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  Delhi rated worst for working women, Sikkim best: Report

  India | September 21, 2016 11:31 IST

  Delhi, which has the infamous tag of ‘Rape Capital’ attached to it, has the worst working conditions for women, whereas the northeastern state of Sikkim has the best, according to a report.

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  Much Awaited! Three Indian spots inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List

  India | July 17, 2016 22:37 IST

  New Delhi: In a dream come true for India, the world heritage committee UNESCO on Sunday named three Indian locations in its list. UNESCO listed Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex and Sikkim’s national park home to

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  Northeast has potential to initiate 2nd Green Revolution: PM Modi

  Politics | January 19, 2016 19:46 IST

  Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the North East has the potential to initiate second Green Revolution in the country."NE and Assam have so much water, fertile land and hard working farmers. The first

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  Don't let be become like flower, I have to live in thorns: PM Modi

  Politics | January 18, 2016 23:43 IST

  Gangtok: "Don't let me become delicate like a flower. I have lived among the thorns, I will continue to live among the thorns." This is what Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here today while addressing

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  Former Sikkim governor Rama Rao dead

  India | January 17, 2016 20:56 IST

  Hyderabad: Former Sikkim governor and senior BJP leader V. Rama Rao died here on Sunday, after prolong illness. He was 81.Rao breathed his last at a private hospital here, his family said.A former Jan Sangh

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  Five best skiing destinations in India

  Lifestyle | August 06, 2015 16:52 IST

  Skiing in India takes place in the northern states of India where Himalayas are situated. Season for skiing is December to March. Winters are not far away, one can plan their skiing trip now. Here

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  Income tax department to bring 1 crore new people under tax net this fiscal

  July 19, 2015 23:23 IST

  New Delhi: The Income Tax department has launched a drive with the aim of bringing one crore new taxpayers under its net, after the government recently asked the taxman to achieve the target within the

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  Live: Fresh tremors rock West Bengal , Bihar, Sikkim

  India | April 27, 2015 19:47 IST

  New Delhi:The aftershocks of the disastrous earthquake which shook the Himalayan nation of Nepal on April 25th continue even today. In a fresh series of aftershocks, tremors were felt in three states – Bihar, West

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  Earthquake triggers landslides in Sikkim

  India | April 25, 2015 14:08 IST

  Gangtok: A major earthquake rocked Sikkim today, triggering landslides in various parts of the state. The quake, having its epicentre in Nepal, was felt at about 11:48 AM, officials said.A series of minor landslides have been

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  PM speaks to CMs of Bihar, Sikkim on earthquake

  Politics | April 25, 2015 14:05 IST

  New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke to chief ministers of Bihar and Sikkim amid efforts to get information about the situation after a powerful earthquake struck north India.  “We are in the process

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  Pilgrims to go on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

  India | April 21, 2015 8:05 IST

  New Delhi: A total of 1,330 pilgrims will be able to undertake the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra this year, including 250 Yatris via the Nathula Pass in Sikkim and 1,080 via Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand, following

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  Railway connection to most NE state capitals by 2020

  India | March 16, 2015 14:47 IST

  Silchar (Assam): Indian Railways today said most of the capitals of North Eastern states will have railway connection by 2020."All capital cities of North ast states, including Sikkim, will be under Indian Railways map by

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  Vodafone launches 3G service in Lachen, Sikkim

  February 10, 2015 19:27 IST

  Kolkata: Private mobile telephony major Vodafone today announced launching of its 3G services in Lachen, North Sikkim.A company statement said Vodafone had earlier announced its network expansion to Lachung, Sikkim and with this move, the

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  Army deployed in Sikkim's Changu to rescue stranded tourists

  India | January 09, 2015 7:58 IST

  Gangtok/Siliguri: The army was deployed on Thursday to rescue at least 2,700 tourists stranded at Changu in Sikkim following heavy snowfall, officials said.While most of the stranded tourists who got caught in the snowfall and

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  Prime Minister Narendra Modi promotes northeast as tourist destination

  Politics | December 14, 2014 17:24 IST

  New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday sought to promote India`s northeast as a tourist destination and urged people to visit the region if they wanted to see the beauty of nature.Modi said the northeast

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  Sikkim Chief Minister completes 20 years in office today

  Politics | December 12, 2014 13:25 IST

  Gangtok: Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling completes 20 years in office today. He is also the second longest serving CM in the country so far. If he does complete his tenure in 2019, he

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  China all set to construct new rail line in Tibet close to Arunachal

  World | November 01, 2014 9:33 IST

  Beijing: China approved construction of a new strategically important high altitude railway line in Tibet costing about US $6 billion that would come close to the Indian border in Arunachal Pradesh.China has approved the feasibility

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  Thai delegation in Sikkim to strengthen ties

  India | October 28, 2014 13:06 IST

  Kolkata: 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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  China inaugurates new Tibet rail link close to Sikkim

  World | August 15, 2014 16:58 IST

  Beijing: China today inaugurated its second railway line in Tibet, built at a cost of $2.16 billion, close to Indian border in Sikkim, enhancing mobility of its military in the remote and strategic Himalayan region.The

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  Know India's picture perfect destinations for a Selfie

  India | September 25, 2014 10:15 IST

  New Delhi: India is home to many tourists and many exquisite places to travel. Tourists and vagabond come from all over the world to experience its beauty.Beautiful tourist destianations accross india make your trip to