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August 14, 2025, 06:05 PM - 2 min read
The government, headed by Prem Singh Tamang, launched the Shravan Kumar Award to honour sons and daughters who show exceptional care and devotion towards their elderly parents. The award was named after the mythical character Shravan Kumar, who took care of his blind parents.
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June 14, 2025, 09:27 PM - 2 min read
In a strongly worded letter addressed to Nepal’s Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Badri Pandey, and the President of the Nepal Mountaineering Association, the committee voiced alarm over recent climbs, particularly the May 18 summit by the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) from Arunachal Pradesh, which ascended the sacred peak via Nepal.
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April 27, 2025, 11:35 AM - 4 min read
The successful evacuation of stranded tourists in North Sikkim's Lachung town followed a coordinated effort by multiple agencies. Tourists were safely transported to Mangan after roads, blocked by landslides, were cleared. Local support, including taxi drivers and construction firms, played a key role in the operation's success.
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February 7, 2025, 02:13 PM - 2 min read
The Sikkim government has announced plans for an aerial ropeway in Gangtok to tackle traffic congestion and promote tourism. The Golden Jubilee Cable Car, to be developed under a PPP model, promises eco-friendly and scenic connectivity for residents and tourists alike.
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January 27, 2025, 05:37 PM - 3 min read
The tour will involve 20 students from the Government Secondary School Karbey in Namchi District. These students have never travelled outside the state.
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September 15, 2024, 03:48 PM - 3 min read
The scenic Ganesh Tok on the outskirts of Gangtok will be developed as a tourist spot with various amenities such as restaurants and banquet halls, among others, CM Tamang said.
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July 11, 2024, 04:19 PM - 2 min read
Tenzing Norbu Lamtha, representing the Syari Constituency, met with Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang at his official residence in Mintokgang before announcing his decision.
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June 28, 2024, 04:59 PM - 2 min read
The department has introduced multiple digital payment options for booking Sikkim Nationalised Transport (SNT) buses.
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