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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 · Apr 13, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Apr 13, 2024

What is Article 371 and what are the protections it provides? | Explained

Check out The Hindu explainer on Article 371 and special provisions it provides.

The Hindu · Apr 12, 2024

Sikkim Chief Minister P.S. Tamang releases Sikkim Krantikari Morcha’s manifesto, guarantees social uplift

Gangtok Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) president P.S. Tamang unveils manifesto for state polls, focusing on social uplift.

The Hindu · Apr 5, 2024

SpiceJet restarts flights to Sikkim’s Pakyong airport from Kolkata, Delhi

Low-cost carrier SpiceJet has resumed its flight operations to Pakyong airport in Sikkim from Kolkata and Delhi. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 4, 2024

Walkovers in Arunachal Pradesh assembly seats give NDA psychological edge in Northeast

Uncontested BJP victories in Arunachal Pradesh boost NDA's confidence in the northeast ahead of upcoming elections.

The Hindu · Mar 31, 2024

Sikkim Assembly polls: 147 candidates in fray in 32 Assembly seats

Altogether 147 candidates are in the fray for 32 Assembly constituencies in Sikkim as five nominations have been withdrawn, an official said

The Hindu · Mar 31, 2024

Sangha: A Sikkim Assembly constituency not found in maps

Sikkim's unique Sangha constituency, reserved for Buddhist monks and nuns, reflects the state's rich history and traditions.

The Hindu · Mar 28, 2024

SKM fields Sikkim CM’s wife for assembly poll, drops their son

The decision to field Mr. Tamang from the constituencies of Soreng-Chakung and Rhenock, and his wife against Mr. Chamling, a five-term CM, has been taken by the SKM parliamentary board, Assembly Speaker Arun Kumar Upreti told reporters in Gangtok.

The Hindu · Mar 25, 2024

BJP ends alliance with SKM; to contest Lok Sabha, Assembly polls in Sikkim alone

The BJP called off its alliance with the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) and announced that the party would go alone in the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections

The Hindu · Mar 23, 2024