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…
Gangtok, 30th August: Sikkim is once again under threat from its glacial lakes, with experts warning that 16 of them are classified as “high risk.” Among these, South Lhonak Lake and Shako Chho Lake are marked as extremely dangerous. Officials have confirmed that the water level of South Lhonak Lake has again risen to the…
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…
Kolkata, 23rd Aug: NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) retained their Durand Cup crown with a dominant 6-1 victory over Diamond Harbour FC (DHFC) in the final at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Saturday. With this triumph, NEUFC became the first side since East Bengal (1989-1991) to successfully defend the title, stamping their authority on Indian…