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

  Singtam, August 31: Executive members of Sikkim Government Retired Employees Welfare Association, Singtam Branch held a meeting at the residence of Shri LN Pradhan to discuss different matters of importance of the association. Shri TB Pradhan, President, SGREWA, Singtam Branch was the chairperson of the meeting. A proposed general meeting on September 30, 2021, at Nepali Dharamsala was decided. Membership drive for the newly retired individuals and selection of new executive members to be done at the general meeting was passed on. The General Secretary of the Sikkim Government Retired Employees Welfare Association shall also be invited to attend the meeting. Besides, it was decided to request the government set up a dialysis unit at District hospital Singtam. It was also discussed to hold a health camp for the members particularly on cardiology in consultation with the Hon’ble Health Minister and Dr. DP Rai, Head of Cardiology Department on the month of October.  ...

As the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for Season 2021-22, Sikkim Cricket Association (SICA) has signed three male guest players from Karnataka and Women’s cricketer from Bengal and Mumbai named Liyan Khan, Karthik C.A, Kranthi Kumar, Rinki Rajak, Manizha Mumtaz and Jetsun Narbu Chee. Liyan Khan aged 29, the Right-hand top-order batsman and Leg Spinner has represented Karnataka in Under 19, Under 23, Under 25 categories and has also played Ranji Trophy for the State. He has also represented South Zone in the Under 19 category. Kranthi Kumar aged 28, Right-hand batsman, and Right-arm medium-fast bowler has represented Karnataka in Under 19, Under 22, Under 25 categories and List A matches. Along with Liyan Khan he has also represented South Zone in the Under 19 category and was enrolled in the BCCI Specialist Academy. Karnthi has also played for Hubli Tigers in Karnataka Premier League. Karthik C. A. aged 28, the top-order batsman, and the r...

  Preparations have been made to operate schools in Sikkim which have been closed for a long time due to the epidemic. The Department of Education has today issued a departmental circular regarding the normal operation of classes 9 to 12 from September 6. Instructions have been issued to the schools through this circular to operate the schools following the health standards related to COVID. After many months, all the people of Sikkim are waiting to hear the melodious sound of the school bell again.

August 25, Singtam : Neelam Tamang, from Chisopani, East Sikkim wins State Level Online Patriotic Song Competition 2021 organized by 75 th   Independence Day Celebration Committee, Sang in association with Saphal Films held at Community Hall, Sang. Sajan Baraily and Krishna Dhungel both from Uttaray, East Sikkim and Bermoik Namphing, South Sikkim received 1st and 2nd Runner-Up trophies respectively. The function was started with limited audiences graced by the presence of Sonam Tshering Venchungpa, MLA Martam Rumtek Constituency as the Chief Guest. Blen Tshering Targain, Joint Director, Forest Department was the Guest of Honour of the day. Other guests included Sonam Palden Bhutia, BDO Martam BAC, Rapgay Bhutia, Principal, Sang SSS, cine star Uttam Pradhan, AB Gurung, Dipak Rai, Dr. Bunu Pakhrin, Dr. Priyanka Dhakal, members of Zilla Panchayat, Panchayats and others. The singing competition was held at two stages; Online and Offline. 101 participants from different corners of ...

Singtam, August 17 : Badminton pair from Singtam Badminton Association, Vishal Pradhan and Anil Darjee won the 1 st Shrimati Laxmi Gurung Memorial Cup, Badminton Derby Tournament held at Indoor Stadium, Singtam. The doubles badminton event was organized by Singtam Badminton Association on the occasion of 75 th Independence Day. The tournament was named after Late Laxmi Gurung, mother of Dr. JB Gurung, President of Singtam Badminton Association. Cosmos Lepcha and Arindrum received the silver medals while Dr. Sherman Rai and Pawan Kumar (RBA), and Neeraj Chettri and Mannu Hang Subba (SBA) took the bronze medals as the loosing semifinalists. Sanyukta Pradhan, from Singtam Badminton Association, the youngest participants was awarded the Rising Player of the tournament. Seventeen teams had participated in the one day tournament that had 35 matches. The players were from Rangpo Badminton Association (RBA), Mazhitar Badminton Association (MBA), Bermoik Badminton Association (BBA), Singtam B...

