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Minister of State for Defence inaugurates Taram Chu Steel Bridge, restores
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The inauguration ceremony commenced with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque, followed by traditional religious rituals performed by local priests. A technical presentation on the bridge's design and structural features was delivered by Brig. Amit Sakhre, highlighting its strategic si
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All tourist destinations in Sikkim, except Lachen and Lachung, open: State
Updated : 12 months ago IST
The Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Government of Sikkim, has confirmed that, except for Lachen and Lachung in Chungthang Sub-Division of Mangan district, all other tourist destinations across the state remain open and safe for visitors.
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Sikkim: Chungthang-Phidang road in Mangan district restored, evacuation of
Updated : 12 months ago IST
The Tourism and Civil Aviation Department of Sikkim announced on Monday that the Chungthang-Phidang road in Mangan District has been restored, allowing for the safe evacuation of stranded tourists to commence.
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1 dead, 8 missing after tourist vehicle falls into Teesta river in North S
Updated : 1 year ago IST
At least one person died and eight others were reported missing after a tourist vehicle (SK 0J 650) plunged nearly 1,000 feet into the Teesta River between Chungthang and Munshithang in North Sikkim on Thursday evening.
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Landslide, heavy rain block North Sikkim roads, permits cancelled
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Although the road to Chungthang is open, the heavy rain has made it unsafe for nighttime travel. As a result, permits for North Sikkim will not be issued tomorrow, and all advanced permits issued have been deemed cancelled.
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Sikkim: Army with State, National Disaster Management Authorities hold ear
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Taking to the official social media account, the Army's Trishakti Corps posted on X, "Search and rescue, patient evacuation, triage, and setting up a makeshift hospital were practiced. Seamless coordination across agencies ensured an efficient disaster response."
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BRO restores connectivity in North Sikkim after landslides, 50 stranded to
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The first batch of 50 stranded tourists has been successfully evacuated from Chungthang to Mangan after incessant rains wreak havoc in Sikkim.
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Indian Army and BRO completes Chungthang Bailey Bridge in Sikkim, reconnec
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Troops of Trishakti Corps Indian Army with the assistance from Border Roads Organisation completed the Bailey bridge over Teesta River at Chungthang in Sikkim
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Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang visits flood-ravaged Chungthang, takes stock o
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang visited Chungthang on Sunday, where a dam was washed away after flash floods on October 4. The Chief Minister assessed the extent of destruction caused by the washing away of the Teesta Stage III dam and the flood at the Teesta basin, said officials
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Water level rises in North Sikkim's Muguthang, officials issue advisory
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
"As per information received from Army Traffic Control Points, Chungthang, the water levels have risen in the Muguthang area and proceeding downstream. All those in the low-lying areas are advised to stay alert," said the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority.
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Sikkim floods: Indian Army establishes link with Rabom village
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The focus of the operations is towards restoring connectivity to North Sikkim through Chungthang, which was the worst affected during the devastating flood that occurred after the landslides, the Indian Army said in a statement.
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Sikkim flash floods: Connectivity, communication break down; families wait
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Locals from nearby areas and different parts of the state are shocked by the situation on the ground and said they haven't witnessed a disaster of this scale in their lifetime.
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