Sikkim
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Sikkim: 3 dead, 20 injured after milk tanker rams into crowded fair
India | Feb 11, 2024, 08:19 AM ISTThe horrific incident happened when a Tambola program was going on at the fair. The local administration launched an enquiry into the matter and announced financial support for victims.
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BJP candidate DT Lepcha wins lone Sikkim Rajya Sabha seat uncontested
India | Jan 12, 2024, 06:27 PM ISTThe Election Commission has announced that elections to three Rajya Sabha seats from New Delhi and one from Sikkim are likely to be held on January 19 (Friday).
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BJP picks Dorjee Tshering Lepcha from Sikkim for upcoming Rajya Sabha elections
India | Jan 07, 2024, 12:55 PM ISTThe party said MP Sushil Gupta expressed his intent to redirect his focus towards the electoral politics of Haryana. Sushil is the AAP in-charge in Haryana, which is expected to go to polls later this year. "...we respect his decision to pursue this path," the party said.
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Sikkim: Army rescues over 800 tourists stranded due to snowfall | Video
India | Dec 14, 2023, 06:18 AM ISTA video of the incident has also surfaced showing tourists being rescued amid heavy snowfall in the region. Children, women, elder people were among those rescued.
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Planning to visit Sikkim? Here's an important update for travelers
Travel | Nov 21, 2023, 06:09 PM ISTSikkim is known for its stunning landscapes, rich biodiversity, and vibrant culture. Here are some of the best places to visit in Sikkim.
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From Orchha to Sikkim, 5 best places to visit in November
Travel | Oct 22, 2023, 11:55 AM ISTNovember is the best month to visit several places in India. From Orchha to Sikkim, the country has a lot of offbeat places to visit in November.
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Air Force conducts disaster relief operations in Sikkim, death count rises to 34 | VIDEO
India | Oct 09, 2023, 12:28 PM ISTSikkim: The Met Department on Monday forecasted light to moderate rain in many places accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim over the next five days.
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Sikkim floods: Mortal remains of eight army personnel recovered, search ops for 14 soldiers continue
India | Oct 07, 2023, 06:35 PM ISTDefence Minister Rajnath Singh informed that the mortal remains of eight Army personnel, who went missing in flash floods in Sikkim, were recovered while the search operations for the remaining soldiers are underway.
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Sikkim tragedy: Death count rises to 26, searches on for 142 missing people continue
India | Oct 07, 2023, 12:44 PM ISTSikkim tragedy: A flash flood triggered after a cloudburst in the early hours of Wednesday claimed at least 26 lives and the count may rise further as 142 people are still missing in the Himalayan state. The 0perations on a large scale are underway to rescue thousands of stranded people in Sikkim.
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Chungthang dam washed away due to substandard construction, says Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang
India | Oct 06, 2023, 02:38 PM ISTThe flash floods in Sikkim has so far claimed 21 lives and over 100 people are missing. Several bridges have also been washed away impacting connectivity within the state.
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Sikkim: Amit Shah approves release of Rs 44.8 crore to provide relief to flood-hit people
India | Oct 06, 2023, 01:34 PM ISTSikkim: According to an official statement, the Centre has assured the Sikkim government of all possible help. With this, the situation in Sikkim is being closely monitored by the Centre at the highest level on a 24x7 basis.
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Sikkim flash flood: Toll rises to 22, searches on for 103 missing people
India | Oct 06, 2023, 03:00 PM ISTSikkim flash flood: A total of 2,011 people have been rescued, while the calamity has affected 22,034 people, the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) said on Thursday.
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Sikkim Cloudburst: Schools to remain closed in THESE districts till October 8
Education | Oct 05, 2023, 11:17 AM ISTThe Sikkim Education Department has declared a holiday in both government and private institutions till October 8. The holiday has been declared in four districts of Sikkim keeping in mind the safety of the children.
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Sikkim: Death count rises to 18, ISRO's satellite images show Lhonak lake burst caused floods | PICS
India | Oct 05, 2023, 11:32 PM ISTSikkim flash floods: The space agency said it will continue monitoring the lake further using satellite data. At least 18 people died while several went missing after a cloudburst over Lhonak Lake triggered a flash flood in the Teesta River basin.
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Sikkim flash floods: 14 dead, over 100 missing as cloudburst-led disaster wreaks havoc in state
India | Oct 05, 2023, 06:02 AM ISTThe flash floods have created havoc in the northern part of Sikkim. Around 200 people have been rescued so far and the search operation is underway unabated to rescue over 100 missing people, including 22 army personnel.
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Sikkim flash floods: One soldier rescued out of 23 missing army personnel, search operation underway
India | Oct 04, 2023, 10:15 PM ISTThe Indian Army stated that the condition of the rescued soldier is stable and has been placed under medical observation. A total of 23 army personnel went missing after a cloudburst in Sikkim.
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How flash flood in Sikkim caused devastation | WATCH VIDEOS
India | Oct 04, 2023, 11:41 AM ISTThe fury of nature could be gauged from the videos that have surfaced after the devastation caused by flash flood and the opening of dam gates in the Teesta River in Lachen Valley. The opening of the Chungthang dam led to a sudden increase in water levels up to 15-20 feet high downstream.
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Flash flood strikes Sikkim: Three civilians dead, 23 army personnel still missing in Lachen Valley
India | Oct 04, 2023, 02:17 PM ISTThe rapid surge in Teesta River water level led to the submersion of Army vehicles stationed near Bardang in Singtam, resulting in the disappearance of 23 military personnel.
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Dalai Lama, Tibetan spiritual leader, to visit Sikkim in October for five days
India | Sep 14, 2023, 07:48 AM ISTDalai Lama Sikkim visit: "His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, will be coming to Sikkim on October 10 (Tuesday) and return on October 14 (Saturday), " Sikkim CM said at a meeting with senior officials in the state capital on Wednesday to discuss the proposed visit of the Tibetan spiritual leader.
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BJP not satisfied with alliance in Sikkim, to go alone in Assembly elections next year
India | Aug 09, 2023, 10:47 PM ISTWe are not satisfied with our alliance with the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), said BJP Sikkim unit spokesperson Kamal Adhikari.