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CM PS Golay Meets GOC 17th Mountain Division Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay met Major General M.S. Rathore, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 17th Mountain Division, at his official residence on Wednesday morning. During the meeting, Major General Rathore briefed the Chief Minister on the recent achievements and operational preparedness of the Indian Armed Forces in the region. Discussions were also held on national security, infrastructure development, civil-military cooperation, and the coordination between the Army and the state government. The Chief Minister acknowledged the strong bond between the armed forces and the people of Sikkim and highlighted the significance…

Press Release from Women, Child, Senior Citizens and Divyangjan Welfare Department. Health & Nutrition Awareness Campaign Empowers Students at Machong Sr Sec School Pakyong, September 10: As part of the ongoing 10-day district-wide awareness campaign, the District Hub for Empowerment and Women, Pakyong District, successfully conducted a comprehensive awareness session today at Machong Senior Secondary School, focusing on Health and Nutrition, with special emphasis on Anaemia and Cancer prevention, alongside sensitization on the POCSO Act.The session commenced with an insightful and engaging talk by Dr Bidur Rai, Medical Officer from Machong Primary Health Centre, who emphasized the critical role of…

नेपालमा जारी आन्दाेलनलाई ध्यानमा राखेर भारत नेपाल सीमा मिरिकमा शान्ति श्रृङखला कायम राख्न मिरिक पुलिस अनि एसएसबीले नाका चेकिङ शुरू गरेकाे छ। पश्चिम बंगाल पुलिस अनि एसएसबीका जवानहरू हाल सिमावर्ती नाकाहरूमा चाैवकस देखिएकाे छ भने सीमावर्ती क्षेत्रमा हुने कुनै पनि गतिविधिलाई राेक्न गम्भीर देखिएकाे छ। सुरक्षाकर्मीहरूले नाकाहरूमा नियमितरूपमा ओहर दाेहाेर गर्ने वाहनहरूलाई राेकेर तलासी गरिरहेकाे छ भने सन्देहजनक मानिसहरूलाई साेधपुछ गरिरहेका छन। सीमावर्ती क्षेत्रमा कुनै अशान्ति अनि गैरकानुनी क्रियाकलाप नहाेस भनेर नै सुरक्षा कर्मीहरूले उक्त अभियान चलाएकाे बुझिएकाे छ। मिरिक महकुमाकाे धेरैवटा गाँउहरू नेपालसीमा टाँसिएकाे छ।यस्ताेमा उपद्रवीहरूले खुल्ला सीमाकाे लाभ उठाएर कुनै पनि गैरकानुनी कार्य गरेकाे खण्डमा पश्चिम बंगाल पुलिस…

१० सितम्बर २०२५ को दिन एसडीएफ पार्टीको एउटा जरुरी सभा गान्तोक तथा पाक्योङका वरिष्ठ उपाध्यक्ष( प्रभारी बिजय प्रधानको अध्यक्षतामा पार्टी मुख्यालयमा सम्पन्न भयो। सभाले निम्न प्रस्ताव हरुलाई जन- हितका पक्षमा पारीत गरेको छ। १. बिजुली बत्तिको अनियमिता र जनताले भोग्नुपरेको कठिनाई उक्त प्रस्तावका सम्बन्धमा गहन छलफलपछि पुर्व एसडीएफ सरकारले ग्रामीण भेगका जनतालाइ २०० युनिट निशुल्क बिजुली दिदै गरेमा अहिले उक्त बिजुली जनताले खपत गरेको बिजुलीको विलमा अत्यधिक बढेर आउदै गरेको छ।बिजुलीबत्ती अनियमित छ। १५ दिन आउँछ १५ दिन आउदैन तर विलभने नियमित जस्तै बढेर आउने गरेको छ। यस्तो अवस्थाले जनतालाई अत्यधिक मार्का परेको छ।तसर्थ आजको सभाले सरकारको यस्तो गरीब बिरोधि…

Tragic Landslide Claims One Life in Gyalshing Bermiok Sept 10: A woman lost her life early this morning following a landslide triggered by continuous overnight rainfall at Thangshing under Gyalshing Bermiok Constituency. The victim has been identified as Mrs. Bishnumaya Portel (45), wife of Mr. Kamal Portel, a resident of Thangshing, Lower Bermiok. The landslide occurred above her residence, leading to the fatal incident.

Nepali Army Patrols Kathmandu Streets After Violent Gen-Z Protests Kathmandu, Sept. 10: The Nepali Army has been deployed across key areas of the capital following violent Gen-Z-led protests that rocked the city in recent days. Soldiers were seen patrolling major intersections, stopping individuals from wandering without purpose and urging residents to return home. Authorities stated that only emergency workers and essential service providers carrying valid identification cards are being allowed to move freely. The move comes amid heightened tensions after demonstrations against the now-withdrawn social media ban turned violent, leaving scores dead and hundreds injured.

Press Release from the Office of BDO Duga Army Hands Over New ICDS Shelter to Lower Khani Village. Pakyong, Sept 9: The Indian Army handed over a newly built ICDS centre shelter to the residents of Lower Khani Village, Rangpo, today. The inauguration was attended by Mrs Meenakshi Rathore, Head of Army Families of Gangtok Division; Deputy Director of ICDS Department Ms Gaki D Phempu; Supervisor Ms Apsara Devi Sharma; Block Development Officer Mr Chopel Bhutia along Panchayat Mr Devendra Sharma, and army officers. During the programme children of the village presented cultural performances, including a nursery rhyme by ICDS…

Press Release from Women, Child, Senior Citizens and Divyangjan Welfare Department. Awareness Program on PMKVY and Women’s Empowerment Held at Pachey SSS Pakyong, September 9: As part of a 10-day Special Awareness Campaign, an awareness program on Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) and Empowering Women through Higher Education, Vocational Training, and Skill Development was successfully conducted today at Pachey Senior Secondary School, Pakyong District, Sikkim. The program was attended by the Vice Principal Mr.V.C.Sharma, teachers, and students of Classes 10, 11, and 12. The objective was to familiarize students with the opportunities available under government initiatives and to highlight…

State Bank of Sikkim Celebrates 58th Foundation Day Gangtok, September 9: The State Bank of Sikkim (SBS) marked its 58th Foundation Day with renewed milestones in infrastructure, technology, and service delivery. The Bank’s renovated Head Office, modernized under the present government since 2019, was inaugurated with upgraded facilities. Key highlights include the transition to new CBS software, launch of a quarterly in-house newsletter, and significant expansion—SBS now operates 58 branches, 8 extension counters, and 3 dedicated 24x7 counters. Its total business has more than doubled since 2019, with over 1,000 locals employed. New branches have been opened across Gangtok, Mangan,…