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19/07/2025

Millet Transplantation Begins Under Friday Field/Farm Day Mission in Pakyong District.

Pakyong, July 19: The Office of the Additional District Collector (Development), Rural Development Department, Government of Sikkim, conducted Episode 44 of the Friday Field/Farm Day under the ongoing “Mission Revival of Barren/Fallow Land for Cultivation” in Pakyong District.

The mission, which began in 2023–24, continues to engage rural communities in converting uncultivated land into productive fields. So far, over 200 acres of fallow land across Pakyong District have been brought under cultivation. Maize cultivation has seen wide participation, with most rural households engaged in the practice.

On July 19, millet transplantation activities were initiated at the “Connect Earth – Sweat Contribution Center” in Samsing. The activity was carried out with the involvement of Gram Panchayats from Aritar GPU, who assisted in land preparation and transplantation work. The initiative is expected to cover an additional 50 to 60 acres of land with millet crops during this season.

The Connect Earth – Sweat Contribution Center has been developed as a platform to support community efforts in agriculture. The initiative also promotes collective physical activity, which is seen as a means to manage concerns related to stress, anxiety, hypertension, and reduced attention levels. The programme also aims to support mental and social health in rural communities.

Panchayat representatives, Officials, staff members and residents continue to contribute to the mission. Their regular participation has strengthened the programme’s aim of linking agriculture with individual and community wellbeing.

The Office of the ADC (Dev) has called for sustained public support and participation to further expand the mission, emphasising the long-term benefits of working together for food security, land use, and social connection.

18/07/2025

MLA 24-Martam Rumtek, Sonam Tshering Venchungpa, graced the opening ceremony of the Open Men’s Football Tournament and inaugurated the newly developed school ground at Marchak Chuten Primary School today.

The tournament, organised by the Marchak Chuten Primary School Managing Committee, will continue until the grand finale on August 15.

The event is being held under the theme:
50 Years of Statehood and 79th Independence Day
celebrating Sikkim’s Golden Jubilee of Statehood along with the nation's 79th Independence Day.

18/07/2025

Training of Trainers on Agroforestry Land Management System Completes First Day

Gangtok, July 18 (IPR): Day One of the Two-day Training of Trainers on Agroforestry Nursery Assessment and Accreditation, organised by the Agriculture Department, Government of Sikkim, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Central Agroforestry Research Institute (ICAR-CAFRI), Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, and State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI) Sikkim, concluded at the Conference Hall of SAMETI Bhawan Tadong, here today.

The objective of the session was to familiarise officials with Agroforestry Models suitable for Sikkim and with the Accreditation Protocol for Agroforestry Nurseries. Through this training, the Government aims to prepare officials who will disseminate the knowledge of agroforestry systems to farmers across the districts.

Agroforestry is a land management approach that integrates trees and shrubs with crops and livestock on the same land, aiming to create a sustainable and productive system. It promotes ecological and economic interactions between components and can be tailored to local conditions. The system offers benefits such as increased productivity, improved soil health, and enhanced biodiversity.

In his address, Secretary of Agriculture Department, Mr Jigmee Dorjee Bhutia, described agroforestry as a relatively new concept in Sikkim that requires focused implementation. He stated that the training aimed to enhance participants’ knowledge of agroforestry policy and provide clarity on the accreditation process for nurseries in Sikkim. The Secretary expressed hope that participants would gain comprehensive insights during the session and apply the learning in their respective districts. He further encouraged them to make the most of the opportunity, as they had been selected as Master Trainers who would serve as a vital link between the farmers and the Government.

Director of Agriculture Department, Mr Jagdish Pradhan, highlighted the challenges faced by farmers in the State and underscored agroforestry’s potential to address these challenges. He reaffirmed the Secretary’s views and emphasised the training’s importance in improving the State’s agricultural productivity while ensuring sustainability.

Director of SAMETI, Ms Rachna Gurung, expressed gratitude to the resource persons from ICAR-CAFRI for conducting the training. She briefed the gathering on the training objectives and expressed confidence that the initiative would contribute meaningfully to the promotion of agroforestry in Sikkim.

She concluded by thanking ICAR-CAFRI and the Agriculture Department for their ongoing efforts to transform the agricultural landscape of the State.

The technical session included the powerpoint presentation by Principal Scientist ICAR-CAFRI Jhansi UP, Mr AK Handa and Scientist ICAR-CAFRI Jhansi UP, Dr Suresh Ramana S on Accredited Nurseries, Foundation for Reliable and Resilient Agro Forestry System, Agro Forestry Models for Sikkim and Accreditation Protocol of Agro Forestry Nurseries. The session also included an interactive session between the trainees and the speakers.

