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10/05/2025

India-Pakistan ceasefire

07/05/2025

Air Strike Mock Drill Conducted at NHPC Establishment in Balutar, Singtam

Singtam, May 7 (IPR): A comprehensive air raid warning mock drill was successfully conducted near the NHPC establishment at Balutar, Singtam under Gangtok District today at 1600 hrs.

The drill was coordinated by the District Disaster Management Authority, Gangtok under the directive of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, in collaboration with multiple response agencies.

The mock drill scenerio enacted was an assumed enemy airstrike targeting an NHPC Power House facility at Balutar, resulting in structural damage and fire breakouts at the premises.

As part of the simulation, several NHPC employees were presumed trapped and injured. The scenario triggered immediate activation of emergency protocols, beginning with sirens sounded by police personnel and civil defense volunteers, alerting the public to seek shelter and shutting down all commercial activities in the vicinity.

Roads were cleared of vehicles and pedestrians, enforcing total silence to simulate wartime blackout conditions.

A swift Search and Rescue Operation was launched. The SDRF Mangley, Home Guard and Civil Defence Gangtok, and Civil Defence Singtam along with fire tenders from the Singtam and Gangtok Fire Station arrived immediately to douse the fire and an ambulance with a medical team for emergency support.

During the operation, responders encountered a simulated obstacle where a fallen tree blocked access to the site. The Forest Department and GREF personnel were mobilised to clear the route, ensuring quick movement of rescue teams.

Trapped personnel were evacuated and an emergency hospital setup was established near the NHPC premises. Critically injured "victims" were then referred to Singtam District Hospital.

Report from DIO-GANGTOK

29/04/2025

Kalimpong Ultramarathon 2025 Successfully Concludes with 450 Runners from Across India

Kalimpong, April 26, 2025: The third edition of the Kalimpong Ultramarathon, organized by Run with Roshni Foundation, concluded with great enthusiasm and national spirit on April 26, 2025, at St. George’s School Ground, Pedong Bazar. The event saw participation from 450 runners across India, including cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Jamnagar, Assam, Nagaland, and Sikkim.

The event featured five race categories: 90 km, 65 km, 42 km, 21 km, and 12 km. The 90 km, 65 km, and 42 km races were flagged off at 5:00 AM by Colonel Ritchie Ashwin S, Commanding Officer of 18 Madras Regiment (Mysore). The flag-off was preceded by a two-minute silence in honor of the 26 martyrs of the Pehelgam terrorist attack, followed by the National Anthem. The 21 km and 12 km races were flagged off at 7:30 AM by Mr. Chewang Tamang, BDO, Pedong Block, and Mr. Laxuman Pokhrel, OC, Pedong Police Station.

All races began and ended at St. George’s School Ground, with designated turnarounds for each distance: Chummirchen (12 km), Rikisum (21 km), Lava (42 km), Kuwapani (65 km), and Phaperkheti (90 km).

Winners:

90 km Female:

1st – Sunita S***a (Darjeeling)

1st Runner-up – Dimple Bist (Delhi)

2nd Runner-up – Preeti Lala (Maharashtra)

90 km Male:

1st – Pritam Rai (Sikkim)

1st Runner-up – Bikram Thapa (Darjeeling)

2nd Runner-up – Rajneesh Kumar (Lucknow)

65 km Female:

1st – Leera Rangnegar (Mumbai)

1st Runner-up – Jasuda Rai (Darjeeling)

2nd Runner-up – Janaki Venkat (Chennai)

65 km Male:

1st – Runesh Tamang (Pala, Kalimpong)

1st Runner-up – Pempa Tshering Sherpa (Jalpaiguri)

2nd Runner-up – Subash Faujdar (Defence)

42 km Female:

1st – Meena Kumari S***a (Sikkim)

1st Runner-up – Meenakshi Singh (Mumbai)

2nd Runner-up – Jhilum Sarkaar (Kolkata)

42 km Male:

1st – Prabal Chettri (Sangse, Kalimpong)

1st Runner-up – Milan Bhutia (Algarah)

2nd Runner-up – Karma Chewang Bhutia (Sikkim)

21 km Female:

1st – Khusbu Chettri (Algarah HS School, Kalimpong)

1st Runner-up – Pratima Chettri (Algarah HS School, Kalimpong)

2nd Runner-up – Lakpaom Bhutia (Sikkim)

21 km Male:

1st – Madan Bhandari (Kalimpong)

1st Runner-up – Kinley Bhutia (Kalimpong)

2nd Runner-up – Shivakumar (Defence)

12 km Female:

1st – Nikhel Darjee (Grace English School, Pedong)

1st Runner-up – Kritagya Mukhia (St. Xavier’s, Pedong)

2nd Runner-up – Sarita Tamang (Kalimpong)

12 km Male:

1st – Ajay Bhujel (Kalimpong)

1st Runner-up – Navin Bhujel (Kalimpong)

2nd Runner-up – Rupan Bhujel (Kalimpong)

Community & Support

The event was made possible with logistics support from the 18 Madras Regiment posted at Dalapchand, and volunteers from Pedong Degree College and St. George’s School. Route support came from Nava Jyoti Club, Chummirchen youth, Lava Sports Club, Self-Help Groups, and locals from Kuwapani and Phaperkheti.

