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

Members of Singtam Aaadarsh Associated Boys SINGTAM, DECEMBER 31:  Popular Rock band ‘Mantra’ from Darjeeling along with celebrity performers from Sikkim is all set to blaze the stage of Singtam on January 3. The program organized by Singtam Aaadarsh Associated Boys is free to all and will be held at Golitar Ground. The program organizer had informed that some amount of fund collected from the program shall be donated to Orphanages as well as to the Old Age Home of the state.  Shri Ugyen T Gyatso Bhutia, Government Chief Whip and MLA Tumin-Lingee, Shri Am Prasad Sharma, Area MLA cum Parliamentary Secretary, Land Revenue and Disaster Management Department and Shri BS Pant, MLA, Temi-Namphing will grace the occasion as Chief Guest and Special Guests, read the press release. The celebrity artistes that will perform on the stage include Mantra Band with their popular nepali number ‘Gorkhali Ko choro mah’ (their first program at Singtam), Gangaa Mukhia, Geeta Sharma, Robin Mu...

SINGTAM, DECEMBER 19:  Singtam Basibiyalo and Singtam Newar Kalyan Sangathan had jointly congratulated Praveen Pradhan, Managing Director Badhaichha Creation, Singtam for being felicitated by the Sikkim State Aids Control Society at MG Marg, Gangtok. Praveen Pradhan, President RRC Badhaichha Creation, Singtam was felicitated for his outstanding contribution towards HIV/AIDS awareness camapign on the inaugural day of the two day long Red Ribbon Carnival 2013. Praveen Pradhan had thanked the officials of Sikkim State Aids Control Society for giving him an opportunity to work for better society. Praveen Pradhan had been actively involved in the HIV/AIDS awareness campaign since last few years. Pradhan had so far performed 18 voluntary blood donations and had completed 84 schools during the recent Youth Intervention under Multi Media Campaign 2013-14 for the schools at East District. RRC Badhaichha Creation was the host of the campaign at East District. Singtam Newar Kalyan Sang...

It has been after few months, i found the photograph of Chogyal Palden Thondup Namgyal and Gyalmo Hope Cooke in the the web. So sharing for my readers...indeed a perfect match altogether.

SINGTAM, DECEMBER 11: Dalapchand SS bid an emotional farewell to its four teachers at its school premises in a colourful cultural programme. Those teachers included Mrs CK Yonzon, TL Gyatso, Shital Pradhan and Ranjit Rai. The four teachers included two female retired teachers who had served the school for more than a decade and two male teachers who had their staying at the school for two years and one year respectively. Present on the occasion were ST Bhutia, Headmaster of the school and his staff and students, members of Panchayat, SMC members, guardians and others. On the occasion, the retired teachers were also felicitated for their dedication and sincerity in their performance as a school teacher. The outgoing teachers were offered khadas and gifts. ST Bhutia, Headmaster of the school appreciated and thanked the guest teachers for their efforts in the all round development of the students as well as of the school during their stay. Bhutia spoked about the individual achie...

SINGTAM, DECEMBER 11: Ralap SS, upgraded to Secondary School this year observed an annual day programme for the very first time in their 37 year of its establishments at its school premises on December 10.   The highlight of the day long programme was colourful cultural and sports events followed by prize distribution of academic achievements and Inter House events. Shri Am Prasad Sharma, Parliamentary Affair and Area MLA were the Chief Guest of the day. Other distinguished guests included KP Pandey (Former Headmaster), Principal (Makha SSS, Sonamati SSS, Green Field Academy), Headmaster (Chisopani JHS), Chandra Maya Tamang (Land Donor), Mrs. Lhakit Lepcha (Panchayat President), Sharmila Chettri (Secretary Panchayat), Bhishal Mukhia, (Ralap Ward Panchayat), members of Suryaudaya Jan Kalyan Samiti (Ralap) and Sagar Club (Rungtung), student’s guardian and others. KN Dhakal and Bishnu Maya Rai sang the welcome song. Dorjee Sherpa, Head Master of the school in his address welc...

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SINGTAM, NOVEMBER 24:  More than twelve members of Shri Satya Sai Bhajan Mandali, Shantinagar visited Old Age Home at Jalipool to celebrate the 88th birth anniversary of Shri Satya Sai Baba, yesterday. They presented Shawls and food items to eight male and three female people out there.  They also handed over a cash donation to the Ishwaramma Samittee, Jalipool. On the second stage of the program; an evening program as held at Sai Mandir, Shantinagar. Chandra Kala Mangar was felicitated with a shawl and a photo frame of Bhagwan Baba. Renu Sharma performed the dweep prajwalan. It was followed by the Gayatari and Sai Gayatri chants.  Burning of 108 lamps was held. HN Sharma, Senior Devotee cut the cake and distributed among the members.  The program ended with the Mangal Aarati and distribution of the Prasad.

I remember I remember nostalgia I remember cordial summers I remember docile winters I remember festive monsoons I remember inviting meadows I remember majestic mountains I remember snow masking sorrows I remember the sun painting its masterpiece I remember the sweet breath of nature I remember its ominous presence I remember love in every fruit I remember passion in every bird’s poetry I remember mystery in the prayer flags I remember relief in the hot soup I remember perfection in the water I remember magic in the poison ivy I remember clarity in the waterfall I remember home in the midst of nature I remember brilliance in the past I remember nostalgia   Animesh Gautam  Year 1, Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts

My boy......yet to be named was born on the 12th of November , 2013 at STNM Hospital, Gangtok. Now Sristikaa has her brother. https://myyboyy.blogspot.com/

Faizan Khan, the local boy from Singtam is part of Sikkim Cricket team for the last nine years. He is the opening batsman and was part of 1st North East 20-20 Cricket Championship held at Nagaland.

Sikkimese producer Kishor Dungmali Rai ’s Nepali Feature Film “Anmol Chhan” A Christmas in September has tied up with Sikkim First FM Station Radio Misty . The Music release of the movie is scheduled to be held at Radio Misty FM Station after Dusshera holidays. Previously Radio Misty 95 FM was a radio partner for Mr. Dungmali’s Indian Idol acted flick “Angalo Maya Ko” also. Music for this movie was composed by Anmol Gurung , Anand Rai and playback voice given by Indian Idol 3 Prashant Tamang, Himalayan Idol Banika Pradhan , Voice of Shalom winner Elishiba Rai , Anmol Gurung, Bigyan Baraily, Navin Rai and Suzan Subba respectively.  Well known Music Director of Kolkata Saikap Deb had given background score and arranged some songs for this movie. All songs are recorded at Hyssop Studio Kalimpong and Sangeet Studio, Kolkata. Vice President of Radio Misty Mr. Dilip Duggar extended his corporation and happiness on tying up with this Nepali Feature film, he added that “Music Rele...