, Assam. Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang lauded their achievements, calling them a testament to the state’s sporting spirit. Phuntsok Tashi Bhutia made history by clinching a Gold medal in Table Tennis, while Nima Dorjee Tamang earned a Bronze in the 100m Freestyle Swimming event. Adding to the state’s tally, Sher Bahadur Thapa and DB Basnet secured Bronze medals in Shot Put. Congratulating the athletes, Chief Minister Tamang expressed his pride: “Heartiest congratulations to all the participants and medalists for their outstanding accomplishments! Your dedication…

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang inaugurated the Cultural Centre and Rinchen Chholing Monastery at the Rabindranath Tagore Complex, Megi Dara, Rinchenpong, on December 1. The event was graced by His Eminence Tulku Sangay Yonten Gyatsho Rinpoche and witnessed by dignitaries and locals alike. In his address, CM Tamang extended congratulations to the Tourism Department, Monastic Committee, and the people of Sikkim for this landmark achievement. He emphasized the project’s potential to bring transformative benefits to local communities by boosting tourism, a critical driver of the state’s economic growth. “This initiative aligns with our vision of promoting Pilgrimage Tourism, which…