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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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July 28, 2025, 05:33 PM - 4 min read
In high-altitude Sikkim, the Army tested AI-driven surveillance, drones and sensor-to-shooter systems, moving towards faster, tech-enabled warfare against future threats.
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May 25, 2025, 03:51 PM - 4 min read
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat address, praised the entrepreneurial spirit of the Northeast, citing Sikkim-based brand Crafted Fibres. The Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 secured investment commitments exceeding ₹4.3 lakh crore, positioning the region as a critical growth hub.
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May 18, 2025, 12:36 PM - 3 min read
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is set to resume through the Nathula route in June, ending a five-year suspension triggered by the Doklam standoff and the COVID-19 pandemic, with final infrastructure preparations underway along the Indo-China border in Sikkim.
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May 5, 2025, 01:37 PM - 3 min read
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has announced plans for a new airport in Sikkim to boost tourism. He lauded the state’s progress under Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang’s leadership and stressed the Centre's commitment to the state's overall development.
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January 30, 2025, 12:35 PM - 3 min read
Sikkim has seen a dramatic rise in cancer cases, nearly doubling in the last decade, with 551 cases in 2024. Dr. Ashish Rai attributes the surge to lifestyle factors, environmental influences, and improved diagnostic facilities. Cancer awareness and early detection are crucial in combating this growing challenge.
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December 29, 2024, 10:03 PM - 2 min read
Sikkim has emerged as the leader in per capita consumption expenditure for 2023-24, with MPCE figures far surpassing national averages. Analysts credit its success to visionary governance and welfare initiatives.
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December 11, 2024, 10:09 PM - 2 min read
Sikkim, with its snow-covered mountains, became a popular destination for Bangladeshi tourists, as it is the nearest Himalayan location for them to visit.
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October 20, 2024, 01:00 PM - 2 min read
The woman had undergone an appendectomy at the old STNM hospital in 2012. She consulted many doctors, who gave her medication, but the pain would inevitably return.
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September 30, 2024, 09:13 AM - 3 min read
Sources in India’s defence establishment reveal that, although there has been some "progress and narrowing of differences" in talks, the reality on the ground is far from optimistic.
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September 25, 2024, 03:14 PM - 2 min read
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that the entire month has been unusually warm, with temperatures rising 3-6 degrees Celsius above the seasonal average.
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