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05/06/2026

3605 Enumeration Forms Distributed on Day Seven of SIR 2026 in Gyalshing District

Gyalshing, June 5 (IPR): The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 of Electoral Rolls, undertaken by the Election Commission of India to ensure a clean, accurate and updated electoral roll, commenced in Gyalshing District today. As part of the exercise, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) began house-to-house visits across polling station areas for the distribution and collection of Enumeration Forms.

On the seventh day of the campaign, a total of 3605 Enumeration Forms were distributed across the district till 5 pm. The Assembly Constituency-wise distribution is as follows:

AC-01 Yuksam Tashiding: 740 forms
AC-02 Yangthang: 849 forms
AC-03 Maneybong Dentam: 1338 forms
AC-04 Gyalshing Bernyak: 678 forms

The house-to-house verification and distribution drive will continue until June 28, 2026. During their visits, BLOs will reach every household to distribute Enumeration Forms and assist electors in verifying and updating their electoral details.

Electors are requested to carefully verify particulars such as their name, age, address, photograph, EPIC number and family details before submitting the duly filled forms.

Electors are urged to extend full cooperation to the BLOs during the house-to-house verification process and submit their Enumeration Forms within the prescribed timeline.

For assistance, electors may contact their respective BLOs, visit the offices of the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) or Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO), use the Voter Helpline App, or call the voter helpline number 1950.

Report from DIO Gyalshing

05/06/2026

Missing Camper Vehicle Traced Near Chungthang; One Dead

Chungthang, North Sikkim | A camper vehicle that had been reported missing since June 3 was traced today along the riverbank between Rabom and Chungthang in Mangan district.

According to reports, the vehicle was located during a search operation. Only one person was inside the vehicle, and he was declared dead at the spot by the authorities.

Further details regarding the incident are awaited, while the concerned authorities are carrying out necessary procedures and investigations.

Video Credit: Laktuk Lepcha

04/06/2026

4th June 2026 | Rinchenpong HWC-PHC, Soreng District

Rinchenpong HWC-PHC expresses its heartfelt gratitude to the 03-Tadong Rinchenpong GPU for their active participation in the Swachh Gaon Suraksh*t Jalvayu Campaign (1st to 5th June 2026) and for their continued support towards improving public health services. Swachh Gaon, Suraksh*t Jalvayu (Clean Village, Safe Climate) is a Government of India initiative aimed at promoting climate-resilient, sustainable, and environmentally responsible rural communities.

As part of the campaign, the GPU team conducted an assessment of waste management practices within the facility and generously donated garbage bins to strengthen waste segregation, sanitation, and environmental hygiene measures.

The facility sincerely acknowledges the dedication and proactive leadership of Hon’ble Panchayat President Shri Krishna Prasad Sharma, Hon’ble Member Shri Heshal Dorjee Bhutia, and the entire GPU team for their commitment to community welfare and environmental sustainability.

04/06/2026

Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang-Golay attended 73rd Plenary Meeting of the North Eastern Council (NEC), chaired by the Union Home Minister and Chairman of NEC, Shri Amit Shah in the esteemed presence of the Minister for DoNER, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Ji, he writes.

Attended the 73rd Plenary Meeting of the North Eastern Council (NEC), chaired by the Hon’ble Union Home Minister and Chairman of NEC, Shri Amit Shah Ji, in the esteemed presence of the Hon’ble Minister for DoNER, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Ji.

During the meeting, I highlighted Sikkim’s key development priorities aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, encompassing organic agriculture, tourism, education, skill development, MSME growth, innovation, and infrastructure development. I emphasized the need to strengthen agricultural value chains and market linkages across the North Eastern Region, sought the continuation of the MOVCDNER scheme to sustain the momentum of organic farming, and requested support for the extension of NEIIPP benefits beyond 2027.

Similarly, as the Convenor of the High-Level Task Force on Agriculture and Horticulture for Addressing Gaps in Value Chains and Market Linkages in the North Eastern Region, I had the honour of presenting the recommendations of the Task Force through a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation. The report outlined strategic interventions aimed at strengthening value chains, enhancing market access, improving agricultural productivity, promoting value addition, and fostering sustainable growth in the agriculture and horticulture sectors across the North Eastern States.

