Nearly a year after the Sikkim glacial lake outburst which claimed more than 40 lives, the Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) EWS mission set up by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), completed its mission on Tuesday. It made a comprehensive susceptibility assessment of the six high-risk lakes and mitigation plans, according to the Sikkim … Read more
NEW DELHI: A fortnight-long study was launched on Saturday to evaluate the volume, depth and longitudinal profile of six high-risk glacial lakes in Sikkim, according to the officials. Being conducted at the behest of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the Glacial Lake Susceptibility Assessment Study (GLSAS) will help characterise the physical dimensions of the … Read more
Gangtok: All tourist vehicles entering Sikkim will now have to mandatorily carry a large garbage bag, according to an official order. The decision has been taken to ensure community participation towards achieving the goal of environmental sustainability, said the order issued by the Tourism and Civil Aviation Department. It will be the responsibility of the … Read more
Gangtok: The evacuation of more than 1,200 tourists stranded in Sikkim’s Mangan district might begin on Monday if the weather permits, as it could not take place during the day due to unfavourable conditions, an official said. If there are favourable weather conditions, the evacuation process will take place through air or road, Chungthang’s Sub-Divisional … Read more
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha supremo Prem Singh Tamang is set to take oath as chief minister of the Himalayan state for a second straight term on Monday, officials said. Governor Lakshman Acharya will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Tamang and his Council of Ministers during the swearing-in ceremony at Paljor stadium here, they … Read more
Guwahati: BJP has captured power in Arunachal Pradesh for a third time in a row, winning 46 seats in the 60-member assembly, including 10 it had already won uncontested.Congress won in only one of the 19 constituencies it contested, while National People’s Party (NPP) got five seats. NPP is an ally of BJP but fought … Read more
NEW DELHI: Sikkim chief minister and Sikkim Krantikari Morcha supremo P S Tamang won the Soreng-Chakung Assembly seat.Soreng-Chakung Assembly constituency, nestled amidst the serene landscapes of Sikkim, holds a significant place as one of the 32 assembly constituencies in the state. It constitutes an integral part of the Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency, playing a crucial … Read more
Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra is currently enjoying the success of his last film 12th Fail. Starring Vikrant Massey, the movie has slowly climbed the ladder of success at the box office, along with acquiring tremendous acclaim. Now, he has more reason to celebrate as his cricketer son Agni Chopra has scored mammoth amount of runs … Read more
