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Nitesh R Pradhan

Nitesh R Pradhan


    Bhaichung Bhutia exits electoral politics
    North East

    Bhaichung Bhutia exits electoral politics

    Sikkim, June 25: Bhaichung Bhutia, the renowned football star turned politician from the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF), has announced his departure from electoral politics.In his statement, Bhutia extended congratulations to Mr. P.S. Tamang and the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) for their victory in...
    NASA observes rare lightning phenomenon amid Sikkims monsoon turmoil
    North East

    NASA observes rare lightning phenomenon amid Sikkim's monsoon turmoil

    Gangtok, June 25: During a period of severe monsoon activity in Sikkim characterised by heavy rainfall, landslides, and floods, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) documented an extraordinary atmospheric event over the Himalayan region on June 18. In the midst of the turbulent...
    Indian army reconnects flood-hit villages in North Sikkim with new bridge
    North East

    Indian army reconnects flood-hit villages in North Sikkim with new bridge

    Gangtok, Jun 24: In a significant development, the engineers from the Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps have constructed a 150-foot suspension bridge in North Sikkim.The bridge restores access to border villages that were isolated due to ongoing heavy rains, providing a sigh of relief to the local...
    All tourists in North Sikkim safely evacuated
    North East

    All tourists in North Sikkim safely evacuated

    Gangtok, Jun 20: On the final day of evacuation efforts in Mangan, North Sikkim, 158 stranded tourists from Chungthang and the northern regions of the district were successfully rescued.The operation, overseen by Mangan District Magistrate Mr. Hem Kumar Chettri, was a coordinated effort involving SP...
    Sikkim: Over 1200 tourists stranded including 15 foreign nationals due to heavy rainfall
    North East

    Sikkim: Over 1200 tourists stranded including 15 foreign nationals due to heavy...

    Gangtok, Jun 13:Heavy rainfall and landslides in the Mangan District of Sikkim have left approximately 1,215 tourists stranded, including 15 foreign nationals from Thailand, Nepal, and Bangladesh.The Sikkim Tourism Department has confirmed that all tourists are safe.Local authorities have urged the...
    Sikkim CM’s wife resigns after taking oath as MLA
    North East

    Sikkim CM’s wife resigns after taking oath as MLA

    Gangtok, Jun 14:Sikkim chief minister Prem Singh Tamang’s wife, Krishna Kumari Rai, the newly sworn-in MLA from Namchi Singithang, resigned from her legislative post on Thursday after taking the oath.On the other hand, the chief minister has vacated his Soreng Chakung seat while retaining his...
    Sikkim: Bridge collapse at Sangkalang strands over 1,500 tourists
    North East

    Sikkim: Bridge collapse at Sangkalang strands over 1,500 tourists

    Gangtok, Jun 13:The newly constructed bridge at Sangkalang, built after the Teesta Flood of October 4, 2023, collapsed on Thursday afternoon, leaving more than 1,500 tourists stranded in Lachung and Chungthang in North Sikkim. The collapse was anticipated as the foundation of the bridge had...
    Buddha Air evaluates Nepal-Sikkim flight operations
    North East

    Buddha Air evaluates Nepal-Sikkim flight operations

    Sikkim, June 11: Buddha Air has initiated a feasibility study to launch flight services between Kathmandu and Pakyong. A team from the airline visited Pakyong Airport, where they received a presentation from the Air Traffic Controller and toured the facility under the guidance of Airport Director...
    Swearing-In ceremony of Sikkim CM PS Golay and Council of Ministers held
    North East

    Swearing-In ceremony of Sikkim CM PS Golay and Council of Ministers held

    Sikkim, June 10: The swearing-in ceremony for Sikkim's new Chief Minister, Prem Singh Tamang (Golay), and his Council of Ministers took place today at Paljor Stadium. The event, which featured a blend of cultural and religious observances, attracted a large gathering of dignitaries and guests.A...
    Sikkim: Landslide in Majua, Yangang claims 3 lives; destroys seven houses
    North East

    Sikkim: Landslide in Majua, Yangang claims 3 lives; destroys seven houses

    Sikkim, June 10: A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall struck Majua Village in Yangang, South Sikkim, around 6:30 am on Monday, claiming the lives of three individuals and leaving one critically injured.The disaster also resulted in the destruction of seven houses and caused damage to more than...
    Sikkim girl gang raped in Bihar, accused arrested
    North East

    Sikkim girl gang raped in Bihar, accused arrested

    Gangtok, Jun 8: A girl from Sikkim was brutally gang-raped at a guest house in Kishanganj, Bihar, by two individuals after she missed her train to Sikkim on Wednesday night.The victim and her friend, who had planned to return to Sikkim, missed their train and sought help from a local friend who...
    SKM’s Indra Hang Subba emerges victorious in Lok Sabha election 2024
    North East

    SKM’s Indra Hang Subba emerges victorious in Lok Sabha election 2024

    Gangtok, Jun 4: The counting of votes for Sikkim’s lone parliamentary constituency (Lok Sabha) was completed today.Indra Hang Subba of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) party received a grand total of 1,64,396 votes from 31 constituencies in the state. Out of the total, 1,56,836 votes were recorded...
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