Vodafone launches 3G service in Lachen, Sikkim

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 18:10

Private mobile telephony major Vodafone on Tuesday announced launching of its 3G services in Lachen, North Sikkim.

Eastern Army commander reviews preparedness at Sino-Indian border

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 00:21

Eastern Army Commander Tuesday reviewed the preparedness and security situation of the operational areas in the Sikkim and north Bengal sectors at the Sino-Indian border.

Army Commander reviews situation at Sino-India border

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 21:10

Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen MMS Rai on Tuesday reviewed the preparedness and security situation of operational areas along the Sino-India border in Sikkim, defence sources said.

Lok Sabha elections to be held from mid-April

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 15:22

Bracing for the big exercise, the Election Commission is all set to hold Lok Sabha elections starting mid-April and spread it over at least five phases till early May.

Sikkim saw emergence of new Opposition party in 2013

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 13:03

The year 2013 saw emergence of a new Opposition party in Sikkim, rise in cases of sexual assault on minors and tourism suffering because of agitations.

Sikkim to host East Zone round of Santosh Trophy

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 15:59

Sikkim Football Association is hosting East Zone round of the 68th edition of National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy for the first time from January 26 to January 31 here at Paljor Stadium.

Sikkim revives springs to address water woes

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 18:51

The Sikkim government has launched a massive initiative to revive and restore dying natural springs to address the water problem, especially in the rural areas. It has led to a 15 percent enhancement in spring discharges.

TV channel for Arunachal and Sikkim soon

Last Updated: Monday, November 11, 2013, 13:06

Prasar Bharati will soon launch a television channel for Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim to help promote the rich art and culture of these two northeastern states.