Sikkim observes 7-day long state mourning in honour of Pranab Mukherjee

Gangtok/UNI: Sikkim Government has declared seven days mourning till Sept 6 in honour of former President Pranab Mukherjee.

Sikkim extends anti-Covid-19 lockdown till Aug 1

Gangtok/UNI: The Sikkim government has extended lockdown in the face of the worsening Coronavirus situation in the hill state till Aug 1.

Army refutes media reports linking recruitment of porters with border tension

Gangtok/UNI: While the Indian Army carried out routine recruitment of porters in Sikkim, some reports in the media claimed that the activity was triggered by the recent border tension at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

New video emerges showing Indian and Chinese soldiers clash at high altitude in Sikkim

New Delhi/IBNS: Days after the deadly face-off at Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh, a new video has emerged showing Indian and Chinese officers clashing at a high-altitude area in Sikkim.

Sikkim: One soldier missing in avalanche in Lugnak La

Gangtok/UNI: At least 17 Indian Army Jawans were hit by an avalanche ,while clearing snow in North Sikkim.

Indian and Chinese soldiers clash along Sino-India border in North Sikkim

Gangtok/UNI/IBNS: Four Indian and seven Chinese soldiers sustained injuries after they engaged in a fist-fight following a face off during border patrol at Naku La in North Sikkim on Saturday, sources in Indian Army said.      

Covid-19: Registration facilitating return of Sikkim people from other states begins

Gangtok/UNI: The Sikkim government has initiated the process of registration for those wishing to return to State.

Sikkim: Distilleries, liquor shops open after 25 days of COVID-19 lockdown

Gangtok/UNI: Foreign Liquor retail shops in Sikkim resumed sale from Monday. In the bid to curtail black marketing, the State government relaxed the prolonged COVID-19 lockdown.

Two women tourists from Bengal among three killed after their car fell in gorge in Sikkim

Darjeeling/UNI: Two women tourists from Bengal were among three people killed and nine others injured when their charted Sumo car fell into a deep gorge in Sikkim day, police said.

Coronavirus: After Sikkim restricts entry of foreigners, tourism industry fears losses

Darjeeling/IBNS: Amid the rising number of novel coronavirus cases, Sikkim has temporarily banned the entry of foreigners sparking fear of major financial losses among tour operators, hoteliers and travel agencies in Darjeeling, media reports said.

Sikkim: Governor appoints PS Tamang as CM with fresh Oath of Office

Gangtok/UNI: Governor Ganga Prasad, administered oath of office and secrecy to the leader of Sikkim Krantikari Morcha, PS Tamang, as the Chief Minister of Sikkim at Sikkim House, Delhi, on Saturday.

Ram Nath Kovind to commence his Meghalaya, Sikkim visit from tomorrow

New Delhi/IBNS: President Ram Nath Kovind, will visit Sikkim and Meghalaya from Nov 2 to 4, officials said.

PS Golay becomes eligible to contest by-elections

Gangtok, Sep 29 (UNI/IBNS) Chief Minister PS Golay has now become eligible to contest the Sikkim Assembly by-elections, after the Election Commission of India reduced his term of disqualification from six years to one year and a month.

10 Sikkim Democratic Front MLAs join BJP

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS):  10 MLAs of Sikkim Democratic Front on Tuesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Total voting pct in Sikkim stands at 81.69: Chief Electoral Officer

Gangtok, May 28 (UNI): Chief Electoral Officer of Sikkim R Telang on Tuesday revealed that the total voting percentage in Sikkim stands at 81.69 per cent with postal ballots.