Republic Sikkim News

12/12/2025

12/12/2025

LOST MALE CAT.
Has been missing since Monday morning(08/12/2025) from Soreng (Pragatichowk area).
Has a thick, long coat of gray and white fur with a pretty prominent parting of white fur on his back.
Responds to the name ‘SUSHI’.
And as luck would have it he wasn’t wearing his collar this time.
If anybody finds him, please contact the number- 8617653641 or 8016747244.
He is a dear member of our family and we’re very upset and heartbroken due to his sudden disappearance. Kindly help.

12/12/2025

“Relief in Rabongla: All Five Missing Teens Rescued After 48-Hour Ordeal in Maenam Sanctuary”

Rabongla, December 12, 2025:
What began as a joyful one-day adventure turned into a two-day search nightmare when five teenagers from Namchi went missing inside the dense and mist-covered Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary. Today, the tension finally lifted as Sikkim Police confirmed that all five youths have been found safe, bringing a wave of relief across the state.

The group of nine boys had entered the sanctuary through the Rabong Checkpost on December 9. While four returned the next morning, the remaining five had vanished without a trace, sparking immediate alarm among families and authorities.

What followed was one of the most extensive search operations in recent months. Police, Forest Department teams, local volunteers, and trained rescue units scoured steep ridges, thick forests, and slippery trails—areas known for limited visibility and difficult terrain. The operation continued day and night, powered by urgency and community support.

After nearly 48 hours of intense search efforts, the missing teenagers were finally located. Early reports suggest they had lost their way deep inside the sanctuary but managed to stay together until help arrived.

Cheers, tears, and collective sighs of relief echoed across Rabongla and Namchi as news of their rescue spread. Authorities have praised the teamwork and swift coordination that made the rescue possible.

A potentially tragic incident has turned into a story of hope, resilience, and timely action.

12/12/2025

SUPER CARS AT SIKKIM

12/12/2025

Blue, the globally renowned pop band, has landed at Burtuk Helipad, Gangtok. They will headline the Orchid Music Fest on December 13 at Paljor Stadium.
Blue

12/12/2025

Super Car Rally Enters Sikkim for Second Leg

Gangtok, December 12 (IPR): The second leg of the Super Car Rally, being held from December 11 to 15, 2025 in collaboration with the Government of Sikkim and the Black Cat Division under the aegis of the Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army, began from Siliguri in West Bengal and is now en route to enter Sikkim.

As the convoy advanced along NH-10, the roar of high-end supercars reverberated through the valley, creating an unmistakable sense of excitement along the route. The powerful accelerations, precision handling, and unmistakable engine notes cutting through the mountain air added a dynamic burst of energy to the otherwise challenging terrain. Spectators and bystanders along the highway witnessed an impressive display of speed, control, and sheer automotive performance as the vehicles navigated the winding stretches of the corridor.

During this stretch, the convoy passed through several areas affected by the recent GLOF, beginning from Birik Dara. The route highlighted the region’s demanding topography and the ongoing recovery efforts across the impacted zones. Participants observed the changing landscape, restoration work, and the resilience of local communities as they moved through the affected areas.

To ensure the smooth and safe movement of vehicles during the event, NHIDCL undertook essential road restoration and strengthening activities along NH-10. Approximately 350 metres of road at the 27th–28th Mile stretch, previously in earthen condition, was upgraded within three days.

At KM 2 (Kalijhora), NHIDCL is carrying out slope protection works, including SDA anchor bars with pressure grouting, HT wire mesh installation, drainage channelling, and supporting structures such as breast walls, RCC walls, and gabion walls to keep the highway stable and operational.

Furthermore, the convoy has crossed the Teesta River and is en route to Rangpo, where the official flag-off for the Sikkim leg of the rally will take place.

