Gangtok, 7th September:Â 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…
Namchi, August 31 (IPR): The two-day long 1st Indian Himalayan Centre for Adventure and Eco-Tourism (IHCAE) Alumni Meet 2025: “Adventure Reunion; Reliving the thrill “,and Workshop Programme commenced at IHCAE, Chemchey, today. The two day event is being organised by the Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Government of Sikkim in collaboration with IHCAE Chemchey, which…
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…