04
Jan
Prem Singh Tamang, the chief minister of Sikkim, has ordered all pubs and discos in the state to shut down by 11 p.m., threatening to revoke the license of any establishment that is discovered to remain open after that hour. The state government made the move in an attempt to protect Sikkim's cultural legacy and allay growing public safety worries. "We need to protect our heritage, customs, and culture. Even in this era of laptops and computers, we may still have fun and visit pubs and discos, but we must exercise moderation. Limits must exist," CM Tamang stated. The closure…