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CM Tamang Inaugurates Maxwell Hospital in Siliguri, Boosts Healthcare AccessChief Minister Prem Singh Tamang inaugura...
10/05/2026


CM Tamang Inaugurates Maxwell Hospital in Siliguri, Boosts Healthcare Access

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang inaugurated Maxwell Hospital in Siliguri today, established by Dr. Vishal Golay. He emphasized its role in delivering quality care to Siliguri and Sikkim residents, advancing public welfare with modern facilities.

10/05/2026


BAMOS NCS launches “Butterflies of Sikkim,” updated checklist of Sikkim Himalaya, marking 50 years of Statehood

The Butterflies and Moths of Sikkim Nature Conservation Society (BAMOS NCS) today, released the book “Butterflies of Sikkim: An Updated Checklist of Sikkim Himalaya” authored by Matrika Sharma and Dorjee Chewang Bhutia. The launch comes on the auspicious occasion of Sikkim’s 50th year of Statehood, highlighting the state’s rich biodiversity and ongoing conservation efforts.

10/05/2026


STNM Hospital Clarifies Treatment Timeline in Sweta Karki Case Amid Allegations

STNM Hospital authorities, led by Secretary Health & Family Welfare Department, Tshewang Gyachho Bhutia, Additional MS Dr. Suresh M. Rasaily and HOD Obs & Gynae Dr. Mani Gurung, addressed the media regarding the treatment history of 42-year-old Sweta Karki, who was undergoing IVF twin pregnancy treatment and later died on May 6. The hospital stated that the patient was managed for threatened abortion and placenta previa before being referred to Siliguri’s Neotia Hospital for advanced foetal care.

10/05/2026


BAMOS President Nawang G Bhutia Proposes Global Butterfly Fest, Pushes Forest Dept for Extinct Species Revival

BAMOS President Nawang G. Bhutia announces a proposal for an International Butterfly Event in Sikkim, alongside urging the Forest Department to conserve the state's extinct butterflies.

" मानवता भन्दा सरकारी शक्ति हावी , चकनाचुर गरिबको जीविका "सानो बाँसको चिया पसल कसैको नजरमा सामान्य संरचना मात्र हुन स...
09/05/2026


" मानवता भन्दा सरकारी शक्ति हावी , चकनाचुर गरिबको जीविका "

सानो बाँसको चिया पसल कसैको नजरमा सामान्य संरचना मात्र हुन सक्छ। तर गरिब परिवारका लागि त्यो केवल बाँस र टिनले बनेको टहरा होइन,,त्यो आशा हो, बाँच्ने आधार हो, सम्मान हो, दैनिक जीविका हो।
हालै सामाजिक सञ्जालमा एउटा हृदयविदारक भिडियो देखेँ, जहाँ गान्तोकको स्मृति वन नजिक बुलबुले क्षेत्रमा वन विभागका गार्ड र अधिकारीहरूले सानो बाँसको चिया पसल भत्काइरहेका थिए। भिडियोमा केही महिलाहरू रुँदै, कराउँदै, आफ्नो सानो पसल बचाउन प्रयास गरिरहेका देखिन्थे। त्यो दृश्य साँच्चै अत्यन्त पीडादायक थियो। त्यो भिडियो हेरेपछि मेरो मन निकै दुख्यो। मलाई यस घटनाको सम्पूर्ण कानुनी पक्ष थाहा छैन। नियम र कानुन हरेक समाजका लागि आवश्यक छन्। वन क्षेत्र र सरकारी सम्पत्तिको संरक्षण हुनुपर्छ। तर त्योसँगै मानवता, संवेदनशीलता र करुणा पनि प्रणालीभित्र जीवित रहनुपर्छ। ती महिलाहरू कुनै ठूलो व्यापार गरेर धनी बन्न खोजिरहेका थिएनन्। उनीहरू कुनै विलासितापूर्ण व्यवसाय सञ्चालन गरिरहेका थिएनन्। उनीहरू त केवल आफ्नो परिवारको दैनिक गुजारा चलाउन, इमान्दार श्रम गरेर दुई छाक खाना जुटाउन संघर्ष गरिरहेका थिए।
बेरोजगार र आर्थिक रूपमा कमजोर महिलाहरूका लागि सानो चिया पसल केवल पसल होइन, त्यो चुलो बाल्ने माध्यम हो, छोराछोरीको पढाइ हो, औषधि खर्च हो, परिवारको बाँच्ने आधार हो। यस्तो जीविकालाई केही क्षणमै ध्वस्त पार्नु केवल एउटा संरचना भत्काउनु होइन, एउटा परिवारको आशा र सम्मानमाथि चोट पुर्‍याउनु हो।
सिक्किमलाई सधैं शान्तिपूर्ण, मानवीय र महिलालाई सम्मान गर्ने राज्यको रूपमा चिनिन्छ। हामी महिला सशक्तीकरण, सहअस्तित्व र मानवताको कुरा गर्छौं। त्यसैले यस्ता घटनाले समाजमा धेरै भावनात्मक र नैतिक प्रश्न उठाउँछन्।
के यो विषयलाई अझ मानवीय र सभ्य तरिकाले समाधान गर्न सकिँदैन थियो? के ती महिलाहरूलाई वैकल्पिक स्थान, पुनःस्थापना वा केही आश्वासन दिएर मात्र यो कदम चाल्न सकिँदैन थियो? के कानुनसँगै करुणालाई पनि स्थान दिन सकिँदैन थियो?
साँचो जनसेवा केवल नियम लागू गर्नु मात्र होइन।
साँचो जनसेवा भनेको जनताको पीडा बुझ्नु पनि हो।
सरकारी कर्मचारी वा अधिकारीको हातमा केवल शक्ति मात्र होइन, हृदयमा मानवता पनि हुनुपर्छ। मानवता बिना शक्ति भय बन्छ। संवेदनशीलता बिना कानुन क्रूरता बन्छ।
यदि ती पसलहरू वन क्षेत्रभित्र अवैध रूपमा सञ्चालन भइरहेका थिए भने पनि यसलाई सहानुभूति र सम्मानका साथ समाधान गर्न सकिन्थ्यो। सम्बन्धित विभागले ती महिलाहरूलाई वैकल्पिक स्थान वा पुनःस्थापनाको व्यवस्था गरेर उनीहरूको जीविका सुरक्षित गर्न सक्थ्यो। किनभने गरिबी आफैंमा ठूलो पीडा हो। र जब प्रणालीले गरिबको थोरै सहारासमेत खोस्छ, तब त्यो पीडा असहनीय बन्छ।

