Sikkim Girl is 1st Runner Up at 'Face of Zylish 2020'

SINGTAM, DECEMBER 26: Sarita Pradhan, residence of Burung, Singtam won the 1st Runner Up title at the Face of Zylish 2020. The grand finale of the beauty contest was held on December 23, 2020 at Malbazaar, West Bengal; organised by Zylish Academy. Sukla Roy from Bagdogra, Siliguri won the title of Face of Zylish 2020 while Anisha Sewa from Jaigoan, Bhutan won the 2nd Runner Up title. 

 

Face of Zylish 2020 – Season II had 927 participants from 11 states of India. Contestants from Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Singapore, UK, Maldives and Kuwait had also participated at the Biggest Online Model Hunt Contest. Abhijit Chettri was the groomer and also the judge of the contest. Chettri was supported in grooming by Anjali Rai, winner of Face of Zylish 2020 – Season I. The competition had started from September 3rd, 2020. 

 

Speaking on the occasion, Sarita Pradhan has thanked the organisers for providing a platform for all the aspiring models. She said she was a wild card entry and she feels very blessed to have made a name for the state in the contest. She has also thanked her family and friends who had supported her.

Top 5 films of Danny Denzongpa

1. Ghatak (1996) 

 

2. Dhund (1973) 

3. Bulundi (1971)

4. Kanoon Kya Karega (1984)

5. Fakira (1976)

Indian Cricket team equalls Singtam Cricket Team's 36 run all out

Despite better bowling against mighty Australians, India gave up the first match with a mere 36 runs all out in their second inning. This news is a talk of the media today. For me, a team dropping five catches in a match was equally embracing. This historic 36 runs of a team reminded me of another match during the early 90s at Sikkim. The tournament - Thirani Cup, the venue – Paljor Stadium and it was a match between Development Area, Gangtok against Singtam.

 

The match was 50 over, Development Area scored 194 runs with one of the opening batsmen reaching a century. The centurion batsman was dropped when he had not reached the double-figure. The bowlers gave a tough challenge. When the Singtam batsman came to bat, they never had expected the outcome. Singtam Cricket Team were bundled out for mere 36 runs that included eight players from Singtam getting a duck. The highest score from them was an extra.

 

Indian Team equaled the Singtam Cricket Team’s lowest score made me think – everyone has a bad day.  This story is just for documentation of the lowest scores related to Sikkim cricket.

Glory of Sikkim 2020 beauty pageant gets its top 11 finalists

SINGTAM, DECEMBER 19:  Hannah Presents Glory of Sikkim 2020 beauty pageant starts its grooming session. Fifty contestants had participated through an online and offline process from different corners of Sikkim. Mega Audition was held at Rongli Village Paradise Resort, Makaibari on December 17, 2020 out of which 11 contestants got through to the Top 11 finalists. Sristi S Pariyar was the judge of the Mega Audition.

Speaking on the occasion, Dinah Bishwakarma, Founder/CEO – Glory of Sikkim said the beauty pageant provides a beautiful opportunity to all the girls of 12-26 years age group. The specialty of the beauty pageant is the fact that this competition has a theme “Beauty comes in every shape, size, and colour’. The pageant is all about beautiful souls. It will provide an opportunity to those girls who actually think that they are not beautiful because of their weight, skinny skin, short height, and others, said the CEO.

Jawaharlal Nehru arrives at Gangtok Raj Bhawan

Indian Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru arrives at the Residency in 1958 where Apa Pant, the Indian Political Officer waits to receive him

(IPR Collection, Govt of Sikkim).

SICA President Initiated The Process Of Working On A Master Plan For SICA

RANGPO, December 13: The meeting was called by the President and all the executives of Sikkim Cricket Association (SICA) at Sikkim Cricket Ground, Rangpo to discuss the Master Plan for Short-term and Long-term Cricket development in Sikkim. Dr. Atul Gaikwad - Hon. Director of Coaching, Coaches, Selectors, Administrative Staffs, Ground Staffs, District Association Representatives, Senior players (both Men & Women) were present at the meeting. 

