Sikkim
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Sikkim declares 'Katley' as state fish
India | Sep 19, 2021, 10:35 AM ISTThe official said the Sikkim government has also declared the reservoirs of the state to be open for fishing activities.
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Landslides cut off Sikkim from rest of India, clearing works on
India | Sep 06, 2021, 12:34 PM ISTThe debris from the overnight landslide has covered almost 70 m stretch and it will take some time to clear the road for one-way traffic.
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Intensity of rainfall likely to increase in West Bengal, Sikkim during Aug 11-12: IMD
India | Aug 08, 2021, 08:12 PM ISTThe 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 | Jul 25, 2021, 09:31 PM ISTAn 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 | Jul 16, 2021, 06:49 AM ISTAn 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 | Jul 13, 2021, 01:03 PM ISTPrime 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 | Jul 04, 2021, 10:57 PM ISTThe 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 | Jun 30, 2021, 07:30 PM ISTIn 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 | Feb 20, 2021, 10:58 AM ISTThe 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 | Feb 14, 2021, 06:52 PM ISTSchools 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 | Jan 25, 2021, 01:52 PM ISTIt'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 | Jan 25, 2021, 01:00 PM ISTIndian 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 | Jan 24, 2021, 09:23 AM ISTCommercial 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 | Jan 23, 2021, 08:49 PM ISTDirect 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 | Nov 08, 2020, 06:42 PM ISTFormer 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 | Oct 26, 2020, 07:02 AM ISTModerate-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 | Oct 19, 2020, 08:27 AM ISTSchools 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 | Sep 21, 2020, 01:48 PM ISTThe 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 | Aug 06, 2020, 09:27 PM ISTMonsoon 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 | Jul 31, 2020, 05:12 PM ISTThe 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.