Sonakshi Sarkar

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…

The Government of Sikkim on Monday officially launched the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, ushering in a new era of academic opportunity for students across the state. The launch ceremony took place at the Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation conference hall and was attended by Education Minister Raju Basnet, Vice Chancellor of Sikkim University Prof. Abhijit Dutta, university deans, senior faculty members, and representatives from various colleges. The event began with a traditional lamp lighting ceremony and Saraswati Vandana, performed by the university’s Department of Music. Professors Satyananda Panda and Yodida Bhutia welcomed…

Former Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling launched a sharp and scathing attack on the current Sikkim government during the 33rd Kranti Diwas rally, accusing it of widespread corruption, political criminalisation, and failing to protect the identity and rights of the native Sikkimese people. Speaking before a large gathering, Chamling, who led the state for 25 years, alleged that 70% of the state budget is being lost to corruption, and warned that criminal networks have now penetrated the political system. “Who is the real threat to Sikkim? It is this very greed,” he declared, accusing the present administration of turning governance…