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Himali Sambad, Tadong, Gangtok (2025)

15/09/2025

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एसडीएफ पार्टीका उपाध्यक्ष तथा मजदुर मोर्चा प्रभारी श्री अरुण लिम्बुलाई विभिन्न अनावश्यक धारा लगाई पक्राउ गरिएकोमा एसकेएम पार्टीको तानाशाही नीतिको एसडीएफ पार्टी घोर भत्सर्ना गर्दछ।
प्रजातान्त्रिक व्यावस्था र देशको संविधानलेले प्रदान गरेको वाक स्वतन्त्रता खोस्ने एसकेएम सरकारको कायराना हरकतको जोडदार निन्दा गर्दछ।
एसडीएफ पार्टी सरकारलाई सावधानी गराउन चाहन्छ,कि संविधान र कानुनभन्दा माथी कोहि हुदैनन् । त्यसैले पुलिस प्रशासनलाई देशको संविधान र विधिको शासन अनुसार काम गर्न सचेत गराउदछ।
शासनमा भएका गल्ती र नेताले गरेका गल्ती औल्याउने नागरिकको कर्तव्य हो। र सरकारले त्यस सम्बन्धमा जनतासँग जवाफदेही बन्नु लोकतान्त्रिक व्यवस्थाको गहना हो। तर यसरी वाक स्वतन्त्रता खोसेर मुखरित आवाजहरुलाई प्रशासन लगाएर दबाउने काम लोकतन्त्र बिरोधि हो।
हाम्रा युवा नेता अरुण लिम्बुलाई विनासर्त रिहा गरिनुपर्छ भन्ने माग राख्दै सरकारलाई तानाशाही काम गर्न तुरुन्तै बन्द गरोस् भन्ने माग राख्दछ।
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गान्तोक सिक्किम

15/09/2025

कयाडरमा ईन्डक्ट नभएका 6 वर्ष पुगेका जुनियर ईन्जीनियरहरूलाई एक पटकको निम्ती सरकारले छुट दिएर क्याडरमा ईन्डक्ट गर्ने मुख्यमंन्त्रीले घोषना गरेका छन् ।

15/09/2025

Press Release

The Sikkim State Powerlifting Association (SSPA) successfully organised the 5th State and 2nd Open Powerlifting SBD (Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift) Championship 2025 from 12 to 14 September at the Nar Bahadur Bhandari Government College Auditorium, Tadong, Gangtok.

Bishal Rai emerged as the 5th Iron Man of Sikkim, while Gau Maya Pradhan claimed the title of 5th Iron Woman of Sikkim. Iron Paradise Gym, Jorethang lifted the Team Champion title, and Bikash Tamang was adjudged the Best Lifter of the Tournament.

In the Champion of Champions category:

Junior Men: Tshegyal Tamang

Junior Women: Smriti Rai

Sub-Junior Men: Shawan S***a

Sub-Junior Women: Alisha Rai

Masters’ Men: Arjun Kumar Rai

Masters’ Women: Sangita Rai

Open Men: Mickma Dorjee Lama

Open Women: Sapna Sunar

The championship saw the participation of over 150 lifters from different parts of Sikkim, Darjeeling, Kurseong, Siliguri, and Meghalaya across Sub-Junior, Junior, Senior, and Masters’ categories.

The event was inaugurated on 12 September by Minister Arun Upreti, who is also the Chief Patron of SSPA. The second day featured MLA Shyari Tenzing Norbu Lamtha as the Chief Guest, while the final day was graced by MLA Soreng-Chakung Aditya Golay as the Chief Guest.

This championship also served as a selection trial for the upcoming Eastern Zone and National Championships scheduled later this year.

The SSPA hosts this annual championship to provide exposure and a competitive platform to local lifters and to shortlist promising athletes for regional and national-level events.

Manita Tamang
Publicity Secretary
Sikkim State Powerlifting Association (SSPA)

13/09/2025

Press Release | Citizen Action Party- Sikkim | 13 September 2025.

In a remarkable display of community spirit and dedication, Shri Ganesh Kumar Rai, Party President of Citizen Action Party – Sikkim, actively participated in the “Shramdhan” initiative at Mellidara, focusing on road maintenance and public welfare.

The event, organized by the Youth Council, Citizen Action Party – Sikkim, aims to engage young leaders and party workers in various welfare activities across the state, fostering a culture of selfless service and collective responsibility.

