Swatantra Aawaj

13/09/2026

दार्जिलिङमा गोर्खाल्यान्डलाई मुख्य एजेन्डा बनाउँदै नयाँ राजनीतिक दल “गोर्खाल्यान्ड संग्राम पार्टी” को गठन भएको छ।
नवगठित पार्टीको अध्यक्ष सञ्जय थुलुङ र महासचिवमा लिला कुमार गुरुङ रहेका छन्।

A new political party, the Gorkhaland Sangram Party, has been formed in Darjeeling with Gorkhaland as its one point agenda.
Sanjay Thulung has been appointed as the president of the newly formed party, while Lila Kumar Gurung has been named its general secretary.

13/09/2026

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay shares:

“Met with members of the Indrajatra Celebration Committee, Sikkim Newar Guthi, in preparation for the upcoming State-Level Indrajatra celebration to be held at Manan Kendra.
Indrajatra is a vibrant celebration that reflects the rich cultural heritage, traditions and community spirit of the Newar community. It is heartening to see the community coming together to preserve, promote and pass on these cherished traditions to future generations.
I extended my warmest greetings and best wishes to the entire Newar community for a grand and successful celebration. May this year’s Indrajatra bring joy, prosperity and togetherness, while further strengthening our shared commitment to preserving Sikkim’s diverse cultural heritage.”

13/09/2026

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay posts:

“Met and extended my best wishes to the 15 young athletes from Sikkim who will represent the State at the 37th East Zone Junior Athletics Championship in various categories which is scheduled to be held in Patna, Bihar, from September 22–24, 2026.
Their qualification reflects their hard work, dedication and sporting talent. I wish the entire contingent a successful championship and hope they will compete with confidence and bring laurels to Sikkim.”

13/09/2026

मुख्यमन्त्रीले पूर्व क्षेत्रीय जुनियर एथलेटिक्स च्याम्पियनसिपका खेलाडीहरूलाई शुभकामना दिए

गान्तोक, १३ सेप्टेम्बर। मुख्यमन्त्री प्रेमसिंह तामाङले आगामी २२ देखि २४ सेप्टेम्बरसम्म बिहारको पटनामा आयोजना हुने ३७औँ पूर्व क्षेत्रीय जुनियर एथलेटिक्स च्याम्पियनसिपमा विभिन्न विधामा राज्यको प्रतिनिधित्व गरिरहेका १५ जना युवा खेलाडीलाई भेटेर शुभकामना दिएका छन्।
मुख्यमन्त्रीले सामाजिक सञ्जालमार्फत खेलाडीहरूको छनोट उनीहरूको कडा परिश्रम, समर्पण र खेल प्रतिभाको परिणाम रहेको बताएका छन्। उनले सम्पूर्ण टोलीलाई सफल प्रतियोगिताको शुभकामना दिँदै आत्मविश्वासका साथ प्रतिस्पर्धा गरेर सिक्किमको नाम उज्ज्वल बनाउने विश्वास व्यक्त गरेका छन्।

13/09/2026

PRESS RELEASE
Palitam Youth Club Celebrates 32nd Foundation Day with Pre-Teej Celebration in Namthang

The Palitam Youth Club (PYC), Namthang, celebrated its 32nd Foundation Day with a colourful Pre-Teej Celebration 2026 on 12 September 2026, bringing together distinguished guests, former and present club members, women, children and local residents to commemorate the Club’s long-standing contribution to community service, cultural preservation and social development.
The programme was held in two phases, combining the commemoration of the Club’s 32-year journey with a vibrant celebration of the traditional festival of Teej.
The first phase began with the hoisting of the Palitam Youth Club flag by the Chief Guest, Shri Sanjeet Kharel, Hon’ble Area MLA-cum-Advisor, Power Department, Government of Sikkim. The ceremonial lamp was then lit by the Chief Guest along with Special Guests Madam Asha Kharel, Shri Arjun Bomzan, Retired Superintendent of Police, and Smt. Indra Kumari Karki, Hon’ble Zilla Panchayat.
The programme included a welcome address by Shri D. M. Tamang, followed by the garlanding of the Chief Guest and other dignitaries by the Executive Members of the Club. A cake-cutting ceremony was also held to mark the 32nd Foundation Day.
The cultural programme commenced with an opening dance by students of Government Primary School, Palitam. Shri T. P. Dhungel, Treasurer, presented a report highlighting the history and journey of the Palitam Youth Club. Various cultural performances by Club members, including a performance by the Sakara Band of Palitam, added colour to the celebrations.

