North Sikkim Today

11/03/2026

GANGTOK, March 11 — In a unified move to prioritize environmental preservation and traveler safety in North Sikkim, a joint delegation comprising the Pipon of the Lachung Dzomsa and the President of the Lachung Dzomsa Hotel Association called upon Shri C. S. Rao, Principal Secretary of the Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, earlier today.
The delegation submitted a formal application strongly advocating for the strict upholding and implementation of Notification No. 10 / DOT & CAV. The primary objective of the appeal is to ensure enhanced tourist safety and to promote overall sustainable tourism development in Lachung Dzomsa Area.

10/03/2026

Honorable Chairman Shri Pema Wongay Lachungpa,

We wish to express our sincere gratitude for your leadership in chairing the meeting on 10.03.2026 for the registration of the Yak Association of Sikkim. Your dedication to the welfare of our yak herders is truly inspiring.

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to all the dignitaries who attended, including:

- Chief Wildlife Warden(IFS) Dr. Manjunatha
- CCF (IFS) Karma Lekshey Bhutia
- CFT (IFS) Sonam Choden Bhutia
- Principal Director, AH&VS Department, Shri Karma Tenzing Bhutia
- Ksh*tij Saxena(IFS) Dfo(T) Gangtok
- DFO (KNP West)
- DFO (KNP Mangan District)
- DFO (T Mangan District)
- DFO Wildlife (Mangan District)
- Pipon from Lachung & Lachen
- Secretary, Yak Federation of India, Thupden Lachungpa
- RO Wildlife Changu
- Other Officers of the Forest Department

Your collective presence and support during the meeting highlight the importance of collaboration for the development and welfare of yak herders in Sikkim. Together, we can work towards a brighter future for our yak community.

Thank you once again for your invaluable contributions.

Warm regards,

Adhoc Yak Association of Sikkim

07/03/2026

Power update North

Tomorrow from 9 am till 4 pm, we are taking shutdown for string of conductors of 66kv towers at Munsh*thang, which was damaged during last monsoon.

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