Sample Question Papers for HCM Scholarship

 Sample Question Papers for HCM Scholarship

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Sikkim Renames Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan Today

Gangtok, December 3: Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur announced on Wednesday that Raj Bhavan has now been renamed as ‘Lok Bhavan’. This change was made after a direction from the Union Home Ministry on November 25. The Governor said that the new name will be used from now onwards for all official work. He also said that this step will help make the place more open and friendly for the people, and will strengthen democratic values.

Many years ago, after the Sikkim Expedition in 1888, the British government appointed John Claude White as the first Political Officer of Sikkim in 1889. He loved Sikkim and decided to build a beautiful residence there. This building later became known as Raj Bhavan. He chose the site himself and wrote about the experience in his 1909 book.

After Claude White, many British officers lived and worked there, including Sir Charles Bell, Major W.L. Campbell, Lt. Colonel W.F. O’Conner, Major F.M. Bailey, Major J.L.R. Weir, Frederick Williamson, Sir Basil Gould and Anthony J. Hopkinson. (three officers – David McDonald, Capt. R.K.M. Battye and H. Richardson also held the post temporarily. Anthony J. Hopkinson was the last British Political Officer before India became independent in 1947.

After independence, the building became the home of the Indian Political Officer and was known as Burra Kothi. It remained an essential place until 1975. Today, under its new name, Lok Bhavan represents the people and democracy.

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.

Bhai Tika 2025

Meyju Sonia Pradhan: From Sikkim’s Pride to Miss Universe India 2024

(First published in PAU, Newa Journal, Gangtok, Vol 6, No. 1: September 2024)

Meyju Sonia Pradhan, daughter of Bhaju Bishnu Pradhan and Meyju Leela Maya Pradhan, was born on 2nd November 2003. Currently pursuing her graduation at Nar Bahadur Bhandari Degree College, she has already made a name for herself in the pageant world.

Sonia was the 2nd runner-up in Miss Newar 2023 and also shone brightly as the 2nd runner-up in the Meyju Sikkim 2023 competition held during Indra Jatra 2023. Hailing from Tumlabong, Ranipool, she proudly claimed the title of Miss Universe Sikkim 2024 at the event organized by Positude Sikkim, where Anavi Baniya from Rangpo and Yodenla Bhutia from Soreng were crowned 1st and 2nd runner-up, respectively.

Now, Meyju Sonia is all set to represent the Himalayas region on the national stage at Miss Universe India 2024. Her journey, beginning on 9th September and continuing until 22nd September in Jaipur, Rajasthan, will see her competing with the top 51 contestants from across the country.

As Sikkim’s pride, we extend our wholehearted support to Sonia, hoping she shines brightly and brings glory to her state. We wish her all the best as she embarks on this prestigious journey, with aspirations to represent India at the Miss Universe pageant.

Let us all cheer for our Meyju as she takes on this incredible challenge!

Dongeythang Primary School Celebrates Postponed Teacher's Day, Honours State Awardee Karma Rinzing Bhutia

8.09.25 – Dongeythang Primary School celebrated its postponed Teacher's Day with great joy and enthusiasm, honouring its own Karma Rinzing Bhutia, a primary teacher recently awarded the Sikkim State Teachers Day Award. The celebration had been delayed to allow for his recognition by the Education Department, Government of Sikkim, at a state-level ceremony at Manan Kendra, Gangtok.

Upon his return, Mr. Bhutia received a warm welcome from Senior Teacher Bhim Prasad Dahal and his colleagues. Highlights of the day-long program included students, parents, and staff offering traditional Khadas to the awardee. Both students and teachers contributed to the program with a variety of engaging cultural performances.

The event commenced with the lighting of a lamp and the offering of a Khada to a portrait of Late Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, the former President of India in whose honour Teacher's Day is celebrated nationwide.

Speeches were delivered by Miss Bipashna Dahal, the school captain; Shital Pradhan, Headmaster; Bhim Prasad Dahal, Senior Teacher; and the awardee himself, Karma Rinzing Bhutia. In his address, Mr. Bhutia expressed his gratitude to the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Sikkim, the selection jury, and officials from the Khamdong BAC, Gangtok District Education Department, and the Education Department, Government of Sikkim for the honour.

The day's program was hosted by CM Dahal, President of the Parent-Teacher Association, while Aakriti Sapkota, Culture Captain, gave the vote of thanks.

Sikkim's Lomas Dhungel Among 51 'Changemakers' Honoured at National Meet by Samanway Pratisthan

PALANPUR, GUJARAT – The Samanway Pratisthan, a Vadodara-based NGO, has concluded its four-day Changemakers Meet 2025, a national program celebrating individuals who have made significant societal contributions. The event, which began on September 5, was supported by the India Foundation and Banas Dairy, Asia’s largest dairy farm.

For three months, the Samanway Pratisthan conducted a nationwide search for "unsung heroes" for its first-ever meet under The Changemakers Network (TCN). The program's theme was "Be a Sarathi of Viksit Bharat 2047."

From 27 states, 51 "Changemakers" were selected for their exceptional work in fields like health, education, and social service. Lomas Dhungel, a mathematics teacher from Government Senior Secondary School, Makha, Gangtok district, was specifically recognized for his socio-environmental project, "Hariyo Makha - Sikkim Against Pollution" that was started in 2015.

The event was chaired by Shankar Chaudhary, Speaker of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, and featured several dignitaries, including Suresh Prabhu and Dr. Ram Madhav. They praised the Changemakers' dedication and pledged their support to help these leaders further their work, reinforcing a shared commitment to building a Viksit Bharat by 2047.