Sikkim
State in northeastern India
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Sikkim is a state in northeastern India. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China in the north and northeast, Bhutan in the east, Koshi Province of Nepal in the west, and West Bengal in the south. Sikkim is also close to the Siliguri Corridor, which borders Bangladesh. Sikkim is the least populous and second-smallest among the Indian states. Situated in the Eastern Himalaya, Sikkim is notable for its biodiversity, including alpine and subtropical climates, as well as being a host to Kangchenjunga, the highest peak in India and third-highest on Earth. Sikkim's capital and largest city is Gangtok. Almost 35% of the state is covered by Khangchendzonga National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Sikkim: Four Army personnel die in road accident along 'Silk Route'The vehicle skidded off the road approximately 700 to 800 feet down the road at Vertical Veer.DNA - Published | |
Bihar earthquake: Tremors of 4.5 magnitude hit KishanganjThe epicentre of the earthquake is reported to be in the Soreng area of Sikkim.DNA - Published | |
Weather update: IMD predicts heavy rainfall for next 5 days, issues orange alerts for these states, check forecast hereIMD has issued heavy rainfall in isolated areas of West Bengal, Assam, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya.DNA - Published | |
Video: Army builds 70-foot bridge in 3 days in flood-hit SikkimIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Simply not for me': After consecutive defeats, Bhaichung Bhutia quits politicsDespite electoral setbacks, I am stepping away from politics with a focus on serving the people. My commitment to the development of sports and tourism in Sikkim remains strong, and I trust in others..IndiaTimes - Published | |
2,000 tourists stranded in Sikkim wait for evacuationIndiaTimes - Published | |
Sikkim: 6 dead, at least 2000 tourists stranded as heavy rain, landslides wreak havocHeavy rains triggered landslides at several locations in Mangan district, which covers north Sikkim and lies about 100 km (60 miles) north of the state capital Gangtok, the local government of the..DNA - Published | |
Sikkim chief minister wife quits day after taking MLA oathIndiaTimes - Published | |
SKM chief Prem Singh Tamang takes oath as Sikkim Chief Minister for second consecutive termSikkim Krantikari Morcha supremo Prem Singh Tamang took oath as the Chief Minister of the Himalayan state for a second consecutive term on Monday.DNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes | |
Weather update: IMD predicts heatwave for these states for next few days, check full forecast"The IMD further said that Central Assam and neighbouring areas are under the influence of a cyclonic circulation, which would bring widespread precipitation to the northeastern states, sub-Himalayan..DNA - Published | |
Naveen makes a trip to Raj Bhavan without Pandian, puts in papersNaveen Patnaik's 24-year tenure as Odisha CM ended just 141 days shy of surpassing Pawan Kumar Chamling's record in Sikkim, citing no shame in party's poll performance.IndiaTimes - Published | |
Odisha assembly election results 2024: Saffron sweep in Odisha as BJP set to unseat Naveen PatnaikNaveen Patnaik, the chief minister of Odisha, has been in power for an impressive 23 years. However, his aspiration to surpass the record of Pawan Kumar Chamling, the former chief minister of Sikkim..IndiaTimes - Published | Sikkim Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Full list of winner and loser candidates to be announced soonSikkim has a single Lok Sabha seat, and the election results will decide the state's representative in the national parliament. This election is particularly important as it coincides with the state..DNA - Published |
Soreng-Chakung Assembly Election Result 2024: Sikkim CM P S Tamang winsSoreng-Chakung Assembly constituency in Sikkim plays a crucial role in state politics. Aditya Tamang of Sikkim Krantikari Morcha won the 2019 elections with 50.08% votes.IndiaTimes - Published | Assembly Election Result 2024: SKM's Sudesh Kumar Subba emerges as winnerSudesh Kumar Subba from SKM wins in Maneybung-Dentam, defeating SDF's Tika Ram Chettri in the Sikkim assembly election.IndiaTimes - Published |
Daramdin Assembly Election Result 2024: SKM's Mingma Norbu Sherpa wins electionMingma Norbu Sherpa of Sikkim Krantikari Morcha wins in Daramdin, defeating SDF's Pem Norbu Sherpa with 9404 votes. Daramdin is a key constituency in Sikkim, part of the Sikkim Lok Sabha seat. Mingma..IndiaTimes - Published | Salghari-Zoom Assembly Election Result 2024: SKM's Madan Cintury winsMadan Cintury of Sikkim Krantikari Morcha won the Salghari-Zoom seat in Sikkim, showcasing the democratic vibrancy of the electoral process in the region.IndiaTimes - Published |
Yuksom–Tashiding Assembly Election Result 2024: SKM's Tshering Thendup Bhutia winsTshering Thendup Bhutia of Sikkim Krantikari Morcha won the Yuksom–Tashiding assembly constituency in Sikkim with 8,271 votes.IndiaTimes - Published | Sikkim Krantikari Morcha poised for comeback in SikkimThe Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) is leading in 29 out of 32 assembly constituencies, with the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) trailing behind in just one seat. The BJP and other parties are also in the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Sikkim Lok Sabha Election 2024 Exit Poll Results: Axis My India predicts victory for SKM on Sikkim's lone parliamentary seatIndiaTimes - Published | SKM, SDF candidates keep fingers crossed ahead of Sikkim assembly polls counting on SundayIndiaTimes - Published |
