Author Archives: iSikkim

Exclusive interview with Sikkimese singer : Kinchok Bhutia

Posted on by iSikkim | Category: Featured Post Music & Dance | 1,153 views | 3 Comments

“Music with meaningful lyrics has been the best for me” – Kinchok Choden Bhutia Tell us something about yourself. I am Kinchok Choden Bhutia, 21 years old, born and brought up in Upper Samdong, Gangtok, East Sikkim. Well we are four members in the family. My Dad is a teacher …

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Sikkim CS emphasizes for post disaster measures

Posted on by iSikkim | Category: Governance Local News | 1,697 views | 0 Comments

Gangtok, February 5, 2014 As a follow up to the action required for relief measures to the affected victims of the Rhenock fire the Chief Secretary, Mrs R Ongmu chaired a meeting with various Heads of departments, yesterday. Mr Bhim Dhungel Minister Forest & Environment, who is also the MLA …

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U-16 Lajong boys to participate in FC Bayern Youth Cup 2014

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Shillong, February 5, 2014 Shillong Lajong FC Under 16 Boys will be participating in the 2014 FC Bayern Youth Cup to be held in New Delhi on the 8th and 9th of February 2014. The 7-a-side football tournament is being organised by adidas and as many as 10 boys will …

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Sikkim CM gives vehicle loans to unemployed youths

Posted on by iSikkim | Category: Development Local News | 893 views | 0 Comments

Namchi, February 4, 2014 They are educated unemployed youths who have undergone 3 months motor driving training in State Institute of Capacity Building Karfectar. They received their vehicle loan under SIDICO today during the Gram Swaraj Mela from the Chief Minister Mr Pawan Chamling. First on the left is Ms …

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Gram Swaraj Mela held in Sikkim

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Namchi, February 4, 2014 The Gram Swaraj Mela or Janata Mela organized by RMDD was held today for South District at Assangthang Helipad Namchi. Today under the governance of the present government, progress has reached the nooks and corners of Sikkim and in the same way the government has also …

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Nyingma Monlam Chenmo holds Heavenly Virtues: Sikkim CM

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Gangtok, February 4, 2014 Following is the message of Sikkim Chief Minister Mr Pawan Chamling on the occasion of Silver Jubilee Celebration of Nyingma Monlam Chenmo at Bodhgaya being observed from 31st January till 10th February 2014. It is with great pleasure and immense admiration that I address this message …

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Sikkim Land Bill, Pilgrimage Management Bill passed

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Gangtok, January 30, 2014: The final day of the Session saw passing of three important Legislative Bills. D.N. Takarpa, Minister of Health Care, Human Services and Family Welfare Department, Government of Sikkim, moved the Sikkim Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors (Amendment) Bill, Bill No. 1 of 2014. The Bill was …

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Adidas Brand Director visits Shillong Lajong Football Club

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Shillong, January 30, 2014: Tushar Goculdas, the Brand Director of adidas, today visited Shillong Lajong Football Club training facility to meet the players, the coaching staff and the management. Tushar Goculdas who was appointed Brand Director for adidas India in May 2011 has ever since been spearheading the responsibility to …

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Sikkim: Newspaper printing press attacked by youth

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Gangtok, January 28, 2014: The printing press of Sikkim Express and Himali Bela located at Daragaon, Tadong came under an outrageous attack from an armed person at around 4 am on Tuesday morning. There were five workers inside the press printing the Sikkim Express and Himali Bela papers of Tuesday …

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Sikkim: Website of Commerce & Industries Department launched

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Gangtok, December 24, 2013: Minister for Commerce and Industries, Government of Sikkim, Mrs Neeru Sewa today launched the official website of the Commerce and Industries Department in the chamber of Director Industries. The official launching had the presence of Secretary, Commerce and Industries Department, Mr P.T. Euthenpa, Director Industries Mr …

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