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The Latest Breaking News from Sikkim

Ranji Trophy | Hyderabad, Sikkim in battle of equals

Hyderabad faces Sikkim in a crucial match at NexGen cricket ground, with both teams having 13 points each.

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Sikkim not included in Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra due to poor condition of roads: Cong leader Gopal Chettri

Sikkim Congress President Gopal Chettri on Thursday claimed that due to the poor conditions of roads in the state, Sikkim was not included in the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP set to win Sikkim Rajya Sabha seat uncontested

BJP nominee DT Lepcha is set to win the Rajya Sabha election in Sikkim uncontested with no other candidate filing the nomination papers

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BJP rewards Sikkim MLA D.T. Lepcha with Rajya Sabha nomination

BJP names Dorjee Tshering Lepcha as its candidate for Sikkim's Rajya Sabha election on Jan 19. SKM & SDF yet to declare their candidates.

The Hindu

4G mobile services for 1,117 border outposts in next six years: MHA

India shares a 3,488 km border with China, running along Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.

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Army rescues over 1,200 tourists stranded in Sikkim

Army rescues 1,217 tourists stranded in Sikkim due to snowfall & inclement weather; arranges return to Gangtok.

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Dalai Lama arrives at Siliguri's Sed-Gyued Monastery to deliver teachings to his devotees

Tibetan spiritual leader the 14th Dalai Lama on December 14 arrived at Siliguri’s Sed-Gyued Monastery to deliver teachings to his devotees.

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IMD issues fog alert for five states including Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal for next two days

As per an IMD statement, dense fog during the morning hours is very likely in isolated pockets over north Madhya Pradesh, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam and Meghalaya on December 10 and 11.

The Hindu

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Odisha have it easy against Sikkim, Assam go down to Arunachal Pradesh

KOLKATA: Odisha eased to their third victory in six matches as they beat Sikkim by nine wickets in a Group A match of Vijay Hazare Trophy in Alur on Sunday. Opting to bowl first, Odisha skittled Sikkim for 111 inside 35 overs with medium pacers Debabrata Pradhan and Tarani Sa…

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Vijay Hazare Trophy | Saurashtra will be the team to beat, takes on Kerala in its opener

Saurashtra, led by Jaydev Unadkat, is the defending champion of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Mumbai, Kerala, Railways, Tripura, Pondicherry, Odisha and Sikkim compete in Group A. Unadkat, Rahane, Samson, Kunnummal, Baby, Gopal, Dube and Mulani are key players. Dec. 1 Mumbai-Saurashtra match could decide group's fate.

The Hindu

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Ajinkya Rahane to lead Mumbai

AHMEDABAD: India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane will lead Mumbai in the first two matches of the Vijay Hazare Trophy against Sikkim (November 23) and Kerala (Nov 25) at Bengaluru. Earlier, Mumbai had crashed out in the quarterfinals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy when they lost to Baroda in Mohali.

The Times of India

In the Sikkim flood’s wake, a trail of hazards lie in wait

A GLOF at South Lhonak lake in Sikkim caused 42 deaths. The lake remains a potential hazard due to its size and the melting glacier. Scientists are currently studying the effects of the GLOF and a landslide-dammed lake downstream of the lake. A cloudburst is unlikely to have been the…

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Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy: Out-of-contention Bihar script first victory; Assam win a thriller as Odisha lose

KOLKATA: After five consecutive defeats, Bihar were finally able to break their losing streak in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy when they beat Sikkim by 70 runs in a Group B game at BKC in Mumbai on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Santosh Trophy | Services completes an all-win record, qualifies for the final round

with a win, Services top Group E in 77th Senior National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy. Mizoram, Kerala, Railways, Karnataka, Meghalaya, Arunachal, and 3 best runners-up advance to final stage in Itanagar. Services beat Uttarakhand 4-1, Mizoram beat Pondicherry 6-0, Sikkim beat Daman and Diu 2-1.

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Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang visits flood-ravaged Chungthang, takes stock of relief effort

The Chief Minister also took stock of the relief effort there and interacted with the affected families. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Does India need to relook the Dam Safety Act? | Explained

Do the frequency and scale of disasters like in Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh reveal a pattern of neglect?

The Hindu

Army officials discuss lessons from Israel, Ukraine conflicts

Army Cmdr.s analyse geostrategic issues, draw lessons for Indian military. Deliberations focussed on making Short Service Commissions more attractive, conducting internal exams online, and establishing speedy redressal mechanisms for veterans.

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Sikkim to declare dead 79 people missing in Himalayan lake floods

India has begun work to designate as dead at least 79 people who went missing in floods unleashed by a Himalayan glacial lake outburst on October 4, taking the death toll in the disaster to 179.

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Sikkim dam collapse will not slow India’s hydropower plans: R.K. Singh

Scientists who have been studying the glacier lakes in the Himalayas have warned of such events and the need for early warning systems for over a decade.

The Hindu

Expedite survey, claim settlement related to Sikkim floods, IRDAI urges general insurers

Insurers urged to expedite survey, disburse payments for Sikkim flood claims. IRDAI advises mobilising resources, setting up special claims desk, encouraging electronic communication for expeditious settlement.

The Hindu

Flash floods caused ₹233.56 cr expected loss in Teesta-VI hydro project in Sikkim

NHPC suffers ₹233.56 cr loss due to flash floods in Teesta-VI hydro power project in Sikkim. Loss/damage caused due to natural calamity/other force majeure events estimated at ₹233.56 cr. Insurance amount claimed & realised by NHPC is "Nil". Restoration works under progress; time delay & cost-overrun expected. 40 dead, 76…

Dynamite News

Sikkim Flashfloods: Army rescues 245 stranded people in Rabom village

The Army troops undertook a challenging operation through difficult terrain and reached the isolated village of Rabom. Read further on Dynamite News: Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Shadow from fallen Sikkim dam falls on India’s hydroelectric projects in Bhutan

Sikkim’s highest dam was washed away during a flash flood, raising doubts about hydropower projects being developed, now with design changes, by India, abroad

The Hindu

Sikkim flash floods | The river runneth over

A massive flood resulting from a glacier-lake outburst in Sikkim wreaked havoc in the early hours of October 4. It claimed at least 94 lives and destroyed the Chungthang dam, which is critical to the Teesta-III hydropower project. Rahul Karmakar reports on the tragedy and the conversations on dam building…

The Hindu

Sikkim floods | Central team leaves for Delhi after assessing situation in flood-hit areas

Central team assesses damage in Sikkim due to flash floods. Team visited affected areas in East & North Sikkim, briefed by Chief Sec.

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