With sponsorship from Bharat Rasayan Ltd., cash prizes were awarded:

90 km: Rs. 15,000

65 km: Rs. 10,000

42 km: Rs. 8,000

21 km: Rs. 5,000

12 km: Rs. 3,000

Young local runners (aged 14–25) from the 21 km and 12 km categories were selected to represent Run with Roshni Foundation at the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026.

The event was graced by dignitaries including Mr. Bharat Chettri (Former Indian Hockey Captain), Mr. Kamal S***a, Mrs. Pushpa S***a, and Rev. Sister Ragani Mondal among others.

Mr. Satish Gujaran, the only Indian to complete the Comrades Marathon in South Africa, served as the Race Ambassador and was honored with the Mount Everest Honour Award (INR 8848.86) by Bikram Pande Kaaji and Miss Roshni Rai, Goodwill Ambassador of Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon for India.

The following day, participants were treated to a curated Kalimpong Heritage Tour, promoting local tourism and benefiting homestays in Pedong.

Run with Roshni Foundation has been working since 2012 to promote local talent, and its athletes have earned accolades across major marathons in India.

26/04/2025

बिक्रम थापाले कालिम्पोङ अल्ट्रा ९० किमी म्याराथनमा दोस्रो स्थान हासिल

कालिम्पोङ, अप्रिल २६:
दार्जिलिङको सिङमारी, रोपवे निवासी बिक्रम थापाले तेस्रो संस्करणको कालिम्पोङ अल्ट्रा म्याराथनको ९० किमी पुरुष खुला वर्गमा दोस्रो स्थान हासिल गरेका छन्। उनले यो चुनौतीपूर्ण दूरी १० घण्टा ३२ सेकेन्डमा पूरा गरेका थिए।

‘रन विथ रोशनी फाउण्डेशन (RWRF)’ द्वारा आयोजित यस प्रतियोगिता पेडोङबाट सुरु भई लावा हुँदै फापरखेटी पुगेर पुनः पेडोङमै सम्पन्न भएको थियो। देशभरका अनुभवी धावकहरूले भाग लिएको यस दौडमा कठिन भू-भाग र उकालोहरू पार गर्दै प्रतिस्पर्धा गरिएको थियो।

आफ्नो खेलकुद यात्रासँगै, थापा 'प्रोजेक्ट लाइफ' नामक स्वास्थ्य र फिटनेस प्रवर्द्धन गर्ने अभियानका समन्वयक समेत हुन्, जसले सिक्किम, दार्जिलिङ र कालिम्पोङ क्षेत्रमा सक्रियता देखाइरहेको छ।

यस उपलब्धिपछि, थापाले सिक्किम विश्वविद्यालयको भौतिकशास्त्र विभागका विभागाध्यक्ष र अन्य शिक्षकहरूलाई आफ्नो यात्रा भरि दिएको निरन्तर समर्थन र हौसला प्रदान गरेकोमा धन्यवाद व्यक्त गरे। साथै, उनले आफ्नो दौड यात्रामा साथ र प्रेरणा प्रदान गर्ने प्रोजेक्ट लाइफका सबै सदस्यहरूलाई पनि आभार व्यक्त गरे।

यस वर्षको सुरुवातमा, थापाले बेंगलुरुस्थित श्री कन्तीरवा स्टेडियममा मार्च ३०–३१ मा आयोजित २४ घण्टा स्टेडियम रनमा १६० किमी दूरी पूरा गर्ने उल्लेखनीय उपलब्धि पनि हासिल गरेका थिए।

उनको निरन्तर प्रदर्शनले क्षेत्रीय दौड समूदायमा नयाँ उत्साह र प्रेरणा भरिरहन्छ।

26/04/2025

PRESS RELEASE
Guided by the Hon’ble Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Sikkim’s Statehood, the Snooker Association of Sikkim is proud to announce the Summer Open Snooker Championship, scheduled to be held from 10th May to 16th May 2025 at The Q Club, Gangtok.
The championship promises an exciting display of talent and competition, with attractive cash prizes for the winners. The details of the prizes are as follows:
* Winner: Rs. 2,50,000 (Two lakh fifty thousand only)
* Runner-up: Rs. 1,50,000 (One lakh fifty thousand only)
* Semi-finalists: Rs. 50,000 (Fifty thousand only) each
* Highest Breaker: Rs. 50,000 (Fifty thousand only)
* Best Player: Rs. 20,000 (Twenty thousand only)
* Emerging Player: Rs. 20,000 (Twenty thousand only)
Registration Details:
* Entry Fee for Sikkimese Players: Rs. 3,000/-
* Entry Fee for Players from Other States: Rs. 5,000/-
Due to limited slots, interested participants are requested to register at the earliest. The last date for registration is 5th May 2025.
Join us in this prestigious event and be a part of Sikkim’s Golden Jubilee celebration through the spirit of sport!
For registration and further details, please contact:
Asish Chettri: 9564926764
Manish Gurung: 7602246324
Shyam Chettri: 9641123337.