A Token of Love was presented to Chief Guest Shri Sanjeet Kharel by Mr. N. G. Bomzan and the Executive Members of the Club in recognition of his mentorship, great support and blessings extended to the Club. The Club also expressed its heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble Chief Minister of Sikkim Shri P. S. Golay Tamang for providing a beautiful Club House under the SKM Government in 2023.

The Club also acknowledged the contribution of Madam Asha Kharel, expressing gratitude for her continued support and recognizing her as a role model for women’s empowerment.

A special felicitation was accorded to Shri B. N. Pradhan of Kalimpong, Guest of Honour, for his significant contribution as a mentor in the formation and registration of the Palitam Youth Club under the Government of Sikkim during 1994–95. His contribution to organizing various events, functions and social-service activities of the Club was also recognized. The felicitation citation was recited by Dr. Tanka Prasad Dhungel and presented by the Chief Guest.

Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest Shri Sanjeet Kharel expressed happiness over the successful functioning of the Club and appreciated its contribution to the community. He assured his continued support for the Club’s infrastructure development and encouraged its members to undertake more initiatives for the growth and holistic development of the villagers, including health and community welfare activities through optimum utilization of the Club House.

The second phase of the programme was dedicated to the Pre-Teej Celebration 2026. Shri B. N. Pradhan, Guest of Honour, addressed the gathering, following which Shri Arjun Bomzan, Retired Senior Superintendent of Police, was nominated as the Chief Guest and felicitated through a traditional garlanding ceremony.

The significance of Teej and its cultural heritage was highlighted by Shri Balaram Dahal, Poet, Writer and Retired Employee. A traditional Sangini Dance, along with other cultural performances, was presented to preserve and promote the community’s cultural traditions.

One of the highlights of the celebration was the special felicitation of married sisters (Chelis) who had been active members of the Club since its foundation and are currently residing in different parts of Sikkim and outside the State. Their longstanding association and contribution to the Club were acknowledged with appreciation.

Smt. Tuku Dhungel, one of the felicitated Chelis, shared her experiences and views, recalling her association with the Club.

The programme also featured a Talent Hunt and Musical Chairs for women and female children, with prizes presented to the winners. Mementoes and souvenirs were also presented to the invited special guests as tokens of appreciation.

In his address, Chief Guest Shri Arjun Bomzan extended his best wishes to the Palitam Youth Club and appreciated the initiative of organizing such a meaningful cultural and community programme. He encouraged the Club members to continue their community service, social activities and cultural programmes in the future.

The programme concluded with a Vote of Thanks proposed by Mr. Rudra Prasad Dhungel, Former Panchayat Vice-President-cum-Former President of the Palitam Youth Club, followed by a traditional Teej Special Lunch, “Dar,” for the participants and guests.

The programme was conducted by Mr. Mukund Dhungel and Smt. Sabitri Adhikari as the Masters of Ceremony.

