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Gangtok to host 13th International Tourism Mart

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Thursday, Nov 13, 2025
TNA & TNSSS win Battle of Pipe Bands, to represent Sikkim in zonal competition

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Thursday, Nov 13, 2025
Sikkim’s Dr Yashna Chettri joins Indian women’s football team as physiotherapist

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Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025
Gyalshing Police arrest notorious criminal ‘Spider Man’ in major theft case

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Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025
Bariakhop School now powered by solar energy & digital innovation

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Monday, Nov 10, 2025
Sikkim State Basketball Open Tournament 2025 begins with high energy

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Monday, Nov 10, 2025
Conference on ‘Dzogchen Rigdzin Sogdrup’ at Namgyal Institute of Tibetology

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Friday, Nov 07, 2025
SDF approaches National Commission for Women over online abuse

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Friday, Nov 07, 2025
High turnout marks polling in constituencies that voted in Bihar's first phase

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Friday, Nov 07, 2025
SKM Nari Shakti condemns online defamation of women, accuses Opposition of political conspiracy

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Thursday, Oct 30, 2025
Bista urges Gadkari for urgent restoration of key highways in Darjeeling region

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Thursday, Oct 30, 2025
Spanish duo scale Mount Tenchenkhang west Sikkim

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Thursday, Oct 30, 2025
Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi, says he can dance for votes

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Thursday, Oct 30, 2025
Raju Bista launches online feedback initiative to address road and water supply issues

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Thursday, Oct 30, 2025
Career Counselling & Job Fair 2025 showcases government’s vision for skilled and self-reliant youth

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Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025
Gangtok to host India vs Nepal women’s football friendly on October 29

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Sunday, Oct 19, 2025
Ranji Trophy: Sikkim–Manipur clash concludes in a draw

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Sunday, Oct 19, 2025
Mamata writes to PM seeking revocation of interlocutor’s appointment

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Sunday, Oct 19, 2025
‘Connect to CM’ Helpline to operate year-round

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Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025
Temi Tea signs MoU with MRC Agrotech to expand national and global reach

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Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025

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Sikkim at a Glance

  • Area: 7096 Sq Kms
  • Capital: Gangtok
  • Altitude: 5,840 ft
  • Population: 6.10 Lakhs
  • Topography: Hilly terrain elevation from 600 to over 28,509 ft above sea level
  • Climate:
  • Summer: Min- 13°C - Max 21°C
  • Winter: Min- 0.48°C - Max 13°C
  • Rainfall: 325 cms per annum
  • Language Spoken: Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Tibetan, English, Hindi

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