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12/08/2026

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A training programme for counsellors, case workers and medical professionals associated with One Stop Centres (OSCs), including a session on mental health, was held at the SIRD Training Hall in Jorethang on Tuesday.

Organised by the Sikkim State Commission for Women, the training focused on providing effective support and services to women and survivors of domestic violence. Discussions centred on strengthening the capacity of frontline personnel to respond to cases of violence against women in a sensitive and coordinated manner.

The programme featured presentations on the role of police in preventing crimes against women, key recent judicial decisions under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, and their implications for women’s rights.

Addressing the gathering, Sikkim State Commission for Women Chairperson Tendoma Bhutia said the primary objective of the training was to empower and strengthen personnel working in the field. She urged participants to take an active role in addressing cases of domestic violence and ensuring that survivors receive the necessary support and services.

Member Secretary Yosa Lachhenpa provided details about the programme and stated that the National Commission for Women had extended the necessary support for conducting the training.

Jorethang Police Station Inspector Bishan Rai spoke on the role of the police in preventing crimes against women. Senior Advocate Kumar Sharma shed light on significant recent judgments under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act and emerging judicial trends.

Similarly, Jorethang Civil Judge-cum-Judicial Magistrate Aditya S***a delivered a presentation on the management of domestic violence cases, judicial experiences and expectations.

A special session on the mental health challenges and psychosocial impact experienced by survivors of domestic violence was conducted by Dr. Sangila Dorjee, Clinical Psychologist at STNM Hospital.

Senior journalist Nirmal Mangar of Sikkim Chronicle also delivered a presentation on “Media Partnership in Preventing Gender-Based Violence and Promoting Women’s Rights.”

The programme concluded with an open discussion, during which participants shared their views on ensuring effective, coordinated and survivor-friendly service delivery in cases involving women and gender-based violence.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks.

11/08/2026

Tourism Minister reviews progress of Singshore bridge glass-deck skywalk project.

Tourism & Civil Aviation Minister Tshering T Bhutia today inspected the ongoing Singshore Bridge Glass-deck Skywalk project near Uttarey under Maneybong-Dentam in Gyalshing district.

The tourism infrastructure project is being developed with support from the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) under the PM-DevINE scheme.

The project aims to transform the iconic Singshore Bridge, located between Dentam and Uttarey, into a major tourist and adventure destination featuring a transparent glass-floored skywalk and bungee jumping facilities.

Construction work is progressing at a steady pace under the supervision of the Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Government of Sikkim.

During the inspection, Minister Bhutia took stock of the progress of the project and directed the executing agency to expedite construction while ensuring that prescribed quality standards are maintained. He also assured all possible support from the Tourism and Civil Aviation Department for the timely and quality completion of the project.

The transformation of Singshore Bridge into a glass-deck skywalk is expected to further strengthen Sikkim’s tourism infrastructure and enhance the adventure-tourism potential of the State.

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11/08/2026

49TH DAY/ KUTSHE SHEGU

It is with deep sorrow that we inform all relatives, friends, and well-wishers that Late Shri Karma Tshering Bhutia passed away on 27th June 2026.

The 49th Day Antyesti Ceremony will be observed on 12th & 13th August 2026 at the family residence:

Patuk, Tsalumthang (Lower Khamdong), East Sikkim.

On this solemn occasion, the bereaved family humbly requests all relatives, friends, and well-wishers to join in offering prayers and paying respects to the departed soul.

Family Members

Father: Shri Karma Yozer Bhutia
Mother: Smt. Phumti Bhutia

•Sister: Smt. Dawa Doma Bhutia
•Brother-in-Law: Shri Sonam Tshering Venchungpa (Hon’ble MLA, Martam–Rumtek Constituency)

•Brother: Shri Sonam Dupden Bhutia

•Sister : Smt:-Yeshi Palmu
•Brother-in-Law:- Shri Sonam Dupden Bhutia

Uncle: Shri Oneyla Bhutia

Contact:7076159228 | 7478734319 | 9547131629 | 700197455 | 8597089023

Venue:-

Family Residence, Patuk, Tsalumthang(Lower Khamdong), East Sikkim

“May the departed soul attain eternal peace, and may the Almighty grant strength and comfort to the bereaved family.”

11/08/2026

Sikkim’s Suraj Sewa, popularly known as ‘Bursting Jazzy,’ delivered another standout performance in the semifinale of Nep Hop Ko Shreepech Season 3, one of Nepal’s prominent Nepali hip-hop reality shows.

Suraj once again earned the Best Performance recognition for his performance in the semifinale, further cementing his place among the competition’s standout performers. Although he could not advance to the finale, his remarkable run has already made Sikkim proud.

Hailing from Gangtok, Suraj has consistently impressed the judges throughout the competition with his lyrical ability, stage presence, originality and distinctive hip-hop style. His back-to-back direct selections through several crucial rounds have earned him widespread recognition among audiences and the Nepali hip-hop and music fraternity.

His journey has also become a proud moment for Sikkim and the Nepali community in India, as he represented the region on one of the major platforms for Nepali hip-hop talent.

