Sikkim: OSD’s tweet to CM Tamang inviting investors to hydro projects sparks row

The tweet by Sunil Saraogi, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to CM Prem Singh Tamang inviting investors to invest in #Sikkim hydroelectric projects has raised a row on the social media platform.

Sikkim sends contingent for 36th National Games 2022

Sikkim Olympic Association on Sunday sent off the State Contingent for the 36th National Games which will be held in Gujarat from 28th September to 12th October. Six athletes from Sikkim will be competing in four sports disciplines including Athletics, Boxing, Skateboarding and Wushu at the National Games. A 14 Member State Contingent comprising of […]

Sikkim: 2 injured in fire at petrol depot in Gangtok

In a tragic incident, two persons have been seriously injured after a fire broke out at a petrol depot at Bojoghari in Gangtok last night. The fire broke out at around 11 pm Saturday. As per inputs, fire tenders were rushed to the spot and managed to douse the fire. Meanwhile, the injured duo have […]

Sikkim signs MoU with NIMSME to promote small industries

In an effort to rope in more investors to Sikkim, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Friday chaired a meeting with a delegation of potential business investors at Mintokgang.  During the meet, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Commerce and Industries department and the National Institute of MSME, Hyderabad for the development of […]

Hamro Sikkim chief Bhaichung Bhutia demands ILP for Sikkim

Hamro Sikkim Party Chief Bhaichung Bhutia has once again demanded an Inner Line Permit for Sikkim. Bhutia today said that the ILP is necessary for Sikkim and would go a long way in solving many issues in the state.  Bhutia also raised the issue of bad road infrastructure in Sikkim. The Hamro Sikkim Party chief […]

Sikkim: Menla Ethenpa elected as Chair of finance committee of AIFF

Besides Menla Ethenpa, three other senior members of the Sikkim Football Association have also got a berth in various other committees of AIFF.

Sikkim: HSP elects Bhaichung Bhutia as party president

Bhutia was elected as the new HSP President via unanimous decision, the party informed in a press statement today.

Dalai Lama to visit Sikkim after nearly 12 years

In a big development, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama is all set to visit Sikkim after a gap of almost 12 years. This was informed exclusively to Northeast Live by the state Ecclesiastical Department Minister, Ven Sonam Lama. Minister Sonam Lama informed that the spiritual leader has accepted Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang’s […]

Demand for ILP in Sikkim gains new momentum

Speaking exclusively to Northeast Live, Thapa raised the need for stricter labor laws as well as the implementation of ILP.