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

Here are ten facts about Sikkim: 1.       Sikkim is a state located in the northeastern part of India. 2.       It is the second smallest state in India by area. 3.       The capital of Sikkim is Gangtok. 4.       Sikkim is known for its natural beauty and diverse landscape, including the Himalayan mountains, glaciers, lakes, and forests. 5.       The official language of Sikkim is Nepali, although English and Bhutia are also widely spoken. 6.       The state is predominantly Buddhist, with Hinduism and Christianity also present. 7.       Sikkim is one of the least populated states in India, with a population of approximately 607,688 people (according to the 2011 census). 8.       Agriculture is a major industry in Sikkim, with rice, maize, wheat, and other crops grown in the fertile ...

January 9,1981- Homi J.H. Taleyarkhan was appointed as 2nd Governor of Sikkim. April 13, 1981- The Union Finance Minister, Mr.R. Venkataraman inaugurated the Central Blood Bank of Sikkim. November 6, 1981 - His Holiness the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa passes away. January 30, 1982 - Chogyal Palden Thondup Namgyal passes away at the age of 59. May 1, 1982 - First Helicopter service between Bagdogra and Gangtok was inaugurated. June 5,6, and 9,1982 - A portion of Tsongu Lake turned red. August 22,1982 -Chief Minister, Mr. N.B. Bhandari inaugurated R.D.D. Complex at Jorethang. May 23, 1983 - The Eighth Finance Commission headed by Shri Y.B. Chavan visited Gangtok. June 13, 1983 - The 691 ft . long concrete bridge over the river Teesta at Melli was inaugurated. The bridge was named after Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. January 16, 1984 - Enforcement of the Cardamom Act, 1965 (42 of 1965) for the benefit of the poor card...

April 1975 - The erstwhile Himalayan Kingdom Sikkim became the twenty­second State of India by the Thirty-eighth Amendment Act of the Indian Constitution. May 16, 1975 - Mr. Bipin Bihari Lal, ICS, sworn in as the first Governor of Sikkim State. May 16, 1975 - Kazi Lhendup Dorjee Khangsarpa, sworn in as the first Chief Minister of Sikkim State and his Council of Ministers. May 16, 1975 - First State Day is observed all over the State. May 29, 1975 - Anti-Corruption branch set up in Gangtok. June 29, 1975 - Special Session of Sikkim Legislative Assembly held to ratify the Constitution (Thirty-four Amendment) Bill, 1975. July 23, 1975 - First brain surgery performed by Dr. S.T.Pulger in S.T.N.M. Hospital, Gangtok. August 13, 1975 - Sikkim Prevention of Transfer and Unauthorized Use of Lands Ordinance, 1975 promulgated. September 1, 1975 - Frontier Railway passenger Out agency opened at Sikkim Nationalised Transp...

FIRST IN SIKKIM  SERIES: The first lottery draws in Sikkim were held on April 4, 1972. The first prize was 1,00,000 and an ambassador vehicle, while the second prize was 10,000 and an air trip from India to America.    The winner of the first lottery draw, Mr. Ranchodbhai Nathabhai Parmar, was handed over the prize money by the Maharajkumari of Sikkim in the presence of Executive Councilors and other officials from Sikkim and India. Mr. Ranchodbhai Nathabhai Parmar was a resident of Baroda in the state of Gujarat in India.