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

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 ...

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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...

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.

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).

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 t...

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).

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 ...

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...

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. P...

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 vil...

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 ...