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13 Feb

Sikkim Highlights Strong District SDG Performance at Regional Meet

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

A regional workshop focusing on strengthening the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the district level was held on February 12, 2026, at the Assam Administrative Staff College in Guwahati. The workshop, titled “North-Eastern Region Workshop on Enhancing SDG Outcomes at the District Level,” was jointly organized by NITI Aayog, the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The event brought together officials from several northeastern states to discuss practical ways to accelerate development progress across districts. Discussions during the workshop highlighted the need to move beyond monitoring progress and focus…

12 Feb

Sikkim MP Meets LPAI Chief to Boost Border Connectivity and Trade

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Lok Sabha MP from Sikkim, Dr. Indra Hang Subba, recently met Shri Jayant Singh, Chairman of the Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI), in New Delhi to follow up on the proposal for establishing an Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Chiwabhanjyang along the India–Nepal border. The proposal is part of the broader vision of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) government led by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang to improve border connectivity and create new opportunities for economic growth in the state’s border regions. During the meeting, Dr. Subba discussed the importance of developing modern border infrastructure at Chiwabhanjyang Pass and…

12 Feb

Two-Day Mindfulness Workshop in Gangtok Aims to Bring Meditation into Daily Life

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The Department of Buddhist and Tibetan Studies of the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (NIT), which is affiliated with Sikkim University, will organize a two-day workshop titled “Meditation for Everyday Life: Practice and Applications” on March 6 and 7, 2026, at Namgyal Hall, Deorali, Gangtok. The programme will be led by His Eminence the 8th Chokyong Palga Rinpoche, a respected spiritual teacher known for guiding meditation and Buddhist learning programmes in different parts of the country and abroad. Officials of the institute said the workshop has been planned to help participants understand how meditation can be practiced in daily life and…

10 Feb

UMEED 2026 Empowers Class XII Students with Career Guidance and Leadership Skills

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The Education Department of the Government of Sikkim successfully organised and concluded “UMEED 2026,” a two-day Leadership and Career Advancement Conclave, at the Tribal Research Institute (TRI), Assam Lingzey in Pakyong district on February 7 and 8. The programme was conducted by the PM Shri Section of the department with the objective of guiding Class XII students who are preparing to move from school education to higher studies and professional careers. The conclave was designed keeping in mind the challenges that students usually face during the transition from school to college. Many students often feel uncertain about career choices, higher…

10 Feb

Sikkim Youth Urged to Participate Actively in Community Development and Democratic Processes

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The Youth Council of the Citizen Action Party–Sikkim (CAP–Sikkim) held an important meeting on Sunday at Mellidara in South Sikkim, where party leaders and council members gathered to discuss issues related to youth welfare, social responsibility, and the constructive role of young people in society. The meeting was chaired by Party President Ganesh K. Rai and saw the participation of several Youth Council members who shared their views and suggestions on strengthening youth engagement across the state. According to the party, the meeting was organised with the objective of creating a platform where youth representatives could openly discuss the challenges…

31 Jan

State Women Commissions Discuss Stronger Complaint Redressal Systems at NCW Capacity-Building Meet

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

A delegation from Sikkim attended a two-day interactive and capacity-building meeting organised by the National Commission for Women in New Delhi, aimed at strengthening systems for the protection and welfare of women across the country. The meeting, titled “Shakti Samvaad,” was held on January 29 and 30, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam. It brought together Chairpersons and Member Secretaries of State Women Commissions from all parts of India for detailed discussions on improving the functioning of women-related institutions. The inaugural session was chaired by Rekha Gupta, Chief Minister of Delhi. The session was also attended by Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar, Chairperson of…

28 Jan

TRAI Report Flags Poor Coverage in Parts of South and West Sikkim Despite 5G Gains

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the findings of its Independent Drive Test (IDT) carried out in Namchi and Gyalshing districts of Sikkim, which fall under the West Bengal Licensed Service Area (LSA). The tests were conducted in December 2025 to check the actual quality of mobile services available to users in everyday conditions. According to the report, the drive tests were carried out between December 2 and December 6, 2025, under the supervision of the TRAI Regional Office in Kolkata. The assessment covered about 294.6 kilometres of city routes, 10 important hotspot locations, and around 2…

27 Jan

Sikkim Panchayat Leader Joins Republic Day Celebrations Under Vibrant Village Programme

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

An elected member of the Mangan Zilla Panchayat in Sikkim, Pema Wangyal Bhutia, attended the Republic Day Parade and the At Home Reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi after being nominated under the Vibrant Village Programme. The events were organised on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day of India. According to a press release issued by the Planning and Development Department, the nomination was made in recognition of the role played by Panchayati Raj Institutions in promoting development at the grassroots level, especially in Sikkim’s border areas. The participation of a Panchayat representative from the state in the…

27 Jan

Road Restoration Brings Relief to Residents and Businesses Following October 2023 Floods

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Tourist movement to parts of North Sikkim has returned to near-normal levels following the reopening of the Toong–Naga Road, restoring a key road link that had remained disrupted for months after the devastating glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) of October 2023. The reopening has brought visible relief to local residents and businesses that depend heavily on tourism for their livelihood. Chairman of the Sikkim Welfare Commission, Nim Tshering Lepcha, said tourist traffic towards Lachung is now moving smoothly. According to him, around 400 tourist vehicles are travelling to the area daily. He said the road conditions have improved significantly, allowing…

24 Jan

Young Carpenter Killed After Pay Row in Dentam; Sikkim Police Arrest Three Accused

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Sikkim police has said that that a dispute over payment of wages led to the murder of a young carpenter in Dentam area of West Sikkim, marking a major development in the ongoing investigation. According to the police, the incident took place on January 23, 2026, at around 6:00 pm. The deceased has been identified as Rajib Mandal (27), a carpenter by profession and a resident of Ramganj, Islampur in Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. He was found lying dead later that evening inside his rented room at Dentam Tar in Middle Shankhu, in a pool of blood. Superintendent…