Sikkim
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Sikkim: Evacuation of 1,200 stranded tourists likely to begin on Monday, at least six dead so far
India | Jun 17, 2024, 06:04 AM 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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Six dead, 1,500 tourists stranded as Sikkim hit by massive landslides
India | Jun 13, 2024, 09:41 PM ISTMassive 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.
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Sikkim CM’s wife Krishna Kumari Rai resigns as MLA, day after taking oath
India | Jun 13, 2024, 07:12 PM ISTKrishna 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.
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Sikkim CM announces compensation after devastating landslides, flooding hit northeastern state
India | Jun 13, 2024, 01:57 PM ISTSikkim 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.
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Prem Singh Tamang takes oath as Sikkim CM for second term, PM Modi congratulates
India | Jun 10, 2024, 05:32 PM 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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Assam, other NE States Lok Sabha results 2024 Live: BJP clean sweeps in Tripura, Arunachal
India | Jun 04, 2024, 11:56 PM ISTAssam, 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.
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Congress receives fewer votes than NOTA in Sikkim assembly elections
India | Jun 03, 2024, 05:41 PM ISTIn 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.
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Sikkim Assembly elections results: SKM retains power with landslide victory, wins 31 of 32 seats
India | Jun 03, 2024, 06:13 AM ISTThe 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.
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Sikkim Assembly Election Result 2024: Bhaichung Bhutia, former Indian football captain, trails
India | Jun 02, 2024, 10:19 AM ISTSikkim 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.
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Sikkim: Pawan Kumar Chamling, India's longest-serving CM, defeated in Poklok-Kamrang, Namcheybung
India | Jun 02, 2024, 01:13 PM ISTSikkim Assembly Election Result 2024: Pawan Kumar Chamling contested from two assembly constituencies- Poklok-Kamrang in Namchi district and Namcheybung in Gangtok district.
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Sikkim Assembly Election Result 2024: Prem Tamang's ruling SKM crosses halfway mark in early trends
India | Jun 02, 2024, 08:09 AM ISTSikkim 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.
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Sikkim Assembly Election Results 2024: Complete list of constituency-wise winners
India | Jun 02, 2024, 03:40 PM ISTSikkim Assembly Election Winner List 2024: The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) registered a resounding victory in Sikkim over the Sikkim Democratic Front (SFD).
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Assembly Election Results 2024: How many seats are required to form government in Sikkim? Details
India | Jun 02, 2024, 06:46 AM ISTSikkim 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).
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Sikkim Assembly Election Result 2024 Highlights: SKM registers landslide victory
India | Jun 02, 2024, 02:50 PM ISTSikkim 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).
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Assembly Election Results 2024: Arunachal and Sikkim results to be declared on June 2, check details
India | Jun 03, 2024, 11:09 AM ISTAssembly 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.
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IMD issues rainfall alerts in Bengal, Northeast region as cyclone Remal nears | Check details
India | May 26, 2024, 04:30 PM ISTAs 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.
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Assembly Elections 2024: Around 66 per cent turnout recorded in Arunachal, 67.95 pc in Sikkim
India | Apr 20, 2024, 06:19 AM ISTThe 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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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 147 candidates in fray in 32 assembly seats in Sikkim
India | Mar 31, 2024, 07:11 AM 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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Sikkim: PM Modi lays foundation of first railway station at Sikkim's Rangpo
News | Feb 27, 2024, 04:52 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Sikkim's first railway station at Rangpo. It was among the over 2,000 rail infrastructure projects worth about ₹41,000 crore unveiled by the prime minister.
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Sikkim finally welcomes first railway station after 49 years: Top 5 must-visit destinations
Travel | Feb 27, 2024, 11:56 AM ISTSikkim's long wait for a railway station has finally come to an end, opening doors to an easier and more accessible travel experience. With its diverse landscapes, rich cultural tapestry, and spiritual significance, Sikkim remains a captivating destination waiting to be explored.