Additional Director Mr Tshering Norbu Bhutia, Additional Director RKVY Scheme Ms Chenzom Palmu Lepcha, Joint Director Ms Preeti Moktan, Senior Officers, Deputy Directors from the districts, Agriculture Development Officers, and officials from various line departments attended the session.

Report from DIO-GANGTOK

18/07/2025

प्रेस विज्ञप्ति
मिति: १८ जुलाई २०२५

हिजो श्रावण संक्रान्तिको दिन सिटिजन एक्सन पार्टी–सिक्किमका नेताहरूले “पद होइन पेन्सन" अभियानअन्तर्गत सत्य, न्याय र जनउत्तरदायित्वका पक्षमा भिजिल्यान्स कार्यालयमा शान्तिपूर्ण रूपमा आवाज उठाए। तर सत्तामा बस्नेहरूलाई सत्य सधैं चुभिन्छ। साँझपख SP Vigilance को मिलेमतोमा झूटा मुद्दा दर्ता गर्दै १२ जना नेताहरूमाथि एफआईआर दर्ता गरियो, युवा कल्याण परिषद्का महासचिव दिवस गुरुङलाई जबर्जस्ती पक्राउ गरि सदर थाना ल्याइयो।

यो केवल दमनको सुरुवात थियो। रात करिब १० बजे SKMका गुण्डाहरू प्रहरीकै संरक्षणमा सदर थानाभित्र प्रवेश गरेर खुकुरी, मार्तोल र लाठीसहित हाम्रो नेताहरूमाथि नाङ्गो हमला गरे। थानाभित्रै भएको यो आक्रमण केवल शारीरिक हिंसा थिएन, यो प्रजातन्त्र, कानून र मानव अधिकारमाथिको सार्वजनिक बलात्कार थियो। प्रशान्त गुरुङको ढाडमा २३ सिलाइ लाग्नु एउटा व्यक्तिको घाउ होइन, सिंगो लोकतान्त्रिक मूल्यको चिरफार हो। धनबहादुर तामाङ, ललित गुरुङ र प्रशान्त बाबु छेत्री गम्भीर घाइते अवस्थामा अस्पतालमा छन्।

यस सम्पूर्ण घटनामा पुलिस प्रशासनको भूमिकाले प्रमाणित गर्‍यो,यो केवल स्थानीय घटना होइन, सत्ताको संरक्षणमा सञ्चालित योजनाबद्ध राजनीतिक हिंसा हो। SKM सरकारले यो राज्यमा न्याय होइन, आतंकको शासन लाद्न खोजेको छ। सत्य बोल्नेलाई थानामा तान्ने, रगत बगाउने अनि प्रहरी लगाएर अपराधीको सुरक्षा गर्ने सरकारलाई जनताले अब चिन्न थालेका छन्। हाम्रा युवा नेताहरूको रगतले एसकेएमले श्रावण संक्रान्ति मनायो!

हामी यो घटनाको कठोर शब्दमा घोर भर्त्सना गर्दछौं। हाम्रा नेताको रगतले पोषिएको हाम्रो आन्दोलन अझ तीव्र हुनेछ। यो आन्दोलन कुनै पार्टीको स्वार्थ होइन, न्याय र लोकतन्त्रको लागि लडाइँ हो। SKM सरकारलाई स्पष्ट सुनाउँछौं,हामी न त डराउँछौं, न झुक्छौं।

यो अन्यायविरुद्धको प्रतिकार अब शान्त नहुने लहर बनेर उठ्नेछ।
हामी यहीँ रोकिने छैनौं।

— प्रकाश पराजुली।
महासचिव (संगठन)।
सिटिजन एक्सन पार्टी – सिक्किम।

18/07/2025

राज्य सम्मान सहित पद्मश्री स्वर्गीय सानु लामाको अन्तिम संस्कार

18/07/2025

सिटिजन एक्शन पार्टी सिक्किमका युवाहरूमाथि जनलेवा हमला : सामाजिक सञ्जालमा भिडियो सार्वजनिक

सिटिजन एक्शन पार्टी (CAP) सिक्किमका युवाहरूमाथि जनलेवा हमला भएको समाचार अहिले सामाजिक सञ्जालमा तीव्र रूपमा फैलिरहेको देखिन्छ । घटनाबारे CAP को आधिकारिक पेजमार्फत करिब रातिको ९:३० बजे एक ,

भिडियोमा पार्टीका प्रवक्ता एल्बर्ट गुरुङले केही दिन अघि CAP ले सुरु गरेको "pension , not position " अभियानलाई लिएर राज्यका मुख्यमन्त्रीले सार्वजनिक भाषणमा धम्कीपूर्ण अभिव्यक्ति दिएका थिए भन्ने उल्लेख गरेका छन्।