Report from DIO-GANGTOK

10/12/2025

डा• गोपाल शर्मा कालेबुङ महाविद्यालयमा नयाँ प्राचार्य।

बेन्दा, कागे निवासी स्व• लीलाप्रसाद शर्मा अनि माता श्रीमती लीलामाया शर्माका सुपुत्र डा• गोपाल शर्माले मिति १० दिसम्बर २०२५ देखि जिल्लाकै प्रतिष्ठित महाविद्यालय कालेबुङ महाविद्यालयमा प्राचार्यको गरिमामय पद सम्हाल्नुभएको छ।
उस समयको अति दुर्गम क्षेत्रबाट सङ्घर्ष गर्दै आएका डा• शर्माले मारिया प्राथमिक पाठशालाबाट शिक्षा आरम्भ गरी सन्त जर्ज हायर सेकेन्ड्री स्कुल , पेदोङबाट माध्यमिक, उच्च माध्यमिक , सिलगढी महाविद्यालयबाट स्नातक र उत्तर बङ्गाल विश्वविद्यालयबाट राजनीति शास्त्रमा स्नातकोत्तर साथै विद्यावारिधि गर्नुभएको हो।दुई दशकभन्दा लामो शिक्षण कालमा शितलकुची कलेज ,कुचविहार रायगञ्ज विश्वविद्यालय, उत्तर दिनाजपुर र हाल पन्चनन वर्मा विश्वविद्यालय कुचविहारमा विभागीय प्रमुखको रूपमा कार्यरत हुनुहुन्थ्यो।
आफ्नै जन्मथलो कालेबुङमा सेवा गर्ने अवसर प्राप्त भएकोमा खुशी व्यक्त गर्दै अबका दिनहरू यस क्षेत्रका‌ विद्यार्थीहरूको शैक्षिक उन्नतिका लागि समर्पण गर्ने उहाँले बताउनुभएको छ।

07/12/2025

हार्दिक बधाई!!
खरसाङमा आयोजित विश्वकर्मा समाज शताब्दी महोत्सव २०२५मा माननीय विधायक एव सल्लाकार सिक्किम सरकार श्री मदन सिन्चुरी “शताब्दी जनप्रतिनिधी सम्मान द्वारा सम्मानीत।

06/12/2025

In response to multiple recent complaints regarding the theft of LPG cylinders from various localities under the jurisdiction of Sadar Police Station, a prompt and systematic investigation was initiated by the Sadar PS team.

Acting swiftly on the reports, the Sadar Police Station registered a formal theft case and undertook intensive enquiry efforts. During the course of the investigation, two suspects — Rohit Gurung and Rakesh Gurung — were identified as being involved in the series of thefts. Both individuals were subsequently apprehended.

Upon interrogation and verification, the Sadar PS team successfully recovered several stolen LPG cylinders along with other stolen household articles from their possession and from locations identified through sustained enquiry. The above named accused have been forwarded to Rongyek State prison.

05/12/2025

Popular Indian singer Vishal Mishra is scheduled to perform live in Assam for the first time at the Falcon Festival 2025 in Umrangso, Dima Hasao on December 12.

This marks his debut concert in Northeast India.

The 11th edition of Falcon Festival will be hosted on the Golf Course Ground of Umrangso from December 12 to December 14.

The line up for the festival also includes popular singer Shilpa Rao as she will be taking the stage on December 13.

Although official ticket prices of the event have not been released yet, organizers have confirmed that updates and full lineup will be announced soon on their official social media handles.

ABOUT FALCON FESTIVAL:

The festival started in 2015 aims to promote wildlife conservation, especially efforts to protect the Amur Falcons, while also celebrating the unique culture and natural beauty of the region, and Umrangso is the perfect place for it.

The festival aims to provide a magical musical experience in the Dima Hasao district.

Visitors can immerse themselves in the region’s rich heritage through traditional music and dance performances, locally crafted handicrafts, and authentic Dima Hasao cuisine that showcases the community’s flavours and traditions.


