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PM Modi holds brainstorming session with economists in run-up to Budget

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Wednesday, Dec 25, 2024
CS reviews preparations for Sikkim's Golden Jubilee Celebrations

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Wednesday, Dec 25, 2024
New rural road connects Chamlamthang with Lower Tareythang

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Wednesday, Dec 25, 2024
Dr. Subash Dhakal receives Jal Prahari Samman Award 2024

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Wednesday, Dec 25, 2024
Brainstorming session to revitalize large cardamom in Sikkim

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Sunday, Dec 15, 2024
Parakha to host State-level Tamu Lochar 2024

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Sunday, Dec 15, 2024
CM launches NPHCE initiative to promote elderly healthcare in Sikkim

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Sunday, Dec 15, 2024
18th episode of Friday Field/Farm Day initiative concludes

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Sunday, Dec 15, 2024
Soreng hosts district level youth festival

Soreng hosts distric.....

Sunday, Dec 15, 2024
Sikkim’s active participation lights up Hornbill Festival 2024

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Tuesday, Dec 03, 2024
Sikkim wins Outlook Traveller’s best emerging eco-tourism destination award

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Tuesday, Dec 03, 2024
Sikkim’s Roshan Prasad shines at Asian International Stamp Exhibition

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Tuesday, Dec 03, 2024
Sikkim players announced for Mini Nationals

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Tuesday, Dec 03, 2024
Sikkim’s environment & educational initiatives win SKOCH Award

Sikkim’s environme.....

Sunday, Dec 01, 2024
Friday Field/Farm Day initiative ‘exceeds its objectives’

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Sunday, Dec 01, 2024
Agri-Census holds training for Agriculture Census Phase 2 & 3 and Digital General Crop Estimation Survey

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Sunday, Dec 01, 2024
Tribeny Rai's film gains international recognition for Sikkim, wins at Film Bazaar

Tribeny Rai's film g.....

Wednesday, Nov 27, 2024
State-level Constitution Day celebration at Chintan Bhawan

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Wednesday, Nov 27, 2024
CM extends financial support for treatment of journalist Suraj Rai

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Wednesday, Nov 27, 2024
Sikkim Tourism minister leads team to ITM 2024

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Wednesday, Nov 27, 2024

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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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