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

Reaching Bar Tshangay Falls from Gangtok involves a scenic drive and a bit of trekking, making it an adventurous trip for nature lovers. Here's a detailed guide on how to get there: Route Details: Drive from Gangtok to Martam : Distance: Approximately 23 kilometers. Time: Around 1 hour. Route: Head towards Rumtek Monastery , passing through the picturesque rice valley of Dhankutey. At Martam Village: Notable Landmarks: St. Joseph's Convent School . Option 1: 4 km Hike: Take a fair-weather road that starts from Martam village and connects to Bar Tshangay ward. The road construction started in 2019 and is yet to be completed, making it a bit challenging. Option 2: Via Ledong : Before reaching St. Joseph's School, divert towards Sang Khola on NH 10 . Drive approximately 15 minutes to Ledong. From Ledong, a 20-minute walk downhill will lead you to the falls. Points of Interest: Rumtek Monastery: A significant and beautiful monastery worth visiting on the way. Dhankutey ...

30.06.24: Jubilee Football Club (JVC), Singtam unveiled their new jersey, officially released by Shri NB Dahal , Hon'ble Minister of Road and Bridges and Area MLA of 17 Khamdong Singtam. The event was attended by club members led by President Sangay Chhuzong Bhutia. JVC's advancement to the B Division in the Sikkim Premier League marks a proud moment for Khamdong Singtam. Members present at the occasion included Sangay C Bhutia, President, and Members; Khim Bdr. Bardewa, Nim Dorjee Bhutia, Ajay Manger, Vivek Bardewa, Niraj Tiwari, Amit Subba, Arun Chettri, Chetan Bardewa, Norbu Tamang, Andrew Lepcha, Anil Darjee, Abishek Gazmer, Roden Bhutia, and Mahesh Rai.

  29.06.24 : The first coordination meeting for the 210th Bhanu Jayanti Celebration held at Singtam was conducted at Community Hall, Nagar Panchayat, Singtam. The meeting saw active participation from the public of the Khamdong Singtam Constituency. During the meeting, a celebration committee was formed in the presence of the Chief Guest, Shri Rohit Raj Maharaj, and other distinguished guests. The committee has decided to celebrate the 210th Bhanu Jayanti grandly. Shri NB Dahal, Hon'ble Minister, Road and Bridges Department and Area MLA, 17 Khamdong Singtam will be the Chief Patron, while Shri Suresh Tamang, President, Singtam Nagar Panchayat will be the Patron. Shri Narendra Chettri was nominated as the President of the 210th Bhanu Jayanti Celebration Committee and Smt. Bindhya Subba, Counsellor, Singtam Nagar Panchayat as the Vice President. Other members include : Chief Patron : Shri Nar Bahadur Dahal (Chettri) Hon'ble Minister, Roads and Bridges Patron : Shri Suresh Tamang...

23.06.24: Thanks to the Sikkim Chess Association , a chess tournament was organized at SCA's office at Tadong on International Olympic Day . Suyog , representing Knight Chess Academy , Singtam , scored 2.5 points (2 wins, 2 losses, and one draw). He received a certificate signed by Thomas Bach , President of the International Olympic Committee and PT Usha , President, of the National Olympic Committee . Indeed, a huge achievement.

This philatelic material holds a significant place in the history of Indian philately . Designed by Shri Dipok Dey , a renowned artist, philatelist , and journalist based in Kolkata , it marks the first time an Indian created a United Nations stamp . This stamp on Child Survival was issued on 22 November 1985 in the 33-cent denomination . We at the Sikkim Philatelic Society have been honoured to receive his support since 2002 . Wishing you good health, dear sir.

  From the official Facebook Page of Chief Minister Prem Singh Golay. About the news of the resignation of my spouse, Smt. Krishna Kumari Rai, MLA of the 11-Namchi-Singithang Constituency, I wish to inform the dear and respected people of Sikkim that she has vacated her seat in alignment with the unanimous decision of the Party, prioritizing its welfare and objectives. It is important to note that, at the request of the parliamentary committee of the SKM Party, she contested the elections for the welfare of our party. On behalf of our Party, as president, I express my sincere gratitude to her for her dedication and unwavering support. The Party Committee is committed to providing opportunities to genuine and dedicated party functionaries. To the residents of the Namchi-Singithang Constituency, I assure you that you will continue to have a dedicated and genuine MLA who will serve your interests. Madam Krishna Rai and I will remain deeply involved in addressing your needs, ensuring t...

 

East Point Senior Secondary School, Golitar, celebrated World Environment Day with a series of activities to raise awareness about environmental conservation and sustainability. The celebration began with a skit during the morning assembly, intertwined with a song by Class XI students, emphasizing the importance of ecological conservation and individual responsibility. Following the skit, students participated in a "Best Out of Waste" project, showcasing their creativity by making useful items from waste materials. Awards were presented to students from junior, sub-junior, and senior categories by the respected Head Ma'am. A plantation activity was also organized, where students and staff planted saplings around the school premises. The day concluded with a cleanliness drive, where students and teachers cleaned the school grounds and surrounding areas.