Doubles badminton team of Krishna Chettri and Gurmeet Singh from SGSS defeated Nandu Dutraj and DB Pradhan from Burdang in a Men's Doubles Veteran Badminton Exhibition Match on the occasion of 75th Independence Day held at Badminton Court, Shantinagar. The program started with a hoisting of national tri-colour flag by PK Pradhan, Chief Guest of the day. Krishna Chettri, President, SGSS gave a welcome speech. Anita Sewa, Member, SGSS spoke on brief about the importance of the day. Ayushman Chettri gave the vote of thanks. TB Pradhan, Advisor, SGSS sponsored the winner's trophy while Srisyog Foundation sponsored the runners-up trophy

09.08.21 : Showing up a good gesture, a humanitarian team led by Krishna Chettri, President Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti cum Singtam Coordinator - Service to Mankind helped Ghanashyam Chettri, admitted at District Hospital Singtam reach his home at Pani Tanki, Nepal. The team from Singtam handed over the patient to his family members. Chettri had consulted with the concerned doctors - Dr. Dwarika Niroula and Dr. Manoj Mishra of the Singtam Hospital. A proper discharge papers was made according to the covid health protocols. The ambulance in which the patient was sent had proper oxygen facilities and was provided by Singtam Driver Association. Suraj Subba was the driver of the ambulance. The initiative taken by Krishna Chettri was highly appreciated and the family members of Ghanashyam Chettri have thanked him and his team for this noble work.

 1.  I could not watch Rahul Gandhi because of my umbrella 2.   My anecdotes with NB Bhandari 3.   Be our guest; return as a friend!! 4.  Anecdote: Scissor inside a bamboo root 5.  Me, my Dhaba and his world of Wynberg – Allen School 6.  SIBA NARAYAN PRADHAN: LEGACY OF THE GRAND OLD MAN OF RONGLI 7.  Reminisce of a war hero 8.  Rifleman Padam Singh Gurung : (Born 22.12.1913 - Death 11.07. 2012) 9.  When the Alwynian met after 41 years in Sikkim - i 10.  When the Alwynian met after 41 years in Sikkim - ii 11.  Rs. 95,000 worth 16 pumpkin seed

  1.  What is Sikkim History all about? 2.  Thy name is Sikkim ! 3.  Those early man tools found in Sikkim - i 4.  Those early man tools found in Sikkim - iii 5.  Can it be a Sikkim Primitive…! 6.  Chogyal’s Ham Radio SOS through Gecko 7.  VU2RVM: the first post merger Radio HAM from Sikkim 8. The AC3PT: A story of the deleted country 9.  The legend of April "73" Agitation in Sikkim 10.  Two things you never knew about Nehru and Sikkim 11.  Pemyangchi is more correct form of Pemayangtse Monastery 12.  I bought Sikkim history in a ruppee 13.  The early years of SNT……. 14.  Lady Mountbatten and her patriotism !! 15.  JC White: Father of modern Sikkim - i 16.  JC White: Father of modern Sikkim - ii 17.   Sikkim's First Governor Sworn In 18.  BB Lal's farewell photograph with NB Bhandari 19.   History of Rongli Bazaar 20.  The Legend of Tendong Hill

#TokyoOlympics2020 #goldforindia #NeerajChopra Neeraj Chopra showed in his first two attempt why he is rated high. Carrying a blessings of millions of India. His second Javelin throw 87.58m gave India's first-ever track and field gold medal at the Olympics. I believe #PTUsha must be the most happiest person to rejoice on Neeraj's win.

  The boys did it, a medal is coming back home after four decades. Congratulations  blue boys, you played an extraordinary game. Coming back from 1-3 and winning it with 5-4 needs a special performance. This bronze is priceless.

A dream run for Indian Women's team also ended up with a loss to Argentina 2-1. They were not expected to reach this far yet, if you chase your dream nothing is impossible. Last couple of matches was nothing less than a fairy tale - flimsy type. As, i talked yesterday, this Olympic has given that transformation that people of India had again started to give their hearts to hockey. I congratulate #RaniRampal and her girls for making the nation pride. Best wises for the Bronze medal match. Interestingly, Argentina had defeated India in last Rio Olympic 5-0.

 My articles on Sikkim Rocketmail  1.  I found Sikkim Rocketmail Experiment 1935''s file at Archives Department 2.  Sikkim’s Rocket mail Experiment towards 75th anniversary 3.  World's 1st Parcel Rocket Dispatched was done in Sikkim in 1935 4.  A cock was lifted on air in an experiment in Sikkim in 1935

So close and yet so far. Indian men hockey team went down fighting. They lost the match but won the heart. Indian hockey never had a chance in this Olympic. They seemed to be the shadow of the old hockey power house of the world. But after this Olympic, hockey shall not be the same in India. Thank You Boys for making us glue to the TV sets, you showed that India can compete with the best in the world. Today, Belgium defeated India 5-2 but hockey won. If you leave out the last quarter, the match was evenly fought. Even Bronze medal can be more sweeter than the gold. #bestwishes Interestingly, this is India's third consecutive loss to Belgium in the Olympics .

