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Sikkim flash floods death toll mounts to 14; 102 people, including 22 Army personnel, still missing

The floods have severely damaged the Chungthang dam that is the mainstay of a key hydropower project, the Teesta -3, situated along the Teesta river that courses through Sikkim, West Bengal and Bangladesh.

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Activists refuse to call Sikkim floods only a ‘natural disaster’

Activists oppose hydel projects on Teesta, cite human-made mistake for floods in Sikkim. Death toll rises to 18, 100 missing. Rescue teams yet to reach epicentre. Gov. Bose calls for balance between ecology and development. 7K tourists stranded, 3.5K in relief camps.

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Sikkim flash floods | Search continues for 22 missing Army personnel

Search & rescue efforts continue to locate 22 missing soldiers in Sikkim. One soldier was recovered alive on Wednesday. All other soldiers in Sikkim & North Bengal are safe. Troops providing medical aid & telephone connectivity to civilians & tourists stranded in North Sikkim.

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14 dead, 102 missing in Sikkim flash flood

The Sikkim Government on Wednesday confirmed that 14 people have died so far in the flash floods that occurred in Sikkim in the early hours of Wednesday. The 14 deceased are all civilians while 102 people are still missing. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India floods: 14 killed and 102 missing after lake overflows and highways washed away

Catastrophic overflow of Lhonak Lake in state of Sikkim caused a dam to partially collapse and submerged army bases

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Morning Digest | 10 civilians dead, 22 army men still missing in Sikkim, rescue operations on; Media bodies write to CJI, call for norms on interrogation of journalists and more

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At least seven dead as glacial lake bursts in Sikkim

Flash floods, believed to have been triggered after a lake, forming from the gradual melting of a Himalayan glacier, suddenly overflowed and inundated the Teesta river basin, destroyed Chungthang dam, a key component of the Sikkim’s largest hydroelectric project, and washed away highways, villages, and towns.

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More than 20 Indian soldiers missing after flash floods in northeastern Sikkim state

Twenty-three Indian army soldiers are missing after a cloudburst triggered flash floods in the northeastern state of Sikkim

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Sikkim: 23 Army jawans missing due to flash flood in Teesta River of Lachen Valley

As many as 23 army jawans have been reported missing after a flash flood occurred in the Teesta River of Lachen Valley due to a sudden cloud burst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sikkim flood | 23 Army personnel missing; search operations underway

23 Indian Army personnel missing after flash flood in Teesta River, Lachen Valley. Search ops underway. Cloud burst over Lhonak Lake caused vehicles to submerge in slush.

The Hindu

Tibetans want more autonomy, not freedom or political separation from China: Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama reiterates call for autonomy, not separation from China. Wishes to revisit Lhasa but prefers to live in Dharamshala. China rejects remarks, accuses him of being a “splittist”. Dalai Lama open to talks with China, but wants to remain in India. He will travel to Sikkim, Karnataka, Bodh Gaya…

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Kerala High Court dismisses appeal by Santiago Martin in lottery scam case

Kochia Division Bench of Kerala higgh Court dismissed appeal of Santiago Martin, distributor of Sikkim and other State lotteries, against single judge's order dismissing his petition challenging attachment of his properties by ED in fraud case. Bench observed adjudicating authority to examine issues & pass orders, and expected cooperation for…

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Why ‘one nation, one election’ would strike a blow against federalism | Data

The Indian government has formed a committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind to explore the possibility of conducting simultaneous elections for various levels of government, including Lok Sabha, state assemblies, municipalities, and panchayats. If simultaneous elections are implemented, it would curtail the terms of most Legislative Assemblies, with…

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Bhaichung Bhutia says open to joining Chamling's Sikkim Democratic Front

Bhaichung Bhutia open to joining SDF; talks underway. HSP president confirms he's open to joining main Opposition party in Sikkim. Discussions underway within HSP on its future. Bhutia & Chamling formulating strategy to take on SKM.

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Explained | How the amended Forest (Conservation) Act imperils the Northeast

The Mizoram Assembly has passed a resolution opposing the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023. Aside from special Constitutional protections in Mizoram and Nagaland, the Act is applicable in the rest of India’s Northeast. In 1996, the Supreme Court expanded the term ‘forest land’, such that the Forest Rights Act also…

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Police say injured hotel employee from Sikkim cooked up a story

A 31-year-old hotel employee from Sikkim who was walking home after a party and suffered injuries following a fall cooked up a story and tried to mislead the police.

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Rally in Namchi turns violent, Sec 144 Cr PC imposed in town

In Namchi, Sikkim, violence broke out at a rally demanding justice for the mysterious death of a 21-year-old youth leader. Police used tear gas to control the situation and several people were arrested. Section 144 was imposed and police patrolling was intensified.

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GST Council sticks to its guns, imposes 28% tax on online gaming

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the October 1 date of implementation will be followed despite different State Ministers expressing concerns, and requesting reviews

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At ₹14,359 crore, assets of Karnataka MLAs is highest among all States: ADR

The total assets for 223 MLAs from Karnataka is more than the individual annual budgets of Mizoram and Sikkim. They constitute 26% of the combined total assets of all 4,001 MLAs in India that add up to ₹54,545 crore

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Sikkim CM announces 12-month maternity leave, 1-month paternity leave for govt employees

Sikkim CM Tamang announces 12-month maternity & 1-month paternity leave for govt employees. Changes to service rules to provide benefit & help employees take better care of families. Lowest population in India, focus on streamlining promotion process for civil services officers. Congratulated new IAS & SCS officers, wished them success.

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Landslides cut off Nathula, other parts of Sikkim

A landslide in the 9th Mile area along the Jawaharlal Nehru Road in the morning cut off Nathula pass, connecting India and China, besides tourist destinations such as Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir, from Sikkim’s capital Gangtok, officials said.

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Over 2,400 stranded tourists evacuated from North Sikkim after landslip, no permit to be issued to tourists for time being: DC

Altogether 2,464 stranded tourists were rescued from North Sikkim after they were stuck in Lachen and Lachung areas following a massive landslip. Meanwhile, no fresh permits will be issued to tourists in view of weather-related vagaries and restoration works underway.

Dynamite News

Sikkim: Army evacuates over 3,500 tourists from landslide-hit Chungthang

Tents are being set up and medical aid posts have been set up. The tourists will be provided with all assistance until the route is cleared for their further journey. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sikkim CM urges Centre to build business corridor connecting Nepal

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on June 6 urged the Centre to build an international business corridor in West Sikkim for improved connectivity with Nepal, which, he claimed, will boost development in the Himalayan State.

The Hindu

Voting underway for bypolls to two UP Legislative Council seats

The bypolls to the two seats were necessitated by the resignation of Laxman Acharya and the death of Banwari Lal Dohre. The tenure of Mr. Acharya, who was made the governor of Sikkim, was to last till January 2027 while Dohre’s term was to expire in July 2028.

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