Dongeythang School Launches Philatelic Club

28.11.25: The Dongeythang Philatelic Club under the Sikkim Post Department, Gangtok, was officially inaugurated at Dongeythang Primary School on November 25th, 2025.  The initiative aims to encourage students to develop an interest in philately and understand the cultural and historical value of postage stamps. This year, seven students have been selected as the first members of the club.

To mark the occasion, a stamp drawing competition on the theme “National Flag of India” was organised, where students showcased creativity and enthusiasm. Participants also explored a display of philatelic collections, including the latest postage stamp issued on Sikkim, making the event both educational and inspiring.

Children’s Day 2025 Celebrated with Joy at Dongeythang Primary School

Children’s Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Dongeythang Primary School. Sports and cultural programmes were the highlights of the event. Shri Vickey Tamang, Dance Director of VMatrix Dance Academy, Singtam, along with his assistant choreographer, Miss Guras Baniya, graced the occasion as special guests. Shri Karma Rinzing Bhutia, School In-charge, served as the host of the day.

The day-long celebration began with the offering of khada to the portrait of Jawaharlal Nehru, whose birthday is observed as Children’s Day. Shri Shital Pradhan, Headmaster of the school, congratulated everyone on the occasion. A cake was jointly cut by the outgoing Class V students to mark the celebration. Shri Bhim Prasad Dahal, Senior Teacher, delivered the welcome address.

Students participated with joy and enthusiasm in various sports events and dance performances. Sports activities for guardians were also organised, adding more excitement to the day. Both Shri Vickey Tamang and Miss Guras Baniya addressed the gathering and encouraged the students.

The event concluded with the distribution of prizes to the winners.

Knight Chess Academy, Singtam Shines in Kalimpong and Darjeeling Chess Tournaments 2025

Singtam, November 3, 2025: Students from Knight Chess Academy, Singtam, performed remarkably well at two major chess events — the Late Hari Pd. Katel and ST Sherpa Memorial Chess Championship 2025 held at Kalimpong, and the Rapid Chess Tournament 2025 held at Darjeeling.

In the Kalimpong Championship, Rajvedi Rai secured the 1st position in the Under-9 Girls category, while Yedhant Agarwal and Evan Moktan claimed the 2nd and 3rd positions respectively in the Under-9 Boys category. Pallak Agarwal won the 1st position in the Under-11 Girls category, Edha Singh secured 3rd position in the same category, and Suyog Shital Pradhan emerged Champion in the Under-13 Boys category. Parichay Subba claimed the 1st position in the Under-15 Boys category, while Manasvi Acharya received the title of Best Girl of the Tournament along with a cash prize. The academy’s coach, Rohit Gurung, won the Open Category.

In the Darjeeling Chess Tournament, Aarav Pradhan secured the 2nd position in the Under-10 category, Yedhant Agarwal stood 8th, and Pallak Agarwal 9th in the same category. Parichay Subba bagged the 2nd position in the Under-14 category, while Coach Rohit Gurung once again won the Open Category. The academy continues to make Singtam proud with its growing chess excellence.

Suyog Shital Pradhan received his first chess rating

Suyog Shital Pradhan has earned his first chess rating of 1445. His latest rated event was the 3rd Nitai Ghosh Memorial Rating Open 2025, a five-day, nine-round tournament organized by Jalpaiguri Chess Academy at Greater Kailash The Palace, Jalpaiguri, from 10th to 14th October 2025.