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Nitesh R Pradhan

Nitesh R Pradhan


    Sikkim CM inaugurates Indrani Bridge Over Teesta River
    North East

    Sikkim CM inaugurates Indrani Bridge Over Teesta River

    Gangtok, Aug 13: In a significant step towards rebuilding Sikkim's infrastructure after recent natural disasters, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) inaugurated the newly constructed Indrani Bridge over the Teesta River at Singtham on Monday. The 300-foot Bailey Suspension Bridge (BSB), built...
    Sikkim CM announces return to party-based Panchayat & municipal elections
    North East

    Sikkim CM announces return to party-based Panchayat & municipal elections

    Gangtok, Aug 11: In a significant policy shift, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang announced on August 10th that panchayat and municipal elections will now be conducted on a party basis, reversing a decision made during his government's first tenure. He criticised the previous system of...
    Centre intensifies measures to mitigate Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Risks in Himalayan States 
    North East

    Centre intensifies measures to mitigate Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Risks in...

    Gangtok, Aug 9: In light of growing concerns following the Teesta-III Hydroelectric dam collapse in October 2023, the Central Water Commission (CWC) is undertaking a comprehensive review of flood management strategies across the nation's dam infrastructure. This review, which focuses on ensuring...
    Sikkim CM rejects assistant Professors appeal; announces new 8-year regularisation policy
    North East

    Sikkim CM rejects assistant Professors' appeal; announces new 8-year...

    Gangtok, August 9: Sikkim Chief Minister P.S. Tamang expressed surprise over demands made by Assistant Professors for the withdrawal of a government order related to their probationary period. The CM noted that some faculty members had been pressuring the government, even resorting to WhatsApp...
    Sikkim Legislative Assembly passes budget demands for 2024-25
    North East

    Sikkim Legislative Assembly passes budget demands for 2024-25

    Gangtok, Aug 7: On the third day of Budget Session 2024–25, the Sikkim Legislative Assembly (SLA) focused on financial matters at the SLA Secretariat.Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay, also the Minister-in-Charge of the Finance Department, presented and successfully passed the Demands for...
    Inclusion of 12 Sikkim communities in ST list issue raised in RS
    North East

    Inclusion of 12 Sikkim communities in ST list issue raised in RS

    Sikkim, August 7: The Rajya Sabha recently addressed a pressing issue concerning the inclusion of 12 left-out communities in Sikkim into the Scheduled Tribes (ST) list. Sole Rajya Sabha MP of the state, Dorjee Tshering Lepcha, raised the question, prompting a detailed response from the Minister of...
    Sikkim Legislative Assembly passes four bills; Pays tribute to former members
    North East

    Sikkim Legislative Assembly passes four bills; Pays tribute to former members

    Sikkim, August 6: On the second day of the Budget Session 2024-25, the Sikkim Legislative Assembly paid tribute to three prominent figures: Sonam Gyatso Bhutia, former MLA; Pahalman Subba, former MP; and Ram Chandra Poudyal, former Deputy Speaker.Speaker Mingma Norbu Sherpa and Chief Minister Prem...
    CM PS Tamang presented Rs 14,490.67 cr budget for 2024-25
    North East

    CM PS Tamang presented Rs 14,490.67 cr budget for 2024-25

    Sikkim, August 5: Chief Minister PS Tamang, who also serves as Finance Minister, unveiled a substantial budget of ₹14,490.67 crore for the 2024-25 fiscal year on Monday at the Sikkim Legislative Assembly. This marks the beginning of a five-day budget session.In his address, Chief Minister Tamang...
    Man detained for alleged sexual assault on elderly woman in Sikkim
    North East

    Man detained for alleged sexual assault on elderly woman in Sikkim

    Gangtok, Aug 4: Sikkim police have detained a man in Gyalshing district for allegedly sexually assaulting a 69-year-old woman at her home. The incident reportedly occurred on July 30, when the suspect visited the victim’s house around 9:30 a.m. and carried out the assault. The victim’s family filed...
    Sikkim to enhance transport ties with West Bengal
    North East

    Sikkim to enhance transport ties with West Bengal

    Gangtok, Aug 3: Sikkim is on the verge of signing a new Reciprocal Transport Agreement with the West Bengal government, as announced by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Friday. This landmark agreement aims to increase the quota of taxi vehicles operating from Sikkim, significantly enhancing...
    Sikkim CM addresses key issues at 9th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog
    North East

    Sikkim CM addresses key issues at 9th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog

    Gangtok, Jul 28: The Chief Minister of Sikkim, Prem Singh Tamang, attended the 9th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre. The meeting included key dignitaries such as NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Dr. Suman Berry, Union...
    Sikkim to receive Central Government aid in 2024-25 Union Budget following GLOF devastation
    North East

    Sikkim to receive Central Government aid in 2024-25 Union Budget following GLOF...

    Sikkim, July 24: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Tuesday that the Central Government will provide assistance to Sikkim to support its recovery and reconstruction efforts following the devastating glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in October 2023.“Sikkim recently experienced...
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