Today’s Shramdhan witnessed the enthusiastic involvement of party leaders and volunteers, who worked hand in hand to repair and clean the roads, improving local infrastructure for the benefit of the community.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Rai lauded the Youth Council’s remarkable efforts, highlighting their commitment to building a stronger, more united society. He encouraged the youth to continue spearheading such initiatives, emphasizing that collective action and social responsibility are key to creating lasting change.

Shri Rai further recalled the critical role played by the Youth Council during the GLOF disaster in October 2023, when they actively provided essential commodities and engaged in debris clearance across affected areas, including Adarsh Goan, IBM Rangpo, Singtam, Melli, and North Sikkim. He emphasized that such proactive engagement not only strengthens the community but also nurtures future leaders committed to public service.

The Shramdhan event at Mellidara stands as a testament to the power of youth-led initiatives in transforming society.

Under Shri Ganesh Kumar Rai’s visionary leadership, the Citizen Action Party – Sikkim continues to inspire and mobilize citizens to work together for a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous Sikkim.

Issued by
Diwash Gurung
General Secretary
All Sikkim Youth Welfare Council
Citizen Action Party - Sikkim

13/09/2025

Press Release Overview: Sikkim Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd. AGM 2025
Balance Sheet Overview (As of 31st March 2025)
The Sikkim Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd. continues its robust financial performance, having earned a profit for the 18th consecutive year. The balance sheet reflects a well-managed financial position, demonstrating growth in assets, efficient handling of liabilities, and stable equity, which underscores the organization’s financial health and sustainability.

Profit & Loss Account (Year Ended 31st March 2025)
The Union showcased consistent revenue generation driven by:

● Average Daily Milk Procurement: 52,205 liters
● Average Daily Milk Sale: 51,150 liters, including significant supplies to the Indian Army and civilian market across urban areas of Sikkim.

The organization’s focus on high-quality milk procurement and expanded milk product offerings has contributed to continuous profitability, ensuring fair returns to dairy farmers while maintaining competitive market presence.

Projected Budget for Financial Year 2025-26
● The budget focuses on expansion and quality enhancement:
○ Price difference support totaling ₹6.32 crores distributed among Dairy Cooperatives, Society Development Fund, and SDEA Fund.
○ Investments are planned for infrastructure and technology upgrades.
○ The budget prioritizes:
■ Expansion of Gangtok Dairy Plant for new products.
■ Establishment of a new Dairy Plant at Jorethang with a capacity of 1 LLPD.
■ Development of Dentam Cheese Plant into a premium quality production unit.
■ New marketing outlets (e.g., sweet parlors at MG Marg, Ridge Park, Zero Point).
■ Ongoing support for fodder cultivation and processing to promote organic dairy practices.

Future Plans
1. Infrastructure Expansion
○ Assured Expression of Interest (EOI) for Dentam Cheese Plant.
○ Land transfer and approvals for new dairy plants and ISO certification expansion.
2. Marketing Strategy
○ Launch of sweet parlors in major urban areas to directly engage consumers.
3. Sustainable Development & Farmer Empowerment
○ Cooperative model for organic fodder cultivation and circulation of income.
○ Promotion of organic dairy by reducing dependency on external procurement.
○ Research collaboration for tree fodder and mixed fodder, contributing to local knowledge (“Gwala Gyan”).
○ Implementation of BIS Type-1 cattle feed, mineral mixtures, and silage to boost productivity, having already increased procurement by 14,000 liters per day.
4. White Revolution 2.0 in Sikkim
○ Formation and revival of Dairy Cooperative Societies (DCS) focusing on:
■ Uncovered villages.
■ Conversion of inactive DCS to service centers for buying and selling fodder and farm inputs.
■ Training centers for hay making, silage production, and fodder nursery development.

12/09/2025

The Sikkim State Powerlifting Association has started the 5th State and SBD Championship 2025, which includes Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift events. The three-day competition is taking place at the Nar Bahadur Bhandari College Auditorium as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of 50 years of Sikkim’s Statehood.

On the opening day, the event was attended by Arun Kumar Upreti, Minister of the Rural Development Department, Government of Sikkim.

12/09/2025

Press Release from Centre for Addiction Medicine (CAM), Chuwatar

A program under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan was organized at Government Senior Secondary School, Bermoik on September 11, to raise awareness on substance and alcohol use among the youth of Sikkim and to discuss effective ways to combat it. The event was conducted by the Centre for Addiction Medicine (CAM), Chuwatar, with the support of the Social Welfare Department.

A total of 80 students, along with teachers and staff, actively participated in the session.