Falcon Festival

04/12/2025

थर्पु गैरी गाउँमा श्रीकृष्ण प्रणामी मन्दिर निर्माणका लागि सेवा प्राणनाथ समितिको विशेष सभा सम्पन्न

सोरिङ, डिसेम्बर ४ । २०२५ भवानी पोखरेल।

सोरेङ जिल्लाको सोरेङ च्याखुङ निर्वाचन क्षेत्रअन्तर्गत थर्पु गैरी गाउँमा निर्माण हुन लागेको भव्य एवं ऐतिहासिक श्रीकृष्ण प्रणामी मन्दिर निर्माणका लागि कन्स्ट्रक्सन कमिटी गठन गर्ने उद्देश्यले आज एक महत्वपूर्ण तथा विशेष सभा सम्पन्न भएको छ। स्थानीय जनप्रतिनिधिदेखि स्थानीय पञ्चायत पदाधिकारीसम्मको विशिष्ट उपस्थिति रहको यो सभा धार्मिक, सामाजिक तथा क्षेत्रीय विकासका दृष्टिले निकै महत्वपूर्ण मानिएको छ।

विशेष सभामा मुख्यमन्त्रीका सल्लाहकार रोहित राज महाराज सोरिङ च्याखुङ निर्वाचन क्षेत्रका माननीय विधायक आदित्य गोले सूचना तथा जनसम्पर्क विभागका सल्लाहकार एस.बी. सुब्बा,सोरेङ जिल्लाका जिलापाल धिरज सुबेदी,
सहित विभिन्न विभागीय अधिकारी, स्थानीय जनप्रतिनिधि तथा धर्मप्रेमी नागरिकहरू उपस्थित थिए।

सभालाई सम्बोधन गर्दै मुख्यमन्त्रीका सल्लाहकार रोहित राज महाराजले थर्पुमा निर्माण हुन लागेको श्रीकृष्ण प्रणामी मन्दिर करिब ५० करोडभन्दा बढी लागतमा बन्ने जानकारी दिँदै मुख्यमन्त्रीप्रति विशेष आभार व्यक्त गरे।

उहाँले अझ थप्दै भने यो केवल सोरेङ जिल्लाको गौरवमात्र होइन विश्वकै श्रीकृष्ण प्रणामी धर्मावलम्बीहरूले थर्पुमा बन्न लागेको यो भव्य मन्दिरलाई ‘विश्वस्तरीय प्रतीक’ का रूपमा हेर्नेछन्।

उहाँका अनुसार यस मन्दिरको डिजाइन आधुनिक र कलात्मक शैलीमा आधारित हुनेछ, जसले यसलाई विश्वकै आकर्षक श्रीकृष्ण प्रणामी मन्दिर बनाउने लक्ष्य लिएको छ।

मुख्यमन्त्रीका सल्लाहकार महाराजले सिक्किमका मुख्यमन्त्रीले धार्मिक, सांस्कृतिक र क्षेत्रीय विकासमा देखाएको नेतृत्व र समर्पणप्रति कृतज्ञता प्रकट गर्दै भने सिक्किमका जनताले यस्ता दूरदर्शी नेतृत्व प्राप्त गर्नु वास्तवमै भाग्यको कुरा हो।

सभाको दोस्रो मुख्य सम्बोधनमा माननीय विधायक आदित्य गोलेले थर्पु गैरी गाउँमा बन्न लागेको यो मन्दिर केवल श्रीकृष्ण प्रणामी धर्म समितिमात्रकै सम्पत्ति नभई पूरै सोरिङ जिल्ला र सिक्किम राज्यकै लागि अभूतपूर्व अवसर हो भन्दै यसले निम्न क्षेत्रहरूमा ठूलो योगदान पुर्याउने बताए स्थानीय व्यापार व्यवसायमा प्रवर्द्धन ट्याक्सी तथा यातायात सेवामा वृद्धि पर्यटन प्रवाहमा उल्लेखनीय वृद्धि, हुने बताए।

यो मन्दिरको आकर्षणले देश विदेश बाट आउने भक्तजन तथा पर्यटकलाई थर्पुतर्फ तान्नेछ, जसले यहाँको आर्थिक सामाजिक विकासमा ठुलो योगदान पुर्‍याउने छ।

