Proud to be a Sikkimese: Sikkim Travel, Culture & Local Heritage

I find this as an wonderful discovery, i am a big fan of Dhiraj Pradhan's artistic works and believe me each of his work speaks itself. His brush strokes is more than a moving picture. I have gone through his passion for paintings since last few years now and today interestingly i found a photograph in facebook that inspired my dear friend to convert it into a memorable portrait.

Mushroom found at Shipgyer (North Sikkim)

News and Photographs by DEEPAK SHARMA MANGAN, October 3: Due to earthquake measuring 6.8 scales on Sept.18th by 6.12 pm the North Sikkim was hardly affected at Saffo, Chungthang, Dzongu and Mangan. Till 22nd Sept. total 41 death cases was been confirmed in North Sikkim. Details of deceased bought at Mangan Distt.hospital for post mortem on Sept.19th & 20th- Teesta Urja Ltd. Saffo, Audit-V (9persons, Bisnu Lama, Tek Bdr Subba, Santosh Kr Singh, Ranjit Nath, Narayan Darjee, Gopal Gurung, Dambar Subedi, Dinesh Rai & Binu Lama), Abir Construction, Saffo, Audit-V(2prsn, DD Gupta in DGM post & another staff is unidentified still), Local people at Saffo(2persons, Tashi Lepcha, Panchayat Saffo & Passang N Lepcha staff of Mangan SSA), Barfok(1, Norzang Lepcha), Toong(1, Ganga Rai) and Mangan, Ambithang, Belivers Church, Pastor(1, Nirmala Tamang) and GREF 86 RCC, Lachen(1, Vijay Kumar)of Himachal Pradesh. On 21st Sept, 12 deceased bodies were bought at Mangan, Ringhim hel...

The Union Home Minister, Shri P. Chidambaram arrives at Sir Tashi Namgyal Memorial Hospital to see the earthquake victims, at Gangtok, Sikkim on September 22, 2011. Source: Facebook     Pic: Sikkim Times

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh being welcomed by the Chief Minister of Sikkim, Shri Pawan Kumar Chamling, on his arrival, at Gangtok, Sikkim on September 29, 2011. The Governor of Sikkim, Shri B.P. Singh is also seen.     The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh visited the Government hospital to enquire the health of earthquake victims, in Gangtok, Sikkim on September 29, 2011. The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh visited the Government hospital to enquire the health of earthquake victims, in Gangtok, Sikkim on September 29, 2011. The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh visited the Government hospital to enquire the health of earthquake victims, in Gangtok, Sikkim on September 29, 2011. The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh with the Governor of Sikkim, Shri B.P. Singh and the Chief Minister of Sikkim, Shri Pawan Kumar Chamling, at a review meeting, in Gangtok, Sikkim on September 29, 2011. The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh addressing...

SINGTAM, OCTOBER 1 : Sangmo Gandhi Jayanti Celebration Committee organized a musical night on the evening of September 30 at Sangmo school premises. Sargam Sikkim contestants Prakash Sundas and Sushila Rai were the two singers that entertained the crowds that were more than couple of hundreds in numbers. Prakash Sundas, the singer has thanked the organizers, local crowds and Prakash Rai the most for an opportunity to perform at the stage. People enjoyed my songs and they also danced, said thrilled Sundas. Prakash Rai was the host of the evening event that lasted for few hours.