Key Speakers:

1. Mr. Mahesh Sharma (Additional Controller, Social Welfare Department):
Highlighted the rising use of to***co, ci******es, and cannabis among the youth. He shared real life incidents to illustrate the harmful consequences of substance use and encouraged students not to start such habits. He emphasized the importance of seeking timely help.
2. Dr. Rajiv Gurung (Psychiatrist, CAM):
Spoke about adolescence as a critical and impressionable stage of life. He explained how substance use negatively impacts the human body and provided positive coping strategies for dealing with stress.
3. Mrs. Bandana Chettri (Additional Secretary, Social Welfare Department):
Urged students to reach out for help when needed and shared helpline numbers for support.

The programme concluded with Ms. Susmita (Inspector, Social Welfare Department) leading a pledge against substance abuse. A question and answer session was held, and feedback was collected from the teachers.

11/09/2025

Sikkim CM PS Tamang Talks About Opening Doklam and Chola for Tourists, Nathula Border Trade to Restart

10/09/2025

ICMR-FoodNet annual review meeting 2025 at SMIMS, Gangtok
SMIMS, Gangtok | 9 September 2025 | Day 2

The Annual Review Meeting of the ongoing ICMR-FoodNet task force project entitled “Surveillance of Food Borne Pathogens (FBP) from North-East India” concluded today at the Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), Gangtok. The two-day meet (September 9–10, 2025) brought together leading scientists, medical experts, and policymakers from across the nation, along with participating FoodNet centres from the North-Eastern states, to review Phase I & II progress under this critical national initiative.

The ICMR-FoodNet project is the first multi-centric initiative in the North-Eastern region aimed at generating systematic data on foodborne pathogens, with the goal of strengthening national food safety surveillance and providing evidence-based guidance for policy formulation.

The Day 2 programme commenced with the felicitation of Dr. Chandrapati Appala Satyanarayana Murty, Director and Centre Head of C-DAC, Kolkata, and Scientist-G. Dr. Murty also addressed the gathering, highlighting the significant role of C-DAC in advancing research and providing technical support. This was followed by Phase II centre presentations.

Presentations were delivered by Dr. Rajkumari Mandakini Devi, CoVSc & AH, Nagaland, Dr. Megongusie Meru, CIHSR, Nagaland, Dr. Swagnik Roy, Zoram Medical College, Mizoram

In the post-lunch session, the FoodNet Dashboard and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) were launched, followed by poster and data presentations from participating centres. Two panel discussions were also held to chart future directions. The discussions were followed by a prize distribution ceremony.

Awardees of the Day: Guiding Light Award: Dr. Iddya Karunasagar, Best Mentor Award: Dr. Sunita Grover, Unwavering Support Award: Dr. T. Ramamurthy, Best Outbreak Investigation Award: Dr. Swagnik Roy, Exemplary Principal Investigator Award (Phase I): Dr. Karma G. Dolma, Exemplary Principal Investigator Award (Phase II): Dr. Indira Devi, Outstanding Project Personnel Award: Ms. Rachana Khati, Rising Star Centre Award: Dr. Hosterson Kylla and Proactive Performer Award: Mr. Widawong

The day also featured a felicitation ceremony for Dr. Muralidhar V. Pai, Pro-VC & Dean of SMIMS, along with key stakeholders from the Health Department, Government of Sikkim, the Food and Drug Administration, Government of Sikkim, and the Principal of the Higher Secondary School, in recognition of their valuable contributions.

09/09/2025

Press Release

ICMR-FoodNet Annual Review Meeting 2025 at SMIMS, Gangtok
SMIMS Gangtok, 9 September 2025: DAY 1

The Annual Review Meeting of the ongoing ICMR-FoodNet task force project entitled “Surveillance of Food Borne Pathogens (FBP) from North East India” commenced today at the Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), Gangtok. The two-day meeting (September 9–10, 2025) brings together leading scientists, medical experts, and policymakers from across the nation, along with participating FoodNet centres from the North Eastern states, to review Phase I and Phase II progress under this critical national initiative.

The ICMR-FoodNet project is the first multi-centric initiative in the North Eastern region aimed at generating systematic data on foodborne pathogens, with the goal of strengthening national food safety surveillance and providing evidence-based guidance for policy formulation.

The inaugural session featured welcome remarks by Dr. Karma G. Dolma, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, SMIMS, Sikkim Manipal University, followed by an address from Pro-VC and Dean, Dr. Muralidhar V. Pai, SMIMS, who underlined the importance of collaborative efforts in tackling food safety challenges in North East India. The session also included the felicitation of resource persons.

