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Sikkim celebrates Maghey Sankranti with traditional zeal and fervor

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 2 Likes

The festival of Makar Sankranti, known as Maghey Sankranti in Sikkim was marked with traditional zeal and fervour across the Himalayan state today.

Nitesh R Pradhan

Jorethang, Jan 16

The festival of Makar Sankranti, known as Maghey Sankranti in Sikkim was marked with traditional zeal and fervour across the Himalayan state today.

Sikkim’s majority Nepali- Hindu population celebrates the festival through rituals and merry making with the community at large. The Sun is worshipped on this day at river banks and homes after “Makar Snan” or the ritualistic holy bath. 

Ritualistic worship of the Sun is followed by preparation of dishes made of varied species of plant roots like Sweet Potato which is offered to the deity and distributed among family and community.

Traditional fairs or “Melas” are held at various spots across the state along the river banks of Teesta and Rangit rivers along with its tributaries. 

The largest among the fairs is the Jorethang Maghey Sankranti Mela in South Sikkim along the banks of Rangit river which hosts a cultural and entertainment extravaganza every year.

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang(Golay) inaugurated the Maghey Sankranti Mela at Jorethang today along with his spouse Saradha Golay, Cabinet Ministers, MLAs, MP(Lok Sabha) Indra Hang Subba, Political Secretary to CM, Chairpersons, Advisors, Chief Secretrary, Heads of Departments, Government Officials, Mela Committee members, and public at large.

At, the onset the CM attended puja ceremony at Trikaleshwar Temple. He also visited a total number of 33 departmental stall put up at Jorethang Playground premises. Further, the CM along with dignitaries also inaugurated the Sale of Articles of Rural Artisans (SARAS) trade fair.

The Maghey Sankranti Melas in different parts of the state continues for many days post the day of the festival.

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Sikkim on the auspicious occasion of Maghe Sankranti. 

This day marks the beginning of a propitious phase of nature’s transition and the wheel of time. It also marks the beginning of warmer and longer days in the run-up to the next equinox. Maghe Sankranti or Makar Sankranti is also a tradition marking the arrival of the spring season.

The festival has a religious and spiritual significance and is celebrated in different parts of the country as per the local customs, traditions, and beliefs.  

YMMC organizes spiritual programme at Darap
Categories DistrictWest

YMMC organizes spiritual programme at Darap

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 1 Like

On the occasion of Limboo community’s New Year ‘Kokphekwa Tongnam’ or Maghey Sankranti, Yuma Mang Meditation Centre committee (YMMC) on Wednesday organized a religious and spiritual programme at Darap, West Sikkim.

Categories DistrictWest

Govt revokes all Saturday Holidays

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on January 15, 2020January 17, 2020 0 Likes

Chief Minister P.S Golay expressed that only the second and the last Saturdays in a month would remain the government holidays. He maintained that the state government has decided to quash all Saturdays holidays system considering the facts that some government employees were taking unnecessary advantage out of the system.

Chief Minister attends Rimbi Maghey Mela in West Sikkim
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Chief Minister attends Rimbi Maghey Mela in West Sikkim

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on January 15, 2020January 15, 2020 0 Likes

P. S. Tamang (Golay) attended Rimbi Maghey Mela as the Chief Guest at the Sewaro Rock Garden, Rimbi, West Sikkim.

Dy Speaker inaugurates Rimbi Maghey Mela 2020
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Dy Speaker inaugurates Rimbi Maghey Mela 2020

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on January 14, 2020January 14, 2020 0 Likes

The Deputy Speaker SLA, Sangay Lepcha attended the inaugural ceremony of the Rimbi Maghey Mela 2020 as the Chief Guest and inaugurated the Rimbi Maghey Mela at the Sewaro Rock Garden Rimbi, Yuksam, West Sikkim on Sunday.

WBCC lifts T20 open cricket tournament
Categories DistrictSportsWest

WBCC lifts T20 open cricket tournament

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on January 12, 2020January 12, 2020 0 Likes

The final match of T20 open cricket tournament organized by the youth of Darap and the Cricket Association of Darap (CAD) was played Friday at Government Senior Secondary School Ground of Darap, West Sikkim.

Explore and Learn: West Sikkim students visit Kerala for student exposure program.
Categories DistrictWest

Explore and Learn: West Sikkim students visit Kerala for student exposure program.

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on January 11, 2020January 11, 2020 0 Likes

A group of 39 meritorious students from 33 schools across West Sikkim have embarked for a student exposure program, “Explore and Learn” to Kerala from Sikkim between the 3rd of January – 17th of January 2020.

Final preparatory meet for Rimbi Maghey Mela held
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Final preparatory meet for Rimbi Maghey Mela held

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on January 11, 2020January 11, 2020 0 Likes

The Final Preparatory Meeting for the Rimbi Maghey Mela and Spot Visit was done by Sangay Lepcha, Deputy Speaker, SLA at Rimbi.

