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

SINGTAM, AUGUST 24 : Reshma Subba,  the  resident of Ahaley Namthang, South Sikkim, has returned from New Delhi after participating in the “Celebration of Excellence” event that was held during the Independence Day celebration.  Subba and four students from Sikkim participated in the grand event, which involved students from different corners of the country.   All the students had received a Certificate of Excellence and a certificate of Prime Minister's letter. Reshma Subba has extended her gratitude to the Prime Minister of India, Minister, HRDD, Government of India, Chief Minister of Sikkim, HRDD, Government of Sikkim, and CBSE Board. She went on to say that she shall always remain grateful to the Principal and teachers of Namthang SSS. It was their effort and blessing that gave her the opportunity of a lifetime. Speaking on occasion, Reshma Subba said the biggest moment in her three-day visit to New Delhi included a handshake with Smriti Zubin Irani, Minis...

          Interview of the week Music videos in Sikkim are growing with each passing day and despite collected works of creativity coming from different corners of the state, a small yet beautiful music video   ‘Jiwan mitho cha’ is attracting attention.   Meet Ashis Tamang and Sudershan Sunar (AS Music), young and budding musicians behind the success of the music video ‘Jiwan mitho cha’ from soon to be released Nepali album “Vinnata”.     ·          What is J iwan Mitho Cha ? Jiwan Mitho Cha (life is beautiful) is a voice against SUICIDE and understanding this beautiful gift to mankind called "life". The lyrics of the song are the message saying that although life is full of struggle and problems we still need to wrestle through it and give a chance to live to prevail. Suicide is not the solution. Don't run away from your life; face it, live it. Cheers to life. ·    ...

SINGTAM, AUGUST 17: A coordination meeting was held at Community Hall, Singtam today to make the final preparation for Indra Jatra, Newar community’s biggest festival. The two phase meeting was arranged by Indra Jatra Celebration Committee 2014. Indra Jatra Celebration is a state level festival of Newars that will be held on September 8 at Singtam. Mohan Pradhan ‘Neeraj’, General Secretary, Indra Jatra Celebration Committee 2014 was the host of the first phase meeting. Pradhan announced the distribution of work prearranged to different members of Newar Guthis under Singtam – Rangpo Zone. He told in brief about the proposed plan of the Indra Jatra Celebration. HP Pradhan was the Chief Guest of the meeting.   TB Pradhan, President, Indra Jatra Celebration Committee 2014 speaking on the occasion shared the letter send by the Sikkim Newar Guthi informing the permission to host the Indra Jatra 2014 at Singtam. Pradhan added this is a huge responsibility and above all, Newars ...

 PRESS RELEASE SURESH LAMA It was a wonderful time hosting & coordinating the grand celebration of 68th Independence Day observed at Majhitar School Ground with the colourful cultural programmes by students of Majhitar Secondary School in coordination of teachers, s ports & concluded with Final of 3rd Late Man Rupa Gurung Memorial Volleyball Tournament "Hill Championship" which was won by Turuk United of South Sikkim victory over Mamring United. Cash prize of Rs. 50000 & Rs. 30000 with trophy was handed over to winner & runner team respectively. Zilla Upadhakshya(South) Miss Devi Maya Baraily attended the program as a Chief Guest & Medical Officer of Rangpo PHC Dr. Rojesh Gurung ,with special guest Ward Councillor Majhitar Ward Shri Purna Bdr Chettri. On the occasion of I-Day MEUYCS presented token of appreciation to Lineman's of Power Department Majhitar ward for their outstanding service for the welfare of Majhitar Public, a...

SINGTAM, AUGUST 16: 68 TH Independence Day Celebration was held in a grand manner at Chisoani JHS, East Sikkim.  Contingent March Past, Inter-School Patriotic Dance Competition, Inter-School JHS Level Football Tournament, and other programs were held on the occasion.  Am Prasad Sharma (former MLA and Advisor Buildings & Housing Department) was the Chief Guest of the day.  Distinguished guests included Nirmal Cintury, Zilla Panchayat, Bimal Lamichaney & Sumitra Gurung, President & Vice President Sirwani Chisopani GPU, Navin Rai, former Zilla Panchayat, Dorjee Sherpa, Headmaster Ralap SS, and others. Mahesh Dahal, Headmaster Chisopani JHS in his speech welcomed every individual and gave, in brief, the importance of the day. Am Prasad Sharma, Chief Guest hoisted the National tri-color flag and took salute of the contingent march past presented by the students of Chisopani JHS. Sharma in his speech spoke about the contribution made by the great leaders in a...

PRESS RELEASE Press Secretary Office of PD Rai, Lok Sabha MP for Sikkim Sikkim has registered the second highest percentage growth rate in total number establishments (i.e units engaged in production and/or distribution of goods and services) a nd the third highest percentage growth in employment between 2005 and 2013 according to the recently released provisional results of the 6th All-India Economic Census. Sikkim’s growth in number of establishments between 2005 and 2013 stands at 102.92%, which is an impressive 2.5 times the overall national growth rate of 41.74%. Sikkim registered incredible growth in job creation as well, achieving 77.14% growth in employment, 2.25 times the national employment growth rate of 34. 35%.  On gender equality, Sikkim ranks 5th with the percentage of female workers as 36.52% out of all workers in the the State. The Economic Census provides up to date information on number of establishments and number of perso...

SINGTAM, AUGUST 12: Central Pandam SSS and Pachhak SS are the two finalist of the 68th Independence Day Inter JHS Level Football Tournament held at Chisopani JHS. Both the team won their respective semi final convincingly.   Central Pandam SSS defeated its rival Singlebong JHS team with eight goals to one. Adarsh Pradhan and Pem Tshering Tamang scored a hat-trick each in the match. It was the second hat-trick for Pem Tshering Tamang taking his goal tally to six goals; he is the highest goal scorer of the tournament so far. Similarly Pachhak SS defeated the host school Chisopani JHS with seven goals to nil. Kamal Rai scored a hat-trick for his Pachak SS team. PB Tamang, SMC President and Lobang Bhutia, former Graduate teacher at Chisopani JHS were the Chief Guest of the two matches. Am Prasad Sharma, former Area MLA will the Chief Guest on the final match of the tournament.

Councillor Majhitar ward of Rangpo Nagar Panchayat Shri Purna Chettri attended as a Chief Guest & Senior citizen Shri Nanda Kumar Sharma as a Guest of Honour in the 2nd Semifinal Match on going Late Man Rupa Gurung Memorial Volleyball Tourn ament "Hill Championship" at Majhitar, East Sikkim. Mamring United crushed to final & play against Turuk United in the eve of 68th Independence Day on 15th August, 2014. Mamring United beat Mamring veterans in the thrilling 5 setter match

SINGTAM, AUGUST 12: Adarsh Pradhan and Pem Tshering Tamang scored a hat-trick each to let their school team reach the final of the 68 th Independence Day Inter JHS Level Football Tournament held at Chisopani JHS. The team of Central Pandam SSS defeated its rival Singlebong JHS team with eight goals to one. Aashish Tamang and Saran Gurung added a goal each for the Central Pandam SSS team while Surendra Rai scored the lone goal for Singlebong JHS. It was the second hat-trick for Pem Tshering Tamang taking his goal tally to six goals; he is the highest goal scorer of the tournament so far. Central Pandam SSS becomes the first team to reach the final and they will be meeting the winning team between Chisopani JHS and Pachhak SS