Dr. Taruna Madan, Scientist G & Head, Development Research, ICMR Headquarters, New Delhi, outlined the vision of ICMR’s FoodNet initiative, while Chairperson Prof. Iddya Karunasagar (NITTE University, Mangalore & International Consultant, FAO) shared insights on the global relevance of strengthening laboratory networks and implementing data-driven interventions.

The meeting included presentations from ICMR Headquarters, C-DAC Kolkata, ICMR-NIRBI, and FoodNet centres across the North Eastern states. Presentations were delivered by Dr. Karma G. Dolma (SMIMS, Sikkim), Dr. Suranjana Hazarika (Gauhati Medical College, Assam), Dr. Tapan Majumder (Agartala Government Medical College, Tripura), Dr. Dilem Modi (BPGH & TC, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh), Dr. S. Indira Devi (IBSD Imphal, Manipur), Dr. W. Valarie Lyngdoh (NEIGRIHMS, Meghalaya), and Dr. Hosterson Kylla (State Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, Meghalaya). Discussions focused on annual reports, surveillance data, challenges in foodborne disease monitoring, outbreak investigations, regional strategies to strengthen food safety, and Knowledge-Attitude-Practice awareness programmes.

The technical proceedings of Day 1 began with an overview of the FoodNet programme and its accomplishments, presented by Dr. Madhuchhanda Das, Principal Investigator and Overall Coordinator, FoodNet, ICMR Headquarters, New Delhi. This was followed by a session from C-DAC Kolkata, led by Mr. Samaresh, Scientist D, on the development of digital tools and platforms for data integration.

Subsequently, Dr. Asish K. Mukhopadhyay, Scientist G, ICMR-NIRBI, Kolkata, presented institutional updates on microbiological surveillance and laboratory advances. Phase I centres presented findings highlighting trends in pathogen isolation and antibiotic resistance.

Post-lunch discussions centred on challenges in sample collection, inter-laboratory harmonisation, and strengthening diagnostic capacities across centres. Each presentation was followed by interactive discussions and recommendations.

The concluding session of Day 1 featured reports from Phase II centres. These centres presented their six-month progress reports, highlighting baseline findings and strategies for future data collection.

Day 1 ended with recommendations focusing on standardisation of methodologies, enhanced data sharing across centres, and the integration of digital dashboards for real-time monitoring.

09/09/2025

Break-In Attempt at Hardware Shop on Adampool Mayfair–Rumtek Road

Around 2 AM on Tuesday, someone tried to break into a hardware shop at Adampool on the Mayfair–Rumtek road. The person left the place after some time without getting inside.

08/09/2025

Press Release

The joint protest in Gangtok by the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) and the Sikkim Pradesh Congress Committee (SPCC), shouting “Vote Thief, Quit Power” slogans in support of Rahul Gandhi, has exposed SDF’s proved alliance with Congress despite its repeated denials. This is nothing but a desperate drama staged ahead of elections in various states to stay politically relevant by congress and its alliance. SDF by joining hands with SPCC in such laughable protests, SDF has further proven that it holds no credibility, vision or issue to place before the people of Sikkim.

The Election Commission of India has already dismissed Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of “vote theft” as baseless and clarified that no manipulation was possible in the manner alleged. If SDF and SPCC were serious, they should have raised the matter during counting not after one and a half years ? Their sudden noise only proves their opportunism.

In contrast, the NDA government under Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji has delivered transformative development across India with landmark schemes like Awas Yojana, Jal Jeevan Mission, Ayushman Bharat, and Digital India, while extending full support to Sikkim as model of sustainable growth. SKM, as a proud NDA partner, is grateful to Hon’ble Prime Minister for his vision and care towards Sikkim and Sikkimese people.

The 2024 Assembly Elections gave SKM a historic mandate , reaffirming the people’s trust in the leadership of HCM Shri Prem Singh Tamang (Golay). Unable to challenge on development and governance, the failed opposition now clings to baseless, laughable protests. In democracy, it is people’s mandate that counts not the nuisance of frustrated opposition forces.

The SKM Party calls upon the people of Sikkim to remain vigilant against such misleading tactics of failed opposition forces and to continue supporting the path of stability, progress, and inclusive growth under the pragmatic leadership of HCM Shri Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) and the visionary guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji.

Bikash Basnet,
Spokesperson,
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha.

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