I also drew attention to the challenges posed by recurring flash floods and urged for a permanent solution to NH-10 connectivity issues, early completion of key road, rail, air, and digital infrastructure projects, and urgent restoration measures for the Chungthang–Lachen road affected in the Tarum Chu area in North Sikkim.

The deliberations reflected a shared commitment towards unlocking the immense potential of the North Eastern Region and advancing sustainable, inclusive, and resilient development for the prosperity of our farmers, communities, and future generations.

I express my heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the development of the North East. I also extend my sincere thanks to Hon’ble Minister for DoNER Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Ji, the Ministry of DoNER, the NEC Secretariat, the Government of Meghalaya led by Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Conrad K. Sangma Ji, and the Governments of Assam and West Bengal for their warm hospitality, support, and excellent arrangements.

I further acknowledge the dedication of all officers, protocol teams, security personnel, and support staff whose efforts ensured the smooth and successful conduct of this important gathering. Together, we reaffirm our collective resolve to build a stronger, more prosperous, and self-reliant North Eastern Region.

04/06/2026

Mindful Thursday at DAC Namchi Highlights Importance of Mental Well-being Through Tele-MANAS Awareness Skit.

Namchi, 04 June (IPR): The District Administrative Centre (DAC), Namchi, observed Mindful Thursday today with a thought-provoking Nukkad Natak on Tele-MANAS presented by the students of PM Shri Senior Secondary School, Namchi.

The street play highlighted the significance of Tele-MANAS (Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States), a flagship initiative of the Government of India that offers free, round-the-clock mental health support and counselling services. Through the helpline numbers 14416 and 1800-891-4416, individuals can access confidential counselling and psychiatric assistance in more than 20 regional languages.

Addressing the gathering, DC Namchi Ms Anupa Tamling lauded the students for their engaging and informative performance, which successfully brought together officers and staff of the District Administrative Centre under the spirit of Mindful Thursday.

She appreciated the powerful message conveyed through the skit and underscored the importance of maintaining mental well-being by taking regular breaks, engaging in physical activities, and spending quality time with family and friends. She urged individuals not to suppress emotional struggles, noting that unresolved issues can adversely affect both personal relationships and overall mental health.

Speaking on the Tele-MANAS initiative, the DC encouraged people to seek support without fear of stigma or societal judgement. She emphasised that addressing mental health concerns at the right time is essential for personal well-being and for fostering healthier future generations.

She further called upon all present to prioritise their mental health and collectively contribute towards building a healthier, happier, and more compassionate society.

In her concluding remarks, the DC noted that the workplace is where people spend a substantial part of their lives, sharing both achievements and challenges. She encouraged everyone to support one another and help create a work environment founded on empathy, understanding, kindness, and mutual respect.

Earlier, Ms Pema Yangkila Bhutia, teacher at PM Shri Senior Secondary School, thanked the District Administration for providing a platform to raise awareness on mental health and the Tele-MANAS services. She stated that the primary objective of the skit was to familiarise people with the helpline, highlighting its 24×7 availability, multilingual support, and assurance of complete confidentiality.

Emphasising the importance of seeking timely assistance, she remarked that “the first step is to ask for help” and encouraged individuals facing mental health challenges to reach out without hesitation.

Through their performance, the students portrayed issues such as negative peer pressure, substance abuse, and the influence of unhealthy associations, demonstrating their impact on individuals, families, and communities. The presentation highlighted adolescence as a critical stage of development where awareness, guidance, and positive interventions play a vital role in shaping responsible choices and preventing risky behaviour.

The skit also showcased the wide range of support available under Tele-MANAS for individuals experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, stress, depression, self-harm thoughts, relationship and family concerns, substance-use issues, and other mental health challenges.

