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Sikkim tunnel tragedy: Death toll rises to 22 as rescue operations continue

Rescue operations recovered nine more bodies, bringing the total to twenty-two deceased workers. Specialized teams worked tirelessly through the night under extremely challenging tunnel conditions. The incident occurred after a suspected methane gas explosion in the under-construction tunnel. State officials announced financial aid and a thorough inquiry into the accident.…

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Death toll from India tunnel blast rises to 20 as rescuers try to reach five workers still trapped

Suspected burst of methane trapped within rock strata caused explosion inside under-construction hydropower tunnel

The Independent UK

Sikkim, Bengal governments sign agreement to boost interstate connectivity, transport sector

Sikkim and West Bengal signed a transport agreement to improve interstate connectivity. Taxis can now pick up passengers on return journeys from Siliguri. Sikkim vehicles travelling between Rangpo and Melli will not need countersignature permits. The quota for Sikkim taxis was increased from three thousand to six thousand permits. This…

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Sikkim declared fully literate state

The declaration was made under the Centre's ULLAS (Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society) initiative by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang at the convocation ceremony of Sikkim University at Manan Kendra in Gangtok.

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Prashant Tamang, Indian Idol-winning singer and actor, dies suddenly aged 43

He died of suspected cardiac arrest on Sunday

The Independent UK

Indian lawmaker seeks to ban climbers from ascending the world’s third-tallest mountain to protect "sacred" lands

The Himalayan giant, Kangchenjunga, attracts some of the world's greatest mountaineers but is also of great religious significance to local communities

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SKM urges party workers, public to attend swearing-in ceremony of Tamang

The Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) on Saturday invited its workers and public to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prem Singh Tamang and his council of ministers on June 10 at the Palzor stadium here. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sikkim CM's wife Krishna Rai wins Namchi-Singhithang seat

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang's wife Krishna Kumari Rai won from the Namchi-Singhithang assembly constituency on Sunday, officials said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sikkim Assembly Polls: SKM for a clean sweep in the state

The main opposition, the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF), is ahead in only one seat. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Peaceful polling in Sikkim, 67.95% turnout recorded in assembly elections

Gangtok elections: 52.73% of voters cast ballots in Sikkim, with 146 candidates vying for 32 Assembly seats.

The Hindu

Certain about winning 26 of 32 assembly seats: Sikkim CM Tamang

Prem Singh Tamang claimed that his party, the SKM, was certain about winning 26 of the state’s 32 assembly seats in the April 19 elections.

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Sikkim CM will convert seats reserved for Bhutia-Lepcha community to SC if re-elected: Chamling

Sikkim Assembly polls: SDF president warns of SC conversion for Bhutia and Lepcha seats in upcoming Sikkim elections.

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Sikkim Assembly elections | Chief Minister Tamang contesting from two seats, including old bastion Soreng-Chakung

Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang contests from Soreng-Chakung and Rhenock seats, banking on welfare measures for elections.

The Hindu

SKM fields Sikkim CM’s wife for assembly poll, drops their son

The decision to field Mr. Tamang from the constituencies of Soreng-Chakung and Rhenock, and his wife against Mr. Chamling, a five-term CM, has been taken by the SKM parliamentary board, Assembly Speaker Arun Kumar Upreti told reporters in Gangtok.

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BJP ends alliance with SKM; to contest Lok Sabha, Assembly polls in Sikkim alone

The BJP called off its alliance with the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) and announced that the party would go alone in the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections

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Sikkim to vote for Lok Sabha, Assembly in simultaneous polls on April 19

Sikkim will vote in the Lok Sabha polls and the Assembly elections, being held simultaneously, on April 19, the Election Commission announced on March 17.

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Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang visits flood-ravaged Chungthang, takes stock of relief effort

The Chief Minister also took stock of the relief effort there and interacted with the affected families. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sikkim flash floods | The river runneth over

A massive flood resulting from a glacier-lake outburst in Sikkim wreaked havoc in the early hours of October 4. It claimed at least 94 lives and destroyed the Chungthang dam, which is critical to the Teesta-III hydropower project. Rahul Karmakar reports on the tragedy and the conversations on dam building…

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Sikkim flash floods: MoS Ajay Mishra meets CM Tamang, assures Centre's help

Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Kumar Mishra held a meeting with Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang at the CM’s residence in Gangtok to discuss the situation of flash floods in the State

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Sikkim flash flood death toll rises to 26; 142 people still missing

State Disaster Management Authority has said that the death toll from flash floods in Sikkim has reached 26 with 142 people still reported missing. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bhaichung Bhutia says open to joining Chamling's Sikkim Democratic Front

Bhaichung Bhutia open to joining SDF; talks underway. HSP president confirms he's open to joining main Opposition party in Sikkim. Discussions underway within HSP on its future. Bhutia & Chamling formulating strategy to take on SKM.

The Hindu

Sikkim CM announces 12-month maternity leave, 1-month paternity leave for govt employees

Sikkim CM Tamang announces 12-month maternity & 1-month paternity leave for govt employees. Changes to service rules to provide benefit & help employees take better care of families. Lowest population in India, focus on streamlining promotion process for civil services officers. Congratulated new IAS & SCS officers, wished them success.

The Hindu

Sikkim CM urges Centre to build business corridor connecting Nepal

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on June 6 urged the Centre to build an international business corridor in West Sikkim for improved connectivity with Nepal, which, he claimed, will boost development in the Himalayan State.

The Hindu

Sikkim govt to give advance & additional increments to employees having two or more children

To boost the population of indigenous communities, Sikkim government has decided to provide advance and additional increments to its employees having two or three children.

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