Final Preparatory Meeting for Rimbi Maghey Mela 2020 held
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Final Preparatory Meeting for Rimbi Maghey Mela 2020 held

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on January 8, 2020January 9, 2020 0 Likes

The final preparatory meeting for Rimbi Maghey Mela 2020 was held at the conference hall of District Administrative Centre, Rabdentse, West Sikkim.

Timburbung GPU felicitates ex Zilla, Gram Panchayats
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Timburbung GPU felicitates ex Zilla, Gram Panchayats

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on January 8, 2020January 9, 2020 0 Likes

Timburbung Gram Panchayat Unit under Soreng Chyakhung constituency felicitated the former Zilla panchayat, gram panchayat members and social workers of the GPU in a short programme held on Tuesday at concerned GPU’s village administrative centre.

T20 open cricket tournament: WBCC enters semi final
Categories DistrictSportsWest

T20 open cricket tournament: WBCC enters semi final

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on January 7, 2020January 7, 2020 0 Likes

The 4th quarter final match of T20 open cricket tournament was played today here at Government Senior Secondary of Darap in West Sikkim.

Festival of Sakewa Celebration  held in West Sikkim
Categories DistrictWest

Festival of Sakewa Celebration held in West Sikkim

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on January 7, 2020January 8, 2020 0 Likes

The festival of Sakewa (Udhawli Puja) Celebration 2019-20, held at Arithang Martam, West Sikkim, today.

Rainbow Trout Festival concludes
Categories DistrictWest

Rainbow Trout Festival concludes

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on January 5, 2020January 6, 2020 0 Likes

The seven days Rainbow Trout Festival concluded on Saturday here at Upper Siribadam under Rinchenpong constituency.

Satpal Maharaji visits Pema Yangtse Monastary, Chenrezig Singkham Riwo Potala
Categories DistrictWest

Satpal Maharaji visits Pema Yangtse Monastary, Chenrezig Singkham Riwo Potala

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on January 5, 2020January 6, 2020 0 Likes

Minister for Tourism, Irrigation, Minor Irrigation, Culture, Watershed Management and Indo-Nepal Uttarakhand River Projects, Government of Uttarakhand, Satpal Maharaji along with his family visited and offered prayers at the Pema Yangtse Monastary and Chenrezig Singkham Riwo Potala at West Sikkim.

Jan Sewa Samaj celebrates 35th Foundation Day at Gyalshing
Categories DistrictWest

Jan Sewa Samaj celebrates 35th Foundation Day at Gyalshing

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on January 5, 2020January 6, 2020 0 Likes

The Minister-cum-Area MLA of Gyalshing Bermiok constituency Lok Nath Sharma attended the 35th Foundation Day Celebration of Jan Sewa Samaj (JSS) at 8th Mile, New Gyalshing as the Chief Guest, this evening.

Categories DistrictWest

Satpal Maharaji arrives in West Sikkim

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on January 4, 2020January 4, 2020 0 Likes

Minister for Tourism, Irrigation, Minor Irrigation, Culture, Watershed Management, and Indo-Nepal Uttarakhand River Projects, Government of Uttarakhand, Satpal Maharaji along with his family arrived at West Sikkim.

Soreng-Chakhung wins 1st Tyeongsi Sirijunga Inter Constituency Football Tournament
Categories DistrictWest

Soreng-Chakhung wins 1st Tyeongsi Sirijunga Inter Constituency Football Tournament

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on December 27, 2019January 4, 2020 0 Likes

The first Tyeongsi Sirijunga Inter Constituency Football Tournament 2019 organised by Martam Sirijunga Sporting Committee was concluded at the football ground of Mahatma Sirijunga Senior Secondary School, Bermiok, West Sikkim.

10th Kanchenjunga Winter Tourism Festival commences at Pelling
Categories DistrictWest

10th Kanchenjunga Winter Tourism Festival commences at Pelling

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on December 27, 2019January 4, 2020 0 Likes

A week long 10th Kanchenjunga Winter Tourism Festival began here at Pelling, West Sikkim.

Najoor Berfok JSS celebrates Annual School Function
Categories DistrictWest

Najoor Berfok JSS celebrates Annual School Function

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on December 25, 2019December 25, 2019 0 Likes

The Government Jr. Sec. School Najoor Berfok (W) celebrated its Annual Function at the School auditorium, today. Minister-cum-Area MLA of Gyalshing Bermiok constituency Shri Lok Nath Sharma graced the function as the Chief Guest.

Categories DistrictWest

Hee Tamabung PS found closed prior to holidays

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on December 25, 2019December 27, 2019 0 Likes

Although the winter vacation in government schools starts from December 26, Hee Tamabung government primary school of Hee Tamabung under Maneybung Dentam constituency was found closed (locked) prior to the state government notified date for the winter holidays.

West Sikkim Observes National Consumer Day at Gyalshing
Categories DistrictWest

West Sikkim Observes National Consumer Day at Gyalshing

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on December 25, 2019December 27, 2019 0 Likes

The observance of National Consumer Day cum Awareness Programme on Consumer Protection Act was held at Community Hall, Gyalshing, West Sikkim organised by the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Government of Sikkim, Gyalshing, West District.

