Gangtok, 4th September: Sikkim is among six Indian states where glacial lakes are rapidly expanding, raising concerns about potential floods and disasters, according to the latest report by the Central Water Commission (CWC). “432 Glacial Lakes (out of 681) located within India as per Glacial Lake Atlas 2023 display increase in water spread area during…
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…
Gangtok, 3rd September: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communications, Government of India, has issued a directive to all telecom service providers in Sikkim, making the inclusion of the Nepali language in their services mandatory. According to the official memorandum, all telecom operators functioning in the state are required to provide Interactive…
Gangtok, 3rd September: Sikkim’s 26-year-old ethical hacker Rivek Raj Tamang has received international recognition after NASA officially commended him for detecting security vulnerabilities in its system. The US space agency issued two letters of appreciation to the Gangtok-based security researcher under its Vulnerability Disclosure Policy (VDP). “The ability to detect and report on security vulnerabilities…
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, 31st August: Sudha M. Rai, a prominent writer from Sikkim, has been selected for the prestigious Nilim Kumar National Award 2025 by Kabyadhwani Assam. Rai, who is currently serving as an officer in the Language Section of the Education Department, Government of Sikkim, will be honored for her outstanding contributions to literature, culture, and…
Gangtok, 30th August: Kohima, Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, Aizawl, Gangtok, Itanagar and Mumbai have been ranked as the safest cities for women in India, while Patna, Jaipur, Faridabad, Delhi, Kolkata, Srinagar and Ranchi were placed at the bottom, according to the National Annual Report and Index on Women’s Safety (NARI) 2025. The nationwide index, released on August…
Gangtok, 30th August: The Government of India has announced 100 new tourist destinations under the Ranbhoomi Tourism Destination initiative. Among them, three important sites from Sikkim—Nathula, Chola, and Doklam—have been included. While Nathula has already been open to tourists with permits, the government has now extended tourism access to Chola and Doklam. The decision is…
Gangtok, 29th August: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang continues to lead the small states in the latest India Today Mood of the Nation (MOTN) poll. However, his approval rating has dropped from 62.1 per cent in February 2025 to 53.9 per cent in August 2025, reflecting an 8.2 percentage point decline over six months….
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…