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He has defeated dead. Believe it or not but it is true, one of its kind of story in the world- a man from an Indian army in a Nathula border is still doing his duty even after his death some three decades back. 60 km from Gangtok towards the …

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NEW DELHI, AUGUST 10, 2013 The Burmese community in India took rally in observing the 25th anniversary of nationwide uprising, here in Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on Saturday. Under the rain, the Burmese observed the anniversary. The Rainfall did not deter their minds, none of them took shelter, they all …

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Gangtok, July 26, 2013 SIBLAC on 25th July 2013 lodged an FIR at Phodong Police Station here in North Sikkim with regarding the maintenance of peace and order at Kabi Longtsok as well as its preservation and conservation at all cost. The organisation alleged that the Departments of Forests, Home, …

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SIBLAC submitted memorandum to Sikkim Governor demanding CBI enquiry Gangtok, July 3, 2013 Kabi Lungtsok Neydo at North Sikkim is the very site which stands as the epitome of Sikkimese civilization since 13th century, the abode of Ajho Thekong Tek-Ngekong-Ngal and Jhyo Khey Bumsa. These historic figures initiated oath of …

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Sikkim Liberation Party to protest ‘foreigner tag’


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Gangtok, June 28, 2013 After the protest lodged by Sikkim Liberation Party on 24th June, 2013 against being labelled as “Foreigner” to the majority community of Sikkim by alleged old settlers in a writ filed in the Supreme Court of India, the issue has snowballed into protest everywhere in the …

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Sikkim: Clarification by President of Save Kabi Longtsok


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Gangtok, June 28, 2013 In apropos  to  news item in a local daily of 26th June 2013 in context with  the proposed controversial project at sacred Kabi Longtsok  and statement given by Palden Bhutia, I would like to clarify and bring into the notice of general public that who is …

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Save Kabi Longtsok Committee stands to protect Kabi Longstok


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Gangtok, June 26, 2013 A meeting of Save Kabi Longtsok Committee and Lepcha Youth Association (North) was held on June 25 here in Kabi, North Sikkim and discussed about the prayer meet of 24th June 2013 to protest any project at the historical site of Kabi Longtsok in north Sikkim. …

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Sikkim Day: How this beautiful state became a part of India?


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Gangtok, May 15, 2013: Sikkim celebrates its State Day, every year on May 16. This year Sikkim will celebrate its 39th State day. In 1947, when India became independent, a popular vote rejected Sikkim’s joining the Indian Union, and Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru agreed to a special protectorate status for …

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By Binod Bhattarai & Rajen Upadhyay THERE are many freedom fighters in India whose with their true spirit and undaunted courage earn us freedom from the tyrant colonial empire. India was free in 1947 from the British Empire but the country lost many men and women who were filled with …

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Pride of Sikkim: Rifleman Padam Singh Gurung


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Rifleman Padam Singh Gurung (Born 1913 – Death 2012) {It has been thirteen days since he left this world but for the person who knows him his legacy remains for forever. This World War II veteran was in his hundred years when he passed away at Singtam after a long-drawn-out …

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