Gangtok, 18th September (IPR): The Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) under Land Revenue and Disaster Management Department (LRDM), Government of Sikkim today observed the commemoration of the 18th September 2011 Earthquake and State Disaster Risk Reduction Day at Chintan Bhawan, Gangtok, under the theme “Empowering Communities, Safeguarding Sikkim”. The programme was graced by Chief…
Bermiok, 18th September: The College of Horticulture, Bermiok, Namchi, in collaboration with the Horticulture Department, Government of Sikkim, organised a state-level workshop on World Bamboo Day 2025 under the theme “Next Generation Bamboo: Solution, Innovation and Design.” The event was funded by the National Bamboo Mission. MLA and Advisor Loknath Sharma attended as the chief…
The Himalaya, often called the “Third Pole,” is melting faster than imagined, and Sikkim is living with its consequences. The Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) of October 2023, when South Lhonak Lake burst and released nearly 50 million cubic meters of water, is a tragedy etched in memory. A peer-reviewed study in Science confirmed that…
Gangtok, 17th September: Sikkim today joined the nationwide Sewa Pakhwada campaign, held to mark the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti. The programme was organised at Utsav Plaza Swarna Jayanti Maitreya Manjari in Ridge Park, in the presence of Governor Om Prakash Mathur and Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang….
Gangtok, 7th September: A multi-department high-altitude glacial lake expedition that began on 20 August 2025 has successfully concluded, with a landmark first-ever scientific visit to Yulhe Kangse Lake (16,378 ft) in North Sikkim. The mission has returned important baseline data on the lake and other high-altitude water bodies, and will help improve understanding of mountain hydrology,…
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, 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…
Gangtok, 1st September: A multidisciplinary scientific team has completed a crucial field mission in North Sikkim between 26 August and 1 September 2025, focusing on high-risk glacial lake assessments and sediment studies in the aftermath of recent flood-related events. Also Read: South Lhonak lake water level rises to same level as pre-2023 flood, Sikkim launches…
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…