Sikkim

107-year-old woman casts vote in Sikkim

By FPJ Bureau

Gangtok: Sumitra Rai, a 107-year-old woman, on Thursday became Sikkim’s oldest registered voter to exercise franchise in the Lok Sabha el...Read More

Lok Sabha Elections 2019 – Phase 1: Polling for 91 constituencies begins

Lok Sabha Elections 2019 – Phase 1: Polling for 91 constituencies begins

By IANS

New Delhi: Voting began on Thursday across 91 Lok Sabha constituencies spread over 20 states and Union Territories as the first phase of ...Read More

Sikkim, Dawn of Democracy by GBS Sindhu: Review

Sikkim, Dawn of Democracy by GBS Sindhu: Review

By Stanley Coutinho

Book: Sikkim: Dawn of Democracy

Why are national parties shunned in Sikkim?

By FPJ Bureau

Gangtok: Creating political space in Sikkim has become nearly impossible for national parties, with the country’s ruling BJP also failing...Read More

Adrenaline junkie? Try riding on the most challenging motorable roads in the country!

Adrenaline junkie? Try riding on the most challenging motorable roads in the country!

By FPJ Bureau

Follow Nikita Chawla as she takes you on the highest motor-able roads in the country which will up your adrenaline

Sikkim: More than 2,900 tourists stranded due to heavy snowfall; Army carry out rescue operations

Sikkim: More than 2,900 tourists stranded due to heavy snowfall; Army carry out rescue operations

By FPJ Bureau

Gangtok: As many as 2,946 tourists are stranded in Sikkim due to heavy snowfall which is hindering vehicular movement, an official said o...Read More

19 strategic roads, 29 buildings to come up along the Indo-China border in Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim

By IANS

New Delhi: India will go ahead with the construction of much-required strategic roads and permanent integrated buildings along the Indo-C...Read More

PM Modi to inaugurate Sikkim’s first airport in Pakyong today

PM Modi to inaugurate Sikkim’s first airport in Pakyong today

By PTI

Gangtok: Sikkim’s dream of having an airport will come true on Monday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate an aerod...Read More

Sikkim government announces A R Rahman as its Brand Ambassador

Sikkim government announces A R Rahman as its Brand Ambassador

By PTI

Gangtok: Renowned music composer A R Rahman has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of the Sikkim government, an official notification...Read More

What makes Sikkim an unbeatable tourist destination?

By FPJ Bureau

Generally, people either look for beaches or hill stations to spend their holidays at and if mountains have your heart, there is no other...Read More

Ahead of party launch, Bhaichung Bhutia says open to third front

Ahead of party launch, Bhaichung Bhutia says open to third front

By PTI

New Delhi: Former Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia, who is set to formally launch his political party on Thursday, has said that he is ...Read More

Sikkim government issues advisory on Nipah virus

Sikkim government issues advisory on Nipah virus

By PTI

Gangtok: The Sikkim health department has issued an advisory urging the people of the state to take precaution against Nipah virus. “Thou...Read More

On This Day In History: May 16, 1975 – Sikkim becomes a part of Indian territory 

By FPJ Web Desk

On this day, May 16, 1975, the state of Sikkim was included into the Indian Territory. Sikkim, which is the least populous and second sma...Read More

Bhaichung Bhutia launches ‘Hamro Sikkim Party’

Bhaichung Bhutia launches ‘Hamro Sikkim Party’

By PTI

New Delhi: Former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia today launched his political party “Hamro Sikkim” here.

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Doklam standoff happened due to lack of mutual trust: China

By FPJ Bureau

The Dokalam standoff happened due to “lack of mutual trust” between India and China, and they need to work together to create favourable ...Read More

India, China agree to resume Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Natha Lu route in Sikkim

By FPJ Bureau

Beijing: India and China have agreed to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through the Natha Lu route in Sikkim, Ministry of External Af...Read More

Sikkim on way to achieve 100 per cent literacy says Pawan Kumar Chamling

Sikkim on way to achieve 100 per cent literacy says Pawan Kumar Chamling

By PTI

Gangtok: Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling has said that the Himalayan state is headed towards achieving 100 per cent literacy. ...Read More

Why is itbp firepower slashed despite border volatility?
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CARDIAC CARELESSNESS, ADMITS GOVT REPORT

By FPJ Bureau

New Delhi  : At a time when the government is pushing for a health care plan for Rs 50 crore, a shocking report has come out from Niti Aa...Read More

A.R. Rahman: We should be more inclusive of the Northeast

A.R. Rahman: We should be more inclusive of the Northeast

By IANS

A.R. Rahman, who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Sikkim, says the world needs to be told about this fascinating unexplored ...Read More