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

05.09.23: I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the State Government of Sikkim , CEO Madam , Samagra Siksha AD Sir ( Gangtok District , Education Department), AD Sir, AEO Sir, and CRC Madam and staff (Education Department, Khamdong BAC ) and the selection committee of the Award for honouring me with the prestigious Sikkim State Commendation Certificate Award 2023 during the Teachers Day Celebration held at Manan Kendra, Gangtok . (In Picture: Shri Prem Singh Tamang, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Sikkim, Shri Kunga Nima Lepcha , Hon'ble Education Minister of Sikkim, and Shri Ravindra Telang , IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Education Department) On this auspicious occasion, I would like to express my thanks to my former colleagues, students, and Headmasters of Burung JHS , Dalapchand SS , and Sakyong Chisopani JHS, where I had rendered 18 years of service. It was a privilege to work with you all and contribute to improving our schools and students. I'd like to tha...

Sikkim Newar Guthi is very delighted to congratulate the legendary Olympian, International Boxer, Arjun Awardee Shri Capt. (Retd) Jas Lal Pradhan for announcement of Establishment of a Boxing Academy in his name by Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri P.S. Golay (Tamang) at 6th Youth Men’s National Boxing Championship 2023 held at Indoor hall, Palzor Stadium Gangtok.  Words cannot even express our thanks, but Sikkim Newar Guthi is so grateful and sincerely expresses deepest gratitude to the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Sikkim Shri P.S.Golay for establishing a boxing academy in the name of Shri Jas Lal Pradhan.

Gangtok, On May 24, Shri PS Golay, the Chief Minister of Sikkim, presented citations to eight retired teachers from Khamdong Block at an esteemed event held at NB Bhandari Government Auditorium, Tadong, Gangtok. Photo Source  : Nawang Bhutia The occasion marked the second edition of Siksam 2022-2023, organized by the Sikkim Teacher's Association (STA), where retired teachers (2021) from various blocks across the state were honored for their exceptional contributions to education. The event was further enriched by the release of Guru Darpan, the literary magazine of STA. Smt. Geeta Pradhan, Smt. Tara Pradhan, Mrs. Karma Sangden Bhutia, Smt. Yog Maya Sharma, and Shri Sanja Bahadur Subba had the honor of receiving their citations directly from the Chief Minister. Meanwhile, Shri Dolanath Bastola, President of STA, Khamdong Block, graciously accepted the citations on behalf of Shri Madan Kumar Tamang, Shri Manoj Kumar Singh, and Smt. Bimla Rai. Representing the Khamdong STA Block, th...

25-08-2022, Gangtok: Sikkim Newar Guthi (SNG) team led by Shri Nirmal Kr. Pradhan, President, SNG met the Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) at his official residence in Mintokgang, Gangtok. Sikkim Newar Guthi invited the Hon’ble Chief Minister to grace the special occasion and be part of the Indra Jatra 2022 celebration on 9th September 2022 at Gangtok which was heartily accepted by the Hon’ble Chief Minister. Hon’ble Sir assured to be present the whole day and will be attending the Puja, Kumari Jatra (Chariot Procession) and a function at Manan Kendra, Gangtok.  The Hon’ble Chief Minister accepted all the demands submitted by the members of SNG and requested all the people of the Newar community to attend the celebration and work together to preserve and conserve our rich culture, language and tradition.  Shri Nirmal Kr. Pradhan, President, SNG thanked the Hon’ble Chief Minister on behalf of the entire Newar community for sanctioning an additional fund of ...

  Chief Minister of Sikkim PS Golay unveils a life-size copper statue of Adhikavi Bhanu Bhakta at Bhanu Udhyan, Singtam.

SINGTAM, JANUARY 17: Newa Bhay Bowneykuthi (NBB), Singtam Sakha Guthi under Sikkim Newar Guthi remains grateful towards the State Government of Sikkim for the historic moment at State Legislative Assembly on January 11, 2021.  Sikkim Government led by Chief Minister PS Tamang had passed out a resolution seeking Scheduled Tribe status for left-out Nepali communities i.e. Thami, Bahun-Chettri (Khas), Sanyasi (Jogi), Newar, Kirat Khambu Rai, Kirat-Dewan, Sunuwar, Gurung, Mangar, Bhujel, and Majhi communities in Sikkim Legislative Assembly session. The tribal status resolution is a long-awaited and highly respected approach from the state government. It would benefit the different communities of Sikkim. We would like to acknowledge our sincere and deepest gratitude to the Chief Minister of Sikkim and every member of Sikkim Legislative Assembly for their sincere efforts of goodwill, says Binod Pradhan, President, NBB and Ganesh Pradhan, Advisor, NBB through this press release

 

 

APRIL 19 GANGTOK:   Sikkim has zero Covid19 positives says SC Gupta, Chief Secretary apprising the efforts of Chief Minister PS Golay. APRIL 20 GANGTOK: Large gatherings of patients was found at STNM hospital when the restriction was eased for few activities. Majority of the cases were obstetrics, said Dr. Passang Bhutia. Medical Superintendent.  from old file GANGTOK : Chief Minister PS Golay presented financial incentives to media towards their services. The press media persons included from Print Media, Electronic Media and Digital Media.  Photo : sikkim.gov GANGTOK : Social workers Rashma Gurung and Sobrath Gupta came forward to help flower grower Bishnu Kumar Rai from Rabdang. They collected 200 cut flowers and brought to STNM Hospital and appealed to the passer-by to take the flowers and donate the money as per their wish. The flower growers are having huge loss due to the on-going lockdown.  Photo : Sikkim Expre...