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‘No land, no home, no future’: Himalayan Lepchas fear new dam

A glacial lake outburst flood in October 2023 washed away the Teesta III dam, displacing thousands of people.

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Indian lawmaker seeks to ban climbers from ascending the world’s third-tallest mountain to protect "sacred" lands

The Himalayan giant, Kangchenjunga, attracts some of the world's greatest mountaineers but is also of great religious significance to local communities

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3 Indian Army troopers die in a landslide following torrential rains in the northeast

Three Indian army troopers have died and six are missing after a massive landslide on Sunday hit a forward military post in the northeastern state of Sikkim, following heavy rains

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More than 30 killed as floods and landslides devastate northeast India

Hundreds of tourists stuck in Sikkim as rising rivers forced suspension of rescue work

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More than 1,000 people stranded in India’s Sikkim after landslides

Nearly 1,500 tourists rescued and many forced to spend night in temples, police stations, and security forces camps

The Independent UK

Sikkim: 8 arrested for raping minor for several months

Eight people arrested for raping a 13-year-old girl for several months. Read further on Dynamite News

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IPS Vineet Vinayak appointed as ADG, Narcotics Control Bureau

Sikkim cadre 1995 batch IPS officer Vineet Vinayak has been appointed as Additional Director General of Narcotics Control Bureau. Read full story on Dynamite News:

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President Murmu appoints 7 new Governors, reshuffles 3 others

Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Governor of Sikkim, appointed as Governor of Assam with additional charge of the Governor of Manipur. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Army Trishakti Corps women motorcycle expedition in Bengal, Sikkim

The Trishakti Corps Army is contributing to nation-building efforts in a big way by empowering our women. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sikkim MP holds meeting with officials to assess damages, coordinate relief activities following landslides

With heavy rains lashing Sikkim and triggering landslides in several places Sikkim Lok Sabha MP Indra Hang Subba held a meeting with officials of General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Deadly Flooding And Landslides Hit Himalayan Regions

Recent heavy rainfall in Himalayan regions causes devastating flooding and landslides in India and Nepal, claiming lives and disrupting infrastructure. Ext...

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SKM urges party workers, public to attend swearing-in ceremony of Tamang

The Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) on Saturday invited its workers and public to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prem Singh Tamang and his council of ministers on June 10 at the Palzor stadium here. Read further on Dynamite News:

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General Election 2024 Results: Counting of votes for Odisha, Andhra Pradesh Assemblies also underway

The polling began on April 19 and concluded on June 1 to elect a 543-member Lok Sabha, besides Assemblies in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sikkim CM's wife Krishna Rai wins Namchi-Singhithang seat

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang's wife Krishna Kumari Rai won from the Namchi-Singhithang assembly constituency on Sunday, officials said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sikkim Assembly Polls: SKM for a clean sweep in the state

The main opposition, the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF), is ahead in only one seat. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SKM leading in 29 assembly seats in Sikkim; CM ahead, Chamling trailing

SKM leading in 29 assembly seats in Sikkim; CM ahead, Chamling trailing. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Government to spend ₹2 crore per km of roads along China border

Government to spend ₹2 crore per km on roads along China border in Uttarakhand and Sikkim under Vibrant Village Programme.

The Hindu

Sikkim flood was one of Asia’s worst climate disasters in 2023

The 2023 Sikkim glacial outburst flood was one of the worst climate-related disasters to have occurred in Asia in the year. Climate change-induced glacier retreat makes such disasters more common.

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Lok Sabha Elections: West Bengal records 77.57 per cent voter turnout till 5 pm

West Bengal is leading the voter turnout charts after it recorded a 77.57 voting percentage in the state till 5 pm as per the data released by the Election Commission of India. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Peaceful polling in Sikkim, 67.95% turnout recorded in assembly elections

Gangtok elections: 52.73% of voters cast ballots in Sikkim, with 146 candidates vying for 32 Assembly seats.

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General Elections 2024: First phase voting for 102 LS seats underway; Vote count on June 4

Simultaneously, voting for 2 State Assemblies of Arunachal Pradesh (60 seats) and Sikkim (32 seats) is also taking place. Must follow Dynamite News for full details:

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As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage

Sikkim’s hydropower dream of huge revenues has turned into a nightmare due to irregularities and poor planning.

The Hindu

Certain about winning 26 of 32 assembly seats: Sikkim CM Tamang

Prem Singh Tamang claimed that his party, the SKM, was certain about winning 26 of the state’s 32 assembly seats in the April 19 elections.

The Hindu

Sikkim CM will convert seats reserved for Bhutia-Lepcha community to SC if re-elected: Chamling

Sikkim Assembly polls: SDF president warns of SC conversion for Bhutia and Lepcha seats in upcoming Sikkim elections.

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