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16/07/2025

A newly constructed SGAY (Sikkim Garib Awas Yojana) house was officially inaugurated today, Wednesday, 16 July 2025, at Lower Sripatam under Sripatam Gagyong, falling under 15-Rangang Yangang Constituency.

Beneficiary: Shri Dilli Ram Bahun.
Location: Lower Sripatam, Sripatam Gagyong GPU, Yangang Block.

The inauguration ceremony was graced by Hon’ble Deputy Speaker (SLA) cm Area MLA Smt. Raj Kumari Thapa, who officially inaugurated the SGAY house.

The program was attended by a host of dignitaries and officials including:
Smt. Needay Bhutia, BDO Yangang, Shri. C. L. Gurung, Advisor, Food Processing Department, Shri. S. B. Rai, OSD, Agriculture Department, Smt. Denkila Bhutia, OSD to Hon’ble Area MLA,
Shri. B. B. Bhandari, AD PRI, Hon’ble Zilla Panchayat, Hon’ble Panchayat President, Hon’ble Panchayats, Shri. Tshering Topden Bhutia, Namchi District Youth Convener

The Sikkim Garib Awas Yojana (SGAY) is a welfare housing scheme launched by the Government of Sikkim with the aim to provide safe, secure, and permanent housing to the economically weaker sections of society, especially those living in vulnerable rural areas.
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16/07/2025

Bivek Karki (Chettri) of Lingmoo has been awarded with prestigious Governor’s Gold Medal in National Cadet Corps (NCC) for his outstanding performance, achievements, leadership and contribution for nation building. Program was graced by H.H Governor of Sikkim Shri Om Prakash Mathur Ji, Hon'able Education Minster Shri Raju Basnet, Brigadier Mukesh Gurung, Group Commander Darjeeling and Sikkim NCC Group and other dignitaries at Raj Bhawan, Gangtok.

14/07/2025

Humanity exist

14/07/2025

सिक्किमका मुख्यमन्त्रीले जयगाँउका मृगौला रोगी प्रसन छेत्रीलाई भेटे

गान्तोक, सिक्किम — सिक्किमका मुख्यमन्त्री प्रेम सिंह तमाङ (गोल्ले) ले पश्चिम बङ्गालको जयगाँउ निवासी २४ वर्षीय प्रसन छेत्रीलाई भेटेका छन्, जो अहिले जीवन र मृत्युको सङ्घारमा छन्। करिब १२ वर्षदेखि मृगौला रोगसँग लडिरहेका प्रसन अहिले स्टेज ४ मा छन् र उनलाई तत्काल मृगौला प्रत्यारोपणको खाँचो छ।

जयगाँउ, जो भारत–भूटान सिमानामा पर्छ, त्यहाँ बसोबास गर्ने प्रसन सिक्किमका बासिन्दा नभए पनि उनको कथाले समग्र क्षेत्रमा संवेदना जगाएको छ। प्रसनकी आमा स्वयं मृगौला दान गर्न तयार भएकी छन्, तर अपरेशनको लागि आवश्यक खर्च व्यहोर्न परिवारलाई कठिन भएको छ।

लोकप्रिय सामाजिक सञ्जाल प्रयोगकर्ता ‘रक लामा’ ले सामाजिक सञ्जालमार्फत मुख्यमन्त्री गोलेलाई सम्बोधन गर्दै प्रसनका लागि सहयोगको अपील गरेका थिए। यो भावनात्मक अनुरोध सामाजिक सञ्जालमा तीव्र गतिमा फैलिएको छ, जसले प्रसनको गम्भीर अवस्थालाई जनसमक्ष ल्याएको छ।

मुख्यमन्त्रीले प्रसनलाई भेटेर अवस्था बुझ्दै सहानुभूति व्यक्त गरेका छन्। यद्यपि उनी सिक्किमका बासिन्दा होइनन्, प्रसनको संघर्ष र आमाको बलिदानले धेरैलाई छोएको छ, र यस घटनाले मानवता राज्यको सीमाभन्दा माथि हुन्छ भन्ने सन्देश दिएको छ।

प्रसन छेत्रीको उपचारका लागि सहयोगी हातहरू अगाडि आउँदै गर्दा, यो कथा सहानुभूति, माया र मानवतावादको प्रतिक बनेको छ।

09/07/2025

Local Person were gathered to congratulate Newly appointed Chairperson Mr. C.L Gurung and Newly appointed OSD to Area MLA Mrs. Denkila Bhutia at there Residence.

