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NE protests ‘Racism’ in Delhi

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New Delhi, February 14, 2014 The recent spiral attacks on the northeasterners sparked off a massive protest on February 14 here in Jantar Mantar and Parliament area. Around 500-700 students held a peaceful protest march on Valentine’s Day against racial attacks and discriminations in the national capital. It was gloomy …

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Entrepreneurship development programme held in Sikkim

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Gangtok, February 17, 2014 A weeklong entrepreneurship development with a focus on Skill Enhancement and Financial Management programme was inaugurated by Mr. Tshering Wangdi Lepcha, MLA and Chairman, Primitive Tribe Welfare Board(PTWB) at a local hotel on February 14. The programme was organized by Primitive Tribe Welfare Board, Department of …

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Tobgay, a man of impeccable integrity: Sikkim CM

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Gangtok, February 17, 2014 The Chief Minister of Sikkim Mr Pawan Chamling and Mrs Tika Maya Chamling have expressed their profound grief, sorrow and deep anguish over the sudden demise of Mr K.S.T obgay, Secretary, Land Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of Sikkim. In his message, the Chief Minister …

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Organic Farming Awareness held in Sikkim

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Gangtok, February 17, 2014 An Orientation cum Awareness Programme in Organic Farming and Certification was held at the Panchayat Ghar in Rateypany GPU by SIMFED on February 14. The overall benefits and vast scope of organic farming and Certification was highlighted in the programme. The area covered being 364.859 Ha …

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Online bus ticketing launched in Sikkim

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Gangtok, February 17, 2014 The online bus ticketing jointly developed by the Information Technology and Transport Department Government of Sikkim was launched at the SNT Bus Terminus today. The launching ceremony was graced by the Secretary Transport Mr Tsegyal Tashi in presence of the Secretary IT Mr Rajesh Verma, host …

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NE students to protest against Racial Attacks in Delhi

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New Delhi, February 13, 2014 The recent racial attacks on the northeasterners in the national capital sparked off a widespread uproar.  A big protest march is now scheduled to hold in the Parliament Street, New Delhi on February 14, 2014 to protest against racism, racial discrimination, hates crimes and related …

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Sikkim Band’s tribute to Nido Tania

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Gangtok, February 13, 2014 A song dedicated to Nido Tania by students of Sikkim was released online yesterday in reverberation.com. Tania, 19 years, was beaten to death in South Delhi recently in a racially motivated attacked by local shopkeepers. The fatal assault triggered widespread protests in the Northeastern region raising …

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Sikkim to observes Rural Drinking Water Awareness Week

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Gangtok, February 12, 2014 A State level meeting was convened at the conference hall of RMDD today with regard to the celebration of National Rural Drinking Water Awareness Week (NRDWAW) to be observed from February 20-25, 2014. The programme was organized by Communication and Capacity Development Unit (CCDU), SIRD, Karfectar, …

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Sikkim’s agro scientists to address farmers’ problems

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Gangtok, February 12, 2014 The Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) South Sikkim was held at Zilla Panchayat Bhavan Namchi on February 10, 2014 to review different on-going activities and to guide and support the KVK scientists in formulating need-based and relevant Annual Action Plan 2014-15. …

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Pacheykhani Gram Prasashan Kendra building opens in Sikkim

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Gangtok, February 12, 2014 The newly constructed building of 6-Chalamthang Pacheykhani Gram Prasashan Kendra at Pacheykhani under 19-Rhenock Constituency under Pakyong Gram Vikas Kendra was inaugurated by Chief Guest of the programme, Mr C.B. Karki, Minister for Rural Management & Development Department on February 10, 2014. The programme was attended by …

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