CM attends winter sports and cultural fest in Chumbung
Categories DistrictWest

CM attends winter sports and cultural fest in Chumbung

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on December 21, 2019December 21, 2019 0 Likes

Chief minister P.S Golay attended the concluding day of winter sports and cultural fest organized by the government secondary school of Chumbung under Soreng Chyakhung constituency, West Sikkim.

Final review meeting on 10th Kanchenjunga Winter Festival held
Categories DistrictWest

Final review meeting on 10th Kanchenjunga Winter Festival held

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on December 20, 2019December 21, 2019 0 Likes

The final review meeting regarding the 10th Kanchenjunga Winter Festival was held today at Tashi Ghang Resort of Pelling, West Sikkim. As every year, Pelling Tourism Development Society (PTDA) is organizing tourism festival at Pelling from 25th to 31st December with an objective of promoting tourism in West Sikkim.

Training on Pest and Disease Management For U/ Chumbong Farmers
Categories DistrictWest

Training on Pest and Disease Management For U/ Chumbong Farmers

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on December 19, 2019December 19, 2019 0 Likes

Mevedir, Service Provider Agency for Internal Control System designated in West Sikkim organized a ward level training on Pest Management on Tuesday.

Preparations for Jorethang Maghey Mela 2020 Begins
Categories DistrictWest

Preparations for Jorethang Maghey Mela 2020 Begins

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on December 19, 2019December 19, 2019 0 Likes

The Jorethang Maghey Mela 2020 Organizing Committee today inspected Jorethang Bazar and surrounding areas to finalize sites for the upcoming Jorethang Maghey Mela 2020 festival, scheduled for January next month

Minister LN Sharma inspects departmental land, Office at Dodak
Categories DistrictWest

Minister LN Sharma inspects departmental land, Office at Dodak

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on December 19, 2019December 19, 2019 0 Likes

Minister for Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services Lok Nath Sharma made extensive visit throughout the area of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services Department located at Dodak Ahley West Sikkim, this evening.

Football match, Cultural fervor mark Annual Function celebration of Chumbung SS
Categories DistrictSportsWest

Football match, Cultural fervor mark Annual Function celebration of Chumbung SS

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on December 19, 2019 0 Likes

Minister for Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Information and Public Relations and Printing and Stationery Departments Lok Nath Sharma attended seventh day’s programme of Annual Function celebration of Government Secondary School Chumbung as the Chief Guest in special presence of the Political Secretary to HCM Jacob Khaling, today.

Students play Good Samaritan, returns gold jewellery, cash
Categories DistrictWest

Students play Good Samaritan, returns gold jewellery, cash

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 0 Likes

Due to the virtuousness and honesty of two students of Langang Secondary School of West Sikkim, the lost gold ornament reached back to its rightful owner.

Categories DistrictWest

Traditional fervor marks Baharimijung festival in West

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on December 16, 2019December 17, 2019 0 Likes

Chief minister P.S Golay on Sunday attended two days Baharimijung festival, a traditional festival of Mangar community organized by Akhil Sikkim Mangar Sangh (ASMS) at Mangarjung, Mangsari of West Sikkim.

Mountains in West Turns White as Mercury Dips
Categories DistrictWest

Mountains in West Turns White as Mercury Dips

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on December 15, 2019December 16, 2019 0 Likes

Mercury dipped in West Sikkim as many high altitude areas of Western region witnessed heavy to moderate snowfall in the last 12 hours. Several hilly high altitudes were draped in white after the snowfall.

Various Demands including LT Seat placed by SYSS during Tyeongsi Sirijunga celebration
Categories DistrictWest

Various Demands including LT Seat placed by SYSS during Tyeongsi Sirijunga celebration

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on December 13, 2019December 15, 2019 0 Likes

On behalf of entire Limboo community of the state Sikkim Yakthung Sapsok Songjhumbho (SYSS), an association of Limboo community, placed the demand of Limboo Tamang seat reservation in the state legislative assembly at the earliest. Similarly the developmental demands of Sirijunga Manghim of Martam and Sirijunga cave of Martam – Reshi, completion of Sirijunga Statue Project of Hee – Gaon were also placed by the community.

Categories DistrictWest

2nd Review Meeting of Rimbi Maghey Mela 2020 held

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 0 Likes

The 2nd Review Meeting for the Rimbi Maghey Mela 2020 was held at the Conference Hall, DAC, Rabdentse, West Sikkim.

Categories DistrictWest

Minister cum Area MLA Shri. L. N. Sharma inaugurates Domestic Fish Market at Gyalshing.

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on December 11, 2019December 12, 2019 0 Likes

The Hon’ble Minister-cum-Area MLA Gyalshing Bermiok Shri. L. N. Sharma inaugurated the Domestic Fish Market under the Directorate of Fisheries at Kyongsa, West Sikkim.

Chief Justice AK Goswami on West Sikkim tour
Categories DistrictWest

Chief Justice AK Goswami on West Sikkim tour

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on December 8, 2019December 9, 2019 0 Likes

Justice Arup Kumar Goswami, Chief Justice of High Court Sikkim who is on a two days tour to West Sikkim visited the District and Sessions Court of Gyalshing, West Sikkim.

