Red Panda features at SIKKIMPEX 2021 Special Cover

NOVEMBER 29, GANGTOK : Two days SIKKIMPEX 2021, the State Level Philatelic Exhibition in virtual mode was officially unveiled by  Joseph Lalrinsailova, PostMaster General, North Bengal and Sikkim Region at Gangtok Post Office Hall. The competitive and non-competitive exhibits would be displayed on www.sikkimpex2021.com. The philatelic exhibition was organized by Sikkim Postal Division, Gangtok under West Bengal Circle.

Distinguished guests present on the occasion included Robin Sewa (SDM, HQ, Gangtok), Sangya Gyatso Bhutia (Director, Himalayan Zoological Park, Gangtok ), Priyadarshinee Shrestha (Team Leader, WWF, Sikkim), Shital Pradhan (Secretary, Sikkim Philatelic and Numismatic Society), Roshan Pradhan and Padam Parajuli (members SPNS).

Thirty seven frames in 21 different philatelic themes were exhibited on the website. On the occasion, two Special Covers were released designed by Roshan Prasad, International philatelic medalist and Treasurer, Sikkim Philatelic and Numismatic Society. The theme of the two covers was Red Panda and Biodiversity of Sikkim.

SIKKIM CRICKET CONDEMNS BHAICHUNG'S FALSE NARRATIVE DIRECTED TOWARDS SICA

Sikkim Cricket Association Condemns the false statement made by Mr. Bhaichung Bhutia, who now on several occasions has passed false remarks recklessly before the press, wherein he repeatedly stated that SICA receives grant in aid to a tune of Rs. 15 to 20 Crores per year. This is entirely false and we urge Mr. Bhaichung to get his facts checked before speaking out against other associations or sporting bodies, who are only trying their best to help the state of Sikkim and its people.

SICA would also take this opportunity to inform the general public that all and any grants received by us are in the public domain and have been made available for anyone interested, through the BCCI website.

We at SICA would also like to state that money doesn’t equate to good governance, various structural reforms have been undertaken by SICA bringing in transparency in all aspects from governance to financial matters, introduction and formation of District bodies and even giving them voting rights and powers in governance.

Introduction of Club culture in the State for both Men and Women along with voting rights for clubs, Implementation of policies such as representation of Players Association in SICA’s governing body, as two members of the Players Association form part of SICA’s Apex Council, these are but a few of the many reforms and policies taken up by SICA which has nothing to do with money.

In fact, SICA’s revival with reforms and restructuring started in the year 2016, which was several years before it even became a full member of the BCCI. Therefore, the real groundwork was already in motion before SICA had received a single penny.

Organizations and its representatives should acknowledge the responsibility they owe towards Sikkim and its people, while striving to inspire and encourage each other rather than indulging in passing false information and propaganda.

 

 

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SICA conducts Parents & Guardians Awareness meeting

Sikkim Cricket Association conducted an awareness program/meeting for the parents and guardians of the cricket players and children of Sikkim. The parents and guardians from all districts of Sikkim were invited to Gangtok. In the meeting the parents were apprised of the camps that are being conducted by SICA at Rangpo Sikkim Cricket Ground from 01/12/2021 till 02/01/2022 for the U-16 boys of the state.

The floor was kept open for any suggestions, especially for families who live in the remote areas of Sikkim as it is a challenge keeping them informed regarding the various activities that are regularly being conducted. We hope that such interactions will help bridge the gap if any and improve information sharing and communication. 

'Ad-hoc Teachers' under Education Department are now Probationary Teachers

 

डुगामा सकि मिला पुन्हि पर्व पालन

सिक्किम राज्यकै प्रथम सामूहिक सकि मिला पुन्हि पर्व गत तारिख १९ नभेम्बार २०२१ पूर्व सिक्किमको डुगा शाखा नेवा: गुठीले भरपूर श्रद्धाको साथमा पालन गर्यो।

पर्वलाई पालन गर्ने क्रममा खरसाङबाट आमन्त्रित पुजनीय गुरुजू श्री अलंकार शाक्य बज्राचार्यले यस पर्वको औचित्यबारे प्रकाश पार्नु हुँदै नेवार समुदाय एक प्रकृति-पूजक जनजाति हुन्, नेवा:हरुले यो पर्व आश्विन शुक्ल पुर्णिमाको रातिदेखि कार्तिक पूर्णिमासम्म मुख्य रूपमा पिँडालु लगायत अन्य कन्दमुल अनि भुटेको मकै, गेडा-गुडी, गहुँ आलु इत्यादि यहीबेला नेवा: नयाँ सालको प्रथम पूर्णिमाको साँझ देउतालाई चढाई खाने चलन रहेको जानकारी गराउनु भयो।

नेवा: भाषामा 'सकि' र 'पिडालु' दुई शब्दको समास शब्द हो ' सकि' भन्नाले पिडालु र ' तिमिला' भन्नाले पूर्ण चन्द्रमा बुझिन्छ यसरी पिडालु चढाउने पुर्णिमा भएकोले यसलाई सकि मिला पनि भनिन्छ। 'सकि' (पिडालु) र 'मना'(उसिन्नु) भएकोले उसिनेको पिंडालु र तरुल देवतालाई चढाउने 'सकिमना' पनि भनिन्छ। साथै गेडा-गुडीहरु भुटेर चढाउने भएकोले हालिमालि पनि भनिन्छ।

