President to visit West Bengal, Sikkim

Last Updated: Friday, November 8, 2013, 12:52

President Pranab Mukherjee will visit West Bengal and Sikkim on November 10 and 11, an official statement said.

Earthquake strikes Sikkim, tremors felt in Darjeeling, Siliguri

Last Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2013, 12:24

An earthquake measuring 5.0 magnitude struck Sikkim at 11.43 am, triggering closure of schools and colleges in the state.

Sikkim records steepest fall in poverty level

Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 11:34

Sikkim has recorded steepest fall in poverty level in the country on account of increase in per capita consumption and the proportion of the poor living below poverty line in the urban area is lowest among all states.

Sikkim`s first airport to be ready by 2014

Last Updated: Thursday, September 12, 2013, 16:28

The airport at Pakyong, 30 km south of the state capital Gangtok, is being constructed by the Airport Authority of India on 200 acres of land.

Provide adequate representation to locals: Chamling

Last Updated: Sunday, April 7, 2013, 19:25

Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Chamling on Sunday appealed to the Centre to give due consideration to locals for proper representation in the proposed Indian Judicial Service.

Minor girl raped in South district of Sikkim

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 15:30

A 11-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a man in south district of Sikkim, police said Wednesday.

Bhaichung Bhutia launches BB15 Fitness Studio in Gangtok

Last Updated: Saturday, March 2, 2013, 15:17

Former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia today launched his first fitness studio named `BB15 Fitness` here.

Two Bills introduced in Sikkim Assembly

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 16:35

A new bill for providing funds towards restoration and repair of the damage caused by the September 11, 2011 devastating earthquake was introduced in the two-day session of the Sikkim Assembly on Wednesday.

Chujachen hydro-project ready for commissioning

Last Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013, 13:28

The 99 MW Chujachen hydro-electric power project, which was started in 2004 in Sikkim is now ready for commissioning.

Stone thrown on CM`s motorcade, lathi charge in new party HQ

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 17:39

Supporters of newly formed SKM threw stones at Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling`s motorcade leading to a police lathi charge at the party headquarter.

Low intensity earthquake hits Sikkim

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 2, 2013, 23:48

An earthquake of slight intensity on Wednesday hit Gangtok.

Gangtok contacts K`taka over security of Sikkimese

Last Updated: Friday, August 17, 2012, 18:18

Sikkim on Friday asked Karnataka government to provide security for Sikkimese in the backdrop of the exodus of people from the North east from Bangalore.