The main agenda of the meeting was development and promotion of cricket in Sikkim, how players will get more exposure and experience and become a role model for the upcoming generations, how Coaches can contribute to increasing the numbers of Players with the utilization of available resources and create a common development language, Talent hunt programs, Identifying new talents, transparent selection process, development of district-wise infrastructure, encouragement of Club culture, generation of funds, etc. 

During the meeting the President of SICA also informed about the planning of mapping all the coaches, umpires, support staff, area wise in the website of SICA so that it will be easy for the interested players to get in touch with the respective personnel relating to Cricket. Dr. Atul Gaikwad and Miss Dichen Dolkar (MBA – IIM Ahmedabad) gave a presentation on how we can take cricket forward in the State.

List of Blood Donors from Singtam

1. 1. Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti

Krishna Chettri (AB -)

Dhiraj Pradhan (B+)

Abul Hayat (A+)

Sishir Pradhan (A+)

Suman Sunar (AB+) 

Bhusan Thapa (B+)

Shikha Chettri (O+)

Shiva Kr. Rai (A+)

Gurmeet Singh (A+)

Nikhil Sundas (O+)

Devika Lamichaney (A+)

2.      2. Newa Bhay BowneyKuthi

Abhisek Pradhan (O+ve)

Deo Kumar Pradhan (A+ve)

Dhiraj Pradhan (B+ve)

Gopal Pradhan (B+ve)

Manoj Pradhan (B+ve)

Mani Kumar Pradhan (A+ve)

Madhusudan Pradhan (A+ve)

Prashant Pradhan (O+ve)

Shyam Pradhan (O+ve)

Sishir Pradhan (A+ve)

Anisha Pradhan (O+ve)

Karma Lepcha (A+ve).

NIFAA Sikkim State meeting held at Namthang

Singtam, December 16: NIFAA Sikkim State held its first coordination meeting of ‘Samvedna’ at Namthang, South Sikkim on December 15, 2020. The meeting was attended by Bikash Pradhan, Chief Coordinator, Praveen Pradhan, President, Krishna Chettri, General Secretary Kishore Baniya, Srijana Chetti and other members of NIFAA. SB Rai, Treasurer, NIFAA Sikkim State was the chairperson of the meeting. 

 

 

The major highlight of the meeting was talk on Samvedna, a nationwide blood and plasma donation awareness campaign. The campaign shall be held on March 23, 2021 in 28 states and 8 Union Territories of India. More than 90,000 units of blood is expected to be collected from 1500 different venues of India. The campaign is also for attempt at Guinness Book of World Record, told Bikash Pradhan, Chief Coordinator, NIFAA Sikkim Unit. He further said the event commemorates the 90th anniversary of Martyrs' Day of Saheed Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru.

 

It was decided by the meeting that the launching programme of Samvedna shall be organized at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Namthang on December 29, 2020. The said program would be graced by MP - Lok Sabha, Ministers and other dignitaries. Coordinators for the above mentioned event was also completed.

 

Praveen Pradhan, President, NIFAA Sikkim Unit informed the campaign shall be held at Central Blood Bank, STNM Hospital, Central Referral Hospital Blood Bank, Manipal, Government General Hospital, Namchi Blood Bank, District Hospital Singtam Blood Bank and District Hospital Gyalshing Blood Bank. Coordinators will have to connect every blood donors and different organization to make the event successful, said Pradhan

SGSS members donates blood

SINGTAM, DECEMBER 12: Eleven members of Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti donated blood at Blood Bank District Hospital Singtam on December 11. The blood donation program was done for the contribution towards the development of the society as mentioned at the Samiti’s memorandum. From the eleven individuals; two were women.

Prior to the start of the camp, Krishna Chettri, President, SGSS said our Samiti had always been committed for the up-liftment of the society. We being part of Singtam; the District Hospital of Singtam is our concern, any hour of time if our services are required, we Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti is always on your side, added Chettri. He also thanked the blood donors and other members of SGSS who had supported this special cause.