Despite missing out on the finale, Suraj has already emerged as a winner in the eyes of his supporters. His journey through the vital rounds and his achievement of reaching the Top 7 have set a benchmark for aspiring artists from Sikkim and beyond.

Reflecting on his journey, Suraj said, “I want every young artist to believe that no dream is too big. If you stay true to your passion and keep working hard, opportunities will come.”

Fans and well-wishers from across Sikkim and different parts of the country have extended their congratulations and best wishes to the young artist.

While the title may have eluded him, Suraj Sewa’s journey on Nep Hop Ko Shreepech Season 3 has already established him as an emerging name in the Nepali hip-hop scene and an inspiration for young artists pursuing their dreams.

11/08/2026

करोडौँको सरकारी रकम हिनामिना: पर्यटन विभागकी मुख्य सहायक पक्राउ

11/08/2026

In continuing with its anti-corruption drive against corrupt public servants, the Sikkim Vigilance Police (SVP) arrested on Tuesday i.e. 11/08/2026, one Head Assistant of Tourism Department on the charges of conspiracy and receipt of funds in her bank account from the misappropriated amounts fraudulently and dishonestly withdrawn from the Government accounts of Gangtok District Zilla Panchayat and Jal Jeevan Mission Security Deposit.

A search was conducted at the residence of the accused, and incriminating materials relevant to the investigation were seized. The accused is being held in custody for further interrogation.

Acting on a written complaint received from the Sachiwa, GDZP, an FIR was registered at the SVP Police Station against the accused public servants, charging them with conspiracy, cheating, and forgery. It is alleged that during 2018-25, the accused officials, who were responsible for the preparation of monthly salary bills of the staff of GDZP, had dishonestly, willfully, and illegally inflated their own salary bills regularly and forwarded to the Bank a false and fabricated list of payees for the disbursement of monthly salaries. The inflated salary amounts were credited to the respective bank accounts of three accused public servants.

Earlier, SVP had arrested two accountants and one Senior Accountant-cum-Drawing & Disbursing Officer of GDZP on the same charges.

The accused public servants continued to draw huge figures of salaries with apparent impunity, causing a deliberate and undue pecuniary loss to the Government exchequer running into crores. They also siphoned off huge funds running into crores from various other official accounts of GDZP.

The Sikkim Vigilance Police remains steadfast in its commitment to uphold integrity, transparency, and probity in public administration. Citizens are encouraged to lodge their complaints or share any relevant information on corruption, misconduct, and malpractices in public works, involving public servants, in the office of Sikkim Vigilance Police, Secretariat Annexe I, Sonam Tshering Marg, Gangtok-737101 OR on e-Mail: [email protected].

11/08/2026

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सिक्किम लेप्चा युथ एसोसिएसन (SLYA)-को आयोजनामा आगामी एकाउन्ट्स क्लर्क परीक्षामा सहभागी हुने लेप्चा युवा परीक्षार्थीहरूका लागि एक महिना लामो निःशुल्क कोचिङ क्लासको औपचारिक शुभारम्भ गरिएको छ। लेप्चा समुदायका युवाहरूलाई प्रतिस्पर्धात्मक परीक्षाहरूमा थप सक्षम र प्रतिस्पर्धी बनाउने उद्देश्यका साथ एसोसिएसनले यो पहिलो प्रयास स्वरूप विशेष पहल सुरु गरेको हो।
यस उद्घाटन कार्यक्रममा मन्त्री पिन्चो नामग्याल लेप्चा, शिक्षा सचिव ताशी चोफेल लेप्चा, सिक्किम लेप्चा साहित्यिक संगठन (RMRK)-का अध्यक्ष ओ.टी. लेप्चा, सिक्किम लेप्चा एसोसिएसनका अध्यक्ष ओ.टी. लेप्चा लगायत अन्य व्यक्तिहरूको विशेष उपस्थिति रहेको थियो।
कार्यक्रमबारे विस्तृत जानकारी दिँदै सिक्किम लेप्चा युथ एसोसिएसनका महासचिव लोब्जाङ छोपेल लेप्चाले परीक्षा र अन्तर्वार्ताका क्रममा युवाहरूले भोग्दै आएका असजिला र समस्याहरूलाई सम्बोधन गर्न तथा उनीहरूलाई परीक्षाका लागि राम्रोसँग तयार पार्न यो कदम चालिएको बताउनुभयो। यस कोचिङका लागि कूल ३९ देखि 4० जना परीक्षार्थीहरूले आवेदन दिएकोमा प्रारम्भिक योग्यता परीक्षणपश्चात् सिक्किमका छ वटै जिल्लाहरूबाट १६ जना विद्यार्थीहरूलाई भौतिक कक्षाका लागि छनोट गरिएको छ ।

11/08/2026

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11/08/2026

NEW DELHI, August 11: Sikkim Lok Sabha MP Dr. Indra Hang S***a met MoS Education Jayant Chaudhary and urged the Centre to include Rai, Sherpa, Tamang and Gurung as Second Vernacular Subjects in CBSE Classes XI and XII. He highlighted that the languages are already offered at Class X and stressed the need to ensure their continuity at the Senior Secondary level to promote and preserve regional and indigenous languages.

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