Gangtok, 27th September: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has placed five private universities from Sikkim in its newly released list of defaulting state private universities, putting the Himalayan state ahead of larger states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Rajasthan despite its small size. The notice, dated 24th September 2025, was issued by…
Gangtok, 26th September: The District and Sessions Court, Gangtok, on Thursday granted bail to Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) youth leader Arun Limboo, who had been in custody since September 15 following his arrest in connection with Sadar Police Station Case No. 129/2025. The case had been registered under Sections 152, 352, 353(2), 356(2) and 336(4)…
Gangtok, 25th September: The border areas of Doka La (Doklam) and Cho La in East Sikkim are set to officially open for domestic tourists from 1st October 2025, under the Government of India’s Ranbhoomi Tourism Destination (Battlefield Tourism) initiative. According to a notification from the Home Department, only Indian nationals with valid voter IDs will…
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Gangtok, 21st September: Member of Parliament Dr. Indra Hang Subba met Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu in New Delhi today to discuss issues related to railway connectivity in Sikkim. Dr. Subba highlighted the Final Location Survey (FLS) of the proposed Melli–Dentam railway link, which was sanctioned by the Ministry after his earlier…
Gangtok, 21st September: Rikzing Norbu Dorjee Bhutia has resigned from the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF), ending both his primary membership and all party responsibilities. In his resignation letter to the party president, Bhutia said he was stepping down from the posts of Vice President, Spokesperson, Student Front Incharge for Pakyong, Gangtok and Mangan districts, and…
20th September: The District and Sessions Court, Gangtok, has rejected the bail application of Arun Limboo, who was arrested in connection with Sadar Police Station Case No. 129/2025 dated September 14, 2025. The case was registered under Sections 152, 352, 353(2), 356(2) and 336(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The bail hearing was conducted…
Gangtok, 19th September: Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Friday interacted with Rivek Raj Tamang, a young security researcher and ethical hacker from Sikkim, who has recently been honoured with two official Letters of Recognition from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Extending his congratulations, the Chief Minister said, “I extend my heartiest congratulations…
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, 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…