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An aerial view of Kawrthah North Panchayat in Mizoram, showcasing rural settlement patterns and surrounding green landscapes, which won recognition at the National Panchayat Awards 2025 for clean and green governance.

8 NE panchayats win honours at National Panchayat Awards

May 11, 2026, 03:55 PM - 3 min read

Eight panchayats from Assam, Tripura, Mizoram and Sikkim win national honours at Panchayat Awards 2025 for rural governance and development.

The all-women cafe at 13,000 ft near the India-China LAC in East Sikkim, set up with Army support near Baba Harbhajan Singh Shrine to promote border tourism and local livelihoods

All-women cafe opens at 13,000 ft in Sikkim near LAC

May 11, 2026, 03:21 PM - 3 min read

The all-women cafe at 13,000 ft near the India-China LAC in East Sikkim, set up with Army support near Baba Harbhajan Singh Shrine to promote border tourism and local livelihoods

The Teesta river at the Teesta Barrage in Gazoldoba, north Bengal, remains a key transboundary river central to India-Bangladesh ties.

India wary as Bangladesh seeks China’s support in Teesta project

May 7, 2026, 04:06 PM - 4 min read

Teesta river flowing through north Bengal, a key transboundary river at the centre of India-Bangladesh ties, as Dhaka seeks China’s support for a major restoration project.

Nathula Pass in East Sikkim, a key India-China trade route, is likely to see resumption of cross-border trade and pilgrimage.

Trade through Sikkim’s Nathula to resume in June

May 4, 2026, 04:04 PM - 3 min read

Rajya Sabha MP D.T. Lepcha says Nathula border trade in Sikkim may resume from June 2026, alongside revival of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via the route.

Dignitaries, including Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, at the judicial conclave in Gangtok attended by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang.

Sikkim first state to adopt paperless judiciary in India

May 1, 2026, 05:19 PM - 3 min read

Sikkim has become India’s first state with a paperless judiciary, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang announced on Friday, highlighting a shift towards digital justice delivery through e-filing and case management systems at a judicial conclave in Gangtok.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Golay.

FM Sitharaman to start three-day Sikkim visit from May 1

April 30, 2026, 04:33 PM - 3 min read

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will visit Sikkim from May 1 for three days to review key schemes and interact with communities, while Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will attend a national IT conference.

Swapping his usual attire for football gear, the Prime Minister appeared to be in high spirits as he took part in the session against the scenic backdrop of the Sikkimese capital.

PM Modi joins youngsters for football in Sikkim

April 28, 2026, 09:37 AM - 2 min read

Reflecting on the morning’s activity, Modi described the experience as "energising," noting that there was nothing quite like playing the sport with his "young friends" on such a pleasant morning.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves during a roadshow, in Gangtok, Sikkim. State Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang is also seen. (PMO via PTI Photo)

PM leads roadshow in Sikkim ahead of statehood event

April 27, 2026, 07:48 PM - 3 min read

PM Modi leads mega roadshow in Gangtok, to attend Sikkim’s 50th statehood celebrations and unveil projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore.

A file photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a gathering.

PM to begin Sikkim, UP visit from Monday; infra push on agenda

April 26, 2026, 05:27 PM - 3 min read

PM Narendra Modi will visit Sikkim and Uttar Pradesh from April 27–29, attend statehood celebrations, address a women’s meet in Varanasi and launch infrastructure projects worth over Rs 10,000 crore.

Indian Army personnel rescue stranded tourists during ‘Operation Him Setu’ in North Sikkim after landslides and a bridge collapse disrupted connectivity near Lachen amid heavy snowfall and harsh weather.

Sikkim landslides: Army launches ‘Op Him Setu’ to rescue tourists

April 9, 2026, 03:57 PM - 4 min read

The Indian Army has launched ‘Operation Him Setu’ to evacuate over 1,000 tourists stranded in North Sikkim after landslides and a bridge collapse cut off road connectivity.

Sikkim Assembly passes resolution to rename Pakyong Airport

March 27, 2026, 04:31 PM - 3 min read

Sikkim Assembly passes resolution to rename Pakyong Airport after freedom fighter Trilochan Pokhrel; proposal now awaits Centre’s approval.

50-mountain pass expedition launched to mark Sikkim statehood

March 25, 2026, 04:54 PM - 3 min read

A month-long expedition covering 50 mountain passes in Sikkim has been flagged off to mark 50 years of statehood, aiming to boost adventure tourism and document remote routes.