Those blood donors included - Krishna Chettri (AB -), Dhiraj Pradhan (B+), Abul Hayat (A+), Sishir Pradhan (A+), Suman Sunar (AB+) Bhusan Thapa (B+), Shikha Chettri (O+), Shiva Kr. Rai (A+), Gurmeet Singh (A+), Nikhil Sundas (O+) and Devika Lamichaney (A+).

Refreshments were provided to the donors by LN Pradhan, Chief Advisor and KN Dulal, Advisor. Also present on the occasion were members of SGSS - LN Pradhan, Tara Pradhan, Maiya Chettri, Rita Sherpa, Shanker Lamichaney, Deepa Chettri and Sakila Subba.

Through this press release, SGSS has thanked different officials of District Hospital Singtam including Dr Tempo Gyaltsen (CMO, East), Dr. Manoj Mishra (DMS), Dr Diki Wangmu Phempu (Blood Bank In-charge), Mr. Arjun Chettri, President  VBDAS, Singtam Unit, Srijana Chettri, General Secretary VBDAS Singtam Unit,  Mr DR  Dhakal (Sr. Technical Officer), Blood Bank Technicians for their valuable support.

Auditions of Miss Sikkim pageants held

SINGTAM, DECEMBER 8: Auditions for Miss Sikkim 2020 along with Miss Teen & Mr Teen 2020 were held on 5th & 6th December respectively in Gangtok at Pitstop, Pani House. More than 80 contestants from various parts of Sikkim had participated in the auditions. 

Virtual auditions had already been conducted last month, wherein 30 online applicants had participated. Next audition is to be held in Namchi, South Sikkim at the end of the month due to many requests from the contestants who couldn't attend it. The audition was judged by Gyurmila Bhutia (CEO, Positude), Ritu Chamling (MD, Positude), Sumana Gurung (1st Runner up, Miss Sikkim 2019) & Anisha Chettri (Event Director, Positude). 

Positude, the event management company based in Gangtok had been organising Miss Sikkim from 2014 and they had been providing such amazing platforms to numerous young aspirants from Sikkim who wanted to excel in the world of fashion, modelling & beauty pageantry. Positude is also the official talent hunt partner of VLCC Femina Miss India.  Reetika Chettri, Miss Sikkim 2019 is the finalist from Sikkim in Femina Miss India to be held in February 2021.

 

Shantinagar Ward Sabha concludes

Singtam, December 7: A short Shantinagar Ward Sabha meeting was held at Badminton Court near Ranikhola Walkway. The meet was held maintaining the health and safety protocol. Krishna Chettri, President, SGSS was the chairperson of the meet. The program was attended by Deepa Chettri, Panchayat, Shantinagar Ward, LN Pradhan, Chief Advisor, Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti, PP Upretti, Vice President, SGSS, Arun Lama, BB Tamang, Sakila Subba, Dal Bdr Thapa and Mina Baraily.

The meeting started with the reading up of the last year demand put on. Question was asked by PP Upretti, Vice President, SGSS regarding updates on different demands that were put on last year at the Ward Sabha. Giving answer to the queries, Deepa Chettri, Ward Panchayat said that due to Corona Pandemic much of the demand work is yet to be completed. She said, she is doing the follow up. LN Pradhan, Chief Advisor requested the Ward Panchayat to follow up those demands and make it possible for the development of the village.

Speaking on the occasion, Krishna Chettri, President, SGSS appealed the Ward Panchayat to carry on with the last year’s demand to this year’s list; adding two proposal of box drainage at the lower belt of Shantinagar and hydrain at Shantinagar Sai Mandir from the ongoing RMDD water work. Talks on land donated by HN Sharma for the village footpath from NH 10 till Rani Khola Walkway was also made. Despite different documents provided, the footpath had not been materialised, told Chettri. The meet also had discussion on different matters of importance. Arun Lama compiled today's minute dairy.