BJP Holds coordination meeting in West
Categories DistrictPoliticsWest

BJP Holds coordination meeting in West

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on December 8, 2019December 8, 2019 0 Likes

The Sikkim unit of Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) organized a coordination meeting at community hall of Geyzing on Friday.

DC West led team inspect various infrastructures, Waterline  in Gyalshing
Categories DistrictWest

DC West led team inspect various infrastructures, Waterline in Gyalshing

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on December 6, 2019December 7, 2019 0 Likes

A joint inspection was carried out by the District Collector, West, Karma R. Bonpo, IAS along with all the heads of the various departments for the development of Gyalshing Municipal Council and its adjoining areas today.

Minister Samdup Lepcha inspects various ongoing road constructions in West Sikkim
Categories DistrictWest

Minister Samdup Lepcha inspects various ongoing road constructions in West Sikkim

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on December 6, 2019December 6, 2019 0 Likes

The Minister for Public Works and Culture Affairs & Heritage Department Samdup Lepcha who was on a 2 days visit to West Sikkim visited the various ongoing roads constructions and concluded his visit today.

Musical Fervor marks 2nd Tyongsi Sreejunga Statue Foundation Day
Categories DistrictWest

Musical Fervor marks 2nd Tyongsi Sreejunga Statue Foundation Day

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on December 4, 2019December 5, 2019 0 Likes

The 2nd Tyongsi Sreejunga Statue Foundation Day was celebrated today here at Tyongsi Sreejunga Statue premises, Hee – Gaon, West Sikkim.

Bala Chaturdashi Mela (fair) concludes
Categories DistrictWest

Bala Chaturdashi Mela (fair) concludes

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on December 3, 2019December 4, 2019 0 Likes

The thirteen days Bala Chaturdashi Mela (fair) concluded today here at Legship bazar, West Sikkim.

YSSC gears up for 116th birth Anniv’ of Limboo literature Iman Singh Chemjong
Categories DistrictWest

YSSC gears up for 116th birth Anniv’ of Limboo literature Iman Singh Chemjong

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on December 2, 2019December 2, 2019 0 Likes

A Limboo literary association, Yakthung Sapsok Saplon Chumbho (YSSC) gears up for 116th birth anniversary celebration of limboo literature and historian Iman Singh Chemjong which falls on 1st January.

Free residential training on computer concludes
Categories DistrictWest

Free residential training on computer concludes

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on November 30, 2019November 30, 2019 0 Likes

A 30 days long free residential training on computer for the youth of bordering region initiated by 72 battalion (72 BN) of Sasastra Sima Bal (SSB), Yuksam concluded today here at Industrial Training Institutue (ITI) of Geyzing.

West Sikkim gets CSR support from REC Ltd in Education and Health Sectors
Categories DistrictWest

West Sikkim gets CSR support from REC Ltd in Education and Health Sectors

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on November 28, 2019November 29, 2019 0 Likes

The REC Ltd. (Formerly Rural Electrification Corporation Limited), A Govt. of India Navratna Enterprise extends CSR support for Rs 16.85 Cr and Rs 1.63 Cr each to West Sikkim for transforming Education and Health Sectors of West District as per the project proposals submitted by DM West Sikkim.

CONSITUTION DAY OBSERVED ACROSS SIKKIM
Categories DistrictEastNorthSouthWest

CONSITUTION DAY OBSERVED ACROSS SIKKIM

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on November 27, 2019November 27, 2019 0 Likes

CONSITUTION DAY OBSERVED ACROSS SIKKIM

Limboo Community gears up for 4th  Chasok Tongnam
Categories DistrictWest

Limboo Community gears up for 4th Chasok Tongnam

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on November 26, 2019November 26, 2019 0 Likes

Gangtok based Niyara Production house and group is all set to organize the 4th edition of Chasok Tongnam, the harvest festival of limboo community at Ranipul Mela Ground from 6th to 8th December.

Agri Minister inaugurates FGF Church, visits Sikkim Hatcheries ltd
Categories DistrictWest

Agri Minister inaugurates FGF Church, visits Sikkim Hatcheries ltd

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on November 24, 2019November 25, 2019 0 Likes

Minister for Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry Lok Nath Sharma made a visit to Sikkim Hatcheries Limited at Bermiok South Sikkim today.

Categories DistrictWest

DC West to organize Basic Course on ‘Japanese Language’

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on November 22, 2019November 23, 2019 1 Like

With a vision of skilling the youths and making them ready for employment in developed countries like Singapore, Japan. South Korea and other advanced countries the District Collectorate, West Sikkim is organizing a 6 months basic course on ‘Speaking and Learning Japanese Language’ for educated, unemployed youth of Sikkim.

Lingchom SSS gets new School building
Categories DistrictWest

Lingchom SSS gets new School building

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on November 22, 2019November 22, 2019 0 Likes

Lingchom government Senior Secondary (LGSSS) in West Sikkim got a new four roomed school building constructed by Human Resource Development Department, government of Sikkim.