Reinforcing the message that “Swasthya hi Dhan hai” (Health is Wealth), the programme stressed the equal importance of mental and physical well-being. It further conveyed the encouraging message that “It’s okay not to be okay, but it’s not okay to give up,” inspiring individuals to seek help, remain hopeful, and prioritise their mental health.

Among those present on the occasion were Sr SP Ms Sonam Doma Bhutia, ADC (HQ) Mr Subash Ghimirey, SDM (HQ) Mr Nim Pintso Bhutia, ASP Namchi Mr Bikash Tiwari, CEO (Education) Mr G P Sharma,Heads of Offices, and other dignitaries. Also present were the Principal of PM Shri Senior Secondary School, Mr Hari Prasad Mangar, along with staff members of the District Administrative Centre, Namchi.

Report From DIO Namchi

04/06/2026

Union MoS Ajay Tamta Arrives at Bagdogra for Three-Day Review of Sikkim Highway and Infrastructure Projects

Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Ajay Tamta, arrived at Bagdogra Airport today on a three-day official visit to Sikkim. During his visit from June 4–6, the Minister will inspect key National Highway projects, including NH-10, NH-710 and NH-510, and chair review meetings on Central Government programmes and infrastructure initiatives in the State. He was received at Bagdogra Airport by officials from the Protocol Unit, Camp Bagdogra, and Liaison Officer Jigme Lachungpa, Superintendent Engineer, Roads and Bridges Department.

04/06/2026

CBSE On-Screen Marking Row Erupts: Two Top Officials Transferred, Probe Ordered as Students Expose Cracks in Class 12 Evaluation

New Delhi, June 4 — A storm over the Central Board of Secondary Education's digital answer-sheet evaluation system has escalated into one of the biggest education controversies of the year, with the Centre transferring two of the Board's most senior officers and ordering a high-level inquiry into how the marking contract was awarded.

The trigger is CBSE's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, used to digitally evaluate Class 12 board exam answer sheets for the 2026 examinations. Over the past two weeks, a combination of mismatched answer sheets, alleged portal security flaws, and questions over the tendering process has drawn in students, opposition leaders and a parliamentary panel.

On June 2, the government transferred CBSE Chairman Rahul Singh and Secretary Himanshu Gupta. The same day, the Cabinet Secretariat constituted a one-member committee headed by S. Radha Chauhan to examine the procurement of OSM services, with the Capacity Building Commission providing secretarial support. The committee has been asked to submit its report within a month. The transfers are being widely read as the most significant administrative action since the row began.

At the centre of the dispute is Coempt Edu Teck, a Hyderabad-based firm that built and hosted the infrastructure for CBSE's OSM system. CBSE has said it floated the Request for Proposal for digital evaluation of 2026 board answer books on the Central Public Procurement Portal on August 28, 2025, and that the contract was awarded to Coempt Edu Teck after following due process under the General Financial Rules. Board officials maintain the contract went to the lowest qualified bidder under a quality-cum-cost based selection framework.

The political charge came from Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who alleged that Coempt Edu Teck had earlier operated under the name Globarena and accused authorities of ignoring the firm's record. He claimed the firm had been linked to similar problems in Telangana board examinations in 2019 and 2023, and went on to allege that OSM-related errors were connected to the deaths by su***de of 23 young people in that state. Gandhi has demanded an independent judicial probe and a Special Investigation Team. CBSE has firmly rejected the allegations, calling them "erroneous, misleading and not based on facts," and saying it followed financial rules scrupulously. The firm has also denied wrongdoing. These remain allegations that the ongoing inquiry has yet to test.

What turned a set of individual complaints into a national issue was the work of three students.

Vedant Srivastava, 17, brought the problem into public view. On May 23, after receiving unexpectedly low Physics marks and applying for photocopies of his answer sheets, he found that the Physics script uploaded by CBSE was not his own and posted about it on social media. His family later said they faced online abuse after going public.

Nisarga Adhikary, a 19-year-old student and cybersecurity researcher, exposed the technical side. He reported gaining access to the OSM platform on February 25 and said he immediately flagged it to CERT-In, the country's computer emergency response agency.

