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

The 192nd Bhanu Jayanti was a huge celebration where three senior citizens from Singtam was felicitated who had contributed towards the development of Sikkim. was felicitated. DB Subba was felicitated for his special contribution to education in the state, Mary Lepcha for her services in the health sector,and Padam Singh Gurung, a retired Army official. Minister,      Roads      & Bridges   and   Labour,   DT Lepcha,   was   present   as   the chief   guest   for   the   function which   had   Agriculture   Minister Somnath Poudyal as the president   of   the   organizing Committee along with the MLAs from Rakdong-Tintek, Central Pendam, Ratey-Pani, Khamdong, Sang-Martam and Temi-Tarku.   The ministers and MLAs joined the mammoth rally along side Raj Narayan Pradhan a renowned   writer from Darjeeling who was the guest of honou...

SINGTAM, AUGUST 18: Dorjee Sherpa, Headmaster Ralap SS congratulated his school football team for winning the U-14 Independence Day Inter School Football Tournament held at Manjushri Public. Speaking on the school assembly, Headmaster appreciated the efforts of the boys and asked the entire students to work hard and reach the goal. The boys from Ralap SS defeated Manjushri Public School with two goals to zero in the final. Sandeep Subba and Sangay Tamang scored for the winning team. Further, Suman Tamang and Sandeep Subba from Ralap SS also bagged Highest Goal Scorer and the Man of the Match trophy. Yogesh Gurung, sports teacher added it was all about team efforts and I had belief on my boys. Eight schools had participated in the tournament. Dorjee Sherpa, Headmaster Ralap SS through this press release has also praised Wendy Pulger, Manjushri Public School for being a wonderful host.

Aruna Lama was popularly known as the Nightingale of the Hills for her voice. Her legacy is only next to Narayan Gopal. This statue at Bijanbari is the only known statue of her ever known to date.

I do not understand how it is made but when caught on lens this phenomenon looks great. Folks, its halo- a ring around a sun from Sikkim. Enjoi!! This photograph was taken in March 2011.

Opening of PRS at SNT Rangpo (2009)

Name                        : Bijayata Baraily Father's Name    : Mr. B.K. Baraily Mother's name   : Mrs. Devika Baraily Sibling                   : Nivedita Baraily. Date of Birth      : 15-06-1987. Religion                : Hindu Nationality          : Indian School                         : Dowhill School, Kurseong Diploma in Architecture        : Siliguri Govt. Polytechnic. Dwelling place: PankhaBari Road, Kurseong. Senior Diploma in Bharatnatyam: Geeti Gunj Music College, Kurseong. (Affiliated to Allahabad)....

Mahurat of Prashant Tamang's nepali film Angalo Yo Maya Ko' (11.10.2013). Ms. Neeru Sewa, then West Pandam Constituency MLA and Minister had given the mahurat clap. To my surprise, one of the lead actresses was replaced after the mahurat. (Pics: Shital Pradhan)

 AUTOGRAPH Nirmal Chettri is an Indian footballer from Melli (Sikkim), a leader in defence. A seasoned professional, the versatile defender can play as both a centre back and a full back. Part of the Indian national team set-up since 2011, the 26-year-old has represented the country at the U-17, U-19, U-23 as well as senior level. " Met him personally at an exhibition match at Golitar Ground on June 19, 2017." — with Nirmal Chettri .

G.M. Gurung of Rangpo, East Sikkim, was felicitated by the hand of the Hon'ble Chairman of Sikkim Film Board, Shri Uttam Pradhan, on the eve of the 71st Independence Day Ceremony held at Sakyong Chisopani School ground for his utmost contribution to the village since many years. The felicitation was constituted by Boudha Sangha Samaj, Chisopani. Along with him, two others were also felicitated.

Gulma Railway Station is near Milan More, Siliguri.  It belongs to Northern Frontier Railway. (29.06.2016)

August 10, New Delhi: MP Sikkim, Shri PD Rai, Lok Sabha and Shri Hishey Lachungpa, Rajya Sabha met with the Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Shri Jayant Sinha to discuss the status of Pakyong Green Field Airport. At present the airport will operate with ATR 42-seater turboprop aircrafts on a 2km long runway. The Minister stated that Rs. 150 Cr has been set aside for expansion of the width of the runway, post inauguration, in order to facilitate the landing of ATR 72-seater aircrafts. The Minister offered that the Airport Authority of India could operate the airport if the state so requests. However, the autonomy to decide lies entirely with the state if the land belongs to the State Government. He also enquired about the road connectivity of the airport to Gangtok. The Minister informed the MPs about the new policy on subsidizing Helicopter connectivity to Sikkim, through the UDAN scheme, that is under active consideration. He also expressed interest to meet with Shri Ugen Gya...