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The Latest Breaking News from Sikkim

Voting underway for bypolls to two UP Legislative Council seats

The bypolls to the two seats were necessitated by the resignation of Laxman Acharya and the death of Banwari Lal Dohre. The tenure of Mr. Acharya, who was made the governor of Sikkim, was to last till January 2027 while Dohre’s term was to expire in July 2028.

The Hindu

Indian Army rescues 500 stranded tourists from landslide-hit Sikkim

The Indian Army rescued 500 stranded tourists, including 54 children, in Sikkim as torrential rain in parts of the Himalayan state caused landslides and roadblocks

The Hindu

Sikkim govt to give advance & additional increments to employees having two or more children

To boost the population of indigenous communities, Sikkim government has decided to provide advance and additional increments to its employees having two or three children.

The Hindu

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Flavours of Sikkim

Menu items, such as the Himalayan Calzone, Dalle Fries, and Shanghai Pasta, are unique fusion cuisine creations and carefully crafted to highlight the best flavours and ingredients from different regions.

The Hindu

Rajasthan opposes legal status for same-sex marriage, Centre tells SC

The Centre, said Rajasthan had opposed the idea of giving legal status to same-sex marriage while Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Manipur and Sikkim have said they cannot respond without the benefit of threadbare discussions

The Hindu

Indian Army rescues 30 tourists stranded in East Sikkim's high-altitude areas

Indian Army has rescued 30 tourists including elderly women and children who were stranded in high-altitude areas of East Sikkim. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sikkim: BRO rescues 40 tourists stranded near Nathula due to heavy rainfall

As many as 40 tourists stranded near Nathula in Sikkim due to heavy rainfall">rainfall were rescued by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Regional triad is drawing closer

The northeast region comprising India's eight northeastern states -- Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim -- is undergoing dramatic change.

Bangkok Post

Sikkim: Rescue operations resume at avalanche site in Nathu La

Officials of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on Wednesday resumed the rescue operation on Jawaharlal Nehru road in East Sikkim, where a massive avalanche came yesterday, claiming the lives of at least seven people and leaving several trapped under the snow. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indian rescuers scour site of deadly avalanche for any more victims

Rescue teams made final checks on Wednesday for anyone still trapped in an avalanche that swept down on a road in the Indian Himalayan state of Sikkim the day before, killing seven people.

Reuters

Daily Dose Ep 1318: Rajasthan doctors end protest, Kalakshetra ICC member resigns

Gurmehar Kaur brings you news from Sikkim, Delhi, Rajasthan, Chennai and Malaysia.

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Factbox-Deadly avalanches in Indian Himalayas

At least seven people died in an avalanche in India's northeastern state of Sikkim on Tuesday, according to the Indian army. It was one of many avalanches in the Indian Himalayas that have killed at least 120 people over the last two years.

Reuters

At least seven dead as avalanche hits tourism spot in north-eastern India

An avalanche in India's north-eastern state of Sikkim has killed at least seven people, with several more feared trapped, the army says.

The New Daily

Trishakti Sappers, BRO launch massive snow clearing ops in Sikkim

Braving intimidating altitudes and freezing temperatures, the Trishakti Sappers and Border Roads Organization (BRO) have launched a massive joint snow-clearing operation amid inhospitable weather conditions to clear the heavy snow in order to keep the strategic roads and communication lines open and facilitate movement of locals, military personnel and tourists.…

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Daily Dose Ep 1266: Revised tax regime, capex hike, UK strike

Saeeduzzaman brings you the news from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Sikkim, and the UK.

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Situation In Sikkim, Arunachal Stable But Unpredictable Because Of The Boundary Issue Along India-China Border, Says GOC Eastern Command

Amid India-China border tension GOC-in-C Eastern Command RP Kalita on Friday said that the situation in both Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh is stable now but unpredictable because of the boundary issue. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Exclusive! Now that I have won the trophy I want to get back to my home in Sikkim and relax, says Jetshen Dohna Lama, winner of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs season 9

Jetshen Dohna Lama, a nine-year-old girl from Pakyong in Sikkim, was declared the winner of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs season 9. Defeating all the contestants at the blockbuster finale of the musical reality show, she lifted the trophy on Sunday night.

The Times of India

In photos: From Uttarakhand to Kashmir and Himachal, it's snowing all over in India!

Tourists across the country are rejoicing as most hill stations in North India as well as parts of North East and Sikkim see fresh snowfall, luring people from all over. Upper reaches of Kashmir are also seeing snowfall, leading to stunning views and tourists are flocking to the valley to…

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Bangkok Post

Siam Society invites all to visit Sikkim

Siam Society is holding a study trip to Sikkim and Darjeeling in India from April 22-30.

The Times of India

Ranji Trophy Plate Group: Bihar look to come back stronger against Sikkim

Kicking off their campaign with a mammoth innings and 221-run win against Arunachal Pradesh in Ranji Trophy Plate Group, Bihar's journey in the premier domestic tournament has gone from best to worst. They drew the second game against Manipur to take three points next but in the last match, they…

Newslaundry

Daily Dose Ep 1233: 16 killed in Sikkim road accident, Charles Sobhraj released

Gurmehar Kaur brings you the news from Sikkim, China, Delhi, Nepal and the Koreas.

The Times of India

Vijay Merchant Trophy: Sikkim all out for 6 against Madhya Pradesh

MUMBAI: In another example of teams from the Northeast struggling to match up to domestic sides, Sikkim were shot out for merely 6 by Madhya Pradesh in their Vijay Merchant Trophy (for Under-16) at the Kholvad Gymkhana Ground in Surat on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Army truck accident: 16 personnel killed, 4 injured in north Sikkim

GANGTOK: At least 16 Army personnel were killed and four injured in a road accident involving an Army truck at Zema in North Sikkim.

The Times of India

Vidarbha make light work of Sikkim

NAGPUR: Debutant Nachiket Bhute (3-29) and Aditya Sarwate (3-18), and Jitesh Sharma attacking 29-ball 48 helped Vidarbha record a seven-wicket win over Sikkim in a Group B match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Kolkata on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Sikkim to send 240 athletes to North East Olympic Games

GANGTOK: Sikkim will be sending a contingent of 240 athletes in 14 disciplines to represent the state in the North East Olympic Games in Shillong, an official said on Monday.

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