Balachaturdashi Mela Cup kicks off at Legship
Categories DistrictWest

Balachaturdashi Mela Cup kicks off at Legship

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 0 Likes

The Balachaturdashi Mela Cup Open Football Tournament 2019 kicked off at community ground, Legship, today.

Categories DistrictWest

CM attends Vedic seminar at Kirateshwar Shiva Dhaam

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on November 19, 2019November 19, 2019 0 Likes

Chief minister P.S Golay and his spouse Krishna Tamang attended the Vedic seminar held at Kirateshwar Shiva Dhaam of Legship, West Sikkim on Monday.

Regional Vaidik Sammelan begins at Kirateswar Shiva Dham
Categories DistrictWest

Regional Vaidik Sammelan begins at Kirateswar Shiva Dham

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on November 18, 2019November 19, 2019 0 Likes

The three days Regional Vaidik Sammelan commenced today here at Kirateshwar Shiva Dhaam of Legship, West Sikkim. The conference is jointly managed by Maharshi Sandipani Rashtriya Veda Bidhyalaya Pratisthan (MSRVB) through ministry of human resource development, govt of India and Kirateshwar Dhaam Management Committee.

Minister LM Sharma takes Stock of Vaidik Sammelan preparation
Categories DistrictWest

Minister LM Sharma takes Stock of Vaidik Sammelan preparation

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on November 16, 2019November 16, 2019 0 Likes

Minister-cum-Area MLA of Gyalshing Bermiok constituency Lok Nath Sharma visited Kirateswar Legship Mandir to take stock on the ongoing preparation of much awaited Vaidik Sammelan to be held from 17th to 19th November 2019.

Divyangjan, Sr Citizens provided Assistive Aids, devices  at Samajik Adhikarita Shivir
Categories DistrictWest

Divyangjan, Sr Citizens provided Assistive Aids, devices at Samajik Adhikarita Shivir

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on November 16, 2019November 17, 2019 0 Likes

Samajik Adhikarita Shivir, a mega camp for free distribution of Assistive Aids and Appliances to Divyangjan and Senior Citizens belonging to BPL Category under ADIP and Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana was held at Government Sr. Sec. School, Kyongsa, Gyalshing, West Sikkim, today.

Gyalshing District Hospital gets new Blood Bank
Categories DistrictWest

Gyalshing District Hospital gets new Blood Bank

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on November 16, 2019November 17, 2019 0 Likes

Health minister Dr. M.K Sharma today inaugurated the newly established blood bank at district hospital, Geyzing. Minister was accompanied by agriculture minister Loknath Sharma and Power minister M.N Sharma.

Categories DistrictWest

SIKKIM FOR REEYA

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on November 16, 2019November 17, 2019 0 Likes

Reeya Lepcha a 15-year-old footballer, who represented Sikkim in national level football tournament has been diagnosed with brain tumour and the first surgery was conducted on October 28.

Categories DistrictWest

Kamling Suldung residents demand early completion 1 km road

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on November 15, 2019November 16, 2019 0 Likes

The people of Kamling Suldung Gram Panchayat Unit under Rinchenpong constituency have demanded that the 1 kilometre stretch of road construction work should be completed at the earliest.

Sikkim Aakraman FC lifts 1st Ministers Gold Cup
Categories DistrictSportsWest

Sikkim Aakraman FC lifts 1st Ministers Gold Cup

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 0 Likes

Final of 1st Ministers Gold Cup Invitational Football Tournament, 2019 was held at football ground of Sombaria Senior Secondary School today. The tournament organized by Daramdin Khel Kud Sangh had the Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang(Golay) as the chief guest.

Extravagance marks end of silver jubilee celebration of WMEJHSo
Categories DistrictWest

Extravagance marks end of silver jubilee celebration of WMEJHSo

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on November 12, 2019November 12, 2019 0 Likes

Numerous cultural, scholastic sporting activities marked the final day of a week long silver jubilee celebration of Western Modern English Junior High School (WMEJHS), Darap, West Sikkim.

Marathon marks opening of silver jubilee celebration of WMEJHS
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Marathon marks opening of silver jubilee celebration of WMEJHS

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on November 11, 2019November 11, 2019 0 Likes

As part of the silver jubilee celebration, the Western Modern English Junior High School (WMEJHS) organized marathon today in various categories.

Minister Duo takes stock of Stairway to Heaven construction
Categories DistrictWest

Minister Duo takes stock of Stairway to Heaven construction

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on November 11, 2019November 11, 2019 0 Likes

The Minister for Sikkim Public Works (Building and Housing) and Transport Departments Sanjit Kharel along with Minister for Energy and Power and Labour Departments M.N. Sherpa visited the under construction site of Stairway to Heaven at Daramdin today.

Geyzing Municipal council meeting held
Categories DistrictWest

Geyzing Municipal council meeting held

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on November 9, 2019November 11, 2019 0 Likes

The agriculture minister and area MLA Loknath Sharma today attended a meeting convened by Geyzing Municipal council (GMC) at the municipal office today. Various issues pertaining to the council were placed in the meeting and resolutions were passed.

