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Sikkim General Municipality Election Results: SKM wins 58 wards unopposed, BJP 5 in one-sided polls
Sikkim | April 25, 2026 14:44 ISTThe Sikkim Krantikari Morcha won 58 of 63 wards unopposed after SDF and CAP boycotted the April 24 urban body polls over reservation issues. The BJP secured 4 wards. Voting was held across 9 urban local bodies.
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After Delhi, this state implements odd-even scheme, but not for pollution | Reason, dates, inside
Sikkim | October 26, 2024 14:23 ISTTo tackle traffic congestion, Sikkim’s Gangtok city implements an odd-even vehicle rule from Nov 5, 2024, during peak hours. Get full details on dates, timings, exemptions, and specific routes here.
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Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi launches 'Agniastra' multi-target detonation device in Gangtok
Sikkim | October 12, 2024 7:05 ISTArmy Chief Upendra Dwivedi launched the ‘Agniastra’ multi-target detonation device in Gangtok, designed for conventional warfare and counter-terrorism. The new device offers extended range and selective target detonation, enhancing military capabilities.
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Rajnath Singh to attend historic Army Commanders’ Conference in Gangtok today
Sikkim | October 11, 2024 7:44 ISTDefense Minister Rajnath Singh will address the Army Commanders’ Conference in Gangtok today, focusing on border security and emerging national security challenges, particularly along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China.
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Sikkim: Evacuation of 1,200 stranded tourists likely to begin on Monday, at least six dead so far
India | June 17, 2024 6:04 ISTAt least six people have been killed in Sikkim due to landslides triggered by heavy rain over the past few days. Meanwhile, more than 1,200 tourists, including 15 foreigners have also been stranded.
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Prem Singh Tamang takes oath as Sikkim CM for second term, PM Modi congratulates
India | June 10, 2024 17:32 ISTPrem Singh Tamang of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha sworn in as Sikkim's Chief Minister for a second term today. The ceremony, which took place at Paljor Stadium, was attended by around 30,000 people.
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 147 candidates in fray in 32 assembly seats in Sikkim
India | March 31, 2024 7:11 ISTSikkim assembly elections: Chief Minister PS Tamang and former CM Pawan Kumar Chamling, each with their own political legacy, are among the prominent contenders in this electoral battle.
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Passport scam: CBI raids 50 locations across West Bengal, Gangtok, 24 booked
India | October 14, 2023 12:03 ISTPassport scam: According to officials, the CBI has detained an official posted in Gangtok and also a middleman.
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NGT stays multilevel car parking-cum-shopping hub in Sikkim's Gangtok
India | January 19, 2022 16:43 ISTA bench of Justice B Amit Sthalekar (Judicial Member) and Justice Saibal Dasgupta (Expert Member) passed the directions on a plea alleging that the construction is 14-storeys tall and is a grave threat to the fragile ecology and life of people as the area is prone to earthquakes.
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Gangtok: Man stabs doctor, attendant at Sikkim hospital after angry girlfriend refuses to talk
Crime | December 15, 2021 8:21 ISTThe man, a resident of Tatangchen, went to the hospital to meet his girlfriend who was not receiving his calls as she was angry with him for some reason, police said.
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 hits Sikkim
India | November 07, 2021 23:05 ISTThe quake was reported at 9.50 pm with its epicentre at a depth of 18 km east-southeast of Gangtok, Sikkim, according to the National Centre of Seismology (NCS).
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 hits Sikkim
India | July 25, 2021 21:31 ISTAn earthquake of magnitude 4.0 on the Richter Scale was felt in Sikkim's Gangtok on Sunday.
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Tourism picks up in Sikkim with ease in restrictions
News | July 09, 2021 11:04 ISTThe Sikkim Government is taking steps to revive the tourism industry in the state. With ease in restrictions, the footfall of tourists has increased. Stakeholders associated with the tourism industry have welcomed the govt's decision. "The government has decided to open Sikkim for tourists. If everything remains fine, more relaxations will be given to boost tourism," said Sikkim's Tourism Additional Secretary Kapil Meena. Sikkim has around 1900 active cases of COVID.
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Special SNT bus services for students appearing in exams in Gangtok
India | September 21, 2020 13:48 ISTThe Sikkim government transport undertaking SNT will run special bus services in Gangtok area to help students appearing in different examinations as a complete lockdown has been imposed in the city from September 21 to 27 to contain the spread of COVID-19.
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No Coronavirus case in Sikkim, 4.06 lakh passengers screened
India | March 05, 2020 11:42 ISTOver 4.06 lakh passengers arriving in the state have been screened so far for coronavirus infection, but no positive case has been detected.
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300 yaks starve to death in North Sikkim
India | May 12, 2019 13:37 IST"It appears that these dead yaks had got nothing to eat during the prolonged period of snowfall since December last year," Raj Yadav said.
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Sikkim: Lok Sabha elections in a single phase, check details here
March 11, 2019 14:15 ISTThe polls in the Himalayan state would be held in the first phase of the election
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Thai delegation in Sikkim to strengthen ties
India | October 28, 2014 13:06 ISTKolkata: A trade, commerce and tourism delegation from Thailand is exploring means of strengthening ties with Sikkim, officials said today.Led by Dr Nalinee Taveesin, permanent representative attached to the Prime Minister's Office, Royal Government of
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ITBP Rescues 15 Foreigners, 150 Locals In North Sikkim
India | September 19, 2011 0:06 ISTGangtok, Sept 18: The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) tonight rescued 15 foreign tourists and 150 villagers from various parts of north Sikkim which was badly affected in this evening's earthquake. The rescued have been
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2 Killed In Sikkim, Buildings Hit In Quake
India | September 18, 2011 23:53 ISTGangtok, Sept 18: A powerful earthquake with a 6.8 magnitude rocked Sikkim and other parts in the northeast today leaving at least two dead and over 30 injured besides causing extensive damage to several buildings.
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