India’s 1st Avalanche Monitoring Radar installed in North Sikkim

In a huge technical advancement for India in the Himalayas, the Indian Army, along with the Defence Geoinformatics and Research Establishment, jointly installed the Avalanche Monitoring Radar in North Sikkim. The radar was inaugurated at one of the Forward Posts of the Indian Army deployed at an altitude of 15,000 feet in North Sikkim. This […]

Endangered Snow leopard statue unveiled in North Sikkim’s Thangu village

Aimed at sensitizing tourists toward the importance of the endangered Snow Leopard, a statue of the elusive cat was unveiled at Thangu village in North Sikkim, on the occasion of the Pang Lhabsol festival. The statue of the Snow Leopard was unveiled as a part of an initiative to spread awareness of the endangered cat […]

Manipur: Football tournament organised in memory of Late LT Col Robert TA concludes

In memory of Late Lieutenant Colonel Robert TA who laid down his life in an avalanche in North Sikkim, the 33rd Assam Rifles Batallion Headquarters Maram organised a five-day football tournament in Maram under Manipur’s Senapati district from 17 to 22 February. The Tournament concluded yesterday. Lieutenant Colonel Robert TA laid down his life in […]

Indian Army, Chinese PLA greet on New Year amid standoff in Sikkim

In line with New Year Celebrations, the Indian Army and People’s Liberation Army of China exchanged sweets in Hot Springs, Demchok, Nathula and Kongra La area along the Line of Actual Control in North Sikkim. This gesture came amid an over 18 month-long standoff between the two sides in several friction points in eastern Ladakh. […]

‘India, China face-off along Sikkim border’

Indian and Chinese troops reportedly engaged in a face-off in North Sikkim. This was informed by Army sources to news agency ANI. According to ANI report, ‘aggressive behaviour’ was exhibited by both sides, leading to minor injuries to soldiers on both sides. According to reports, at least 4 Indian soldiers and 7 Chinese soldiers sustained […]

Sikkim: Team of Veterinary officials visit Lachen Valley to investigate current status of yak mortality

A team of Veterinary officers from North District and officials from Chungthang visited Lachen Valley in Sikkim up to Cho Lhamu to further investigate on the present status of the Himalayan Yaks mortality in the region. The veterinary team provided the ailing yaks with anti-stress and vitamin injections. Moreover, the farmers of the domesticated yaks were […]