SICUN, WDZP conduct awareness programme for co – operative societies
Categories DistrictWest

SICUN, WDZP conduct awareness programme for co – operative societies

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on November 7, 2019November 7, 2019 0 Likes

The Sub – Divisional Level awareness programme for co – operative societies was held today here at community hall, Geyzing.

WMEJHS kick starts silver jubilee celebration
Categories DistrictWest

WMEJHS kick starts silver jubilee celebration

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on November 6, 2019November 7, 2019 0 Likes

The silver jubilee celebration of Western Modern English Junior High School (WMEJHS) commenced today here at the school. The inaugural programme of 7 days commemorative event was graced by ADC (development, Geyzing) Milan Subba as the chief guest.

Pemayangtse Monastery donate medicines to District Hospital in Geyzing
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Pemayangtse Monastery donate medicines to District Hospital in Geyzing

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on November 5, 2019November 6, 2019 0 Likes

Pemayangtse Monastery of Pelling in West Sikkim as part of the monastery’s charitable and humanitarian activity today donated various kinds of medicines to the district hospital Geyzing.

YES for women empowerment, establishment of educated society
Categories DistrictWest

YES for women empowerment, establishment of educated society

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on November 2, 2019November 3, 2019 0 Likes

The Sikkim unit of national non-governmental organization Young Energetic Society (YES) in association with the central ministry of consumers affairs department and the government of Sikkim organized an awareness programme on various social issues here on Thursday here at community hall, Geyzing.

Tibetan Youth Club donates 1.13 lakhs for Tsong Landslide victims
Categories DistrictWest

Tibetan Youth Club donates 1.13 lakhs for Tsong Landslide victims

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on November 1, 2019November 1, 2019 0 Likes

Tibetan Youth Club, Gangtok has contributed an amount of Rs 1, 13, 000 [One Lakh Thirteen Thousand rupees] symbolising His Holiness’ affirmation to live for at least 113 years to Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, Sikkim for the affected people of Tsong, Yuksam in West Sikkim.

Silver Jubilee Celebration of Himalayan Baptist Church concludes
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Silver Jubilee Celebration of Himalayan Baptist Church concludes

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on November 1, 2019November 1, 2019 0 Likes

Two days silver jubilee celebration of the Himalayan Baptist Church (HBC) of Bermiok in West Sikkim concluded on Wednesday at the church premises near Bermiok bazar.

Categories DistrictWest

Man electrocuted to death

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on November 1, 2019November 2, 2019 0 Likes

25 years old Sancha Hang Limboo of Mangsabong village under Yuksam – Dubdi GPU in West Sikkim lost his life due to electrocution.

SICUN’s vision to strengthen cooperative movement in state
Categories DistrictWest

SICUN’s vision to strengthen cooperative movement in state

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on October 24, 2019October 25, 2019 0 Likes

Daylong Sub Division level awareness programme for co-operators of west district was held today at Hotel Organge Tree, Dentam West Sikkim.

DC West chairs review meeting on work progress of Chenrezig Singkham Riwo Potala.
Categories DistrictWest

DC West chairs review meeting on work progress of Chenrezig Singkham Riwo Potala.

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on October 24, 2019October 25, 2019 0 Likes

The first review Meeting regarding progress of work and other miscellaneous issues regarding Chenrezig Singkham Riwo Potala(CSRP) was conducted at the Chenrezig Complex conference hall today.

36th grievance redressal bench/camp of NCPCR held
Categories DistrictWest

36th grievance redressal bench/camp of NCPCR held

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on October 23, 2019October 24, 2019 0 Likes

The 36th grievance redressal bench/camp of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) which is the first of its kind in the state in West district as an aspirational district was held at Zilla Panchayat conference hall of Geyzing.

Western Modern English JHS prepares for Silver Jubilee Celebration
Categories DistrictWest

Western Modern English JHS prepares for Silver Jubilee Celebration

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on October 22, 2019October 22, 2019 0 Likes

Western Modern English Junior High School, one of the reputed education institution of Darap in West Sikkim is celebrating the attainment of 25 years of continuous service to the education sector of the state from 5th to 11th November this year.

NCPCR Team members meet with District Heads of West Sikkim
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NCPCR Team members meet with District Heads of West Sikkim

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on October 22, 2019October 22, 2019 0 Likes

The final preparatory meeting for the upcoming NCPCR Bench scheduled to be held on 22nd October 2019 was conducted at the Conference Hall, Zilla Bhawan, Gyalshing West Sikkim.

Musical fervor marks 81st birth Anniv’ of legendary singer Late Narayan
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Musical fervor marks 81st birth Anniv’ of legendary singer Late Narayan

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on October 20, 2019October 21, 2019 0 Likes

81st birth anniversary of the legendary singer Late Narayan Gopal was celebrated today here at community hall, Geyzing. Paying tribute to Swar Samrat Narayan Gopal a musical programme was organized jointly by Hamro Samooha, Nari Shakti Samaj, Sarvodaya Samaj, All Sikkim Arm Wrestling Association and the Press Club of West Sikkim.

