The Indian mottled eel, locally known as Raj Bam, was recovered from the Singtam River at Golitar this early morning. The snake-like fish weighed around 7 kg and was four feet long. The local people said that they had never seen this species for so long. Such mysterious-looking marine fish are also sighted from time to time on the river banks, local people added.
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thank you for this detailed site on a very touching story. I was 22 when Hope married the king of Sikkim. It was major romantic event of that time but like most such tings "Happy ever after" was not to be.I sincerely hope that she and her children are healthy and happy today. Maggie
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ReplyDeleteHi shital da,thanx for sharing such sweet things abt. Sikkim...ur effort is highly commendable,,,,
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