Weather update: IMD issues red alert for severe heatwave in many states, rain likely in some states; check full forecastIt said that severe heatwave conditions likely over coastal Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, and isolated pockets of Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, as well as interior Karnataka for the next five..DNA - Published | 21 former judges write to CJI alleging people with political interest casting aspersion on judiciaryA group of 21 retired judges of the Supreme Court and high courts have written to the Chief Justice of India on the escalating attempts by "certain factions to undermine the judiciary through..IndiaTimes - Published |
UP paper leak kingpin set up bases to rig online tests: CopsRavi Atri orchestrated UP police constable paper leak, had labs in Gangtok, manipulated exams like AIIMS. STF arrested Atri, his aides at large. Mishra hacked NHM system. Police seizing Atri's hardware..IndiaTimes - Published | Sikkim: Army conducts anti-tank guided missile firing at super-high-altitudeTrishakti Corps of the Indian Army conducted a training exercise, involving the firing of anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) at a super high-altitude area of 17000 feet in Sikkim on Thursday, Defence..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP Sikkim manifesto promises protection to rights of Sikkimese peopleThe BJP on Thursday released its Sikkim election manifesto, pledging to safeguard the rights of Sikkimese citizens and transform the state into an educational center, should they secure victory in the..IndiaTimes - Published | Sikkim CM P S Tamang contesting from two seats, including old bastion Soreng-ChakungSikkim chief minister and SKM leader Prem Singh Tamang is now running for two assembly seats - Soreng-Chakung and Rhenock, shifting from his previous win in the Poklok-Kamrang constituency in 2019...IndiaTimes - Published |
Lok Sabha polls: No exit poll from 7 am of April 19 to 6.30 pm of June 1, says ECThe Election Commission has issued a notification prohibiting the conduct, publication, or promotion of exit polls between 7.00 am on April 19 and 6.30 pm on June 1, when votes will be cast for the Lok..IndiaTimes - Published | Assembly elections: BJP releases list of candidates for Sikkim polls, Gujarat, Himachal, Karnataka and West Bengal by-pollsIndiaTimes - Published |
Election Commission advances vote count for Sikkim, Arunachal polls by two days to June 2EC advanced Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim vote counting to June 2, aligning with assembly term end. The change reflects EC's constitutional mandate understanding and precise knowledge of the situation.IndiaTimes - Published | Assembly polls: EC changes counting date of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim to June 2IndiaTimes - Published |
Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim Assembly polls: EC changes counting date from June 4 to...Election Commission on Sunday advanced the date of the counting of votes for the Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim assembly polls.DNA - Published | 'ECI has lost its dignity': Shiv Sena (UBT) attacks EC over voting in PM Modi's constituency in last phaseModel Code of Conduct active. Shiv Sena criticizes EC for Varanasi election timing. Lok Sabha schedule and CEC announcement questioned. States like Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim to..IndiaTimes - Published |
4 states will go to polls with LS; 26 bypolls also at same timeElection Commission on Saturday announced assembly elections in four states - Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim - and bye-elections to 26 constituencies across 13 states, along with..IndiaTimes - Published | Lok Sabha Election in Sikkim 2024: Date, schedule, constituency detailsIndiaTimes - Published |
Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim, Arunachal assembly election dates announcedIndiaTimes - Published | Sikkim assembly election 2024: Date, time, scheduleIndiaTimes - Published |
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Over 1200 tourists stranded due to snowfall, inclement weather in East Sikkim rescued by ArmyIndian Army evacuates 1,217 stranded tourists in eastern Sikkim in a coordinated effort. Evacuation operation ensures safety and well-being of stranded individuals, including elderly, women, and..IndiaTimes - Published | Army rescues over 800 stranded tourists in SikkimIndiaTimes - Published |
IMD issues fog alert for 5 states for next two days; details hereDense fog during the morning hours is very likely in isolated pockets over north Madhya Pradesh, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam and Meghalaya on December 10 and 11.DNA - Published | Tiger sighted at 3,640 metres, highest point in India yetA tiger has been spotted at an altitude of 3,640 metres in a Sikkim sanctuary, making it the highest point at which the animal has been sighted in India. Trap cameras placed at Pangolakha Wildlife..IndiaTimes - Published |
Dalai Lama embarks on Sikkim and West Bengal visitThe 14th Dalai Lama departs for his visit to Sikkim and West Bengal, where he will give teachings. Dalai Lama's secretary, Chimi Rigzin said, "His Holiness is going to Sikkim at the invitation of the..IndiaTimes - Published | 45% rise in hate-speech cases over past 2 yrs: NCRB reportThe latest NCRB report on crime for 2022 reveals a 45% increase in cases of hate speech and acts promoting enmity between groups based on religion, race, language, and place of birth in India. Uttar..IndiaTimes - Published |