25/06/2025

Two Held with Controlled Substances in Yangang

Yangang, Sikkim | June 25:
Namchi District Police apprehended two individuals with suspected narcotic substances at Menglee, Yangang.
The accused, identified as Yogesh Rai and Indra Kumar Limboo, were found in possession of 7.51 grams of suspected contraband during a search operation conducted by Yangang Police.
A case has been registered under relevant sections of the NDPS Act, and further investigation is underway to determine the source and intended distribution network of the substances.

Image courtesy: Sikkim News 24

24/06/2025

24 June 2025
Yangang

आज याङगाङ बजारमा Deputy Director Horticulture Department, डा. हेमन्त घिमिरेज्यूको पहलमा याङगाङ क्षेत्रका कृषकहरूको हितका लागि दुईवटा तरकारी बेच्ने स्टल (vendor) को व्यवस्था गरिएको छ।

उक्त स्टलहरू याङगाङका एस.डी.एम. श्री के.एल. दाहालज्यू र याङगाङ बजार व्यवस्थापन समितिलाई हस्तान्तरण गरिएको छ। अबदेखि याङगाङ बजारमा तरकारी व्यापारीहरूले तोकिएको स्थानबाट नै तरकारी बिक्री वितरण गर्नुपर्नेछ।

यस महत्वपूर्ण कदमको लागि हामी सम्पूर्ण याङगाङबासीहरू सिङ्गो सिक्किम सरकार र बागवानी विभागप्रति हार्दिक आभार प्रकट गरेका छन्।

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Hem Korengi

21/06/2025

The Bajau: Sea Nomads of Southeast Asia

In the turquoise waters of Southeast Asia lives a remarkable people — the Bajau, often called the “Sea Nomads.” For centuries, the Bajau have lived most of their lives on the ocean, sailing across the seas of Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines in traditional wooden boats called lepa-lepa.

The Bajau are born to the sea. They fish, dive, and travel from island to island, rarely setting foot on land. Some communities build their homes on stilts over coral reefs, while others still live entirely on their boats. Their deep connection with the ocean is not just cultural — it’s biological. A scientific study revealed that Bajau divers have unusually large spleens, allowing them to hold their breath for several minutes underwater, diving as deep as 70 meters without any modern equipment.

Their way of life is slowly changing. As governments encourage land-based living, many Bajau are settling into villages. But even as they adapt to new ways, their identity as sea people remains strong — reflected in their traditions, their music, and their unmatched knowledge of the ocean.

The Bajau remind us of a beautiful truth: that it’s possible to live in harmony with the natural world, guided by rhythm of the tides and the wisdom of generations past.

20/06/2025

You all are invited to attend international yoga day at Yangang Bazaar.
Organise by Yangang Tourism Development Committee
In Associate with Indian Yogini Association and PM shri Yangang senior secondary school, Yangang Sub-Division, District Namchi.

25/05/2025

"Unko Sweater" (ऊनको स्वीटर) is a Nepali romantic drama film directed by Nabin Chauhan, featuring Bipin Karki and Miruna Magar in the lead roles. Set in the multicultural landscapes of Panchthar, eastern Nepal, the film narrates a poignant tale of love and human connection, symbolized through a simple woolen sweater.

The movie was released in Nepal on May 9, 2025 (26 Baisakh 2082). It has also been screened internationally, including in the USA and Australia.

Regarding screenings in Sikkim, there is currently no publicly available information confirming that "Unko Sweater" has been or will be shown in theaters there. However, given Sikkim's proximity to Nepal and its significant Nepali-speaking population, it's possible that local theaters or cultural organizations might arrange special screenings.

