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IIM Shillong Students Explore Bamboo Crafts and Industries in Sikkim A group of students from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong visited Sikkim from 3rd to 20th December 2024 in two batches to study the market prospects of bamboo crafts and industries in the state. As part of their study, the students had an interactive session with the Secretary of Horticulture, senior officials from the department, and Mr. Phurba Tamang, a prominent bamboo entrepreneur from Sikkim associated with Namthang Bamboo Handicrafts, which has become a focus center for promoting bamboo based initiatives. The meeting, held in the chamber of…

मणिपूर सरकारले मनायो विजय दिवस कोहिमा/मणिपूर सरकारले हिजो सन् १९७१ को भारत -पाक युद्धमा शहीदहुने वीरहरुको यादलाई स्मरण गर्दै सहिद दिवस मनाएको समाचार छ । प्राप्त समाचार अनुसार राज्यको प्रथम मणिपूर बटालियनमा सम्पन्न भएको सो समारोहमा बोल्दै राज्यका मुख्यमन्त्री एन विरेनले भने कि भारत -पाकिस्तानको युद्धको आफ्नो इतिहास छ । उनले अगाडि थपे कि सन् १९७१ मा जब पूर्वी पाकिस्तानमा धेरै नै हिंसा हुन थाल्यो त्यस बेला पनि देशमा युद्धको स्थिति पैदा भएको हो ।फलस्वरूप आज बाङ्लादेशको निर्माण हुन पुग्यो । उनले अगाडि थपे कि हामीले युद्धबाट पनि केही सिक सिक्नुपर्ने हुन्छ । उनले अगाडि थपे कि आज भलै राज्यको…

Suspected Drug Peddler Arrested in Singtam with Brown Sugar Singtam Police apprehended a suspected drug peddler in possession of brown sugar. The accused, identified as Choden Sherpa (33), a resident of Tadong, Gairee Gaon, Gangtok District, was intercepted near Bhanu Turning while traveling from Siliguri to Gangtok on a Scooty bearing registration number WB-74BV-1095 (NTORQ). Oplus_131072 The operation, led by PI Sher Bahadur Manger, SHO of Singtam Police Station, was initiated following credible information that the suspect was involved in the sale of contraband substances in Singtam and its surrounding areas. At around 2:50 PM, the suspect’s vehicle was intercepted,…

As per information received from the DSR of Sikkim Police, a disturbing incident of assault and harassment towards a 63-year-old senior citizen has come to light in Namchi. The victim, Mrs. B***** S*****, a vegetable vendor, was allegedly assaulted on 12th December 2024 by a 35-year-old fish vendor in the same market. Young woman is sitting hunched at a table at home, the focus is on a man's fist in the foregound of the image According to a written FIR filed by the victim's son on 14th December, the accused not only used vulgar language but also inappropriately touched the…

Pakyong District Hosts Inter-Departmental Cricket Tournament 2024 Pakyong, December 16, 2024 The District Administration Centre of Pakyong, in collaboration with the Women & Child Development Department (W&CDD) and the Social Welfare Department (SWD), successfully hosted the Inter-Departmental Cricket Tournament 2024 at St Xavier's School Ground. The tournament commenced on December 7, featuring participation from twenty teams representing various departments. This event was organised under the auspices of the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao initiative of the W&CDD and the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan campaign led by the SWD. Dignitaries in attendance included Ms Laden Lamu Bhutia, Zilla Adhyaksha; Ms Prabha Pradhan,…

Press Release from Education Department, Pakyong District. 30 Days Coaching for Class X Board Exam Preparing Students Under Chief Minister’s Mentorship Programme Begins in the Pakyong District. Pakyong, December 16: A 30-day coaching program for Class X students preparing for their upcoming board exams under the Chief Minister’s Mentorship Programme commenced today in the Pakyong district. The coaching sessions are being held at 30 centres across the district, covering 38 senior secondary and secondary schools. These centres have been identified and finalised based on the enrolment of students attending the coaching. Some schools have been clubbed with nearby schools to…