उनले भनेअनुसार, मुख्यमन्त्रीले "जो जसलाई मन पर्छ, उसलाई extention दिइन्छ" भन्ने अभिव्यक्ति दिएका थिए, जसपछि दुई दिनभित्रै CAP का सोही अभियानमा आवद्ध टोलीमाथि आक्रमण भएको बताइएको छ।

हमलाको घटना राजधानी गान्तोकको सदर थाना बाहिर घटेको बताएको छ । भिडियोमा देखिएका अनुसार, आक्रमणमा घाइते भएका व्यक्ति प्रशान्त रहेको र उनको शरीरमा गम्भीर चोट लागेको देखिन्छ।

सदर थाना जुन सिक्किमको शान्ति सुरक्षा कायम गर्ने मुख्य प्रहरी चौकी हो, त्यही स्थानमा यस्ता घटना हुनु प्रहरी प्रशासनकै लज्जास्पद कमजोरी भएको CAP सिक्किमले आरोप लगाएको छ। साथै, CAP ले सिक्किम प्रहरीले राज्यका आम नागरिकलाई सुरक्षाको प्रत्याभूति दिन नसक्ने स्पष्ट भएको पनि जनाएको छ।

पार्टीले थप चुनौती दिँदै भनिएको छ कि, "यदि प्रहरी प्रशासनले तत्कालै घटनामा संलग्न मास्क लगाएका व्यक्तिहरूलाई नियन्त्रणमा लिंदैन भने, हाम्रो पार्टीका युवाहरू पनि आवदै छ भनेका चन्।"

17/07/2025

Press Release
Press Club of Sikkim honours distinguished journalists on its 23rd Foundation Day

GANGTOK, July 17:
The Press Club of Sikkim (PCS) marked its 23rd Foundation Day with a grand felicitation ceremony at Chintan Bhawan, Gangtok, honouring individuals who have made significant contributions to journalism, media, and literature in the State.

The highlight of the event was the conferring of the Kanchendzonga Kalam Puraskar 2025, the highest award of the PCS, on Karma Samten Paljor, a senior journalist and co-founder of EastMojo. Hailing from Rabong in South Sikkim, Paljor began his career at The Times of India and went on to work with CNBC TV18 and CNN News18 before launching India’s first digital news platform dedicated to the Northeast.

Receiving the award, Paljor remarked, “This is a proud moment for me and my family. While I have received national awards, being honoured in my home state feels very personal and special. Thank you to the Press Club of Sikkim for this recognition.” He further reflected, “The world needs more honesty, more ethics in journalism, more commitment to truth and public service. We are nothing without the trust of the people.”

The Lagansheel Yuva Patrakarita Puraskar 2025 was presented to Pema Wangchen Lama, a photojournalist from Sikkim, in recognition of his impactful and socially resonant visual storytelling. Lama, the first photojournalist to be honoured with this award, credited his colleagues and mentors and said the honour further motivated him to serve society through ethical journalism.

The Patrakarita Sewa Gaurav Samman 2025 was presented to four veteran journalists — Hem Kumari Khawas, Binod Tamang, Narendra Kumar Rai, and Chitra Bahadur Chettri — for their long and dedicated service to journalism in the State.

Md. Ramzan Ali, a senior newspaper distributor from Namchi, received the Samachar Patra Vitarak Samman 2025 for his decades-long contribution to newspaper circulation in South Sikkim.

Special recognition was also given to senior journalist and poet Prabin Khaling, who was recently conferred with the Dr. Shova Kanti Thegim (Lepcha) Memorial Award 2025 for his contributions to Nepali literature and journalism.

Present on the occasion were Arun Kumar Upreti, Hon’ble Minister for Rural Development and Cooperation Departments, who graced the event as Chief Guest, and G.T. Dhungel, Hon’ble Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Culture Department, as Guest of Honour. The gathering also included Kunga Nima Lepcha, Advisor to the Chief Minister; Birendra Tamling, Press Advisor to the Chief Minister; S.B. S***a, Advisor to the IPR Department; Annapurna Alley, Secretary of the IPR Department; Delay Namgyal Barfungpa, Gangtok MLA; Cabinet Ministers; MLAs-cum-Advisors; the Adhyaksha and Upadhyaksha of Gangtok District; Zilla Panchayat members; the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Gangtok Municipal Corporation; Councillors; senior government officials; journalists from across Sikkim; and media students.