BASU SHARMA
PRESIDENT,
SNOOKER ASSOCIATION OF SIKKIM

25/04/2025

24/04/2025

अन्त्येष्टि क्रिया शुद्धिकार्य

उत्तर चम्पासरीको कोलाबारी नयाँ बस्ती निवासी J S Gurung को गत: 19 अप्रिलको 2025 को दिन आकस्मिक निधन भएको थियो।

उहाँको अन्त्यष्टि क्रिया यही आउँदो 02 मई 2025 को दिन सम्पन्न हुने भएको हुँदा सम्पूर्ण इष्टमित्र,आफन्तजन, शुभ चिन्तक एवं अन्तिम क्रियामा सामेल हुने सम्पूर्णमा उक्त दिन उपस्थित भइदिने आग्रह गरिन्छ।

स्थान : गुरूंग निवास, कोलाबारी, उत्तर चम्पासरी, सिलगढी
मिति : 02 मई 2025
सम्पर्क : +91 89188 07732

विनित: अमीज गुरुङ , आलोक गुरुङ (छोराहरु) एंव सम्पूर्ण शोकाकुल गुरुङ परिवार !

19/04/2025

शोक सभा

कोलाबारी नयाँ बस्ती निवासी J S Gurung को पार्थिव शरीर भोली गुरुङ निवासबाट आइतबार 20 अप्रेल समय 10 बजेको साइत भएको कारण सम्पूर्ण इष्टमित्रलाई उक्त शोकसभामा सामेल भइदिनहुन सबिनय निवेदन गर्दछौं ।


निवेदक : अमीज गुरुङ , आलोक गुरुङ अनि सम्पूर्ण गुरुङ परिवार ! कोलाबारी चम्पसारी सिलीगुड़ी , 089188 07732

08/04/2025

NH 10 updates from 17 - April 2025
To 19 -April 2025. Plan accordingly 🙏

13/03/2025

Fire at Siliguri at Eastern Bypass road details awaited.

10/03/2025

प्रोजेक्ट लाइफका धावकहरूको चाङगु अल्ट्रा उत्कृष्ट प्रदर्शन

गान्तोक, मार्च ९, २०२५
प्रोजेक्ट लाइफका धावकहरूले मार्च ९, २०२५ मा गान्तोकमा आयोजित चाङगु अल्ट्रा ४.० मा ऐतिहासिक प्रदर्शन गरेका छन्। ६५ जना सदस्यहरूको सहभागितासहित टोलीले विभिन्न क्याटेगोरीमा उत्कृष्ट स्थान हासिल गर्दै आफ्नो प्रभुत्व देखायो। यो प्रतियोगिताले पहाडका धावकहरूको सहनशीलता, प्रतिबद्धता, र उत्कृष्टतामा नयाँ कीर्तिमान स्थापित गरेको छ।
मुख्य उपलब्धिहरू:
75 किमी अल्ट्रा रन
आशा फुर्वा तमांग – 1st स्थान (ओपन महिला श्रेणी)
अर्जुन सक्या – 2nd स्थान (45+ पुरुष श्रेणी)

फुल मैराथन (42.2 किमी)
सुदीप प्रधान – 1st स्थान (ओपन पुरुष श्रेणी)
नाम्पर लेप्चा – 2nd स्थान (ओपन पुरुष श्रेणी)
बरुण राय – 3rd स्थान (45+ पुरुष श्रेणी)
डॉ. अंकिता पोयरेकर – 1st स्थान (ओपन महिला श्रेणी)

हाफ मैराथन (21.1 किमी)
राप्देन दोर्जी शेर्पा – 2nd स्थान (45+ पुरुष श्रेणी)
सुक लामू शेर्पा – 1st स्थान (ओपन महिला श्रेणी)

10 किमी दौड़
राजा प्रकाश राय – 1st स्थान (45+ पुरुष श्रेणी)
गंगा माया थापा – 3rd स्थान (45+ महिला श्रेणी)

प्रतियोगितापछि प्रोजेक्ट लाइफका संयोजक श्री बिक्रम थापाले भने,
"आजको दौड केवल प्रतिस्पर्धा थिएन, यो एउटा उत्सव थियो—स्वास्थ्य, सहनशीलता, र समुदायको! ८ वर्षका बालकदेखि ७४ वर्षका वरिष्ठ नागरिकसम्मको सहभागिताले देखाउँछ कि दौड सबैका लागि हो। हाम्रो पहाडी क्षेत्रले देशका उत्कृष्ट सहनशील धावकहरू उत्पादन गरिरहेको छ, र हामी यस अभियानलाई अझै अघि बढाउनेछौं।"
प्रोजेक्ट लाइफका धावकहरूको यस ऐतिहासिक उपलब्धिले केवल पहाडमा मात्र होइन, सिङ्गो भारतमा सहनशील दौड संस्कृतिलाई नयाँ प्रेरणा दिएको छ।