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The State-level Mock Drill conducted in Gangtok District, coordinated by the SDMA and DDMA, successfully demonstrated the district’s disaster-response readiness and coordination. As part of the exercise, the Staging Area was established at Ridge Park, selected for its accessibility for emergency vehicles, adequate space for logistics, and proximity to affected zones while ensuring safety. Key operational facilities were systematically set up, including the Resource Check-in/Check-out Point for documenting all incoming and outgoing resources, a Responder Camp for briefing, rest and assembly, and a dedicated Briefing/De-briefing Station for instructions and feedback. A Communication and Coordination Desk ensured smooth information flow between…

Pakyong, November 15 : An IEC Campaign under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JGUA) was organised by the Social Welfare Department, Pakyong, on the occasion of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda, at the DDMA Control Hall, Pakyong. The programme was attended by Panchayat President, Mr HB Gurung; Sr Superintendent of Police, Pakyong, Ms Paru Ruchal; ADC Pakyong, Mr Sangay Gyatso Bhutia; SDM (HQ) Pakyong, Mr Thendup Lepcha; District Information Officer Pakyong, Ms Deeki D Bhutia and Social Welfare Officer, Ms Sunita Dahal. Addressing the gathering, ADC Pakyong highlighted Bhagwan…

Chief Minister PS Tamang Attends Foundation Stone Laying of Soreng District Court Complex "It is always a matter of pride to attend a significant event on one’s home soil, and this sense of belonging encouraged me to join this special function of the laying of foundation stone of the District Court Complex at Soreng, despite keeping slightly unwell. The gracious presence of the Hon’ble Chief Justice, Shri Justice Biswanath Somadder Ji, made this occasion even more special. Under his leadership, the judiciary in Sikkim has grown stronger in infrastructure, accessibility, and public trust. A new court represents not just a…

Celebrating the Lepcha Cane Bridge “Ru-Soam” — A Living Symbol of Indigenous Engineering Mangan, November 15 : Within the sacred landscapes of Dzongu, where culture and nature continue to shape a distinct way of life, the Ru-Soam Bridge was inaugurated today. The bridge, located at Mani Kyong, Hee Gyathang was reconstructed using traditional Lepcha techniques and natural materials, the bridge stands as a compelling reminder of an indigenous engineering practice that has endured through generations. Minister, Science & Technology Department cum Area MLA, Mr Pintso Namgyal Lepcha, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. He described the inauguration as a…

In a remarkable breakthrough, the Gyalshing District Police have successfully solved a major theft case involving the theft of gold ornaments and cash worth approximately ₹16,98,500/- (Rupees Sixteen Lakh Ninety Eight Thousand Five Hundred). The case was registered at Gyalshing Police Station on 29.10.2025 following a written complaint from Shri Ram Hang Limboo, a resident of Sardung and presently serving as RTO, Motor Vehicle Division, Gyalshing. Acting on the complaint, a case under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 was registered and taken up for investigation. During the course of investigation, police arrested Zigmee Sonam Bhutia…

Pakyong, November 04 : A review learning workshop(2025-2026) to assess the progress and discuss upcoming activities under the Holistic Rural Development Programme (HRDP) – Simana Sikkim was held today at the Rurban Community Complex of the Rural Development Department, Pakyong. The programme, implemented by Citizens Foundation with support from HDFC Bank Parivartan, is being carried out across 19 villages in Pakyong District. The workshop aimed to review the achievements made under the initiative and to plan future interventions for sustainable rural development in the district. The event was attended by Zilla Upadhakshya, Ms Prabha Pradhan, as the chief guest. Also…

सिक्किमका युवा कवि मुक्ति घिमिरे ‘मैत्री उत्सव २०२५’ मा सम्मानित हुने गान्तोक, नोभेम्बर ३ःसिक्किम ताक्छाङका युवा कवि तथा गजलकार मुक्ति घिमिरे ‘मैत्री उत्सव २०२५’ द्वारा सम्मानित हुने भएका छन्। पश्चिम बङ्गालको इस्लामपुरस्थित साहित्यिक संस्थान ‘सृजन साहित्य आषाढ’ को १५औं स्थापना दिवसको अवसरमा आयोजना गरिने उक्त कार्यक्रममा घिमिरेलाई सम्मान प्रदान गरिने भएको हो। उक्त अवसरमा हुने अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय बहुभाषिक साहित्यिक सम्मेलन मा दुबई, नेपाल, बङ्गलादेशसहित भारतका विभिन्न राज्यका कवि तथा साहित्यकारहरूले सहभागिता जनाउने भएका छन्। कार्यक्रमले साहित्यिक सहकार्य र सांस्कृतिक एकताको सन्देश दिने अपेक्षा गरिएको छ।

नयाँ दुधिया पुल खोलीयो! सिलगुडी-मिरिक कनेक्टिभिटी पुनर्स्थापित हुँदै सिलगुडी, अक्टोबर २७ : दुई क्षेत्रलाई जोड्ने महत्वपूर्ण लिंक, नवनिर्मित दुधिया पुलको उद्घाटनसँगै आजदेखि सिलगुडी र मिरिक बीचको सवारी साधन आवागमन सामान्य हुनेछ। ४६८ मिटर लामो वैकल्पिक संरचनाको रूपमा निर्माण गरिएको नयाँ पुल १३२ ह्युम पाइपहरू प्रयोग गरेर निर्माण गरिएको छ। यसले १९६५ देखि यस क्षेत्रमा सेवा गर्दै आएको पुरानो पुललाई प्रतिस्थापन गर्दछ। ५४ करोड रुपैयाँको पुल परियोजना सारिएको छ, जसले सवारी साधन र यात्रुहरूको लागि सुरक्षित र सहज यात्रा सुनिश्चित गर्दछ। यसैबीच, मुख्य दुधिया पुलको काम स्थिर रूपमा अगाडि बढिरहेको छ र, एकपटक समाप्त भएपछि, यस क्षेत्रभरि यातायात र व्यापार सम्पर्कमा…

तेन्जिङ भुटिया, जसलाई डीजे बोलो भनेर पनि चिनिन्छ,ले बताएका छन् कि एसडीएफ मुख्यालय (मुख्यालय) नै नक्कली आइडी बनाउने केन्द्रबिन्दु थियो । उनले उल्लेख गरे अनुसार, आफुँ एसडीएफमा भएको समयमा पार्टीका वरिष्ठ नेताहरूले सामाजिक सञ्जाल टिमलाई निम्न निर्देशन दिने गर्थेः नक्कली सामाजिक सञ्जाल आइडीहरू बनाउन, र त्यतिबेलाका विपक्षी दल (एसकेएम) का महिला नेताहरूका तस्वीरहरू मोर्फ गरेर तयार गर्न। तेन्जिङ भुटियाले थप भने कि ती निर्देशन दिने केही एसडीएफ नेताहरू अहिले निधन भइसकेका छन्। उनले आश्चर्य व्यक्त गर्दै भने कि अहिलेका केही नयाँ एसडीएफ सदस्यहरूले सत्तारूढ एसकेएम पार्टीमाथि महिला नेताहरूको छवि बिगारेको आरोप लगाइरहेका छन्, तर उनले सुझाव दिए कि यस्ता आरोप…