Sarthak Sidhant, a 17-year-old from Ranchi, built the case on the tender process. After his own re-evaluation left him unconvinced, he combed through voluminous CBSE tender documents and published a blog claiming at least 15 discrepancies, alleging that clauses on poor performance, blacklisting, financial qualification limits, CMMI levels and project eligibility were altered across successive tenders in ways that appeared to favour a single vendor. He has since appeared before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, presenting his findings, and has met Rahul Gandhi in Delhi.

CBSE and the service provider have denied any wrongdoing, but the Board has acknowledged certain issues with the marking system and says it has begun corrective measures. It has also said its newly launched Class 12 re-evaluation and verification portal — opened on June 1 — faced a wave of cyberattacks, including an attempted denial-of-service attack that generated 1.5 million hits within two minutes, even as students reported difficulty accessing it.

With the Radha Chauhan committee now examining the procurement process and the parliamentary panel awaiting CBSE's response, the report expected within a month is set to become the next decisive moment in a controversy that has put both the integrity of digital evaluation and the Board's procurement practices under the scanner.

[ CBSE On-Screen Marking Controversy, CBSE OSM Probe, CBSE Chairman Transfer, Class 12 Evaluation System, CBSE Procurement Inquiry, Coempt Edu Teck ]

04/06/2026

GOVERNMENT OF SIKKIM
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE
SORENG DISTRICT, SIKKIM

PRESS RELEASE

Soreng, June 3, 2026

FIGHT AGAINST DRUG ABUSE

In another significant achievement in the ongoing fight against drug abuse, the Nayabazar Police Station under Soreng District Police successfully intercepted an individual suspected of involvement in the consumption and unlawful possession of contraband substances within the Nayabazar area. The individual has been identified as Yogesh Rai ,26 years, son of Shri Hom Prasad Rai, a resident of Chitrey B***y, Nayabazar.

During sustained interrogation, the individual admitted to the consumption of contraband substances.

Subsequently, he was taken to the Community Health Centre, Soreng, for medical examination and screening using the Multiple Drug Testing Kit (MDTK). The test results confirmed the presence of contraband substances in his system.

In accordance with the provisions pertaining to the rehabilitation and de-addiction of substance users, the individual was detained at Nayabazar Police Station to facilitate the necessary formalities for admission to a rehabilitation facility. Accordingly, on the evening of 03.06.2026, he was referred to the Revive Haven Foundation Rehabilitation Centre, Khichidumra, Namchi District, for counselling, treatment, and de-addiction services.

The Soreng District Police reiterates its unwavering commitment to combating drug abuse and safeguarding the well-being of the community. The Police further appeals to all stakeholders including community members, parents, educational institutions, and civil society organisations to actively support and participate in this collective endeavour.

Together, let us strive towards the vision of a “Nasha Mukta Soreng District” and contribute to building a safer, healthier, and more prosperous future for our youth.

Sd/-
Nahkul Pradhan, SPS
Superintendent of Police
Soreng District, Sikkim

04/06/2026

Sikkim Road Update | 4 June 2026

Most roads across Sikkim remain clear and motorable as per the latest Road Situation Report issued by Sikkim Police.

Travel Advisory:

• Chungthang–Lachen road remains blocked; a footbridge has been installed at Taramchu.
• Ravangla–Yangang road is blocked at Gogunay.
• Sopakha–Chiwabhanzang road remains blocked.
• Mangan–Chungthang routes via Phidang–Sankalang and Sankalang–Shipgyer are open only for light vehicles.
• Mangan–Gangtok via Phodong road is open for light vehicles.

• NH-10 is clear.
• All roads under Gangtok, Pakyong and Soreng districts are reported clear.
• Tourist routes to Lachung, Yumthang, Zero Point, Thangu and Gurudongmar are open.

Travelers are advised to check the latest road status before commencing their journey, especially in North and South Sikkim.

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Parked vehicles were damaged after a tree collapsed during strong winds at Balutar (NHPC colony) under Gangtok District on Wednesday evening.

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