आयोजक समिति अनुसार नेवाः संस्कृति अन्तर्गत सबै पर्वहरूले आफ्नै मौलिक विशेषता बोकेको हुँदा तथा नेवा:हरु ले सबै पर्वको पालन गर्न कठिन भएपनि सिक्किमका विभिन्न भेगका नेवारहरुले कमसेकम एक-एकवटा विशेष पर्वको पालन गर्न सके आफ्नै संस्कृतिलाई बचाउनु अनि प्रवर्द्धन गर्न सक्षम हुने धारणालाई लिएर यो पर्वको पालना गरिएको जानकारी रहेको छ। रंगेलीको भीमसेन पूजा, नेवा: पासा, रंगेलीका पहलहरु, रिनाकको गाईजात्रा तथा देन्तामको विभिन्न पहलहरू सराहनीय रहेको बताउनु भयो।

उक्त उत्सवमा नेवा: पासा, रंगेलीलाई पनि विशेष आमन्त्रणा गरिएको थियो। नेवा: पासा, रंगेलीका प्रतिनिधि श्री प्रवीन प्रधानले आयोजक समितिलाई उक्त ऐतिहासिक पहलको निम्ति समस्त नेवाः समुदायको पक्षबाट विशेष बधाई प्रकट गर्दै डुगा शाखा नेवा: गुठीद्वारा गरिएको उक्त पहलको निम्ति कृतज्ञता ज्ञापन गरेका छन्।

Chairperson Sunita Gautam innagurates Smoke Testing Centre

18.11.21: The Smoke Testing Centre at Singtam, Golitar was officially inaugurated by Sunita Gautam, Chairperson RDD in a small function attended by distinguished guests. Suresh Tamang, (President Singtam Nagar Panchayat), Hari Dangal, (CLC President 18th West Pandam), LN Pradhan, (President, Sikkim Govt. Retired Employees Welfare Association, Singtam Branch), Deepak Pradhan, Binod Pradhan, Manoj Pradhan and Ganesh Pradhan were among the Special Guests who attended the program. Dhiraj Pradhan is the owner of the Smoke Testing Centre, first of its kind in Singtam and its surrounding.

Sikkim defeats Mizoram by ten wickets in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Sikkim registered a consecutive win today against Mizoram in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy at ACA Cricket ground, Mulapadu, Andhra Pradesh.

Mizoram won the toss and choose to bat first. In the first innings, they scored 109 runs with the loss of 5 wickets. Uday Kaul was the highest scorer for the side, scoring 69 runs. Karthik CA took 2 wickets and Sumit Singh and Mandup Bhutia took 1 wicket each.

In the second innings, Sikkim chased the target in 17.4 overs without losing a wicket and won the match by 10 wickets. Karthik CA scored 61 runs and Liyan Khan scored 48 runs. Sikkim earned 4 points for the win and is holding a total of 8 points and standing in the 5^th position in the points table, ahead of Mizoram, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh. Sikkim will be playing against Vidarbha tomorrow at ACA Stadium, Vijayawada.

Sikkim boys defeats Arunachal Pradesh in Syed Mushtaq Ali (Twenty20)

 Sikkim’s senior men’s team is currently playing Syed Mushtaq Ali (Twenty20) at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh and today during their match against Arunachal Pradesh they won it by 9 wickets.

Andhra won the toss and choose to bat first. In the first innings, Sikkim bowlers built pressure on the opponent from the beginning as the opening pair returned to the pavilion early and also managed to take wickets at a regular interval. Arunachal were all-out for 90 runs in 19.1 overs. Akash Luitel the debutant in the senior team has taken 4 wickets, and MD Saptula, Kranthi Kumar, Kranthi CA and Sumit Singh took 1 wicket each.

In the second innings, Sikkim had the opening partnership of 20 runs, with Karthik CA scoring 14 runs, Liyan Khan 37 runs and remained not-out, and Ashish Thapa 38 runs not-out and chased the target of 91 runs in 14.1 overs.

Sikkim will be playing their next match against Mizoram on 8^th November and the team is positively looking forward to it.

Manizha Mumtaz's four wickets helped Sikkim women defeat Arunachal Pradesh by 6 wickets

Sikkim beat Arunachal Pradesh in the fourth match of the ongoing Senior Women’s One Day Trophy by 6 wickets yesterday at Salt Lake, Kolkata. Sikkim won the toss and elected to field first. In the first innings, Arunachal were all-out for 74 runs in 37.3 overs. Class bowling by all the bowlers of Sikkim was showcased during the match that restricted the opponent to a low score. Manizha Mumtaz took 4 wickets conceding just 11 runs in 9 overs, Pranita Chettri 3 wickets, and Tabita Subba 2 wickets.

In the second innings, Sikkim chased the target of 75 runs in 27.1 overs. Jetsun Chee scored 23 runs and remained not-out, Songkit Lhamu Lepcha 14 runs, Rinki Rajak and Manizha Mumtaz scored 12 runs each and Yudenmit Lepcha 10 runs. Sikkim has scored 4 point(s) for this win and will be playing against Bihar on 4^th November 2021.

Photographic Society of Sikkim turns six

03.11.21: Members of PSS, the photography enthusiastic organization based on Singtam, celebrated its sixth year of formation at Mt. Zion School, Singtam. Executive members led by Sisir Chettri ( Advisor), Ashok Prasad (Joint Secretary), Shital Pradhan (Publicity Secretary), and others were present on the occasion.

Different matters related to the development of photography in and around Singtam were discussed. Photographic workshops at Singtam SSS, Mt. Zion School Singtam, and other schools were also noted down in the coming new academic session.

Sikkim Contrail 2021