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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.

The Hindu

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.

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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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Indian Army rescues 500 stranded tourists from landslide-hit Sikkim

The Indian Army rescued 500 stranded tourists, including 54 children, in Sikkim as torrential rain in parts of the Himalayan state caused landslides and roadblocks

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Sikkim govt to give advance & additional increments to employees having two or more children

To boost the population of indigenous communities, Sikkim government has decided to provide advance and additional increments to its employees having two or three children.

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Flavours of Sikkim

Menu items, such as the Himalayan Calzone, Dalle Fries, and Shanghai Pasta, are unique fusion cuisine creations and carefully crafted to highlight the best flavours and ingredients from different regions.

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Rajasthan opposes legal status for same-sex marriage, Centre tells SC

The Centre, said Rajasthan had opposed the idea of giving legal status to same-sex marriage while Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Manipur and Sikkim have said they cannot respond without the benefit of threadbare discussions

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Indian Army rescues 30 tourists stranded in East Sikkim's high-altitude areas

Indian Army has rescued 30 tourists including elderly women and children who were stranded in high-altitude areas of East Sikkim. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sikkim: BRO rescues 40 tourists stranded near Nathula due to heavy rainfall

As many as 40 tourists stranded near Nathula in Sikkim due to heavy rainfall">rainfall were rescued by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Regional triad is drawing closer

The northeast region comprising India's eight northeastern states -- Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim -- is undergoing dramatic change.

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Sikkim: Rescue operations resume at avalanche site in Nathu La

Officials of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on Wednesday resumed the rescue operation on Jawaharlal Nehru road in East Sikkim, where a massive avalanche came yesterday, claiming the lives of at least seven people and leaving several trapped under the snow. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indian rescuers scour site of deadly avalanche for any more victims

Rescue teams made final checks on Wednesday for anyone still trapped in an avalanche that swept down on a road in the Indian Himalayan state of Sikkim the day before, killing seven people.

Newslaundry

Daily Dose Ep 1318: Rajasthan doctors end protest, Kalakshetra ICC member resigns

Gurmehar Kaur brings you news from Sikkim, Delhi, Rajasthan, Chennai and Malaysia.

Reuters

Factbox-Deadly avalanches in Indian Himalayas

At least seven people died in an avalanche in India's northeastern state of Sikkim on Tuesday, according to the Indian army. It was one of many avalanches in the Indian Himalayas that have killed at least 120 people over the last two years.

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At least seven dead as avalanche hits tourism spot in north-eastern India

An avalanche in India's north-eastern state of Sikkim has killed at least seven people, with several more feared trapped, the army says.

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