मणिपूर राज्यका मुख्यमन्त्रीले Indigenous Cultural Exchange कार्यक्रममा सहभागिता लिए कोहिमा /मणिपूर राज्यका मुख्यमन्त्री एन विरेन सिंहले हिजो indiginiuous cultural exchange कार्यक्रममा भाग लिएको समाचार प्राप्त भएको खबर छ ।मुख्यमन्त्री सचिवालय बाट प्राप्त समाचार अनुसार राज्यका विभिन्न रैथानेहरु द्वारा आयोजित समारोहमा बोल्दै उनले भने कि हामीहरु लामो समय देखि यो ठाउमा बस्तै आएका हौं ।त्यही भएर एक अर्काको दुख दर्दमा साथ दिनु आवश्यक छ ।उनले अगाडि थपे कि मणिपूरको पुरानो इतिहासले नै सार्वभौमिकता देखाएको इतिहास छ ।त्यस कारणले पनि हामी माझ आपसी सद्भाव भाइचारा तथा समन्वय हुनु पर्छ ।उनले अगाडि थपे कि आज हामी जुन विश्व ग्रामको कुरा गर्ने गरेको पाइन्छ…

भाइचुङ भोटियाको जन्मदिनको उपलक्ष्यमा निःशुल्क स्वास्थ जाँच शिविर सम्पन्न भारतीय फूटबल टीमका पूर्व कप्तान भाइचुङ भोटियाको जन्मदिनको उपलक्ष्यमा निःशुल्क स्वास्थ जाँच शिविर सम्पन्न गरिएको छ। सिलगढी महकुमाको अटलस्थित बन्न गइरहेको फुटबल एकाडेमी परिसरमा सो शिविरको आयोजना गरिएको थियो। विभिन्न गैर सरकारी संगठनहरूको पक्षबाट आयोजित स्वास्थ्य जाँच शिविरमा सिलगढीका विभिन्न विशेषज्ञ चिकित्सकहरूको उपस्थिति रहेको बताइएको छ। यस अवसरमा स्थानीय सयौंको संख्यामा मानिसहरूले आफ्ना विभिन्न स्वास्थ्य समस्याका बारेमा चिकित्सकहरूसँग परामर्श र चिकित्सा सेवा लिएका थिए। यसै अवसरमा सौहार्दपूर्ण फूटबल प्रतियोगिताको पनि आयोजना गरिएको थियो। यस क्रममा स्थानीय दुईवटा र डुवर्स बाग्राकोट र च्याँगाको दुईवटा टीममाझ प्रतिस्पर्धा भएको थियो। यस अवसरमा गैर सरकारी…

PRESS RELEASE FROM SPORTS AND YOUTH AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT SORENG DISTRICT Soreng, December 15: The two-day selection trial for the Under-16 boys, organized by the Sports and Youth Affairs Department of GOS, Sikkim, concluded today, December 15, 2024, at Jautar Stadium in Soreng District.The event, which took place on December 14 and 15, was supervised by key officials including Deputy Director Mamita Gurung (DD/HOO Soreng District), Palden Bhutia (DD/Incharge SSAG Soreng), Navin Lama (DD/Incharge Paljor Stadium Gangtok), Pushpa Gurung (Coach, Football Gangtok), a physiotherapist from Gangtok, and other supporting staff from Soreng District and Paljor Stadium Gangtok.The players selected from this…

919 TOURISTS ARRIVE IN NORTH SIKKIM ON DECEMBER 14, 195 VEHICLES REPORTED On December 14, 2024, North Sikkim welcomed a significant number of tourists, with a total of 919 visitors recorded, continuing the steady flow of tourist activity following the reopening of the Toong-Naga road. According to the Permit Cell, Sikkim Police, the breakdown of tourists includes 802 domestic tourists, with 563 males, 239 females, and 68 children traveling on online permits. Additionally, 16 domestic tourists—comprising 12 males, 4 females, and no children—obtained offline permits. The foreign tourist count also remained steady, with 33 foreign visitors recorded, including 24 males,…