 My articles on sports 1.  Governor's Gold Cup, Palzor Stadium and my experience 2.  Olympian Jas Lal Pradhan felicitated at Singtam 3.  Junior International Gold medalist boxer Shiva Thapa visits Gangtok 4.  From an alakatra to an astro tuff….. 5.  Pem Dorji…who? 6.  Sikkim's International Football player Puspa Chettri felicitated 7.  Devanshi Agarwal: Sikkim’s shooting sensation 8.  Singtam halts with the Queen's Baton Relay for the Commonwealth Games 9.  When Volleyball ruled Singtam!! 10.  Praja Pradhan from Sikkim accomplish the world’s highest Canyon Swing 11.  When The Great Khali came to Sikkim..... 12.  Paan Singh Tomar : A forgotten national hero

 My articles on Philately 1.  Sikkim Postal History: Those early years - i 2.  Sikkim Postal History: Those early years - ii 3.  Sikkim Postal History: Those early years - iii 4.  Sikkim Postal History: Those early years-iv 5.  Singtam Heritage Post Box and its story 6.  My Stamp with my son's stamp 7.  Sikkim Philatelic Society completes a decade 8.  Bhutan postage stamp featured Sikkim as an Independent Country 9.  Sikkim Philatelic Society takes all three positions at Sr. Category DEPEX 2014 Stamp Exhibition 10.  The first philatelic exhibition on a running train 11.  Sikkim's first Philatelic Special Covers 12.  Sikkim Philatelists savor success at National Philatelic Exhibition 13.  Sikkim wins Silver and four Bronze at National Philatelic Exhibition 14.  Lingtam Dak Line 15.  Sikkim's Roshan Prasad designs Mohun Bagan's Special Cover 16.  Sikkim through Philately 17.  Two Sikkimese philatelis...

A proud moment for hockey in India. Indian Women's team creates history. They just outplayed the mighty Australian, the three-times Olympic gold medalists with one goal. Indian girls were splendid; they were magical. They now face Argentina in the semi final.

I consider this bronze medal, the best of the two medals PV Sindhu had received in the  Olympics . The Rio Silver medal, she had received after loosing a final but this bronze medal is very special, she earned it and she played like a champion and dominated the match from the opening point. Interestingly, this is India's third consecutive badminton medals at the  Olympics .  Congratulation  #PVSindhu , Congratulation  #badminton

Indian Hockey team lived upto its expectation and entered the historic semi final after 41 years. They outplayed Great Britain 3-1. All the three goals came from a field goal must have given the team a big boast. Without any doubt, my hero of the match is goalie Sreejesh and the defense was excellent. Indian team had a better two quarters, the opponent team came back strong till the last few minutes of the game. In the under pressure match, the Indian boys pulled out the third goal and finishing off the match. Interestingly, Indian hockey team last entered the semi final at Olympic was in 1980 and they had won the gold medal. India meets Belgium in the next match.

 My articles on culture and music 1.  JANHA BAGCHA TEESTA RANGIT 2.  White Horse Productions releases ‘Resham Filili’’s music in Sikkim 3.  I am happy to be called 'Second Narayan Gopal' : Dev Narayan Pradhan 4.  Let's give an anthem to sing, encourage and motivate them: AS Music 5.  A good artist will perform any kind of song in any kind of situation : Nitish Pradhan 6.  Sonam Lama: Some memories never die 7.  Gangaa Mukhia: Sikkim Nepali Rock Music gets an “Aakarshan” 8.  Initial years of Sikkimese music in LP Disc 9.  Melodious ‘Sizal’-ing all the way 10.  PRIDE OF SINGTAM 02 - REGAN CHETTRI 11.  "Take That" against social discrimination, voices Sikkim's Thups 12.  Hip hop music in Sikkim is growing day by day: Urban Inc 13.  Jagjit Singh's Jeevan Kya Hai 's lyrics is a copy of Karna Das’s Jindagi ko Ke Bharosa 14.  Danny Denzongpa's nepali song from the film Saino 15.  Dussehra: The hour of happiness 16....