Reetika Chettri is Femina Miss India Sikkim 2020

7th edition of Miss Sikkim’s audition date announced

Gangtok, December 1 : Reetika Chettri got past four of her competitors to enter the grand finale of the national beauty pageant Femina Miss India 2020; she represents Sikkim at the national stage. Chettri is among the Top 31 finalists giving the best for the coveted title of Femina Miss India 2020 to be held at Mumbai, this coming February 2021.

Positude, the event planner for the Miss Sikkim congratulating Reetika Chettri said, Congratulations for being so balanced and focused throughout. Enjoy your success. Words can’t express how proud Positude is!” The event planner has further announced the dates of the much anticipated Miss Sikkim 2020 (December 6th, 2020) and Miss & Mr Teen Sikkim 2020 (December 5th, 2020).

Speaking about Sikkim’s most exciting and glamorous beauty pageant Gyurmila Bhutia, CEO, Positude said we had been expecting participants from different corners of the state. We want to engage and empower our local talents. Through these competitions our participants will learn different aspects of grooming opportunities, added Bhutia.

Youths between 13-19 and 18-27 can participate in Mr & Miss Sikkim Teen and Miss Sikkim pageant competitions. The venue of both auditions is at Pitstop, Pani House, Tenzing & Tenzing Building Ground, Gangtok, said Bijay Subba, Proprietor, Positude.

GOVERNOR’S MEDAL AWARDED TO OUTSTANDING NCC CADETS

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In a glittering investiture ceremony, Governors Medal were awarded by Hon’ble Governor of Sikkim Shri Ganga Prasad to 36 outstanding NCC Cadets from the state of Sikkim at Chintan Bhawan on 26 Nov 2020. Hon’ble CM Mr. P.S. Tamang , Minister of Education, Sports & Youth Affairs Shri Kunga Nima Lepcha , Chief Secretary Mr. S.C.Gupta IAS, Department of Education Additional Chief Secretary Mr. GP Upadhyaya IAS, COs of 1,3 & 4 Sikkim Bns NCC  along with other distinguished guests from Dept of Education, Principals, Associate NCC Officers and NCC Cadets from various NCC affiliated Schools and Colleges were in attendance. 

A total of 36 Cadets from NCC belonging to all four districts of Sikkim were presented the medals for their outstanding achievements at both National and State level events in the year 2019 - 20. Three categories of medals were awarded by the Hon’ble Governor i.e 18 Gold, 10 Silver and 08 Bronze medals. Each medal had a Certificate and a Cash award along with it.

Gold medals were awarded to the NCC cadets participating at national level events and who represented the Directorate team in Republic Day Camp and Thal Sainik Camp at New Delhi. It had a cash award of Rs.5,000. Silver medals were awarded to the cadets who presented ceremonial salutes to the Hon’ble Governor and the Hon’ble Chief Minister and for commanding the contingent in State–level Republic Day and Independence Day parade. It carried a cash award of Rs.3,000. Bronze medals were awarded to cadets who excelled in other NCC activities and had a cash award of Rs.2,000.

Earlier, in his welcome address, Mr G.P. Upadhyaya, Additional Chief Secretary,  Education department, said the event was a historic moment for the tiny Himalayan State as it is being organised for the fourth time. He expressed his gratitude and accorded a warm welcome to the Hon’ble Governor, Hon’ble Chief Minister and Minister for Education, Sports and Youth affairs and other dignitaries present.

NCC inculcates discipline, a sense of responsibility and dedication towards the nation amongst the Cadets which further leads to Nation building. It is the largest Uniformed Youth Organisation in the Country which actively participates in all Social and Community development activities initiated both by the Central and the State Governments .In addition, Cadets from all States and Union Territories participate at the Republic Day Camp and Thal Sainik Camp at New Delhi every year, wherein they depict their rich traditions and culture thus showcasing  their state. NCC also provides a wide range of opportunities and unique experiences to develop leadership qualities and life skills.