SINGTAM, NOVEMBER 9: A Newa Online Folk Dance Competition organized by Newa Bhay BownekKuthi (NBB), Singtam Sakha, was held at Nepali Dharamsala with a limited crowd maintaining the health protocol. Esmrite Pradhan (Dentam Sakha Guthi) was adjudged the winner, followed by Akriti Pradhan (Tadong) and Rabina Pradhan (Namchi Sakha Guthi) as 1 st and 2 nd Runner Ups. In a small function held at Singtam, Bhanu Pradhan, OSD to HCM, was the Chief Guest. Other distinguished guests included Kiran Pradhan (President - Dentam Sakha Guthi), Mahindra Pradhan (Treasurer - Sikkim Newar Guthi), Chandni Pradhan (cine actress), representative of different Sakha, and others. A two-minute silence was observed on the death of COVID warriors and COVID patients across Sikkim and the globe. Dr. Insa Pradhan, Dental Surgeon at Singtam District Hospital, gave a short talk on the awareness of COVID-19. Bhanu Pradhan was congratulated and presented a memento for being nominated as the OSD t...
Proud to be a Sikkimese is the definitive digital encyclopedia of Sikkim State. Since 2007, we have archived the rich heritage of the Himalayas, from the history of the Namgyal dynasty to the vibrant cultures of the Lepcha, Bhutia, and Nepali communities. Explore expert insights on Sikkim travel, Buddhist monasteries, folklore, and biodiversity.