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Rs. 4.46 lakh collected during ‘Sikkim for Nepal’ relief donation drive in Gangtok

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Sensitisation programme on El Niño-induced drought preparedness held in Gangtok

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Nepal disaster: 166 Indian nationals rescued so far, 410 on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrimage leave China

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Rhenock Educational Society celebrates 36th foundation day

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SSACS observes International Youth Day with HIV-ADS awareness drive

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Sikkim govt welcomes MSME Development (Amendment) Bill 2026

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‘Anjila’ biopic to get special screening in Gangtok on Aug 20

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Medhavi Skills University welcomes new batch with police-led ‘Building Bonds’ session

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Medhavi Skills University welcomes new batch with police-led ‘Building Bonds’ session

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SATA taekwondo team to represent Sikkim at National Championship in Pune

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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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