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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.
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March 25, 2026, 11:59 AM - 2 min read
Stranded visitors were accommodated overnight at an ITBP camp and a gurudwara in Chungthang, he said.
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March 23, 2026, 03:30 PM - 2 min read
Sikkim municipal elections are scheduled for April 24, with counting on April 25, the State Election Commission announced.
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March 21, 2026, 05:24 PM - 2 min read
The impact extends beyond Sandakphu into parts of North Sikkim and East Sikkim, where heavy snowfall has forced the closure of several important routes.
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March 21, 2026, 04:50 PM - 2 min read
An avalanche alert has been issued for high-altitude areas in Sikkim, with authorities warning of snow instability amid changing weather conditions.
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February 9, 2026, 03:37 PM - 3 min read
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Sunday inaugurated a fully organic farmers’ market in Gangtok’s Reshithang area, aimed at direct farm‑to‑customer sales. The initiative builds on Sikkim’s status as the world’s first fully organic state with over 76,000 hectares under certified organic cultivation.
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January 15, 2026, 04:04 PM - 3 min read
Sikkim has made online clearance mandatory for foreign tourists, scrapping physical PAP and RAP permits to strengthen security, improve monitoring and streamline travel to sensitive border areas.
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November 19, 2025, 02:18 PM - 1 min read
“He also witnessed a display of indigenous drones that are enhancing the surveillance and operational capabilities of the formation,” wrote the official account of the Indian Army on X.
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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 7, 2025, 09:48 PM - 2 min read
Sikkim will provide free cervical cancer vaccines to all girls under 14 from April 2026, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang announced on Friday. Women aged 30-65 will also receive free test kits for early detection.
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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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June 14, 2025, 09:27 PM - 2 min read
In a strongly worded letter addressed to Nepal’s Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Badri Pandey, and the President of the Nepal Mountaineering Association, the committee voiced alarm over recent climbs, particularly the May 18 summit by the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) from Arunachal Pradesh, which ascended the sacred peak via Nepal.
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