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

July 17: Members of Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti held a condolence meeting at the premises of LN Pradhan, Advisor SGSS’s residence to pay homage to the passing away of Shree N B Bhandari, former Chief Minister of Sikkim. Two minute silence was observed on the moment after lighting the candle by the head monk of Karma Thujee Choeling Monastery, Shantinagar under the guidance of President of SGSS, Shri Krishna Chettri.  T B Pradhan, Advisor SGSS addressed the gathering that included advisors, executive members, monks of Karma Thujee Choeling Monastary, Shantinagar, senior citizens and other members. Chettri said, we share the deep sadness with the family members and wish that almighty god give them strength to come out of this grievous moment.

SINGTAM, JUNE 14: The star players of Indian Super League are set to kick the ball at Golitar Ground, Singtam for a special exhibition football match on June 18. The special program that also includes felicitation ceremony of more than two dozen star players is unique in the history of Singtam. Members of Howlers Sporting Club, Golitar has done this unthinkable. The young team of HSC will be facing the star studded team of ISL. Gopal Baraily, MLA Central Pandam would graced the occasion as the Chief Guest that will also have other popular football faces and other sports players of Sikkim as Special Guests. Senior pro from India team Nirmal Chettri, Sanju Pradhan, Bikash Jairu and Robin Gurung will be among the glittering stars of the day. Lhamu Tamang, a young boxer from Adarsh Gaon who had been selected for SAI camp at Bhopal for Youth Commonwealth Games in Brahamas (to be held this July) would also be felicitated on the occasion.  Nishant Subba, President HSC said ...

TEAM RAHASYA ACTRESS - JANUKA SHARMA RIZAL Januka Sharma Rizal, a third year student of English Honours from Sikkim Government College, Tadong has been selected to play the female le ad role from the number of participants that took part on the auditions. Miss Sikkim 2nd runners up 2016, Januka belongs from Pakyong. Her hobbies includes dancing, acting and modelling. She also had participated at numerous plays and acting opportunities since her school days. RAHASYA is an under production Nepali Horror film under the banner of Kreative Eye Production and to be directed by Arjun Chapagai. It is the first horror film made in Sikkim.

TEAM RAHASYA  ACTRESS - POOJA KADEL Residence of Ranipool, Pooja Kadel plays a very significant role in the movie RAHASYA. She is one of the contestants of Miss Sikkim 2017 to be held this July. Pooja Kadel is soon to be seen in a nepali film playing the title role of BARSA. She is the product of Sikkim Government College, Tadong. RAHASYA is an under production Nepali Horror film under the banner of Kreative Eye Production and to be directed by Arjun Chapagai. It is the first horror film made in Sikkim.

Singtam, June 13: Ten students of Shantinagar, Singtam were felicitated by Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti that had successfully completed their Class X and XII Board Examination on June 12, 2017. In a program held at Archigos Preparatory School, the students were passed on good wishes and blessed for their future endeavour. Students along with their parents were congratulated and offered khadas.  Among the ten recipients Shareen Rai who had achieved 96.8 % in ICSE from St. Joseph’s Convent, Kalimpong was a District Topper. Kishore Subba from Singtam SSS was the School Topper at Commerce Stream in Class XII. The other students to receive the honour were Jayashree Rai, Razat Waiba, Neha Chettri, Diki Waiba, Sai Raj Sharma, Chewang Namgyal Bhutia (all Class X); Roshni Subba and Manisha Gurung (both Class XII). These students were from Singtam SSS, East Point SSS, Sumin Linzey SS and DPS Siliguri. KB Chettri, Principal Singtam SSS was the Chief Guest of the day while AH Khan ...

