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

A Special Cover featuring the Legend –Tenzing Norgay was released from the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), Darjeeling today commemorating the 105th Birth Anniversary of the Legend. The cover was released at a function organized by the HMI celebrating the 105th Birth Anniversary of Tenzing Norgay . After conquering the highest mountain peak – Mount Everest in 1953 with Sir Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay was always associated with the HMI, Darjeeling ever since its establishment in the year 1954. He was the first Director of Field Training of the HMI and an advisor till his death. A special cover is a cover (an envelope) that is released for a special person, occasion, monument or place.  It has to be approved by the Postal Department of India. They are released in limited quantities and so they hold philatelic values and are sought by Philatelists and collectors all around. The special cover and the special cancellation for the event were d...

SINGTAM, MAY 21:  Devanshi Agarwal, a Sikkim-born teenage shooting talent, participated in her first International Tournament held in the Czech Republic and Germany.  In her 10 m Air Rifle Women Junior, she bettered her own personal achievement with 612.8 points and secured 34th position at the International Shooting Competition (under 21) at Hanover, Germany, held on May 3-12.  She was one of the youngest participants (aged 15) in the tournament, which featured 96 participants from 38 different countries. Earlier, at the 50th Grand Prix of Liberation held in Plzen, Czech Republic, she scored 608.5 points. Speaking from her hometown, Singtam, Devanshi says it was her proudest moment to wear the Indian jersey and play for the country. That moment cannot be described in words. Shooters from all over the world had proudly dressed up in their respective jerseys. It was ecstatic to see all of them. The skills and tricks which they use were another reason to cherish, all...

Rahasya , the first Nepali horror film made in Sikkim releases its new poster at Gangtok. Speaking on the occasion, Omkar Dhital, Producer of the film said, the premiere show is scheduled for May 19, 2019, at Mannan Kendra, Gangtok. We have given our best for this film. The film is filled with suspense and thrill, it has good music and I am sure we will win the hearts of the audience. The special effects are a major highlight in the movie and were done in Mumbai, he further added. All the actors and actresses in the movie are from Sikkim. The film is directed by Arjun Chapagai and made under the banner of Kreative Eye Production

Anecdote :  When I last heard a scissor, not of proper use, was thrown at the bushes at Shantinagar just near to my home some 19-20 years back and when in 2015 people were digging the field for the construction of the new building they found it and gave it to me. Over the years the roots of bamboo growing nearby had gone through the scissor. Thus making an amazing story to be re-told. INTERESTING MATERIAL FOR MY MUSEUM!!