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

29.01.23, Singtam: Shuttler duo Ramesh Bhattachan and Bishnu Lal Shrestha from Nepal defeated the Darjeeling duo of Dr. Probin Mokhtan and Nirkumar Rana in an exciting mixed doubles 60 plus final of the 2nd Singtam Open Badminton Tournament 2023 held at Indoor Sports Complex, Singtam. The 60-plus final was declared the most exciting match of the day. The final day guests included Dr. MK Sharma, Health Minister and Area MLA, LB Das, UD&HD Minister, Rohit Raj Maharaj, Advisor to CM, SB Gurung, Singtam SHO, members of Singtam Nagar Panchayat, families of Nirmala Devi Foundation and others. Khush Gurung and MB Rana, the other Nepal shuttlers in the finals of 45+ had a memorable win over the Assamese duo of Pranab Das and Batab Neog.  In an exhibition match held between the teams of Dr. MK Sharma and LB Das, the former won the match. In the other six categories final played on the last day of the tournament, Allen Rongkup and Santanu Bose (MBC) won both their 35+ mixed doubles an...

28.01.23, Singtam: Sonam Lama, Minister of Rural Management & Development, Panchayati Raj & Cooperative and Ecclesiastical Affairs, Government of Sikkim inaugurated the 2nd Singtam Open Badminton Tournament 2023 (January 27-29, 2023) at Indoor Sports Complex, Singtam. The tournament is organized by Singtam Badminton Club and supported by Nirmala Devi Foundation and Singtam Nagar Panchayat. The tournament is held under the guidance of Durga   Pradhan, Secretary of the Organizing   Committee.  239 players from different corners of Sikkim as well as from West Bengal, Assam and Nepal participated in the three-day event. The tournament is held in eight different categories i.e. men's doubles, women's doubles, mixed doubles, veteran’s doubles (men), 35 plus doubles, 40 plus, 45 plus, 50 plus and 60 plus. The second edition of the Singtam Open Badminton tournament has 16 participants from neighbouring Nepal, thanks to the popularity of the 1st edition held last year. At ...

27.01.23, Singtam: Sonam Lama, Minister of Rural Management & Development, Panchayati Raj & Cooperative and Ecclesiastical Affairs, Government of Sikkim inaugurated the 2nd Singtam Open Badminton Tournament 2023 at Indoor Sports Complex, Singtam. The tournament is organized by Singtam Badminton Club and supported by Nirmala Devi Foundation and Singtam Nagar Panchayat. 239 players from different corners of Sikkim as well as from West Bengal, Assam and Nepal are participating in this three-day event. Distinguished guests attending the inaugural day event included Rohit Raj Maharaj, (Advisor to the CM), TN Dhakal, (Political Advisor to the CM), David Gyamtso Lingdong (Chief Coordinator, Badminton Association of Sikkim), Olympian Jas Lal Pradhan, SB Gurung (SHO Singtam), members of Singtam Nagar Panchayat, officials from Power Department, Toppakhani Circle, and others. Badminton enthusiast Jacob Khaling was also present on the occasion as a player and guest of honour. The tournam...

27.01.2023, Singtam : Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti celebrated the 74th Republic Day at Badminton Court, Shantinagar, Singtam. Mrs Keemti Rai, Assistant Commissioner, Commercial Tax Department, Rangpo, the Chief Guest of the day unfurled the tricolour flag. This event also saw a first as a photo frame of Bharat Mata was offered flowers after the national anthem by all the guests. The highlight of the day was the launch of SGSS’s annual calendar and felicitation program. Other distinguished guests included – Mohan Pradhan ‘Neeraj’, Somanth Pandey, Sarad Lama, SK Rai and others. Keemti Rai, the Chief Guest and other guests released Samiti's calendar for the year 2023. TB Pradhan, KN Dulal and KB Sundas, all Advisors of the Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti were felicitated for their contribution towards the upliftment of society. SK Rai, Sarad Lama and BB Tamang, advisors of SGSS, were given an appreciation letter for being members of SGSS’s Election Committee. This committee successf...

बीसौं शताब्दीको प्रारम्भिक दुई दशकहरूमा उच्च जातका ब्राह्मणहरू सहित धनी र कुलीन परिवारका युवा केटाहरूलाई अध्ययनको लागि दार्जिलिङ वा बनारस पठाइयो। यी युवा केटाहरूले स्वाभाविक रूपमा भारतीय स्वतन्त्रताको राष्ट्रिय आन्दोलन जस्तै जागरणको नयाँ प्रवृतिहरूको सामना गर्ने मौका पाए। लेखनाथ पौड्याल (1884-1965), लक्ष्मीप्रसाद देवकोटा (1909-1965) र बालकृष्ण साम (1902-1981) जस्ता महान् साहित्यिक व्यक्तित्वहरूको प्रभाव आपतन साहित्य परिषदसँग आबद्ध कविहरूमा धेरै स्पष्ट छ। यो समय थियो जब पारसमणी प्रधान , सूर्यविक्रम गेवाली र उनीहरूका योग्य सहयोगीहरूले युवा कविहरूमा प्रभाव पारिसकेका थिए। सिक्किम , दार्जिलिङ , बनारस र देहरादून जस्ता क्षेत्रमा जागरणको लहर फैलिएको थियो। २० औं शताब्दीको दोस्रो र तेस्रो दशकमा धरनीधर कोइरालाको ‘ नैवेद्य ’ ( १९२० ), महानन्द सापकोटाको ‘ मन लहरी ’ ( १९२० ) ले परम्परालाई तोडेर नेपाली साहित्यको इतिहासमा नयाँ युगको सुरुवात गरेको थियो। सन् १९२० मा नेपाली साहित्यको पहिलो प...

Gojoldopa is a blooming tourist hub just 39 km from Siliguri in the Jalpaiguri district . Set up as the Teesta Barrage , this water reservoir is a favourite for tourists for sighting scenes, boating and birding. This barrage is the largest in northeast India . Fish markets and delicious seafood await a taste of a lifetime.  The boat safari costs Rs 100 to Rs 150 per individual for one full round of the lake. The wooden boat gives you a feel for traditional Indian riverside life .