Sonakshi Sarkar

A delegation from the Sikkim Legislative Assembly (CPA Sikkim Branch), led by Speaker Mingma Norbu Sherpa and Deputy Speaker Raj Kumari Thapa, participated in the inaugural ceremony of the 11th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Conference at Vidhan Soudha, Bengaluru, on Thursday. The team also included Assembly Secretary Lalit Kumar Gurung, Principal Director Karma Tshering Gyatso Bhutia, Senior PS to the Deputy Speaker Pradeep Gurung, and PS to the Speaker Aadarsh Chhetri. Before the formal proceedings, Speaker Sherpa joined the Executive Committee Meeting at the Vidhan Soudha conference hall. The conference was inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker and CPA…

Governor of Sikkim, Om Prakash Mathur, today flagged off a bike rally from Raj Bhavan to mark the 59th Nathula Vijay Diwas, an occasion that honours the bravery and sacrifices of the Indian Armed Forces during the 1967 Indo-China war under the leadership of Late Maj. Gen. Sagat Singh. Organised by the 17th Mountain Division of the Indian Army, the rally featured 60 bikers, including women riders, traversing Nathula Pass, Dokala Pass, and Chola Pass. While flagging off the event, the Governor described it as a moving tribute to the courage of the Indian Army and a reminder of the…

The tremors of Nepal’s youth-led protests have travelled far beyond Kathmandu’s streets, reaching the quiet corners of Sikkim where hundreds of Nepalese migrant workers earn their daily bread. On Tuesday evening, a group of porters and daily wage laborers sat on a weathered staircase beside a green corrugated wall in Gangtok, their eyes glued to mobile phone screens. For them, the unrest back home is not just news—it is deeply personal. The protests, popularly called the “Gen-Z movement,” erupted on September 8 after the Nepal government abruptly banned major social media platforms including Facebook, YouTube, and X. Officials said the…

Heavy rainfall triggered multiple landslides in East Sikkim early Monday morning, severely disrupting traffic along the Singtam–Rangpo stretch of National Highway 10, a crucial lifeline that connects different parts of the state and facilitates movement of people and goods. The incident occurred at the 20th Mile near Bardang, where large amounts of mud, rocks, and debris rolled down onto the road, blocking vehicular passage. Initial reports indicated that a taxi was stranded at the site of the landslide. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported. For residents and commuters, the disruption has once again highlighted the vulnerability of NH10 during the…

Sikkim has marked a proud moment in its educational journey as Karma Tempo Ethenpa, Principal of PM Shri Government Senior Secondary School, Mangan, received the prestigious National Teachers’ Award 2025 from President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi. Ethenpa, among 45 educators recognised nationwide, was honoured for his exceptional service in guiding students beyond academics—encouraging sports, promoting healthy lifestyles, and steering the young away from tobacco use and technology addiction. The award highlights the growing contribution of teachers from smaller states like Sikkim, showcasing how dedicated educators can influence entire communities. Speaking after the ceremony, Ethenpa expressed gratitude to his colleagues…