आज शक्तिशाली कार्यालयमा बस्ने धेरै शिक्षित मानिसहरूले सायद बुझ्दैनन् कि एक कप चिया र खाजा बेचेर परिवार पाल्नु कति कठिन हुन्छ। तर गरिब परिवारका लागि प्रत्येक ग्राहक महत्वपूर्ण हुन्छ, प्रत्येक रुपैयाँ महत्वपूर्ण हुन्छ, र प्रत्येक बाँसको भित्तामा उनीहरूको सपना र जिम्मेवारी जोडिएको हुन्छ। विकास र कानुन कार्यान्वयन आवश्यक छन्, तर विकास कहिल्यै निर्दयी हुनु हुँदैन। सभ्य समाजको मूल्यांकन केवल कति कडा नियम लागू गरियो भन्ने आधारमा होइन, समाजले आफ्ना कमजोर नागरिकलाई कति करुणापूर्वक व्यवहार गर्‍यो भन्ने आधारमा पनि हुन्छ।

म सम्बन्धित निकायसँग विनम्र अपिल गर्दछु कि यस विषयलाई संवेदनशील रूपमा हेरेर ती आर्थिक रूपमा कमजोर महिलाहरूको जीविकालाई सुरक्षित गर्ने पहल गरियोस्। सम्भव भए वैकल्पिक टहरा वा स्थानको व्यवस्था गरियोस्, ताकि उनीहरूले सम्मानपूर्वक आफ्नो जीवनयापन गर्न सकून्। किनभने सम्पन्न मानिसका लागि एउटा पसल सामान्य संरचना मात्र हुन सक्छ। तर गरिबका लागि त्यो नै जीवन हो। नियम आवश्यक छन्।
तर मानवता अझ आवश्यक छ।
किनभने जब गरिबको जीविका तोडिन्छ,
त्यो केवल बाँस र टिन मात्र भत्किँदैन,,
धेरैपटक सपना, सम्मान र आशा पनि चकनाचुर हुन्छन्।

- विष्णु दुलाल
ताक्छाङ, पुर्व सिक्किम ।

09/05/2026


केहीक्षण जनतालाई दुःख दिएकोमा क्षमा माग्दै, "कलकत्ताकाे ब्रिगेड परेड ग्राउन्डमा भाजपाकाे शपथ ग्रहण, पहाडमा पटेखाकाे गुञ्जन।"

09/05/2026


Final GI Hearing Conducted for 11 Indigenous Products of Sikkim

Addressing the media on Saturday, Dr Rajni Kant, popularly known as the “GI Man of India,” announced that the final hearing process has begun for 11 indigenous products from Sikkim. The move aims to secure Geographical Indication (GI) registration for a range of local agricultural and traditional products.

He stated that obtaining GI status would play a vital role in strengthening the unique identity of these products while enhancing their market value at both national and international levels. He further added that the interaction would primarily focus on raising awareness about Geographical Indications, intellectual property rights, and related initiatives.