SINGTAM, JUNE 9: Saga Dawa was celebrated with enthusiasm and happiness at Karma Thuji Cheoling Gumpa at Shantinagar, Singtam. The celebration included peace rally carrying Holy Book from Shantinagar Gumpa to Adarsh Goan and back to Gumpa. Trulku Rigzin Rangzong Rangdrol (Deorali) graced the occasion by his holy blessings.  Somnamth Poudhyal, Agriculture Minister cum Area MLA, Ugen T Gyatso, Tourism Minister and Shyam Pradhan, Parliamentary Secretary, HRDD were the Special Guests of the day followed by other distinguished guests in and around Singtam. Hundreds of devotees of all age of life took part in the procession carrying the Holy Scriptures.    The devotees walked through Shantinagar Gumpa till Adarsh Gaon via Singtam bazaar and back to Gumpa. Different organizations of Singtam distributed ice-creams, milk shakes, fruit juices, waters and others for the children and seniors carrying the holy book during bazaar visit.

Singtam, June 5: A four-member team of Butterflies and Moths of Sikkim (BAMOS) Nature Conserving Society visited Sakyong Chisoapani JHS to celebrate World Environment Day today. The program was conducted in collaboration with Butterflies and Moth of Sikkim Nature Conservation Foundation (BAMOS NCF) with support from the Rufford Foundation. Plantation of different saplings and workshop on butterfly conservation was the highlight of the day.  A day long program started with the welcome speech of Shital Pradhan, Green Teacher, SC JHS Eco Club. Thereafter Satish Chandra Pradhan, Headmaster of the school addressing the gathered audience of guests, school staff and students spoked about the importance of biodiversity and its presence for human survival. Dr. Sanjog Rai, member of BAMOS interacted with the students and informed them about the significance of butterfly and other insects for our ecology. Rai further said the theme of BAMOS for this year World Environment ...

  SINGTAM, MAY 31 : Sikkim Philatelic and Numismatic Society celebrated its 12 th anniversary with a hobby exhibition at Bihari Dharamsala, Singtam on May 30th, 2017. Inspire 2017- a hobby fest featured display of stamps, coins, bank notes, antiques, matchbox collection, autographs, old newspapers, identity cards and button flowers. KN Rai, Hon’ble Speaker, Sikkim Legislative Assembly graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Other distinguished guests included President and Councillors (Singtam Nagar Panchayat and Rangpo Nagar Panchayat), SDPO (Rangpo), SHO (Singtam), Range Officer (T-Singtam), President (Sirwani Chisopani GPU), MEO (Singtam), Head/ Representatives of Institutions/students (Singtam SSS, East Point SSS, Sirwani SS, Ralap SS, Sumin Linzey SS, Singlebong JHS, Sakyong Chisopani JHS, Burung JHS, Lower Tanak PS and Mt Zion - Singtam), social workers and others. The event was organised in association with Summit Times, English daily newspaper from Gangtok and...

SINGTAM, APRIL 22: Sakyong Chisopani JHS observed Earth Day today at its school premises. All the students joined hands together and formed circles at the school playground. Ninety students of the school formed four circles inside a larger circle and showed the symbol of unity in humanity. Satish Pradhan, Headmaster of the school on the occasion spoke about the importance of the day. He talked about the role of students in the preservation and conservation of mother earth. Shital Pradhan, Green Teacher of the school asked the students to love, care and protect the earth for the future generation.  An inter-house handwriting competition was also organized on the day for junior and senior categories.

The Gangtok audition for the Nepali film 'RAHASYA' was completed on March 25, 2017, at Nepali Sahitya Parishad Bhawan, Development Area. A total of twenty-two aspiring actors and actresses had attended the audition and we had finalised our final list of casts, added Arjun Chapagai, Director of the movie. Chapagai further said the film is based on a true story and the first Nepali horror feature film produced in Sikkim.  The high point of the film will be its special effects and the post-production will be done in a studio in Mumbai, said the film director. Similarly, the first audition was held at Singtam Community Hall a week ago where more than a dozen participants had participated. The film is supposed to start its shooting schedule from April 10, 2017. The movie is produced under the banner of Kreative Eye Production.