13/09/2026

प्रेस विज्ञप्ति ।

नाम्ची छेत्री बाहुन सङ्घद्वारा भव्यताका साथ तीज पर्व पालन
नाम्ची छेत्री बाहुन सङ्घको आयोजनामा स्थानीय नाम्ची न्यू सेकेन्डेरी स्कुलको प्रेक्षागृहमा भव्य तीज पर्व पालन भयो। कार्यक्रममा नरबहादुर भण्डारी सरकारी महाविद्यालयका प्राध्यापक तथा विचारक डा. टेकबहादुर छेत्री प्रमुख अतिथि रहेका थिए। यस उत्सवमा नाम्ची नगर निगमकी उपाध्यक्ष श्रीमती सरस्वती शर्मा, पार्षद् श्रीमती ममता कालिकोटे र श्रीमती अनु छेत्रीलगीयत नाम्ची जिल्लाका प्रमुख शिक्षा अधिकारी जी पी शर्मा, न्यू सेकेन्डेरी स्कुलका प्रधान अध्यापक भवानी छेत्री, वरिष्ठ नागरिक तथा पूर्व पार्षद् तारकेश्वर प्रसाद, श्रीमती मिनू श्रेष्ठ र अन्यान्यको विशेष उपस्थिति रहेको थियो।
दीप प्रज्वलन र मङ्‌गलाचरणबाट प्रारम्भ भएको कार्यक्रममा कुमार शर्माले स्वागत भाषण र कार्यक्रम आयोजनको औचित्यमाथि प्रकाश पारे। विगत सोह्र वर्षदेखि तीज पर्व पालनलाई निरन्तरा दिइँदैआएको उनले बताए। श्रीमती कुमारी सापकोटाले आमा चेलीबेटीले अनेकौँ चटारोलाई पर सारेर आफ्ना कथा-व्यथा साथीसङ्गीसँग राखी मन हलुका बनाउन हरितालिका तीजको धार्मिक तथा सांस्कृतिक महत्त्वमाथि प्रकाश पार्दै तीज नारी महिमाको अभिव्यक्ति हुनुका साथै चेली–माइतीबीचको आत्मीयता र सौहार्द अभिव्यक्त गर्ने पर्व भएको बताइन्।
विशिष्ट अतिथिको सम्बोधनका क्रममा अखिल सिक्किम खस छेत्री बाहुन कल्याण सङ्‌घ नाम्ची जिल्लाका अध्यक्ष नरहरि छेत्रीले नाम्चीमा विगत सोह्र वर्षदेखि मनाइँदै आएको तीज पर्वको विषयमा आफ्नो सम्बोधनमा अनेकौँ प्रतिकूल परिवेशमा पनि यसलाई निरन्तरता दिनु चुनौतीपूर्ण रहेको बताए। सङ्घ संस्था सचेत सदस्यको अभावमा मुर्झाएर जाने हुनाले सबैको साथ सह‌योग महत्त्वपूर्ण हुने उनले बताए।
समारोहका प्रमुख अतिथि डा. टेकबहादुर छेत्रीले आफ्नो सम्बोधनमा हिमवत्खण्डमा मातृ‌सत्ताको परम्परा प्रगाढ़ रहेको र त्यसको प्रमुख द्योतक तीज रहेको बताउँदै द्वितीया (दर खाने), हरितालिका तीज, गणेश चतुर्थी (चौथी हान्ने) र ऋषि पञ्चमी (पञ्चमी स्नान गर्ने) जम्मा चार दिनसम्म पालन गरिने यो पर्वले हिमाली समाज, संस्कृति र परम्परालाई प्रदर्शन गर्न सक्षम भएको बताए। तीजलाई संस्कार गर्दै लैजाँदा आज यो जात विशेषको पर्व नभएर सबै हिमाली जाति‌लाई सूत्रबद्ध गर्ने आधार भएको मन्तव्य राखे। नयाँ पिँढीमा संस्कार, संस्कृति, सम्पदा र धरोहरको महत्त्व सम्प्रसार गर्नु समयको माग रहेको उनले बताए। अहिलेसम्म जे जसरी हाम्रा रीतिथिति परम्पराको जगेर्ना भयो त्यसैमा प्रसन्न नबनेर यसलाई विश्वजनीन बनाउन नयाँ पिँढीमा अनेकौँ सीप र सामर्थ्य रहेको र त्यसलाई सदुपयोग गर्नुपर्ने उनले सम्बोधन‌मा बताए।
कार्यक्रममा अपर घुर्पिसे, नाम्ची छेत्री बाहुन सङ्घ, दम्बूडाँडा समिति, देब्रुङ समाज तथा धनकुमारी छेत्री एवम् समूहका वयस्क, प्रौढ तथा बालबालिकाले सङ्गिनी गीत तथा नृत्य प्रस्तुत गरे। इन्दिरा शर्माले पनि सांस्कृतिक प्रस्तुति दिइन्। कार्यक्रममा नाम्ची वरिपरिका सङ्घ-संस्थाहरूका सक्रिय सदस्य र सर्वसाधारणको बाक्लो उपस्थिति रहेको थियो।

