Sonakshi Sarkar

The much-awaited Namchi Open Basketball Tournament 2025 is set to commence on October 30 at Namchi Public School, promising a week of thrilling competition and sportsmanship. Chief Minister P.S. Tamang will attend the opening ceremony as the Chief Guest, lending the event significant prominence. Organisers have confirmed that twenty teams from across the region will compete, showcasing their skills in fast-paced basketball matches. The tournament aims to foster teamwork, athletic excellence, and healthy competition among youth. The event is jointly organised by the Namchi District Police and Yetis Basket Club, reflecting a collaborative effort to promote sports and constructive engagement…

Ahead of Diwali, the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) on Saturday urged the people of Sikkim to celebrate the festival in an eco-friendly manner, emphasizing the harmful effects of bursting firecrackers on health and the environment. In a public statement, the SPCB reminded residents that the manufacture, sale, and bursting of firecrackers have been banned in the state for over a decade. “Bursts of firecrackers release harmful pollutants that deteriorate air quality, posing health risks particularly for children, the elderly, and people with pre-existing medical conditions. The resulting noise pollution also significantly affects public well-being,” the board noted. The SPCB…

Sikkim is being highlighted as a model for self-reliance and sustainable development following a three-day visit by Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya. During her visit, the minister interacted with BJP workers, toured key locations, and inspected infrastructure projects across the state. Minister Bambhaniya praised Sikkim’s achievements in organic farming, calling it “the first organic state in the country, setting an example of self-reliance in organic development.” She added, “Sikkim represents a beautiful combination of culture, nature, and peace,” underlining the state’s potential to inspire similar initiatives nationwide. In Pakyong district, the…

In a landmark event celebrating regional cooperation in biodiversity conservation, Sikkim’s Nawang Gyatso Bhutia, widely known as the “Butterfly Man of Sikkim,” represented India at the 1st Bhutan Butterfly Meet, held under the aegis of the Department of Tourism, Royal Government of Bhutan. The event brought together leading butterfly experts, conservationists, and enthusiasts from Sikkim, West Bengal, South India, Arunachal Pradesh, and Bhutan, marking a new chapter in cross-border ecological collaboration. Bhutia, who also serves as the President of the Butterfly and Moths of Sikkim Nature Conservation Society (BAMOS NCS), played a key role in the meet by sharing his…

The Commerce and Industries Department of Sikkim, in collaboration with the Sikkim Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (SEED) Cell, successfully conducted an awareness programme on State and Central Government MSME schemes at the Rinchenpong constituency. The initiative aimed to educate local entrepreneurs, self-help groups, and aspiring business owners about available financial assistance and business development opportunities under various government schemes. During the programme, officials highlighted key initiatives including the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Scheme, UNNATI Scheme 2024, and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme. Participants were…