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

  October 2, Singtam : Members of Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti observed the 153nd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at the badminton court. Highlight of the day was offering of khada to the frame of Gandhi ji, cleanliness drive around the badminton court, walkway and at Gandhiji's painting near the National Highway at Shantinagar. On the occasion, a badminton set and a packet of shuttlecock was also presented to the players. Shital Pradhan, Publicity Incharge, SGSS was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Present on the occasion were PP Upretti, Advisor, SGSS, Krishna Chettri, President, SGSS, Nishant Dulal, teacher, East Point SSS and other members of the organization. Speaking on the occasion, Krishna Chettri, President, SGSS said we segregated the wastes and have found that there are two types of wastes mostly usually found, plastic water bottles and plastic chips wrappers. We have decided that we can sell these plastic bottles and buy necessary items like soap or ball-pen. It w...

SHANTINAGAR : Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti celebrated the 150th Gandhi Jayanti by conducting cleanliness drive near Badminton court along Ranikhola walkway and National Highway 10 at Shantinagar, Singtam. Chief Advisor, L. N. Pradhan lighted the lamp and addressed the gathered crowd about importance of maintaining hygiene and cleanliness around our surroundings. Krishna Chettri, President, SGSS thanked everyone for coming and being part of the drive and appealed everyone to keep our place clean and green. Presents on the day were advisors T. B. Pradhan, L. P. Chettri, Shankhar Lamichanay, K. B. Sundas, Mohan Sunar, Nisu Dulal, Senior Citizen Dew Kumari Pradhan along with executive body and other members of SGSS. A total of around 50 member participated in the cleanliness drive. TINEK : Members of Tinek Kalyan Sangh observed 150 th Gandhi Jayanti at the premises of Siddhidevi Devithan. Highlight of the day long program was the felicitation of individuals who had cont...

TINEK, EAST SIKKIM Tinek Kalyan Sangh celebrated the 149 th  Gandhi Jayanti Celebration in a colourful way. The program started with the offering of prayers at the Singha Devi Mandir by the members of the society. The program started with the offering of khadas to the Chief Guests and other distinguished guests. A national song was sung on the occasion. Pushpa Kumar Pradhan gave the welcome speech while Srijana Rai spoke about the life of Gandhiji before the crowds.  Anisha Shanker recited two Nepali poems on the occasion. Keshav Chettri was the host of the day. Hom Kumari Pradhan, a member of ASHA shared information regarding the spread and precautions of dengue before the gathered audience. Yogita Pradhan, a member of ICDS spoke about the ICDS and the importance of nutrition for the growing child. SK Pradhan, Chief Guest of the day spoke about the importance of the day. Pradhan informed that UNO had promoted this day as an observation of Non-Violence...

02.10.18 : Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti celebrated the 149th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi with joy and enthusiasm. The day long event held at Shantinagar included the inauguration of the paintings on the wall on the National Highway at Shantinagar, felicitations and cultural program. The beautiful paintings featuring the messages of healthy, green and organic Sikkim were made by the members of Krypton Arts Society Sikkim, based on Singtam. The wall painting was inaugurated by Head Lobella, Karma Thujee Monastery, Shantinagar, Singtam, the Chief Guest of the day. Plantation drive was also held along the wall by the Chief Guests and other distinguished guests. LN Pradhan, Chief Advisor of Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti gave the welcome speech. He informed the gathered audience about the importance of the day and the proceedings. PP Upretti, Vice President, SGSS was the host of the day. Krishna Chettri, President, SGSS in his speech spoked about the role of an organisati...