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Sikkim floods: 176 civilians, including 16 foreign nationals evacuated, sa
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Indian Air Force (IAF) evacuated 176 survivors on Tuesday, including 16 foreign nationals from the flood-hit state, an official said.
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Indian Army launches mission to restore North Sikkim's connectivity post-f
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The region suffered significant disruptions due to the recent flash floods that inflicted damage on footbridges, roads, and other infrastructure.
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Dalai Lama postpones his Gangtok, Salugara visits in view of Sikkim floods
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
"In view of the recent disaster in Sikkim caused by floods and the ongoing focus of the state machinery in relief efforts, the planned visit of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Gangtok and Salugara scheduled from October 16 to 22 has been postponed until further notice," said the office of the
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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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DG Border Roads Lieutenant General Rajeev Chaudhry visits disaster-affecte
Updated : 2 years, 7 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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Sikkim Flash Flood: Search for 22 missing Indian Army Personnel Continues
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The search and rescue operation by the Indian Army for the 22 missing soldiers continues. Meanwhile, Troops of Trishakti Corps are extending medical aid and telephone connectivity to civilians and tourists stranded in the areas of Chungthang, Lachung and Lachen in North Sikkim.
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Bhutan Foreign Minister expresses condolences to kin of deceased in Sikkim
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
"My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the flash flood in Sikkim. It is a real tragedy and we offer our prayers for strength, support to those affected and quick recovery from the calamity," the Bhutanese foreign minister wrote on 'X' formerly Twitter on Wed
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Sikkim floods: It's time to help each other and stay united, says BJP stat
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
In the wake of the devastation caused by cloud burst in Sikkim, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Dilli Ram Thapa on Wednesday urged the people of the state to stand together in difficult times and help each other to overcome the destruction.
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