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  Intensity of rainfall likely to increase in West Bengal, Sikkim during Aug 11-12: IMD

  India | August 08, 2021 20:12 IST

  The entire monsoon trough is likely to shift close to the foothills of the Himalayas during the next 24 to 48-hours, the IMD said. 

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  Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 hits Sikkim

  India | July 25, 2021 21:31 IST

  An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 on the Richter Scale was felt in Sikkim's Gangtok on Sunday. 

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  COVID-19: Sikkim bans socio-religious, entertainment activities for 30 days

  India | July 16, 2021 6:49 IST

  An awareness campaign will be carried out throughout the state to urge the people to adopt Covid appropriate behaviour, and those violating COVID-19 guidelines will be penalised.

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  'Focus on micro containment zones': PM Modi reviews Covid situation in North-East with CMs

  India | July 13, 2021 13:03 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked the Chief Ministers of the North-eastern states to focus on micro containment zones to tide over Covid-19 crisis.

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  Fully vaccinated tourists can now visit Sikkim from Monday

  India | July 04, 2021 22:57 IST

  The state Home Department, in a notification, said that fully vaccinated tourists can enter the Himalayan state through Rangpo in East Sikkim and Melli in South Sikkim after exhibiting their vaccination certificates at the border check-gates.

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  4 Army jawans die after vehicle falls into gorge near Indo-China border in Sikkim

  India | June 30, 2021 19:30 IST

  ​In a tragic incident, at least four army jawans died on Wednesday after their vehicle fell into a gorge near Indo-China border in Sikkim.

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  Army rescues 447 tourists in Nathu-La after snowstorm

  India | February 20, 2021 10:58 IST

  The army has rescued 447 tourists stuck at snow-bound Nathu-La near the India-China border in Sikkim following a snowstorm, defence officials said on Friday.

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  Sikkim to reopen schools for LKG-class 5 students from Monday

  Education | February 14, 2021 18:52 IST

  Schools in Sikkim will reopen for pre-primary and primary students from February 15, after remaining closed for 11 months due to coronavirus pandemic, the state government said.

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  Indo-China clash: Army says Naku La clash in Sikkim with Chinese troops swiftly resolved

  News | January 25, 2021 13:52 IST

  It's clarified that there was a minor face-off between Indian Army & Chinese PLA troops at Naku La, Sikkim on 20th January. It was resolved by local commanders as per established protocols: Indian Army

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  India, China troops clash at Naku La in Sikkim

  News | January 25, 2021 13:00 IST

  Indian and Chinese soldiers clashed at Naku La in North Sikkim last week, news agency ANI reported. It said that soldiers from both sides are injured. The situation is said to be under control though as of now.

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  Sikkim resumes commercial flight services after 19 months

  India | January 24, 2021 9:23 IST

  Commercial passenger flight services at Sikkims lone airport at Pakyong near Gangtok resumed on Saturday after a gap of about 19 months.

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  Direct flight services between Delhi and Sikkim commence

  India | January 23, 2021 20:49 IST

  Direct flight services between Delhi and Sikkim commenced on Saturday with a SpiceJet aircraft landing at Pakyong airport in the Himalayan statewith 57 passengers, officials said.

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  Former Sikkim CM Sanchaman Limboo dies at 73

  India | November 08, 2020 18:42 IST

  Former Sikkim chief minister Sanchaman Limboo died after a prolonged illness at a state-run hospital here on Sunday. He was 73 and is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter.

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  Moderate-intensity earthquakes hit Manipur, Sikkim

  India | October 26, 2020 7:02 IST

  Moderate-intensity earthquakes measuring 3.2 and 3.6 on the Richter scales hit Manipur and Sikkim respectively on Sunday, officials said. According to the Disaster Management officials of the two northeastern states, no report of loss of life or damage to property has been received yet.

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  Unlock 5.0: Schools to reopen in UP, Punjab, Sikkim from today

  India | October 19, 2020 8:27 IST

  Schools in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Sikkim will reopen from Monday. The schools will reopen for classes 9 to 12 in the three states after remaining shut for over six months due to the pandemic.

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  Special SNT bus services for students appearing in exams in Gangtok

  India | September 21, 2020 13:48 IST

  The 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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  Iconic Kirateshwar temple in Sikkim threatened by floodwaters

  India | August 06, 2020 21:27 IST

  Monsoon has long set in in the country, several parts of the country are witnessing floods. The rising waters have caused trouble in metropolis of Mumbai as well. The iconic Kirateshwar temple in Legship village of Sikkim is facing the rising menace of floodwater.  

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  Sikkim extends lockdown till August 3

  India | July 31, 2020 17:12 IST

  The Sikkim government on Friday extended the complete lockdown in the state till August 3 in view of a spurt in COVID-19 cases, a senior official said. 

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  Sikkim extends coronavirus lockdown till August 1

  India | July 26, 2020 16:05 IST

  A complete, six-day lockdown, imposed by the hilly state, was scheduled to end on Sunday.

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  7-day complete lockdown declared in Sikkim starting tomorrow

  India | July 20, 2020 14:31 IST

  Sikkim government has decided to impose a week of complete lockdown in the state in light of the COVID-19 situation. The lockdown will come into effect from July 21. During the lockdown government and private offices, shops, business establishments, schools will remain closed.