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Sikkim Deluge: Death toll rises to 34, 105 people still missing
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
As per the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) report of October 9 at 10:00 am, the death toll was registered at 34. It further said that 105 have been reported as missing.
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Sikkim flash floods: Union MoS Ajay Kumar Mishra discusses recovery, resto
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Union Minister of State for Ministry of Home Affairs Ajay Kumar Mishra on Sunday held a high-level meeting with the Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang and took stock of the situation following the flash flood in the state.
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MoS Ajay Mishra assures rescue operations to continue for missing persons
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Kumar Mishra visited the flood-affected areas and met with the flood victims at a relief camp in Sikkim's Mangan on Sunday.
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ITBP rescues 56 civilians stranded in North Sikkim's flash flood
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
As many as 56 civilians stranded due to the recent flash floods were rescued by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in North Sikkim, the officials said on Sunday.
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Sikkim CM Tamang thanks Centre for "immediate funds" amid flash flood situ
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
CM Tamang asserted that the state and central governments are working together to restore normalcy in the state.
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Sikkim flash floods: MoS Ajay Mishra meets CM Tamang, assures Centre's hel
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Kumar Mishra on Sunday held a meeting with Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang at the CM's residence to discuss the situation of flash floods in the state.
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Sikkim flash floods: Rescue operations underway to locate remaining 14 mis
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Indian Army also expressed condolences over the loss of eight jawans in recent flash floods triggered by a cloudburst in Sikkim.
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MoS Home Ajay Kumar Mishra visits Sikkim, assures all support from Centre
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Addressing the meeting, MoS Mishra said that the Government of India is closely monitoring the situation in Sikkim and all the necessary support and assistance for the State is underway.
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Sikkim flash floods: Mortal remains of 8 Army personnel recovered, search
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
"Deeply pained by the tragic loss of precious lives including eight Army personnel in the recent flash floods arising out of a glacial lake burst in Sikkim," the Defence Minister said in a post on X.
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DG Border Roads Lieutenant General Rajeev Chaudhry visits disaster-affecte
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Director General of Border Roads Lieutenant General Rajeev Chaudhry on Saturday visited the disaster-affected areas in North Sikkim affected by the recent flash floods in the state earlier this month.
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"If previous government had constructed properly..." Sikkim Chief Minister
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Prem Singh Tamang said "The Government of India is providing all possible help. Logistic support, Army, and financial aid for immediate relief are being provided by the government. The Centre is monitoring the situation closely. President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi, and Union HM Amit Shah ca
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Sikkim Lake Burst: 3,000 stranded in Lachen-Lachung to be evacuated
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
"As per the checkpost data available, around 3,000 people are stranded in Lachen and Lachung. These include 700-800 drivers and 150 people who have gone there on motorcycles. We will evacuate all with helicopters of the Army and Air Force. Army made those who are stuck in Lachen and Lachu
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