![Partially submerged buildings due to overflowing of Teesta river following incessant rains, near Teesta Bazar area in Sikkim on June 20, 2024. Partially submerged buildings due to overflowing of Teesta river following incessant rains, near Teesta Bazar area in Sikkim on June 20, 2024.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fteesta-1jpg_1719237091620.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 24, 2024, 06:51 AM - 3 mins read
Officials from the Irrigation Department have indicated that dredging the Teesta basin is crucial to address breaches in the river spurs—extensions of embankments designed to protect vulnerable riverbanks.
Read more![Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma (L), Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu (M), Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang (R). Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma (L), Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu (M), Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang (R).](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fne-statesjpg_1718971318660.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 21, 2024, 05:01 AM - 3 mins read
Assam, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Nagaland joined the global commemoration, with leaders and officials actively participating in various yoga sessions and events.
Read more![In pictures: Pratik Pradhan in his IAF uniform. In pictures: Pratik Pradhan in his IAF uniform.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fpratik-pradhanjpg_1718790062304.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 19, 2024, 02:41 AM - 1 min read
Pradhan, son of Mahendra and Kunti Pradhan, secured the 7th rank in the competitive Army officer examination through NCC direct entry on an all-India merit basis in 2022.
Read more![Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File photo. Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File photo.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fps-tamang-with-modijpg_1718027689043.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 10, 2024, 06:54 AM - 2 mins read
Tamang, leader of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), was sworn in for his second term as chief minister at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok on Monday.
Read more![Counting of votes begin in Sikkim Counting of votes begin in Sikkim](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fevms-sikkimnai-jpg_1717296128149.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 1, 2024, 07:42 PM - 5 mins read
Postal ballots will be taken up first for counting while votes in the EVMs will be counted later, officials said.
Read more![Oficials take stock of the situation after an evacuation alert was sounded by the State Disaster Management Authority observing a surge in the water level of the Teesta River, in Malli on Wednesday. Oficials take stock of the situation after an evacuation alert was sounded by the State Disaster Management Authority observing a surge in the water level of the Teesta River, in Malli on Wednesday.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fsikkim-floodjpg_1716974318426.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 29, 2024, 02:18 AM - 2 mins read
Authorities, including Block Development Officers (BDOs), Municipal Executive Officers (MEOs), and Station House Officers (SHOs), have been put on high alert to monitor the rising water levels closely.
Read more![Saga Dawa, on the full moon of the fourth Buddhist month, typically in late May or early June, celebrates Buddha's milestones in his lifetime. Saga Dawa, on the full moon of the fourth Buddhist month, typically in late May or early June, celebrates Buddha's milestones in his lifetime.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fsaga-dava-1jpg_1716455544462.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 23, 2024, 02:12 AM - 4 mins read
Saga Dawa commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana (passing away) of Buddha Shakyamuni, making it a day of profound significance for Buddhists.
Read more![The State Bank of Sikkim headquarter in Gangtok. The State Bank of Sikkim headquarter in Gangtok.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fsikkim-bank-1jpg_1715946586787.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 17, 2024, 04:49 AM - 2 mins read
The accused include Dorjee Tshering Lepcha, General Manager (Operations), Tsewang Dorjee Lepcha, Assistant Manager (IT), and Tilak Rai, Senior Accounts Assistant, all of whom worked at the bank's head office in Gangtok.
Read more![The state of Sikkim was formed by the 36th Amendment of the Constitution of India in 1975. The state of Sikkim was formed by the 36th Amendment of the Constitution of India in 1975.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fsikkim-statehood-2jpg_1715858212512.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 16, 2024, 04:16 AM - 6 mins read
Sikkim became the 22nd state of the Indian Union and the monarchy was abolished, on May 16, 1975. The state of Sikkim was formed by the 36th Amendment of the Constitution of India in 1975.
Read more![The new AI traffic management system will be implemented from May 25, 2024. The new AI traffic management system will be implemented from May 25, 2024.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fgangtokjpg_1715692941657.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 14, 2024, 06:22 AM - 2 mins read
This initiative, announced by Transport Commissioner-cum Secretary Raj Yadav, leverages advanced AI algorithms to streamline traffic flow and enforce regulations.
Read more!['Tara: the Lost Star' poster. 'Tara: the Lost Star' poster.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fcannestaranaijpg_1715409941674.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 10, 2024, 11:45 PM - 3 mins read
The film directed by Bhutia is produced by Sabitri Chettri, under the banner of SaDa Productions in association with Passang Mintok Films.
Read more![Tigers have been photo-captured in camera traps in two different locations in the remote montane forests of North district of Sikkim. Tigers have been photo-captured in camera traps in two different locations in the remote montane forests of North district of Sikkim.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Funtitled-design-3-1jpg_1714646028942.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 2, 2024, 03:33 AM - 3 mins read
Sikkim's Forest Department has received support from Aaranyak, a prominent biodiversity conservation group, for deploying and managing wildlife surveillance cameras within Khangchendzongkha National Park.
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