Sonakshi Sarkar

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…

Sikkim's Mangan District is set to reopen to tourists on December 1, 2024, and to ensure smooth traffic flow, the District Collector-cum-Magistrate, Anant Jain, has announced new traffic regulations. These guidelines, issued under Section 34 (b) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, aim to prevent traffic congestion while facilitating ongoing road restoration on the Mangan-Chungthang route. According to the new regulations, vehicles traveling from Mangan to Chungthang via the Toong Naga stretch will be allowed to operate only until 10:00 AM, with necessary permits. From 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the Mangan-Chungthang road will be closed for vehicular traffic to…

Sikkim's Agriculture Minister Puran Kumar Gurung met with Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture, Shivraj Singh Chauhan, in New Delhi on November 27 to discuss strategies for enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability in the state.The meeting emphasized Sikkim's commitment to sustainable farming and the need for continued support from the central government. Chauhan assured Gurung of unwavering assistance to boost Sikkim's farming sector, particularly in promoting organic practices and improving farmers' welfare. Key discussions revolved around introducing advanced agricultural technologies, enhancing productivity through innovative schemes, and addressing the challenges faced by farmers. Both ministers highlighted the importance of collaborative…

The Sikkim State Co-operative Supply and Marketing Federation Ltd. (SIMFED) is bolstering its commitment to organic farming with expanded outreach efforts. Chairman Tenzing Dorjee Bhutia and Managing Director Bhaskar Basnett recently visited the SIMFED office in Rajouri Garden, New Delhi, to review operations and promote sustainable agricultural practices. During the visit, Bhutia toured the organic product outlet and office facilities, emphasizing SIMFED's dedication to supporting farmers and marketing organic produce. “Our projects span 19 states and international markets, and we aim to connect more farmers and markets while maintaining sustainability as our core focus,” Bhutia stated. SIMFED’s flagship initiative includes…