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

SINGTAM, DECEMBER 18:   Ujal Sharma and Tika Devi Newar of class x and class vii were adjudged the ‘Student of the Year 2014’ in boys and girls categories, respectively, at Ralap SS during the annual school program held on December 17 at its school premises.  Binod Kafley of class viii was awarded as the ‘Progressive Student of the Year 2014’ in the same function. Similarly Bristi Pradhan of class I with 86.8 % was announced as the school topper. Ralap Secondary School celebrated its annual day in a joyous mood. Cultural programs, short plays, and prize distributions were the highlight of the day. Somanath Poudhyal, Minister, Food Security, Agriculture Development and Animal Husbandry Department cum Area MLA was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Other distinguished guests included GVK- Khamdong, HDO – Khamdong, Zilla Panchayat, Panchayats of Dung Dung Khasa and Khamdong, Principals and Headmasters of Khamdong SSS, Green Field Academy, Sirwani SS, Chisopani JHS, Dochum SS, Di...

SINGTAM, DECEMBER 15 : On December 13, a friendly exhibition football match was held at Manjusri Public School's ground between Chisopani JHS and Manjusri Public School. The boys from the host school went on to win the match with three goals to one. Karan Gurung went on to score the lone goal for his Chisopani JHS; Rohit Bista scored two goals for his home team, while the visiting school team scored a self-goal. Earlier in the first half of the session, teachers and students of Manjusri Public School had visited Chisopani JHS. More than two dozen Chisopani JHS students visited Manjusri Public School for an interschool exchange program this time. The home school welcomed the students of Chisopani JHS with a musical program, which was highly appreciated by the visiting school's students. Chisopani JHS was led by Manu Hang Khewa, GT (Bio), and Yogesh Gurung, the school's sports coach. Archery was introduced for the first time at Manjusri Public School. The students and tea...

Indian Idol fame Kapil Thapa from Deharadun and Remo Ghosh from Nagaland promoted the 1st Nagi Pokhari Tourism & Organic Festival 2014-15 at Namthang-South Sikkim from 31st Dec- 2nd Jan. They sent the message that they will visit the Namthang Rateypani constituency someday and will stay for a couple of days at home stays in the Nagi Pokhara area. They further added that they will refer Nagi Pokhari to their fans for a visit. At the same time Padmashree Bhaichung Bhutia had extended best wishes to Nagi Tourism Development Committee on taking the initiative to organise tourism & organic festival at this area which have such a scenic beauty & close to his heart. Meanwhile, Asia Famous Asian Travel Writer Rajen Bali & pioneer tourism promoter from Dooars, West Bengal, Ram Kumar lama, had also promoted Nagi pokhari tourism & organic festival at Himalayan Orange & Rural festival at Kolkatta. Preparation for the festival is going on with the active participatio...

Namthang Rateypani Constituency set to organize its 1 st Nagi Pokhari Tourism & Organic Festival 2014-2015 from 31 st . Dec.   2014 to 2nd.Jan.2015 at constituency most visited & historical tourist place Nagi Pokhari. This first-of-its-kind festival in the constituency is the initiative of the Nagi Tourism Development Committee under the Chief Patron & Hon'ble Parliamentary Secretary cum area MLA Smt. Tilu Gurung.  The major attraction of this festival is tourism, which highlights the organic produce of the constituency to visitors. Traditional dances, food, Sikkim culture, short trekking, bird watching, short marathons, typical sports, typical fashion events, flower shows, etc., will be added features of this festival.

 PRESS RELEASE ".......highlights developmental issues that impact the security environment in Sikkim" Sikkim Chief Minister Dr. Pawan Chamling on Sunday attended the Annual meeting of DGPs and IGPs on security-related challenges, which was chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in Guwahati. In his address, the Prime Minister called for the creation of a “SMART” police force: a police that is strict yet sensitive, modern and mobile, alert and accountable, reliable and responsive, techno-savvy and trained. The Prime Minister said taking this conference out of Delhi will bring more focus to the main agenda at hand and increase the morale of police forces in the North East.  Chief Minister Pawan Chamling started his speech by thanking the Prime Minister for giving the CMs of North Eastern states the opportunity to participate in this conference. He then highlighted the geo-strategic significance of Sikkim and the importance of maintaining peace in the sta...

SINGTAM , NOVEMBER Members of Gorkha Ex-Servicemen's Welfare Association and Resettlement CO-OP. Society Ltd. conducted a sanitation program at the Primary Health Centre, Rongli , on October 30. The cleanliness drive was in support of the nationwide Swatchha Abhiyan .  The press release states that the members of the cleanliness drive were over the age of seventy. They cleaned the surroundings of the Rongli PHC and the roadside below.