विधायक गोलेले निर्माणको प्रभावकारी कार्यान्वयनका लागि गठन भएको कन्स्ट्रक्सन कमिटीमा स्वयं मुख्यमन्त्रीज्यू मुख्य संरक्षक रहने तथा स्वयं आफैं संरक्षक (Patron) को भूमिकामा रहने बताउँदै निर्माण प्रक्रियाको निगरानी तथा जिम्मेवारी आफ्नो मातहत रहने जानकारी दिए।

मन्दिर निर्माणको प्राविधिक तथा रणनीतिक निर्देशनका लागी मुख्यमन्त्रीका सल्लाहकार रोहित राज महाराजलाई मुख्य सल्लाहकार रहने बताए त्यसैगरी सूचना तथा जनसम्पर्क विभागका सल्लाहकार एस.बी. सुब्बालाई सल्लाहकार जिलापाल धिरज सुबेदीलाई समन्वय प्रमुख रूपमा समितिमा मनोनयन गरिएको छ भने दिलि प धिताललाई अध्यक्षको रुपमा चयन गरेको छ।

विधायक गोलेले निर्माण कार्यमा पारदर्शिता, गुणस्तर र समयबद्धता सुनिश्चित गर्न उच्च योग्य र विश्वसनीय ठेकदारको छनोट अनिवार्य रहने उल्लेख गरे।

थर्पु गैरी गाउँका स्थानीय बासिन्दाले यो परियोजनालाई उज्यालो भविष्यको प्रारम्भका रूपमा स्वागत गरेका छन्। धार्मिक पर्यटनमार्फत रोजगारी, उद्यम विकास, होटल व्यवसाय, यातायात क्षेत्रमा व्यापक अवसर सिर्जना हुने अपेक्षा गरिएको छ।

थर्पुमा निर्माण हुने श्रीकृष्ण प्रणामी मन्दिर केवल धार्मिक संरचना मात्र नभई सोरिङ जिल्लाको आर्थिक, सामाजिक र सांस्कृतिक पुनर्जागरणको केन्द्र बन्ने निश्चित देखिन्छ।
सरकार, जनप्रतिनिधि, विभिन्न विभाग र स्थानीय समुदायको संयुक्त प्रयासमा यो परियोजना सिक्किमकै प्रतिष्ठित निर्माण मध्ये एक बन्ने सुनिश्चित भएको छ।
© Bhawani Sharma

03/12/2025

GOVERNMENT OF SIKKIM
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE
SORENG DISTRICT

PRESS RELEASE
SORENG DISTRICT POLICE SEIZE CONTRABAND SUBSTANCES

Soreng, December 3, 2025

In a focused operation against drug abuse, the Sombaria Police Station under Soreng District apprehended Kismat S***a, 28 years of Daramdin, after he was found in possession of suspected contraband substances at around 2000 hours at Daramdin on December 2, 2025.

A body search conducted in the presence of the BDO, Daramdin, and local gentries resulted in the recovery and seizure of the following items:
• 55 blue-coloured capsules suspected to be contraband substances
• ₹300/- in cash
• A small piece of cloth

A case under the relevant provisions of the Sikkim Anti-Drugs Act, 2006 has been registered, and further investigation is in progress. The accused, a habitual peddler who had been under police surveillance, has been formally arrested.

Additionally, two associates involved in the consumption and illicit handling of contraband substances were also intercepted:
1. Saneem S***a, 28 years, resident of Lunchok, and
2. Satyam S***a, 26 years, resident of Daramdin.

Both individuals admitted to substance use. They were escorted to Sombaria PHC for medical examination, where Satyam S***a tested positive through the Multiple Drug Testing Kit (MDTK). Procedures for referring both individuals to a rehabilitation centre for counselling and de-addiction treatment have been initiated.

The Soreng District Police reiterates its unwavering commitment to a drug-free district and urges the public to extend their full cooperation in combating the menace of drug abuse.

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