Gangtok, 19th September: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $179 million loan to support a transformative urban development initiative in Sikkim, India, aimed at modernizing infrastructure, expanding essential services, and strengthening climate resilience. Announced on 18 September 2025, the loan will finance the Sikkim Integrated Urban Development Project, covering the towns of Gangtok,…
Gangtok, 4th September: The Government of Nepal has decided to ban 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter (X), for operating without registration in the country. The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology announced the move on Thursday to implement a recent Supreme Court order as well as an earlier Cabinet decision. A…
Gagntok, 1st September: Rising football talent Abhista Basnett, a 14-year-old from Pakyong District, has brought glory to Sikkim by winning the Most Valuable Player Award at the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship 2025 in Bhutan. Abhista made a big impact for India throughout the tournament, finishing with four goals and three assists in six matches. Despite…
Gangtok, 24th August: The U17 Indian Women’s Football Team continued their superb run in the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship with a commanding 8-0 win over Bhutan at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu on Sunday. The result ensured India’s third straight victory in the tournament, strengthening their position at the top of the table with nine…