THIS state becomes 'Opposition free', all MLAs are part of ruling 'NDA alliance'
July 10, 2024 16:32 ISTThe opposition in Sikkim is now completely clean as the only MLA of opposition party SDF, Tenzing Norbu Lamtha has joined SKM.
The opposition in Sikkim is now completely clean as the only MLA of opposition party SDF, Tenzing Norbu Lamtha has joined SKM.
This year’s theme "Yoga for Self and Society" highlights the dual role in fostering individual and societal well-being. The event will encourage grassroots participation and the spread of yoga in rural areas.
The Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) systems are designed to counter aerial threats such as drones, fighter aircraft, and helicopters. This effort addresses the Indian forces' shortage of updated VSHORAD missiles.
At 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.
Massive landslides triggered by incessant rainfall caused devastation in northern Sikkim. Landslides blocked stretches of roads and several houses were inundated or damaged, while electricity poles were swept away.
Krishna Kumari Rai, wife of Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, resigned as an MLA just a day after taking oath, leaving the reason for her sudden departure unknown.
Sikkim faces widespread devastation as heavy rains trigger landslides, isolating North Sikkim and causing the Teesta River to overflow, displacing hundreds. Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang announced Rs 5 lakh in compensation for the families of three deceased in South Sikkim's Majwa village.
Prem 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.
Assam, other Northeast State Lok Sabha results 2024 Live: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the last two Lok Sabha elections in 2014 and 2019 outperformed main rival Con election, while BJP eyeing to sweep all 25 seats in the region, the Congress is hopeful for regaining the lost electoral ground.
In the Sikkim Assembly elections held alongside the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) led by CM Prem Singh Tamang won a landslide victory, securing 31 out of 32 seats. The Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF), led by former CM Pawan Kumar Chamling, managed only one seat.
The SKM, led by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, scripted history by winning 31 seats in the 32-member Sikkim Assembly. On the other side, India's longest-serving CM and SDF president and former chief minister Pawan Kumar Chamling lost from the two seats he contested.
Sikkim Assembly Election Result 2024: Bhaichung Bhutia was trailing in the Barfung constituency where he is contesting the Assembly elections. The counting of votes is underway in the state.
Sikkim Assembly Election Result 2024: Pawan Kumar Chamling contested from two assembly constituencies- Poklok-Kamrang in Namchi district and Namcheybung in Gangtok district.
Sikkim Assembly Election Results 2024: The main contest was between the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) and the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF). The ruling SKM is leading on 24 seats as of 8 am on Sunday, signalling a potential landslide victory for the ruling party.
Sikkim Assembly Election Winner List 2024: The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) registered a resounding victory in Sikkim over the Sikkim Democratic Front (SFD).
Sikkim Election Results 2024: Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) leader Prem Singh Tamang has been the state's Chief Minister since 2019. In the 2019 Assembly polls, the SKM won 17 seats in the House of 32 and defeated the Pawan Kumar Chamling-led Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF).
Sikkim Assembly Polls Results Highlights: Sikkim Assembly elections 2024 witnessed a direct fight between the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) and the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF).
Assembly Election Results 2024: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is ruling Arunachal Pradesh under Chief Minister Pema Khandu while the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) led by CM Prem Singh Tamang is in power in Sikkim.
As Remal cyclone is expected to make landfall by midnight, the IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra has said that the rainfall has started around Sagar Island area and the rainfall is expected to exceed 25 cm. Meanwhile, the IMD has also issued rainfall alerts in Northeast and Bengal for upcoming days.
The Assembly elections were held at 50 seats and 32 seats in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim respectively in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections. The polling in both states was concluded at 5 pm.
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