Northeast India’s Only English and Hindi Satellite News Channel

Sikkim: Landslide blocks NH-10 near Singtam

First Published: 8th October, 2022 21:10 IST

NH-10 totally blocked near at 19th mile-20mile near Singtam. Several vehicles stranded on either side of blockade.

Sikkim is experiencing incessant rainfall that has led to the total blockade of the NH-10 due to landslide at 19th mile-20mile near Singtam. The landslide is expected to be cleared only on Monday morning. The landslide has left several vehicles stranded. Vehicles have been diverted via Singtam-Pendam-Duga and Rangpo. Commuters, especially tourists and those returning after Dashain break are facing a harrowing time due to the sudden highway disruption.

COMMENTS

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

WE RECOMMEND

Banner
Safeguarding Northeast’s Identity and Culture Top Priority: Home Minister Amit Shah at NEC Plenary

Amit Shah further stressed the need for a shift in focus from countering extremism to empowering citizens with constitutional rights.

21st December 2024
Banner
Indigenous Identity at Risk, NEIPF Urges NE MPs to Take Action to Stop Influx of Myanmar and Bangladesh Refugees into Northeast

The NEIPF is planning to meet all the CMs of the Northeastern states for meaningful discussions

19th December 2024
Banner
Sikkim: Theng Tunnel Reopens for Upward Traffic After GLOF Closure

The closure of the tunnel severely impacted connectivity, affecting local communities and disrupting trade and travel in the region.

19th December 2024
Banner
Manipur’s Haobam Satyabati Devi, Assam’s Sameer Tanti and Sikkim’s Yuva Baral Get Sahitya Akademi Award 2024

Haobam Satyabati Devi from Manipur also got the award in the Poetry category for her poem “Mainu Bora Nungshi Sheirol”, which explores the delicate interplay of love, culture, and identity.

18th December 2024
Banner
Sikkim’s Kritika Timsina Clinches Bronze at KIO Sub-Junior All India Karate Championship 2024

Kritika, hailing from Majhua Village in Rangang-Yangang, competed in the 10 years-25 kilograms Girls Kumite category

17th December 2024