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Experts not sure why China, India border dispute has boiled over again
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Hong Kong [China], July 3 (ANI): Chinese and Indian analysts believe the military face-off between China and India along an unmarked border in the remote tri-junction of Sikkim, Tibet and Bhutan over the last three weeks again shows the complexity of border disputes, which remain a major sou
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India expresses concern over Chinese incursion into Sikkim
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] June 30 (ANI): India on Friday expressed deep concerns over Chinese incursion into Sikkim and said New Delhi cherishes peace and tranquility in the India-China border areas.
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Beijing's political nod to PLA's new aggression on India-Bhutan
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Gangtok (Sikkim) [India], June 30 (ANI): The recent jostling near the China-India-Bhutan border marks an uptick in tensions.
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China's foray into tiny Bhutan threatening Himalayan peace
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Gangtok (Sikkim) [India], June 29 (ANI): Unilateral actions to alter status quo in Doklam Plateau in tiny, helpless Bhutan has escalated tensions between China and its neighbours.
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Army Chief to visit Sikkim tomorrow amid Chinese aggression
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] June 28 (ANI): Army Chief General Bipin Rawat will start his two-day northeast visit from Sikkim on Thursday.
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China asks Indian troops to withdraw along Sikkim section of border
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Beijing [China], June 27 (ANI): China on Tuesday asked Indian border troops, who were alleged to have crossed the Indo-China border along Sikkim region, to withdraw and safeguard peace and tranquillity in the area.
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India takes up Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Nathu La issue with China
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday confirmed that the pilgrims visiting Kailash Mansarovar through Nathu-la in Sikkim faced some difficulties from the Chinese side, adding the issue is being discussed with them.
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Sikkin CM backs Gorkhaland movement in letter to Rajnath Singh
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Chamling on Thursday wrote a letter to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in which he backed the Gorkhaland movement.
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MHA invites proposals on hike of seats in Sikkim Legislative Assembly
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): A proposal regarding the hike in the number of seats in the Sikkim Legislative Assembly from 32 to 40 and reservation of five seats for Limboo and Tamang community is under consideration of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
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Kashmir, Kashmiris, Kashmiriyat are ours: Rajnath Singh
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Pelling (Sikkim) [India], May 21 (ANI): Assuring complete closure of the Kashmir issue on behalf of the Government, Home Minister Rajnath Singh made a strong statement that Kashmir, Kashmiris and Kashmiriyat belong to India.
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Better Indo-China ties have reduced tension on border: Rajnath
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Gangtok (Sikkim) [India], May 20 (ANI): Putting light on the review meeting of infrastructure development work on Indo-China border, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the relationship between the two neighbours was good, which has led to the reduction of 'friction'
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Rs. 1 crore compensation for families of martyred paramilitary jawans: Raj
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Nathula Pass (Sikkim) [India], May 20 (ANI): Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday announced Rs.1 crore compensation for the families of slain paramilitary jawans.
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