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Governor to inaugurate 8th NE Youth Festival at Gangtok

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Friday, Mar 14, 2025
Chief Justice lays foundation stone for Jorethang Sub-Divisional Court Complex

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TN govt drops rupee symbol from budget amid language dispute with Centre

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Dying Musure Katus trees in Malbasey raises urgent ecological concern

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Sikkim to be gripped by cold wave till March 15

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India's retail inflation eases to 7-month low of 3.6 per cent in February

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ATV rides initiated in Peshok to boost tourism

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Tashiding preps up for annual Bhumchu Festival

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Tuesday, Mar 11, 2025
Sikkim Fire Services boosted with a fleet of 13 new fire tenders

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Female elephant calf succumbs after 22-day battle

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Students attack teacher at JNV Ravangla

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Power dept advisor stresses importance of revenue collection for Sikkim’s development

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Tuesday, Mar 11, 2025
Power dept advisor stresses importance of revenue collection for Sikkim’s development

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TN minister slams NEP as RSS-driven agenda, accuses Centre of withholding funds

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Two Chinese-origin US nationals make illegal stay in Sikkim, pushed back from Rangpo

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Monday, Mar 10, 2025
SKM Students’ Wing organises SRC Meet & Greet

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Monday, Mar 10, 2025
Amit Patro honoured as ‘Best Journalist of Sikkim’ at 19th Media Excellence Awards

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Former GJM leader arrested in connection with police officer’s murder

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Centre allocates Rs. 338 cr for widening of Pedong-Lava road

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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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