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Sikkim celebrates its 48th Statehood Day
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Sikkim became the 22nd state of India on May 16, 1975, under the leadership of Lhendup Dorjee Khangsarpa, the first chief minister of Sikkim who ushered democracy in the erstwhile Chogyal Kingdom.
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Pemayangtse Monastery: An ancient crown jewel in Sikkim
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
This revered place of tranquilly and spirituality is not only a breathtaking view of the Himalayas but also a revered symbol of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism.
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Blanket of dust storm covers Delhi-NCR; visibility affected
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Over the past five days, the national capital witnessed maximum temperatures soaring above the 40-degree Celsius mark, intensifying the hot weather conditions, said IMD.
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Rahul Gandhi extends wishes to people of Sikkim on Statehood Day
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday extended wishes to the people of Sikkim on their Statehood Day and said that the northeastern state represents the harmony India stands for.
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Amit Shah greets people of Sikkim on Statehood Day
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday wished citizens of Sikkim on their statehood day, praying for the state's progress in the coming years.
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Mallikarjun Kharge extends Statehood Day greetings to people of Sikkim
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
On May 16, 1975, Sikkim became the 22nd state of India. Each year, it marks the occasion with a holiday and a series of events.
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Mumbai City FC stars win big at Indian Football Awards 2023
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Indian Super League (ISL) Shield winners Mumbai City FC bagged three honours in the prestigious award ceremony.
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Sikkim hosts C20 event on theme of 'Dharma, Ecology, Media and Entertainme
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
One day Civil (C20) meeting as part of G20 events took place in Gangtok on the theme 'Dharma, Ecology, Media and entertainment' organised by Chinmaya mission on Saturday.
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Tibetan activist calls on world leaders to take action against China's rep
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Notably, "Tibet Matters March" comes in the wake up of the recent disinformation campaign against Dalai Lama. It started on April 29th from the state of Sikkim and will cross West Bengal and conclude at Tezpur in Assam on May 23rd 2023. The march involves over 80 volunteers from the regional
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Tibetan Youth Congress begin month-long march seeking attention to Sino-Ti
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
TYC President Gonpo Dhundup, said that the the march was initiated to commemorate the forced signing of the "Seventeen-Point Agreement" by Tibetan delegates with China on May 23, 1959, which ultimately led to China's occupation of Tibet.
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Indian Army rescues 30 tourists stranded in East Sikkim's high-altitude ar
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Indian Army has recused 30 tourists including elderly women and children who were stranded in high-altitude areas of East Sikkim, officials said on Tuesday.
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Sikkim: BRO rescues 40 tourists stranded near Nathula due to heavy rainfal
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
As many as 40 tourists stranded near Nathula in Sikkim due to heavy rainfall were rescued by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), the officials said on Tuesday.
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