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

Singtam, January 26 : 72 nd  Republic Day was observed by Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti (SGSS) at Badminton Court near Rani Khola Walkway.  Highlight of the day was the Annual General Meeting, launching of Samiti’s Calendar and felicitation of distinguished personalities of the society.  SK Rai, AD, Singtam Food Godown was the Chief Guest of the day while SB Gurung, SHO, Singtam Police Station was the Guest of Honour of the day. Other distinguished guests included Sundar Rai, AEO, Khamdong BAC, representatives of different organizations, members of SGSS and others. The National Tri Colour flag was hoisted by SK Rai that was followed by recitation of the national anthem. Krishna Chettri, President, SGSS in his welcome speech spoked about the role of organization in the society and different initiatives taken by Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti over the years. Anand Lamichaney spoked in brief about the importance of Republic Day. The Chief Guest and other guests released the...

SINGTAM, JANUARY 17: Newa Bhay Bowneykuthi (NBB), Singtam Sakha Guthi under Sikkim Newar Guthi remains grateful towards the State Government of Sikkim for the historic moment at State Legislative Assembly on January 11, 2021.  Sikkim Government led by Chief Minister PS Tamang had passed out a resolution seeking Scheduled Tribe status for left-out Nepali communities i.e. Thami, Bahun-Chettri (Khas), Sanyasi (Jogi), Newar, Kirat Khambu Rai, Kirat-Dewan, Sunuwar, Gurung, Mangar, Bhujel, and Majhi communities in Sikkim Legislative Assembly session. The tribal status resolution is a long-awaited and highly respected approach from the state government. It would benefit the different communities of Sikkim. We would like to acknowledge our sincere and deepest gratitude to the Chief Minister of Sikkim and every member of Sikkim Legislative Assembly for their sincere efforts of goodwill, says Binod Pradhan, President, NBB and Ganesh Pradhan, Advisor, NBB through this press release

Chennai, 13 January: The second match of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy was played today against Bihar at SSN College Ground, Chennai today, where Sikkim won the toss and chose to bat first.  Left to Right : Md Ronak, Rajiv Malay Darjee and Md Saptulla Receiving The Sikkim Cap From Captain Robin Bist In the first innings, Sikkim scored 110 runs in 20 overs with the loss of 8 wickets. The local boys Nilesh Lamichaney and Ashish Thapa gave a good start with the opening partnership of 43 runs. Varun Sood was the highest scorer for the side with 28 runs, Nilesh Lamichaney 24 runs, Ashish Thapa 22 runs, Anureet Singh 18 runs, Palzor Tamang 4 runs, Lee Yong Lepcha 3 runs, Robin Bist and Mandup Bhutia 1 run each. The turning track helped the opponent bowler Ashutosh Aman, who took 4 crucial wickets. In the second innings, Bihar achieved the target of 111 runs in 19.1 overs with the loss of 2 wickets and won the match by 8 wickets. The debutant Rajiv Malay Darjee who has never represented Sik...

Chennai, 11 January: Sikkim won their match of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2020-21 against Mizoram by 10 wickets at Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai today.    Due to ground condition, the match was reduced from Twenty20 format to five overs. Sikkim won the toss and choose to field first. In the first innings, Mizoram scored 47 runs with the loss of 3 wickets, where Captain KB Pawan scored 27 runs of 13 balls, Pratik Desai 10 runs off 5 balls, Taruwar Kholi 6 runs off 7 balls. Varun Sood and Anureet Singh took 1 wicket each for Sikkim and a run-out was done by Mandup Bhutia of Pratik Desai.  In the second innings, Sikkim made 50 runs in 3.4 overs without any loss of wicket and sealed the match. Anureet Singh scored 28 runs off 12 balls and Varun Sood 21 runs off 10 balls. SICA executives witnessed this victory as they are on their visit to Chennai for the tournament and happy with today’s performance and wish the team luck for the upcoming matches. Sikkim will be p...

 First Published on Friday, February 20, 2009 I was at Zaluk on the day most couples across the globe were busy celebrating Valentine's Day. More or less an exciting adventure was awaiting us when we came to know that there was a Yeti sighting at this remote place in 2004 in the month of April. Zaluk is a small place with a population below 300, and the world-famous Changu Lake is an hour and a half drive from here.  Shital Pradhan,   L.T Bhutia, Nar Bhadhur Sunar (eye witness), Pranay Pradhan, Biren Gurung, and Praveen Pradhan (the spot where the yeti was sighted is behind the photograph ) On my trip, I was assisted by the members of Sangharsh, an upcoming local NGO from Rongli Bazaar. We were a five-member team, Praveen Pradhan (President of Sangharsh), Pranay Pradhan, Swarup Ra, I, and Biren Gurung. There are talks that Sangharsh would like to place a signboard of Yeti sightings. We also had great support from L.T Bhutia, Head Master of Zaluk Gover...