Sikkim - The Purbottar

28 May

Sikkim Police Receives Nation’s Highest Police Honour in Presence of President Murmu

riya EditorSikkim

The prestigious Presentation of President’s Police Color to the Sikkim Police was conducted with full ceremonial grandeur at Paljor Stadium in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday. Governor of Sikkim Om Prakash Mathur, Chief Minister of Sikkim Prem Singh Tamang and Chief Secretary R Telang and Director General of Police Akshay Sachdeva were also present on the occasion. The solemn ceremony commenced with the arrival of the President, who was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour and National Salute by contingents of the Sikkim Police. Addressing the gathering, President Murmu expressed immense pleasure in presenting the President’s Police…

28 May

President Murmu Plants Rhododendron Arboreum During Gangtok Visit

riya EditorSikkim

President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a three-day tour of Sikkim, on Thursday planted a sampling of Rhododendron arboretum on the premises of Lok Bhavan in Gangtok. The ceremonial plantation programmer formed part of the President’s official engagements in the State and underscored the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable living. The initiative also highlighted Sikkim’s rich ecological heritage and the State’s continued commitment towards preserving the natural environment of the Himalayan region. Governor Mr. Om Prakash Mathur, Secretary-cum-PCCF, Forest and Environment Department, Dr Pradeep Kumar, Commissioner-cum-Secretary to Governor, Lok Bhawan, Jitendra Singh Raje, District Collector Gangtok; Rohan Agwane, officials…

26 May

Presidential Visit: Droupadi Murmu Scheduled to Tour Sikkim from May 26 to 28

riya EditorSikkim

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, will visit Sikkim from May 26 to 28. On May 26, the President will visit Namgyal Institute of Tibetology in Gangtok informed an official statement. On May 27, the President will visit Nathu La Pass. On the same day, she will also grace the convocation ceremony of Sikkim University at Gangtok. On May 28, the President will present the President of India’s Police Color to the Sikkim Police at Gangtok.

25 May

Sikkim Chief Minister Congratulates Justice Rai on Elevation as Patna High Court Chief Justice

riya EditorSikkim

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has congratulated Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai on her elevation as the Chief Justice of Patna High Court, calling it a "historic" and proud moment for the people of Sikkim. The chief minister, in a Facebook post, stated that it is a matter of "immense pride, honour, and happiness" for the state that Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai is set to assume one of the highest judicial positions in the country. He highlighted that Justice Rai is the first woman judge from Sikkim to attain the distinguished position of Chief Justice of a high court, describing her…

19 May

Sikh Marriages to Get Legal Recognition Under Separate Law in Sikkim

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The Central Government has announced that the Anand Marriage Act, which allows Sikh couples to officially register marriages conducted through the traditional Anand Karaj ceremony, will come into force in Sikkim from June 1, 2026.The decision was notified by the Union Law Ministry through an official notification issued on May 14. The move is expected to provide legal recognition to Sikh marriages in the state under a separate framework specifically meant for the Sikh community.Until now, Sikh couples in Sikkim were required to register their marriages under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, for legal recognition, despite marriage ceremonies being conducted…

19 May

MLA Raj Kumari Thapa Promotes Maternal Care Facility in Yangang Constituency

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

A new Breastfeeding Corner was inaugurated at Ravangla Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Sikkim’s 15-Rangang Yangang Constituency as part of an initiative aimed at promoting motherhood support and child welfare in the region.The facility was donated by Deputy Speaker of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly and MLA of 15-Rangang Yangang Constituency, Raj Kumari Thapa. The Breastfeeding Corner has been set up to provide mothers visiting the health centre with a safe, comfortable and dignified space to breastfeed and care for their infants.The facility was inaugurated by a breastfeeding mother in the presence of members of the Zilla Panchayat from Rabong Samdung…

18 May

Sikkim electoral roll revision to use 2002 list as base for eligibility verification

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The Election Commission is preparing to begin the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Sikkim, with the final electoral roll scheduled to be published on September 6, 2026, according to official documents related to the exercise.The revision process is aimed at ensuring inclusion of all eligible voters while identifying and removing ineligible entries after verification. Officials said the electoral roll of the last SIR conducted in 2002 will be used as the reference point for eligibility verification. Under the process, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will carry out house-to-house visits across the state and distribute Enumeration Forms (EFs) to voters. The…

18 May

Sikkim government rolls out cost-cutting measures after appeal by Narendra Modi, cuts motorcade and promotes public transport use

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang today walked from his official residence at Mintokgang to Manan Kendra to attend an official programme as the Sikkim government formally began implementing austerity measures across the state. According to a press note issued by Press Secretary Yougan Tamang, the move follows an appeal made by Narendra Modi urging governments to adopt disciplined and responsible governance practices in the interest of economic management and efficient administration. Officials said the Chief Minister walked for around 14 minutes from Mintokgang to Manan Kendra as part of an effort to demonstrate the government’s commitment to austerity and…

18 May

Vice President Radhakrishnan Concludes Two-Day Official Visit to Sikkim

riya EditorSikkim

Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, concluded his two-day official visit to Sikkim on Sunday following a series of engagements held as part of the 51st State Day celebrations of the State. Prior to leaving Lok Bhavan by road, the Vice President planted a sampling of a Rhododendron tree at the Old Lok Bhavan complex in Gangtok. The visit marked the first official tour of Radhakrishnan to Sikkim after assuming office as the Vice President of India. During his visit to Sikkim, the Vice President participated in the 51st Statehood Day celebration held at Manan Kendra on Saturday, where…

17 May

DoNER Minister Highlights Organic Mission to Elevate Sikkim’s Global Economic Presence

riya EditorSikkim

Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia said the journey of globally acclaimed organic state, Sikkim would be taken a notch higher with Mission Sikkim Organics. "The Rs 360-crore Mission, with support from Ministry of DoNER, seeks to elevate Sikkim from a certified organic producer to a globally integrated premium organic economy driven by world-class infrastructure, aggregation, branding, traceability and export-market integration,” Scindia said. He said the mission would strengthen farmer incomes, empower FPOs, expand cold-chain and logistics networks and impact more than 66,000 farmer families across the state. “Led by the Prime Minister, India’s growth…