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9 held in Gangtok for trying to show black flag to Amit Shah, says police

Nine people were held in Gangtok for attempting to show black flags to Union Home Minister Amit Shah who was on a day-long visit to Sikkim, police said. Those detained were members of the Sikkim Suraksha Samiti (SSS) who have been on a hunger strike for the last 26 days outside the district administrative office here, demanding inner line permit (ILP) for the state. They were held under Section 151 of the CRPC, police said. The SSS members led by their president Madan Tamang were nabbed with black flags when they were on the way to Manan Kendra where the Cooperative Dairy Conclave, which was attended by Shah, was held, police said. They were later released on personal bond.

Team of Indian Army, HMI summit 7,462-metre-high Jonsang peak in Sikkim

A joint mountaineering team of the Indian Army, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) and civilians conquered the difficult Jonsang peak in Sikkim, a Defence official said on Thursday. The 7,462-metre-high peak in the Great Himalayan Region was summited only twice in the past, in 1930 and 2012, he said. The expedition team comprised 24 members, including four civil mountaineers, of whom two were women climbers, and was led by Group Captain Jai Kishan, principal of HMI, Darjeeling, the official said in a statement. The team on September 23 summited Mount Jonsang, which is among the most technically difficult mountain peaks because of approach, frequent avalanches, rock falls and treacherous terrain, he said. The group also conquered the 7,264-metre Mt Domekhang peak on September 22, the official said. The joint expedition was executed as part of multiple adventure activities under the umbrella of Eastern Command Trans Theatre Adventure Activities (ECTTAA)-2022, Lt General Tar

India's 1st Avalanche Monitoring Radar installed in north Sikkim: Officials

The Indian Army and the Defence Geoinformatics and Research Establishment (DGRE) have jointly installed the Avalanche Monitoring Radar, first of its kind in India, in north Sikkim

Footballer Bhaichung Bhutia becomes new president of Hamro Sikkim Party

Legendary footballer Bhaichung Bhutia was on Tuesday elected as the new president of the Hamro Sikkim Party (HSP). The 45-year-old former India captain was elected unanimously by party leaders and members at a national conference held here, HSP general secretary Biraj Adhikari said. "The HSP is confident that Bhutia will now carry the mantle of leading the fight to rid Sikkim of the present corrupt misrule and provide a transparent and responsive government to the people if elected to power in the future," he said. Bhutia said he will strive to serve the people of Sikkim and represent their hopes and aspirations. "We will work tirelessly towards ensuring social equality and justice and create endless opportunities for every Sikkimese to achieve the true potential of our state," he said. Bhutia thanked outgoing HSP president Bina Basnett for successfully completing her tenure of three years.

Sikkim govt hikes minimum wage for unskilled workers by 67% to Rs 500

The Sikkim government on Wednesday hiked the minimum wage for unskilled workers by 67 per cent to Rs 500. The daily wage for unskilled workers was increased from Rs 300 to Rs 500 with retrospective effect from July 11, 2022, Labour Minister Lok Nath Sharma said. The daily wage for semi-skilled workers was increased to Rs 520 from Rs 320, while skilled workers will get Rs 535 instead of Rs 335 earlier, he said. Highly-skilled workers will now get Rs 565 per day instead of Rs 365, Sharma said. These wages will be applicable for those working at altitude up to 8,000 feet, while 50 per cent more wages will be given to those working at altitudes from 8,001 feet to 12,000 feet, said the minister of the Himalayan state. Those working at altitudes of 12,001 feet to 16,000 feet will be paid 75 per cent more than the normal wage, he said. Those working at places above 16,001 feet will get double the normal wage, Sharma said. The new rates would be effective from July 11, 2022, and the lab

Covid pandemic-induced income blues not yet over for seven states/UTs

Residents of 6 states and a Union Territory are yet to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic-induced income shock, data compiled by the National Statistical Office for 21 states and UTs for FY22 shocks.

