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

Singtam, June 5 :   Dr. MK Sharma, Health Minister and Area MLA gave his short visit to Shantinagar, Singtam to attend the World Environment day organised by Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti. Also present on the occasion were Tekendra Sharma, BDO, Khamdong BAC, M Narayan Sharma, RO, Singtam Forest Office and members of Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti. More than 70 saplings of different species were planted along the Shantinagar Walkway.  Krishna Chettri, President, SGSS thanked Dr. Sharma and other distinguished guests for his auspicious presence. He further appreciated the presence of the members of Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti early in the morning for today’s event. He spoked about Deo Kumari Pradhan, the senior-most member in her 80s who never fails to attend any event. Media person Nandu Dutraj, Nirmal Mangar and Priya was also present.

Singtam, August 05: District Hospital Singtam had its first blood bank today inaugurated by Speaker LB Das in presence of Dr. MK Sharma, Area MLA & Health Minister. The program was attended by Officials from Health Department, head of schools, members of Voluntary Blood Donars Association of Sikkim, Sikkim Unit and other social workers. Chief Guest and other guests visited the new building and congratulated the B lood Bank Department. VBDAS is working on voluntary blood donation movement since 2008 mostly motivation, donation camp and fulfill the requirements through the voluntary blood doors. Keeping the fact of blood shortage in our blood bank VBDAS is working tirelessly to create a strong network of blood donors throughout the state and national wide.