Sikkim: Row over Heritage Park fire escalates, SDF blames ruling SKM of conspiracy

Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) party once again openly criticized the Sikkim Police in a press conference held at Gangtok on Saturday. Addressing the media, publicity vice president of SDF Abhinash Yakha, alleged that Sikkim is grappling with organised crime, involving government, Sikkim Police and some party’a mafia. Talking about the fire incident that happened yesterday […]

Sikkim seeks to repeal state’s Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act 2018

The Sikkim State Forest Department has decided to repeal the Wildlife (Protection) Act 2018 as it contradicts the central law on the protection of wildlife. The State Forest and Environment Minister Karma Loday Bhutia informed the house that the State Cabinet has already consented to the withdrawal of the Wildlife (Protection) (Amendment) Act, stating that […]

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha sets up committees on pending demands of Sikkim

The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha has set up three separate committees to intensively work towards resolving 3 pending issues of the state. The decision to form the three committees was taken at a meeting of the SKM Legislature Party chaired by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Tuesday. Speaking to Northeast Live, SKM Spokesperson and […]

Sikkim sets sights on Monsoon season to attract tourists

The Tourism Department of Sikkim will target monsoon as a new tourist season for Sikkim, informed Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation (STDC)Chairman, Lukendra Rasaily on National Tourism Day. Talking to reporters at Gangtok today, Lukendra Rasaily said that the Covid19 has hit the tourism industry very badly, and now it’s time to look for a new […]

Sikkim’s Thanka artist Khandu Wangchuk Bhutia to be conferred with Padma Shri

63 years old Khandu Wangchuk Bhutia from Namchi, South Sikkim makes it to the list of awardees for the fourth highest civilian award in India ‘Padma Shri’. He is being conferred with the prestigious award in Art Category. Bhutia is one of the most prominent independent Thanka artist from Sikkim and has been practicing his […]

Sikkim: Top leaders of SDF desert party, new party to emerge

In a major jolt to the Sikkim Democratic Front, senior leaders, including Vice President Ganesh Rai, tendered their resignation today. Notably, former SDF Vice President Ganesh Rai announced the formation of a new political party this year. Apart from Ganesh Rai, other senior SDF leaders who resigned today include Sonam Gyatso Lepcha, Dawso Lepcha, and […]

Sikkim : Covid-19 positivity rate high for less testing: Sikkim Health Officer

The Health Education Officer in Sikkim’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Sonam Bhutia, has stated that the COVID-19 positivity rate in the state is high due to less testing. Health Education Officer Sonam Bhutia has said that the number of COVID cases has increased in Sikkim, but the number of people coming for testing […]

Hamro Sikkim Party alleges medical negligence behind pregnant woman’s death in STNM hospital

The Hamro Sikkim Party has accused the Sikkim Government of gross negligence in the health infrastructure of the state. Dr. Bina Basnet, the party’s president, addressed the media on Sunday and cited a recent incident in which a 36-year-old pregnant woman and her unborn baby from Sikkim’s Khamdong died due to alleged medical negligence. The […]

Sikkim reports 369 fresh Covid cases, 2 fatalities in last 24 hours

Sikkim reported 369 fresh cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours bringing the tally to 34,399. The new cases were reported from the 1656 samples tested during the period. The state currently has 1,726 active cases of Coronavirus. On the other hand, the death toll from the virus in Sikkim now stands at 413 […]