12/09/2026

मुख्यमन्त्री प्रेमसिंह तामाङले शनिबार मिन्तोकगाङमा सिक्किम राज्य ब्याङ्क (एसबीएस) का अध्यक्ष डीबी गुरुङको नेतृत्वमा आएको टोलीसँग भेट गरेका छन्। टोलीमा सल्लाहकार वीरेनचन्द्र राई, प्रबन्ध निर्देशक फुर्बा वाङ्दी भोटिया तथा वरिष्ठ अधिकारीहरू सहभागी थिए।

गान्तोक, 12 सेप्टेम्बर। मुख्यमन्त्री प्रेमसिंह तामाङले शनिबार मिन्तोकगाङमा सिक्किम राज्य ब्याङ्क (एसबीएस) का अध्...

12/09/2026

PRESS RELEASE

"16 Families Join Citizen Action Party-Sikkim in Melli Constituency"

Melli, Sikkim | 12 September 2026*

In a further indication of the growing public support for the Citizen Action Party-Sikkim (CAP-S) and its leadership under Party President Shri Ganesh Rai, a total of 16 families joined the party during the monthly coordination meeting held at Panchgharey, Turuk, Melli Constituency

The joining programme was held in the presence of the Party President Shri Ganesh Rai and other senior leaders and functionaries of the party.

Welcoming the new members into the party fold, Shri Ganesh Rai expressed his appreciation for their decision to become part of the reformative political movement.
He stated that the growing participation of families and citizens from the grassroots reflects the people's increasing faith in the vision of people-centric, clean and reformative politics.

The newly joined members were warmly welcomed into the Citizen Action Party-Sikkim by Party President Shri Ganesh Rai in the presence of party leaders and workers.

The joining of 16 families in a single constituency-level programme reflects the growing grassroots engagement of CAP-Sikkim and its expanding organisational presence across Melli Constituency.

The party reiterated that CAP-Sikkim will continue to strengthen its grassroots organisation, engage directly with citizens and work towards building a political alternative committed to accountability, transparency, good governance and meaningful change in the lives of the people of Sikkim.

Press and Publicity Council, Citizen Action Party-Sikkim

12/09/2026

सिक्किमका व्यावसायिक धावक वीरबहादुर राईले मलेसियामा आयोजित अन्तरराष्ट्रिय ट्रेल दौड प्रतियोगिता ‘मलेसिया अल्ट्रा ट्रेल बाई यूटीएमबी’ मा ऐतिहासिक सफलता हासिल गरेका छन्। नाम्ची जिल्लाको सालघारी निवासी राईले २५ किलोमिटरको एमवाई२५ विधामा २ घण्टा २५ मिनेटको समयमा दौड पूरा गर्दै उपाधि जितेका हुन्।यस सफलतासँगै वीरबहादुर राई २५ किलोमिटर विधामा यूटीएमबी सिरिजको पोडियम हासिल गर्ने पहिलो भारतीय बनेका छन्। मलेसियाको पेराक, ताइपिङमा आयोजित प्रतियोगितामा उनको उपलब्धिले सिक्किमको ट्रेल दौड समुदायलाई गौरवान्वित बनाएको छ।मुख्यमन्त्री प्रेमसिंह तामाङले वीरबहादुर राईलाई यस ऐतिहासिक उपलब्धिका लागि हार्दिक बधाई दिएका छन्।

गान्तोक, 12 सेप्टेम्बर। सिक्किमका व्यावसायिक धावक वीरबहादुर राईले मलेसियामा आयोजित अन्तरराष्ट्रिय ट्रेल दौड प्.....

12/09/2026

मुख्यमन्त्री प्रेमसिंह तामाङले हेलेन लेप्चा सिक्किम सरकारी चिकित्सा महाविद्यालयका नवनियुक्त संकाय सदस्यहरूसँग भेट गरेका छन्। भेटका क्रममा उनले संकाय सदस्यहरूसॅंग महत्वपूर्ण सुझाउ सुन्दै उनीहरूका चासो तथा समस्याबारे जानकारी लिएका छन्।

गान्तोक, १२ सेप्टेम्बर। मुख्यमन्त्री प्रेमसिंह तामाङले हेलेन लेप्चा सिक्किम सरकारी चिकित्सा महाविद्यालयका नव.....