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November 24, 2025, 03:41 PM - 4 min read
Arunachal Pradesh’s high-altitude staple, Yak churpi, has been granted Geographical Indication status, recognising its cultural significance and the pastoral traditions of Tawang and West Kameng. The GI tag is expected to boost its market value while safeguarding the indigenous techniques that have sustained mountain communities for generations.
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November 17, 2025, 03:19 PM - 2 min read
Sikkim will open Doklam and Cho La to tourists from December 15, combining high-altitude adventure with battlefield history. The move, part of the Centre’s military tourism initiative, aims to boost visitor numbers while promoting sustainable development and local economic opportunities.
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November 9, 2025, 04:28 PM - 3 min read
The prestigious All India Governor’s Gold Cup returns to Gangtok from 16–29 November, featuring 16 top clubs from India and Nepal at the high-altitude Paljor Stadium.
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November 6, 2025, 05:04 PM - 3 min read
Sikkim will host the 13th International Tourism Mart in Gangtok, drawing delegates from across the Northeast and 18 countries as the state positions itself as a rising regional tourism hub.
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November 5, 2025, 03:01 PM - 4 min read
Khangchendzonga National Park in Sikkim has earned a “Good” rating in IUCN’s global outlook, emerging as India’s best-performing heritage site through strong conservation and community-led stewardship.
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November 3, 2025, 02:40 PM - 3 min read
Sikkim has directed all government departments, PSUs and banks to observe ‘Traditional Wear Work Day’ every Thursday to promote cultural pride and strengthen awareness of the state’s diverse heritage.
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October 31, 2025, 04:12 PM - 4 min read
Cyclone Montha is lashing North Bengal and Sikkim, prompting the suspension of Sandakphu permits and a trekking ban from Manebhanjan as authorities deploy earth movers and evacuate vulnerable riverbank settlements.
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October 26, 2025, 02:37 PM - 3 min read
Nearly 8,000 schools in India had zero enrolments in 2024–25, employing over 20,000 teachers, with West Bengal reporting the highest number, says ministry data.
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October 5, 2025, 03:00 PM - 3 min read
Darjeeling’s landslide tragedy has deepened with Bhutan warning of floods downstream, placing north Bengal on alert as Jalpaiguri and Cooch Behar brace for overflowing river waters.
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September 23, 2025, 09:59 PM - 3 min read
Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang has warned of zero tolerance for threats to national security, as the opposition called for an agitation similar to the recent one in Nepal.
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July 30, 2025, 04:50 PM - 3 min read
The Teesta river has swelled dangerously following incessant rainfall across Sikkim and Darjeeling hills, disrupting traffic and flooding low-lying areas as a red alert was issued in Jalpaiguri district.
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July 28, 2025, 08:48 PM - 4 min read
A Nagaland University-led study will map high-altitude lakes in Sikkim and Arunachal to assess their stability and GLOF risks amid rising climate-induced vulnerabilities.
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