25/05/2025

प्रेस विज्ञप्ति याङयाङ, नाम्ची जिल्ला -

Namchi, 23 May :

माननीय क्षेत्र विधायिका १५ याङगाङ राङगाङ निर्वाचन क्षेत्र एवं सिक्किम विधानसभाको माननीय उपाध्यक्ष श्रीमती राजकुमारी थापा मेडमकाे नेतृत्वमा साङ्मु-दोजोक मार्गमा पर्ने फलामकाे पुल मर्मत तथा पुनःनिर्माण कार्य सम्पन्न l

सिक्किम सरकारको सडक तथा पुल विभागले दोजोफाटक, साङ्मु-दोजोक मार्गमा पर्ने जिर्ण अवस्थामा रहेको फलाम पुलको मर्मत तथा पुनःनिर्माण कार्य सफलतापूर्वक सम्पन्न गरेको छ। यो महत्वपूर्ण पूर्वाधार परियोजना माननीय क्षेत्र विधायिका एवं सिक्किम विधानसभाको माननीय उपाध्यक्ष श्रीमती राजकुमारी थापा मेडमकाे निर्देशनमा, र याङयाङ स्थित सडक तथा पुल विभागका सहायक इन्जिनियरको मार्गदर्शनमा सम्पन्न गरिएको हो।

यो पुल दोजोक तथा वरपरका गाउँहरूका बासिन्दाहरूका लागि अत्यावश्यक संपर्क मार्ग हो, जसले बजार, विद्यालय तथा अन्य आवश्यक सेवा सुविधासम्म पुग्न सहज बनाएको छ। मर्मतपूर्व पुलको खराब अवस्थाका कारण विशेष गरी वर्षायाममा खोला पार गर्न निकै कठिनाइ हुने गरेको थियो।

समयमै मर्मत कार्य सम्पन्न भएकाले स्थानीय समुदायबाट यस कार्यप्रति व्यापक प्रशंसा प्रकट गरिएको छ। दोजोकका बासिन्दाहरूले माननीय क्षेत्र विधायिका एवं सिक्किम विधानसभाको माननीय उपाध्यक्ष श्रीमती राजकुमारी थापा मेडम, मुख्यमन्त्रीका ओ एस डी श्री कर्मा सुब्बा, माननीय जिल्ला पंचायत सदस्य श्री यपचुङ भूटिया, माननीय पञ्चायत सदस्यहरू, सडक तथा पुल विभागका सहायक इन्जिनियर, जुनियर इन्जिनियरहरू, सुपरभाइजर तथा सबै PWD श्रमिकहरूप्रति हार्दिक आभार व्यक्त गरेका छन्।

सहकार्य, समर्पण र प्रतिबद्धताका साथ सम्पन्न यो परियोजनाले स्थानीय पूर्वाधारको पुनःस्थापना मात्र नभई राज् सरकार नागरिकका आवश्यकता समयमै सम्बोधन गर्न कटिबद्ध रहेको कुरा पुनः पुष्टि गरेको छ।

Report: Nedup Lepcha

24/05/2025

The Ram Patro Memorial Award for Excellence in Journalism 2024–25 was awarded to Puran Tamang, Editor of Summit Times, during a ceremony held in Gangtok on May 24, 2025.

The award, established in memory of Late Ram Patro, founder of SIKKIM EXPRESS and Himali Bela, is presented annually on May 24 to honor outstanding journalists for their dedication and service in the field of journalism.

In addition to Puran Tamang, journalists Kush Hang Leewang and Suman Rai were also recognized during the ceremony.

The event was graced by Justice Bhaskar Raj Pradhan, Hon'ble Judge of the High Court of Sikkim, and Ms. Karma D Youtso, Secretary of the IPR Department, Government of Sikkim, who emphasized the importance of journalism in upholding truth and democracy.

This annual award continues to celebrate the legacy of Ram Patro by acknowledging journalists who demonstrate integrity and commitment to the profession.

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