No more scheming: Bourses step up scrutiny of investors from Sikkim

Asked to re-verify clients and check order locations, following reports of tax evasion

Sikkim reports 121 new Covid cases, 2 deaths; positivity rate at 13.38%

Sikkim's COVID-19 tally rose to 41,206 on Sunday as 121 more people tested positive for the infection, while two fresh fatalities pushed the Himalayan state's coronavirus death toll to 468

Tourism back on track in Sikkim since lifting of Covid-19 restrictions

Tourism industry, the mainstay of Sikkim's economy, has got back on its feet since the lifting of the COVID 19-induced lockdown late last year, officials said. According to tourism department records, as many as 3.08 lakh domestic travellers visited the hill state between October last year and March 2022, with January being the most profitable month for various stakeholders of the sector at 98,456 visitors. "We have seen a massive growth of the tourism industry with the arrival of large number of visitors from across the country since late last year after the lockdown was lifted by the state government, a tourist department official told PTI. As far as foreigners' footfall is concerned, 6,055 people visited Sikkim during the period, he said. In 2019, the Himalayan state had recorded around 16 lakh tourist arrivals, and numbers, this year, too, are expected to rise over the course of the next few months, the officials said. Travel agents, after a lull for almost two years, have ..

Policeman kills 3 colleagues at Delhi's Haiderpur water treatment plant

"The Sikkim Police personnel were posted at Haiderpur water treatment plant. He shot three of his colleagues, of which two have succumbed to their injuries," Deputy Commissioner of Police, Rohini said

Sikkim reports 114 new coronavirus cases in 24-hr, positivity rate at 24%

Sikkim now has 489 active cases, while 38,159 people have recovered from the disease, and 768 have migrated to other states so far.

Sikkim reports 70 Covid-19 cases in last 24 hrs; death toll reaches 459

Sikkim reported 70 more COVID-19 cases, pushing the tally to 39,675, while the death toll mounted to 459 with one fresh fatality

NDA presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu's Sikkim visit postponed

NDA presidential nominee Droupadi Murmu's visit to Sikkim on Saturday to meet SKM and BJP lawmakers in the state was postponed in the wake of the one-day national mourning

Sikkim logs 29 new Covid cases, masks made mandatory again in public places

Sikkim now has 101 active cases, while 38,028 people have recovered from the disease, and 757 others migrated.

Small state, big opportunities

If Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang can keep his flock together, Sikkim can become one of the most progressive states in India's Northeast

Sikkim road, rail connectivity projects to be completed by 2023: Minister

Capital road and rail connectivity projects of Sikkim will be completed by 2023, Union Minister for Development Of North Eastern Region (DoNER) G Kishan Reddy said. Addressing the 47th Statehood Day of Sikkim Celebrations in New Delhi on Thursday, Reddy assured of every possible support from the central government to the state. The Centre and state governments in the North East will work in tandem to ensure the overall development of the region, he said. "Sikkim received its first airport at Pakyong in 2018...the Capital road and rail connectivity projects will be completed by 2023," he said. Hailing Sikkim for being the first state in world to record 100 per cent organic farming, the minister said it was the perfect example to show that development and environment sustainability can go hand in hand. This was the first occasion where Sikkim's statehood day was celebrated at a national level ever since it officially became an Indian state on May 16, 1975. The function, which was .

I pray for Sikkim's progress in the years to come: Shah on statehood day

'This state is known for its great culture and immense natural beauty. I pray for Sikkim's progress in the years to come'

Eastern Command chief visits Sikkim, reviews security along border areas

The Army Commander visited forward areas in Sikkim where he was briefed by senior Commanders on ground about the prevailing situation along the border.

Sikkim seeks US investments in tourism, agriculture, livestock products

US investors and companies should look into investing in Sikkim in sectors such as tourism, horticulture, agriculture, livestock products and agro-based sectors, said state agriculture minister

Delhi 3rd nationwide in per capita income after Sikkim, Goa: Eco Survey

Delhi ranked third in terms of per capita income behind Sikkim and Goa, according to the Economic Survey of Delhi 2021-22