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Sikkim legislators approve budget, highlight development priorities for 2025-26

Sikkim legislators approve budget, highlight development priorities for 2025-26

Mar 27, 2025

Sikkim Assembly passes 2025-26 budget focusing on infrastructure, education, and healthcare. Emphasis on sustainable development, rural upliftment, and tourism promotion

Sikkim: Gangtok district conducts awareness programme on livestock diseases

Sikkim: Gangtok district conducts awareness programme on livestock diseases

Mar 27, 2025

The Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services (AH&VS) Department in Gangtok District organized a series of awareness programmes in March 2025 to educate livestock farmers about infectious diseases affecting animals.

Sikkim: Senior military officials review operational readiness at Doka La

Sikkim: Senior military officials review operational readiness at Doka La

Mar 26, 2025

During the visit, the senior officers reviewed troop deployments, infrastructure readiness, and combat capabilities in the strategically sensitive area.

Sikkim unveils Rs 1.6 lakh crore budget for 2025-26, focuses on fiscal discipline and growth

Sikkim unveils Rs 1.6 lakh crore budget for 2025-26, focuses on fiscal discipline and growth

Mar 26, 2025

The Sikkim government, led by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, has presented the Annual General Budget for the financial year 2025-26, outlining a total outlay of Rs 16,196 crore.

Sikkim MP calls for improved road connectivity in northern regions

Sikkim MP calls for improved road connectivity in northern regions

Mar 26, 2025

Sikkim MP meets Defence Minister for road improvements in North Sikkim. Focus on monsoon readiness and strategic connectivity.

Sikkim CM presents 7th consecutive budget; focus on milestones for 2025-26

Sikkim CM presents 7th consecutive budget; focus on milestones for 2025-26

Mar 26, 2025

Sikkim's 2025-26 budget focuses on sustainable growth and youth empowerment. Key investments target infrastructure, education, and healthcare.

PM Modi to attend Sikkim's Statehood Day celebrations, inaugurate key projects

PM Modi to attend Sikkim's Statehood Day celebrations, inaugurate key projects

Mar 26, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Sikkim to mark the 50th Statehood Day with key inaugurations. The visit highlights Sikkim's growth since joining India in 1975.

Only 2.15% of Sikkim's population lives below poverty line: Governor Mathur

Only 2.15% of Sikkim's population lives below poverty line: Governor Mathur

Mar 26, 2025

Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur highlights the state's achievements in growth and development during the 2025-26 Budget Session. With a focus on education, healthcare, and infrastructure, Sikkim aims for prosperity and self-reliance.

Sikkim cracks down on absentee employees after surprise inspection

Sikkim cracks down on absentee employees after surprise inspection

Mar 26, 2025

The inspection, conducted across multiple head offices and district offices, uncovered widespread violations of attendance rules.

Sikkim Assembly passes Rs 200.1 crore supplementary grant; withdraws CrPC Amendment Bill

Sikkim Assembly passes Rs 200.1 crore supplementary grant; withdraws CrPC Amendment Bill

Mar 25, 2025

The Sikkim Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed the second supplementary demands for the grant of Rs 200.1 crore.

Sikkim: SDF slams SKM government over financial irregularities, taxation and governance issues

Sikkim: SDF slams SKM government over financial irregularities, taxation and governance issues

Mar 25, 2025

The opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) launched a fierce attack on the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) government, accusing it of financial mismanagement, arbitrary governance, increasing taxation and failing to uphold the interests of the people of Sikkim.

Sikkim Legislative Assembly begins four-day session, key Bills and reports tabled

Sikkim Legislative Assembly begins four-day session, key Bills and reports tabled

Mar 25, 2025

Sikkim's legislative assembly session kicks off, focusing on pivotal bills and fiscal discussions. Key legislative initiatives include the Capital University amendment and financial allocations for development.

Sikkim MP urges govt intervention over avalanche-induced road closures in border areas

Sikkim MP urges govt intervention over avalanche-induced road closures in border areas

Mar 25, 2025

Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba raises concerns over frequent road closures in Himalayan states due to avalanches. He urges the government to adopt advanced solutions like Snow Sheds to ensure year-round connectivity.

Sikkim gears up for Ravangla Chozo Fest and CM Volleyball Gold Cup in April 2025

Sikkim gears up for Ravangla Chozo Fest and CM Volleyball Gold Cup in April 2025

Mar 25, 2025

A high-level coordination meeting was convened at Hotel Norkhil, Gangtok, to strategize and finalize preparations for the Discover State Level Ravangla Chozo Fest 2025 and the inaugural Chief Minister Volleyball Gold Cup.

Sikkim government to table supplementary budget and appropriation bill in assembly

Sikkim government to table supplementary budget and appropriation bill in assembly

Mar 25, 2025

The Sikkim Legislative Assembly will convene today, March 25 at Sonam Tshering Marg, Gangtok, for the Eleventh Assembly Second Session (Part-III). The session, commencing at 10:50 am., focuses on key legislative and financial matters, including the introduction of new bills, supplementary financial grants, and departmental reports

Gangtok civic body to conduct physical verification of trade licences of shops from March 26

Gangtok civic body to conduct physical verification of trade licences of shops from March 26

Mar 24, 2025

The Gangtok Municipal Corporation (GMC) will conduct physical verification of shops and business establishments from March 26 onwards to ensure there was no subletting of trade licences in its jurisdiction, officials said on Monday.

Sikkim shocker: Minor six months pregnant following alleged sexual assault

Sikkim shocker: Minor six months pregnant following alleged sexual assault

Mar 24, 2025

A disturbing case of sexual assault has been reported in Namchi district, Sikkim, where a minor girl was allegedly assaulted multiple times, leading to her pregnancy.

Sikkim's GI-tagged Dalle chilly makes its way to Solomon Islands

Sikkim's GI-tagged Dalle chilly makes its way to Solomon Islands

Mar 24, 2025

The first-ever consignment of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Dalle Chilly from Sikkim has been successfully shipped to the Solomon Islands.

BJP Sikkim expands Ayushman Bharat outreach with special camp for senior citizens in Dikchu

BJP Sikkim expands Ayushman Bharat outreach with special camp for senior citizens in Dikchu

Mar 24, 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Sikkim is strengthening its efforts to ensure that the benefits of the Central Government’s welfare schemes reach the people of the state.

Review meet to assess development progress in Sikkim's Soreng district held

Review meet to assess development progress in Sikkim's Soreng district held

Mar 24, 2025

A review meeting in Soreng, Sikkim, assessed the Aspirational District Programme's progress. Financial inclusion and collaboration were key focuses.

Sikkim announces hike in Dearness Allowance for state govt employees

Sikkim announces hike in Dearness Allowance for state govt employees

Mar 24, 2025

Sikkim boosts Dearness Allowance and Relief for state employees and pensioners. Effective from July 2024, the increase applies to both revised and pre-revised pay structures.