Deepen S***a, OSD to the Department of Commerce & Industries, informed that the registrations are intended to boost the economic value and market potential of Sikkim’s organic agricultural produce, including large cardamom and ginger. He emphasized that the initiative would also help safeguard the identity and authenticity of locally produced indigenous products.

The press conference was also attended by Rewaj Chettri, OSD to the Chief Minister for Entrepreneurship and Skill Development.

09/05/2026


SummitTIMES News Bulletin News @7 (09.05.2026)

| PRESS RELEASEGrand Opening of 3rd Gangtok District Athletics Meet 2026 Held at ResithangThe 3rd Gangtok District Ath...
09/05/2026

| PRESS RELEASE
Grand Opening of 3rd Gangtok District Athletics Meet 2026 Held at Resithang

The 3rd Gangtok District Athletics Meet 2026, organised by Gangtok District Athletics Association, commenced with a colourful and energetic opening ceremony at Khel Gaon today.
The ceremony witnessed the participation of athletes, coaches, technical officials, and sports enthusiasts from across the district. The programme began with the march past by participating teams, followed by the lighting of the ceremonial torch and the athletes’ oath, reaffirming the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship.
The event had the presence of Mr Thenley Tshering Bhutia, MLA cm Advisor Health & Family Welfare Department, who attended the ceremony as the Chief Guest. Addressing the gathering, he urged the youth to listen carefully to their coaches, seniors, and officials, stating that every individual holding responsibility in the field of sports carries valuable experience and knowledge that young athletes should learn from.
Sharing his own sporting journey, he spoke about serving as the President of the Sikkim Archery Association for 27 years and reflected on his long association with sports in the state. He also mentioned his active involvement in football, volleyball, and table tennis, while expressing his deep passion and understanding of football and archery.
Highlighting the rapid growth of sports in Sikkim, he encouraged young people to actively participate in athletics and other sporting disciplines, stating that the state is steadily progressing and producing talented sportspersons across various fields, including archery. He expressed hope that many future athletes would emerge from the championship.
The Chief Guest also strongly appealed to the youth to stay away from drugs and harmful substances, stressing that a healthy lifestyle is essential for success in sports and in life. Referring to his own fitness and discipline, he stated that abstaining from alcohol and maintaining an active sporting lifestyle had helped him remain healthy and energetic even today.
Encouraging the younger generation to dream big, he remarked that future leaders could emerge from among the athletes participating in the meet. He further appreciated the emphasis being placed on women empowerment and “Nari Shakti” by the state government, particularly through the promotion of Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
Earlier, the welcome address was delivered by Mr Sangay Gyatso Bhutia, President of the Gangtok District Athletics Association, who also presented a brief report on the activities and functioning of the association.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Mr Anup J. Baniya, Vice President of the Gangtok District Athletics Association, who expressed gratitude to the Chief Guest, participating teams, officials, volunteers, and all supporting departments and organisations for contributing towards the successful inauguration of the championship.
The two-day championship features a variety of track and field events across different age groups and categories, providing a competitive platform for emerging athletes to showcase their talent.

09/05/2026


Young karatekas from Namchi District made their mark at the State-Level Karate Championship, bringing home an impressive tally of 12 gold, 9 silver, and 14 bronze medals. Their performance reflected exceptional courage, discipline, and determination.

Adding to the achievement, eight promising athletes from Namchi have been selected to represent Sikkim at the upcoming 5th KIO National Sub-Junior, Cadet, and Junior Karate Championship, scheduled to be held in Dehradun next month.

| PRESS NOTEThe Organizing Committee of the cultural programme presented during the closing ceremony of Sikkim’s 50th ...
09/05/2026

| PRESS NOTE

The Organizing Committee of the cultural programme presented during the closing ceremony of Sikkim’s 50th Year of Statehood celebrations held at Gangtok on 28th April, 2026, hereby informs the general public that a formal complaint seeking registration of an FIR has been lodged before the Sadar Police Station, Gangtok, against unknown persons operating fake social media profiles under the names “SDF 26-Arithang” / “SDF-Arithang”.

The complaint pertains to circulation of false, fabricated, malicious and reputation-damaging content, including misleading allegations and manipulated electronic materials targeting the Organizing Committee and individuals associated with the programme.

The Committee has requested immediate investigation, preservation of electronic evidence, forensic examination of the circulated materials, and strict legal action against all persons involved in creating, operating, funding, or amplifying such fake profiles.

The Organizing Committee issues a stern warning that misuse of fake social media profiles to malign hardworking individuals and spread misinformation shall not be tolerated, and all such acts will be pursued strictly in accordance with law.

Issued by:
Organizing Committee
Golden Jubilee Statehood Celebration Programme
Date: 09.05.2026

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