The Sikkim Education Department has declared a holiday in both government and private institutions till October 8. The holiday has been declared in four districts of Sikkim keeping in mind the safety of the children.
Sikkim flash floods: The space agency said it will continue monitoring the lake further using satellite data. At least 18 people died while several went missing after a cloudburst over Lhonak Lake triggered a flash flood in the Teesta River basin.
The flash floods have created havoc in the northern part of Sikkim. Around 200 people have been rescued so far and the search operation is underway unabated to rescue over 100 missing people, including 22 army personnel.
The Indian Army stated that the condition of the rescued soldier is stable and has been placed under medical observation. A total of 23 army personnel went missing after a cloudburst in Sikkim.
The fury of nature could be gauged from the videos that have surfaced after the devastation caused by flash flood and the opening of dam gates in the Teesta River in Lachen Valley. The opening of the Chungthang dam led to a sudden increase in water levels up to 15-20 feet high downstream.
The rapid surge in Teesta River water level led to the submersion of Army vehicles stationed near Bardang in Singtam, resulting in the disappearance of 23 military personnel.
Dalai Lama Sikkim visit: "His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, will be coming to Sikkim on October 10 (Tuesday) and return on October 14 (Saturday), " Sikkim CM said at a meeting with senior officials in the state capital on Wednesday to discuss the proposed visit of the Tibetan spiritual leader.
We are not satisfied with our alliance with the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), said BJP Sikkim unit spokesperson Kamal Adhikari.
Sikkim: Tamang said the officers are the backbone of the state administration, contributing significantly to the growth and development of Sikkim and its people.
The Torrential rain created havoc in the northeast region. Assam's flood situation grew grim, while Sikkim witnessed one of the worst landslides.
Sikkim: Flash flood hit North Sikkim district and submerged the National Highway 10 at Pegong, said officials.
After the avalanche, the Army and BRO continue their ongoing rescue efforts... 27 tourists have been rescued and taken out, but 7 tourists have lost their life.
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang had visited STNM on Tuesday night and interacted with the injured tourists and instructed the hospital authorities to provide the best possible care to the injured one.
The avalanche hit the arterial Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, which connects state capital Gangtok to Nathu La at the China border, around 11.30 am on Tuesday.
Sikkim, a small state in northeastern India, is exempted from paying income tax under its own tax laws, which were established in 1948, making it unique in the country.
The protests are taking place after the Supreme Court reportedly mentioned the Sikkimese Nepali community as immigrants in an observation on January 13 while extending income tax exemption to all old settlers of the state.
Sikkim CM while addressing a Maghe Sankranti function announced incentives for the indigenous communities to produce more children.
Sikkim accident: The ill-fated vehicle in which the jawans were travelling was part of a three-vehicle convoy that had moved from Chatten in the morning towards Thangu.
Droupadi Murmu Northeastern states visit: Murmu would also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for various projects related to education and infrastructure in the northeastern state.
"SpiceJet flights to and from Pakyong airport have been temporarily suspended with effect from October 30, 2022, due to operational constraints," a spokesperson said.
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