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Geyzing Preps up for upcoming NCPCR Bench

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on October 20, 2019October 21, 2019 0 Likes

The preparatory meeting for the upcoming NCPCR Bench scheduled to be held on 22nd October 2019 was conducted at the Conference Hall, Zilla Bhawan, Gyalshing West Sikkim.

Skill development training on Computer fundamentals for SHGs begin
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Skill development training on Computer fundamentals for SHGs begin

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on October 19, 2019October 19, 2019 0 Likes

Six weeks Skill Development Training Programme on computer fundamentals started at Mangalbaria in West Sikkim today.

General Observer inspects various polling stations in Poklok-Kamrang
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General Observer inspects various polling stations in Poklok-Kamrang

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on October 16, 2019October 16, 2019 0 Likes

Alak Kumar Saharia, General Observer for Bye Elections for 10 Poklok Kamrang Assembly Constituency visited various polling stations today. He was accompanied by Sector Magistrates Mr. Chiran Rizal, Mr. Vishu Lama, Liasion Officer Mr. Chewang Bhutia, Booth Level and other election officials.

West Sikkim gears up for NCPCR Bench to be held on Oct 22
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West Sikkim gears up for NCPCR Bench to be held on Oct 22

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on October 16, 2019October 16, 2019 0 Likes

A review meeting in relation to the upcoming National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) was held at the Conference Hall, DAC, Rabdentse West Sikkim.

Rain mayhem in West Sikkim; standing crops lost en masse
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Rain mayhem in West Sikkim; standing crops lost en masse

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on October 15, 2019October 16, 2019 0 Likes

The torrential rain of Saturday evening has damaged the standing crops in different parts of west Sikkim.

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Man accused of sexual assault on Minor arrested in Soreng

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on October 14, 2019October 15, 2019 0 Likes

40 years old Aash Bahadur Subba, resident of Timburbung under Soreng constituency in West Sikkim has been arrested by Soreng police on the charges of sexual assault on 8 years old minor child.

West Sikkim observes Gandhi Jayanti  with cleanliness drive
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West Sikkim observes Gandhi Jayanti with cleanliness drive

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on October 3, 2019October 3, 2019 0 Likes

The 150th Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated at the District Administration Center (DAC) in the presence of DC West Karma R. Bonpo; SDM (HQ) Tushar G. Nikhare along with all the HoDs of DAC and officials.

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“A Giving Pledge “ donation drive marks Gandhi Jayanti celebration

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on October 3, 2019October 3, 2019 0 Likes

“A Giving Pledge ” donation drive initiated by the general public of Rabong in association with Rabong Bazar Development Committee and Siddharth Club Rabong, Ralong Road celebrated Gandhi Jayanti at Yuksom with the victims of cloud burst at Tsong village.

Pre- Gandhi Jayanti Celebration starts at Dodak
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Pre- Gandhi Jayanti Celebration starts at Dodak

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on October 2, 2019October 2, 2019 0 Likes

The pre-Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations was held today at Dodak Secondary School which had the presence of Chief Minister Shri PS Golay. He was accompanied by Minister-cum-area MLA Shri MN Sherpa, Press Advisor to HCM Shri CP Sharma, Confidential Secretary to HCM Bikash Basnet, PRO to HCM Ratnamani Pradhan and officers of Soreng subdivision.

FOB Poshan Maah concludes in Soreng
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FOB Poshan Maah concludes in Soreng

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on October 2, 2019October 3, 2019 0 Likes

Field Outreach Bureau Gangtok in coordination with ICDS Women & Child Welfare Division Government of Sikkim organised Poshan Maah at B. Ed College Soreng. The inaugural programme started with taking pledge on Poshan Maah administered by the Principal of B Ed College Soreng Mrs Sabita Subba.

Training on Buckwheat Cultivation for Farmers held
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Training on Buckwheat Cultivation for Farmers held

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on October 1, 2019October 1, 2019 0 Likes

Mevedir in collaboration with the Horticulture Department jointly organized a day long GPU level Farmers training on Buckwheat cultivation package of practices and various other horticulture crops at Anden ward under Upper Thambong GPU, West Sikkim.

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23 Sankhu Radhu launched as Child Friendly GPU

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on September 29, 2019September 30, 2019 0 Likes

The launching of Child Friendly Gram Panchayat Unit was introduced in the 23 Sankhu Radhu GPU, Dentam initiated by SDM Dentam Bimal Rai in coordination with the District Child Protection Unit,ICPS SJ&WD.

Various prog under Swachhata Abhiyan programme reviewed
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Various prog under Swachhata Abhiyan programme reviewed

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on September 29, 2019September 30, 2019 0 Likes

A meeting with all ADC/Dev, SDMs, BDOs, MEO and DFO Wildlife/Territorial regarding the Implementation of Solid Waste Management, upcoming Swachhata Abhiyan programme on 2nd October 2019, Modalities of One Family One Job and Electors Verification Programme was held at the Conference Hall of District administrative Centre, Rabdentse.

