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A urologist from Sikkim, Dr Tsering Doma Bhutia, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday after suffering a medical emergency while attending the international urology conference, USICON-2026, in Indore. Dr Bhutia collapsed on Saturday afternoon while delivering a presentation during a technical session at the conference. Doctors and delegates present at the venue immediately administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) before rushing her to Life Care Hospital. She was later referred to Apollo Hospital for advanced treatment. Medical investigations revealed that she had a pre-existing brain aneurysm — a weak or thin spot in a blood vessel in the brain that…

The inauguration ceremony of the Sound Engineering Course was held at Manav Dharma Mandir cum Meditation Centre, Namcheybong, Pakyong. The programme was organised by Manav Utthan Sewa Samiti, Sikkim. The event was conducted in the presence of Tashil Prabhari Mata Chandra Kanta Baiji and Saha Prabhari Mata Armina Baiji. Dr Subhadra Dangal, Zilla Panchayat Member from Amba Taaza Territorial Constituency, attended the programme as the Chief Guest. State Committee Member of Manav Utthan Sewa Samiti, Sikkim, Shri Bharat Pradhan, along with karyakartas from Pakyong, was also present to grace the occasion. Applicants from different places participated in the inauguration ceremony.…

पाक्योङ जिल्लाको प्राथमिक स्वास्थ्य केन्द्र (PHC) ले राष्ट्रिय राजमार्ग तथा पूर्वाधार विकास निगम लिमिटेड (NHIDCL) को कर्पोरेट सामाजिक उत्तरदायित्व (CSR) पहलअन्तर्गत नयाँ बेसिक लाइफ सपोर्ट (BLS) एम्बुलेन्स प्राप्त गरेको छ। आज पाक्योङस्थित जिल्ला प्रशासनिक केन्द्र (DAC) मा आयोजित कार्यक्रममा जिल्ला कलेक्टर श्री रोहन अगवानेले उक्त एम्बुलेन्स ग्रहण गर्नुभएको हो। एनएचआईडीसीएलका कार्यकारी निर्देशक श्री अशोक कुमार साहाले औपचारिक रूपमा एम्बुलेन्स जिल्ला कलेक्टरलाई हस्तान्तरण गर्नुभएको थियो, जसपश्चात् जिल्ला कलेक्टरले उक्त एम्बुलेन्स पाक्योङ प्राथमिक स्वास्थ्य केन्द्रका प्रमुख चिकित्सा अधिकृतलाई हस्तान्तरण गर्नुभयो। यस पहलको उद्देश्य जिल्लाभर आपतकालीन स्वास्थ्य सेवालाई सुदृढ बनाउँदै चिकित्सा पहुँच विस्तार गर्नु रहेको जनाइएको छ। एनएचआईडीसीएलले आर्थिक वर्ष २०२५–२६ का लागि…

A one-day awareness workshop on the Special Pilot Initiative under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), titled “Advancing Apprenticeship in the North Eastern Region”, under the vision of Kaushal Bharat, Viksit Bharat, was organised by Niyukti Kendra, Skill Development Department, at the conference hall of ATTC, Bardang, Rangpo today. MLA cum Advisor for Information Technology (IT), Land Revenue and Disaster Management Department and Information and Public Relations Department, Mr LB Das graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, alongside President, Rangpo Nagar Panchayat, Mr Sanjeev Kumar Khati as the Guest of Honour. In his address, MLA cum Advisor, Mr LB…

१०,००१ एमएएच ब्याट्री भएको रियलमी फोन सार्वजनिक, एक पटकको फुल चार्जमा ३२ घण्टा भिडिओ हेर्न सकिने रियलमीले शक्तिशाली ब्याट्री भएको नयाँ स्मार्टफोन 'रियलमी पी फोर पावर' (Realme P4 Power) सार्वजनिक गरेको छ । कम्पनीले पहिलो पटक १०,००१ एमएएचको ब्याट्री क्षमतासहित यो फोन बजारमा ल्याएको हो । नयाँ जेनेरेसनको सिलिकन–कार्बन ब्याट्री प्रविधि प्रयोग गरिएको फोनले आठ वर्षसम्म उत्कृष्ट ब्याकअप दिने दाबी गरिएको छ । १,६५० पटक चार्ज गर्दा पनि यसको ब्याट्री क्षमता ८० प्रतिशतभन्दा कम नहुने कम्पनीको भनाइ छ । रियलमी पी फोर पावरको सबैभन्दा बलियो पक्ष यसको ब्याट्री टिकाउपन हो । फुल चार्ज भएपछि यो फोनमा लगातार १२ घण्टा BGMI (Battlegrounds…

A friendly dart tournament, popularly known as the Hatte Kaad competition, has commenced from today at Kaputhang Dart Ground under Pakyong District, East Sikkim. The event is being organized by the Kaputhang Dart Committee. Organized with the aim of celebrating the upcoming Republic Day, the tournament has seen the participation of 36 teams, according to the organizers. The event has generated significant enthusiasm among local youths and sports enthusiasts. The chief guest of today’s opening ceremony was District Panchayat Doctor Subhadra Dangal. Distinguished guests included Domik Lepcha, Pemden Bhutia, among others. The organizers expressed confidence that the tournament will help…

SSB Celebrates 62nd Raising Day Pakyong: The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) celebrated its 62nd Raising Day across the country today. 20th December is observed every year as the Raising Day of SSB, marking the establishment of the force and its dedicated service to the nation. In Sikkim, the 69th Battalion of SSB, Pakyong, commemorated the occasion with great enthusiasm by organizing a series of cultural programmes and events, reflecting the rich traditions and unity of the force. Mrityunjay Srivastav, Second-in-Command, graced the programme as the Chief Guest, while other senior SSB officers and dignitaries attended the celebration as Special Guests.…

Namsoong Cup Football Tournament: Day Five Delivers Thrilling Encounters Takshang | Lepcha Tar — The ongoing Namsung Cup Football Tournament at Lepcha Tar, Takshang, witnessed two highly exciting matches on its fifth day today, drawing enthusiastic participation from players and spectators alike. In the first match, Last Dance faced Pachey United B in a closely contested encounter. The match ended in a 1–1 draw at the end of regular time. The winner was decided through a penalty shootout, where Pachey United B emerged victorious with a 3–2 win. The Man of the Match award for the first encounter was presented…

H.P. Khatiwara Heritage School successfully hosted its Annual Day Celebration, presenting a well-curated blend of cultural, academic, and co-curricular activities. The programme featured dance and music performances, the final rounds of the Debate and Poem Recitation competitions, student experience-sharing sessions, and a disciplined Karate showcase. A key highlight of the evening was the formal launch of the school’s annual magazine, “The Gleaming Minds.” The event also included the distribution of certificates and awards to competition winners as well as the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd academic rank holders, recognising their hard work and excellence. The celebration coincided with the 92nd Birth…