In his address, Chief Guest Arun Kumar Upreti congratulated the awardees and acknowledged the Press Club's role in promoting journalistic excellence. He underlined the government’s support under the leadership of Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, highlighting initiatives such as the PCS Bhavan, medical insurance for journalists, financial aid schemes, pensions for retired journalists, a dedicated press bus, and revised advertisement policies. He also stressed the importance of constructive and development-oriented journalism in building a “Sunaulo, Samriddha ani Samarth Sikkim.”

The programme opened with a heartfelt tribute to the late Padma Shri Sanu Lama, honouring his enduring legacy in Nepali language, literature, and cultural advocacy.

PCS President Bhim Rawat, in his welcome address, acknowledged the club’s founding members and reiterated the Press Club’s commitment to ethical journalism and media welfare. The event concluded with a vote of thanks from PCS General Secretary Dilli Ram Dulal, who expressed appreciation to all dignitaries, guests, and members of the media fraternity for their support.

Pankaj Dhungel
Publicity Secretary
Press Club of Sikkim

17/07/2025

Grand Finale of Sikkim Sarathi Idol season 1 on July 20

The much-awaited Grand Finale of Sikkim Sarathi Idol season 1 2025 will be held on 20th July 2025 at Manan Kendra, Gangtok, from 2 PM onwards. The event promises an exciting showcase of talent as the top finalists compete for the title. Music lovers and supporters are warmly invited to witness this musical celebration.

17/07/2025

DC Namchi flagss off Moto Parade to explore Namchi.

Namchi, July 17 (IPR): Namchi Rankey Mela celebration has entered its final day for the festive celebration for the year 2025. The final day of the fest kicked off with DC Namchi Ms Anupa Tamling, flagging off the Moto Parade at the early hours from the premises of District Administritave Centre Namchi today.

The Moto Parade features 3 guest riders from Nepal and Assam, accompanied by individual riders, both freelancers and members from different registered motorcycle clubs.

The moto parade will visit various tourist hubs, namely Rukumtar, Samdruptse, Nadak Gumpa, Solophok and Namchi helipad today. The moto parade also aims to promote Namchi Rankey Mela by the help of influencers and their following and from various means of social media platforms.

Report from DIO Namchi

17/07/2025

MESSAGE OF HON’BLE CHIEF MINISTER ON PRESS CLUB OF SIKKIM FOUNDATION DAY 2025

I extend my warm wishes and congratulations to the members of Press Club of Sikkim on the occasion of its 23rd foundation day. The occasion is symbolic to the establishment of the umbrella body of journalists and media persons and a defining moment for professional journalism in Sikkim.

Over the years, the Press Club of Sikkim has played a significant role in bringing together journalists who have been relentlessly working to inform and inspire the people. This foundation day is also a time for celebration and self-assessment providing the journalists an opportunity to exchange ideas, reflect on past activities, and discuss possibilities and challenges for the future.

A free press is an integral part of a healthy democracy and our government is committed to ensure the safety, security and prosperity of the media persons and media houses of the state. The state government has consistently worked towards fostering a free, dynamic, and empowered journalistic ecosystem in Sikkim. Several forward-looking policies, institutional supports, and media outreach programmes have been undertaken in coordination with the Press Club of Sikkim.

The long pending demand for a Press Club of Sikkim Bhawan has been fulfilled and I am confident that the media fraternity is making best use of the facilities. We have also instituted new categories of awards to honour journalists across various sectors including climate change, human rights, and women’s issues. The government has also provided a 17-seater vehicle to the Press Club of Sikkim to facilitate the travel needs of its members.

To honour the indefatigable efforts of our veteran journalists, our government has instituted the Teesta Rangeet Aviral Kalam Puraskara conferred annually on Independence Day. Likewise, the Kanchendzonga Kalam Puraskar and Lagansheel Yuwa Patrakar Puraskar have also been enhanced to ₹1,01,000 and ₹51,000 respectively.
Additionally, advertisement rates were revised and increased in 2024.

I also take this opportunity to share with the members of the fourth estate that our government has facilitated health insurance coverage to 90 accredited journalists and launched the Patrakar Samman Yojana for pension support to retired journalists. A grant-in-aid of ₹20 lakhs has been disbursed to senior journalists through Press Club of Sikkim under the Yojana.

With great respect comes great responsibility. I call upon journalists to make all efforts to inform and educate the masses and maintain the trust and increased expectation of the people on the fourth estate. May the media space be used more and more to showcase the peace, progress and prosperity of Sikkim and its people.

17/07/2025

The All Sikkim Gurung (Tamu) Buddhist Association honored the newly appointed advisors, presidents, and special assistants from the community.

16/07/2025

The Nepali Sahitya Parishad today organized a condolence meeting at Parishad Bhawan, Gangtok and paid tribute to the late Sanu Lama. The event was chaired by its President, Mr. Hari Dhungel.

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