Training on Organic Farming Principles, Tracenet ID For Lungchok Salangdang Farmers
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Training on Organic Farming Principles, Tracenet ID For Lungchok Salangdang Farmers

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on September 28, 2019September 28, 2019 0 Likes

Mevedir service provider agency organized a ward level training on organic farming and its norms and the importance of Tracenet ID. The training program was conducted at Upper Lungchok ward under Lungchok Salagdang GPU, West Sikkim.

Chamling visits Tsong village, hands over relief material to landslides affected families
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Chamling visits Tsong village, hands over relief material to landslides affected families

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on September 28, 2019September 29, 2019 0 Likes

Former Chief Minister Pawan Chamling has visited landslide affected areas in Tsong village under Yuksom-Tashiding constituency in West Sikkim on Friday.

SKM just a temporary Govt, Sikkim would get new CM within Nov 27: Chamling
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SKM just a temporary Govt, Sikkim would get new CM within Nov 27: Chamling

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on September 28, 2019September 29, 2019 0 Likes

Former CM Pawan Chamling expressed to stand always for Sikkim and its people by working from SDF party till his last day in the active politics. He was addressing the 76 landslide affected families and the public of Tsong Village today.

CS submits Yoksum disaster report to Governor
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CS submits Yoksum disaster report to Governor

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on September 21, 2019September 21, 2019 0 Likes

Chief Secretary K Shrivastava accompanied by State Relief Commissioner Ambika Pradhan called on Governor Ganga Prasad at Raj Bhavan this evening for providing updates on the disaster that struck on 16th September evening at two villages of Yuksam block in West Sikkim.

Rain trigger Landslides, wreaks havoc in Tsong Village
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Rain trigger Landslides, wreaks havoc in Tsong Village

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on September 19, 2019September 20, 2019 0 Likes

Incessant rain has triggered massive landslides in Tsong village of Yuksam, West Sikkim on Sept 16 leading to widespread devastation.

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DEO holds Awareness program on EVP

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on September 11, 2019September 11, 2019 0 Likes

An Awareness program for Elector’s Verification Program (EVP) organized by the District Election Office was successfully completed.

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District Level Advisory Committee meeting held

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on September 11, 2019September 12, 2019 0 Likes

The First District Level Meeting for District Level Advisory Committee for Food Safety was successfully conducted at West Sikkim.

MLA NK Subba denies taking money for shop allotments, says allegation politically stirred
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MLA NK Subba denies taking money for shop allotments, says allegation politically stirred

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on September 9, 2019September 10, 2019 0 Likes

The Former SDF minister and present BJP MLA, N.K Subba has clarified over allegation made against him by Suresh Prasad of Gangtok denying his involvement in the issue related to taking money for allotment of shops at Lal Bazar, Gangtok.

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BJP will form Govt in Sikkim in 2024:NK Subba

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on September 9, 2019September 10, 2019 0 Likes

The former SDF minister and present Bharatiya Janta Party’s (BJP) MLA N.K Subba has stated that BJP would form the government in Sikkim anyhow in 2024 and the party will work actively in the state to ensure formation of its government in 2024.

Training cum Demonstration on Off Farm inputs At Takuthang
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Training cum Demonstration on Off Farm inputs At Takuthang

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on September 7, 2019September 7, 2019 0 Likes

Mevedir in collaboration with Horticulture Department organized training cum demonstration program especially for OJOF (One job one Family) holder field functionaries of Mangalbaria and Takuthang and progressive farmers from the area on Friday.

Training on Off Farm Inputs at Chingthang
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Training on Off Farm Inputs at Chingthang

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on September 6, 2019September 6, 2019 0 Likes

Training cum demonstration program on off farm inputs was held at Panchayat Bhawan of Chingthang GPU, West Sikkim under MOVCD (Mission Organic Value Chain Development).

BJP Organizes membership drive themed “ Sangathan Parva” , 300 joining claimed
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BJP Organizes membership drive themed “ Sangathan Parva” , 300 joining claimed

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on September 4, 2019September 4, 2019 0 Likes

Bharatiya Janta party (Sikkim Pradesh) organized a programme termed as ‘Sangathan Parwa’ and membership drive today here at community hall of Geyzing.

Publisher of ‘Raj Marg’ apologizes to Lepcha Community for Historical Blunder in the Magazine
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Publisher of ‘Raj Marg’ apologizes to Lepcha Community for Historical Blunder in the Magazine

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on September 2, 2019September 3, 2019 0 Likes

After the third and final meeting, the Lepcha community of Sikkim has come to terms with publisher, editor and writer over the issue of tinkering and misrepresentation of history related to Staircase to Heaven published in the magazine titled ‘Raj Marg’ which was released recently on the occasion of Bhasa Diwash.

1st  Childline advisory board meeting held
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1st Childline advisory board meeting held

Author Gangtok Times Report Posted on August 29, 2019August 30, 2019 0 Likes

The Childline Collaborative Organisation, Gyalshing organised its first childline advisory board meeting at Zzilla Bhawan, Gyalshing.

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