Sikkim

Better connectivity with neighboring countries will contribute to economic development of Northeast: Foreign Secretary Harshvardhan Shringla
05 Apr

Better connectivity with neighboring countries will contribute to economic development of Northeast: Foreign Secretary Harshvardhan Shringla

editor0 CommentsBusiness, North East, Sikkim, , ,
On the second day of his visit of Sikkim, Foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla addressing the students of the Sikkim University said that better connectivity and development of infrastructure with neighboring countries will contribute to the economic development of the Northeast. This will create investment, trade and employment opportunities. At present, increased connectivity is a major part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Neighborhood First and Act East policy. On Saturday Harsh Vardhan Shringla spoke on the topic "Region of North East at the core of India's foreign policy", a program organized by the Ministry of External Affairs and the International…
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Dilip Rai’s film ‘Jeevan’ becomes first in short film competition
26 Feb

Dilip Rai’s film ‘Jeevan’ becomes first in short film competition

editor0 CommentsEntertainment, North East, Sikkim, , ,
Sikkim State AIDS Control Society (SSACS) has announced the name of the winners of the short film competition held in Gangtok. In the open category, Dilip Rai directed film 'Jeevan' came first, Dipankar ratna Sakya directed 'Pretty Woman' came second and Biswas Timsina directed 'Awareness Starts at Home' came third.  The winners were announced and awarded Rs. 1 lakh, 70 thousand and 50 thousand respectively. Similarly, 'A Silent Diary' directed by Amon Rai came first in the student category, while Kumar Bishwakarma's 'HIV sanga ko jiwan' and Shrishti Pradhan's 'Bhagya ko Vidambana' came first, second and third respectively. A total…
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Life Skills Program in Sikkim
15 Oct

Life Skills Program in Sikkim

editor0 CommentsBusiness, Sikkim,
RB, under its flagship Dettol ‘Banega Swasth India’ in partnership with Primus Partners launched a unique life skills program for kids, “Birds and Bees Talk” (BBT). The curriculum was launched for children between the ages of 10-19 in Sikkim in the presence of Chief Minister Shri Prem Sing Tamang, Education Minister Shri Kunga Nima Lepcha, Health Minister Dr Mani Kumar Sharma, Education Secretary Shri Anil Raj Rai, Social Justice & Welfare Secretary Shri Tshewang Gyachho, Addl. Chief Secretary Shri GP Upadhyaya and Health PS Shri Kareti Sreenivasulu. A letter of Intent (LoI) was also signed on the occasion. This comprehensive…
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Indus Towers provided 90% network coverage in Sikkim during the lockdown
02 Sep

Indus Towers provided 90% network coverage in Sikkim during the lockdown

editor0 CommentsBusiness, North East, Sikkim,
Supporting the country’s fight against COVID-19 as a committed partner, Indus Towers has been working relentlessly in Sikkim ensuring an average uptime of 90% during the lockdown period and the following months. While adhering to social distancing norms, Indus Towers is playing a crucial role in keeping the 164 mobile towers and 319 tenancies operating and enabling seamless connectivity across the state especially during the period of lockdown. With towers even in high altitude places such as Lachung and Lachen which supported the local administration with essential services as well as the general public. Going above and beyond, field personnel…
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China controls 1,000 sq. km of area in Ladakh
01 Sep

China controls 1,000 sq. km of area in Ladakh

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China has been amassing troops and fortifying its presence along the LAC since April-May. Twenty soldiers were killed on June 15 in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh in violent clashes with China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops. Chinese forces are occupying a considerable area from Finger 4 to 8 near Pangong Tso (lake). The distance between Finger 4-8, the mountainous spurs abutting the lake, is about eight km. The stretch was patrolled both by India and China till May and India considers it to form part of its perception of the LAC. The standoff at the China border continues…
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Plasma therapy commences in NBMCH, Dr Anirban Roy becomes first donor
01 Sep

Plasma therapy commences in NBMCH, Dr Anirban Roy becomes first donor

editor0 CommentsHealth, North Bengal, Sikkim, , ,
As per the instructions of state government, Plasma Donate Campcommenced in the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital(NBMCH) from today.While Dr Anirban Roy became the first plasma donor in NorthBengal, Siliguri Subdivision Council opposition leader, KajalGhosh also donated his plasma.According to the doctors, the plasma collected needs to have highlevels of antibodies to be suitable for use as a treatment. Tovolunteer as a plasma donor one must be fit and healthy, be aged17 or over and have a large enough blood volume. Reportedly,a person who had recovered can donate plasma around 30 to40 days after testing positive as they would…
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Modi seeks help to Manmohan, Pranab, Mamata
05 Apr

Modi seeks help to Manmohan, Pranab, Mamata

editor0 CommentsArunachal Pradesh, Assam, Health, Lifestyle, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, North Bengal, North East, Sikkim, Sports, Technology, Travel
The whole world is fighting with the deadly coronavirus epidemic and India so. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called two former President and two Prime Ministers of the country seeking advice on the fight against the virus. A source at the Indian Prime Minister's Office confirmed the information. Narendra Modi also spoke to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee about combating Coronavirus. He also spoke to the chief ministers of several other states and heads of almost all political parties. According to a source at the Prime Minister's Office, the Indian news agency ANI said that Prime Minister Modi…
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India’s confirmed coronavirus cases cross 900-mark, death toll at 19
28 Mar

India’s confirmed coronavirus cases cross 900-mark, death toll at 19

editor0 CommentsAssam, Health, Sikkim
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in India rose to 918 on Saturday, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Of them, nine cases are being assigned to states to initiate contact tracing and 47 are foreign nationals. The total number of active cases in the country rose to 819, while 80 patients have been cured and discharged, including one migrated patient. India's confirmed coronavirus cases cross 900-mark, death toll at 19The number of deaths due to the infection stood at 19. Deaths have so far been reported from Maharashtra (5), Gujarat (3), Karnataka (2), Madhya Pradesh (2)…
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Lonely Planet: Bhutan the best country to visit in 2020
24 Feb

Lonely Planet: Bhutan the best country to visit in 2020

editor0 CommentsEntertainment, Lifestyle, Sikkim, Travel
THIMPHU: Bhutan is named the best country to visit in 2020, above England and North Macedonia, in the Lonely Planet’s travel guide book, “Best in Travel 2020.” Lonely Planet is an international travel guide book publisher. Best in Travel is Lonely Planet’s annual publication highlighting the top 10 countries, cities, regions and best value destinations. The country’s low impact tourism policy, its rich culture and tradition, and sustainable practices are the reasons why Bhutan hit the publisher’s top list. When it comes to sustainability, being the first carbon-negative country in the world, the country leads the pack, according to Lonely…
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