Sonakshi Sarkar

Sikkim has successfully completed the distribution of Enumeration Forms (EFs) to all eligible voters as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, marking a significant milestone in the electoral roll revision process. Announcing the achievement on Wednesday, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Raj Singh Yadav said the state had achieved 100 per cent distribution of the forms well before the prescribed deadline. However, he stressed that the exercise would only be meaningful if voters submit the duly filled forms within the stipulated timeframe. Addressing reporters in Gangtok, Yadav clarified that receiving an Enumeration Form does not automatically…

Vehicular movement between Singtam and Rangpo was disrupted on Thursday morning after a landslide struck the 20th Mile stretch of the road, affecting traffic flow and connectivity along one of the key routes in East Sikkim. According to official sources, the landslide occurred in the early hours of the day, leading to the blockage of a section of the road and causing inconvenience to commuters travelling through the corridor. Authorities said restoration work has been initiated, but it may take some time before the affected stretch is cleared and reopened for normal traffic movement. Officials are closely monitoring the situation…

Students of the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Advanced Technical Training Centre (ATTC), Bardang, have successfully demonstrated the conversion of plastic waste into crude oil through an experimental project using pyrolysis technology, showcasing an innovative approach to waste management and alternative fuel production. The project was undertaken by a team of Diploma Mechanical Engineering students under the guidance of lecturer Bidhan Adhikari. The student team comprised Nivedan Hang Subba, Nawang Palzor Tamang, Aryan Sharma, Karma Sherpa and Prayog Sharma. According to the institution, the initiative was designed to explore the possibility of converting plastic waste into fuel oil while promoting…

The Sikkim Chamber of Commerce has expressed gratitude to the state government for its swift intervention in addressing concerns raised by traders regarding the renewal of trade licences by the Gangtok Municipal Corporation (GMC). In a statement issued by the Chamber, the trading body thanked Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang for responding promptly to the difficulties faced by traders in Gangtok and directing the concerned authorities to resolve the matter without delay. According to the Chamber, traders had approached the government with grievances related to the trade licence renewal process. After being informed of the challenges faced by the business…