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7 killed, several missing after avalanche in Sikkim

7 killed, several missing after avalanche in Sikkim

Kolkata: At least seven tourists died while several others went missing after a havoc avalanche struck them near Nathu...

4 April 2023 4:36 PM IST

Indian Army personnel near the wreckage of an Army truck after the vehicle skidded off while negotiating a sharp turn, at Zema in North Sikkim, Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. Atleast sixteen Army personnel were killed and four others injured in the accident, according to Army officials. (Photo: PTI)

16 Army personnel killed after their truck falls into gorge in North...

Defence minister Rajnath Singh said he was deeply pained by the loss of lives of Indian Army personnel due to a road...

23 Dec 2022 5:58 PM IST

2019 LS polls: BJP, SKM form alliance in Sikkim

On Friday, SKM leaders with BJP state leaders came to meet Ram Madhav and finalised the understanding between both the...

8 March 2019 1:42 PM IST

On his way to Sikkim to inaugurate the Pakyong Airport, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared some beautiful pictures of the Himalayan state on his Twitter. (Photo: Twitter | @narendramodi)

PM Modi turns photographer, clicks serene and splendid pictures of...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi used adjectives 'enchanting and incredible' to describe Sikkim.

24 Sept 2018 2:28 PM IST

PM Modi was accompanied by Chief Minister Pawan Chamling and Union Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu as he unveiled the plaque, formally inaugurating the aero facility. (Photo: Twitter | @ANI)

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Sikkim's first airport in Paykong

'Work is progressing at high pace to strengthen both, infrastructural and emotional connectivity to Sikkim and the...

24 Sept 2018 1:34 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the inauguration of first flight on Delhi-Shimla route under UDAN scheme i April 2017. (Photo: File/narendramodi.in)

PM Modi to inaugurate Sikkim's first airport today

At present, the nearest airport from Sikkim is located 124 km away in Bagdogra in West Bengal.

23 Sept 2018 12:40 PM IST

Sitharaman was on a visit to the Sikkim state to meet the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) officials at Nathu-La, where she interacted with the Vice Chief of Army Staff and other senior Army official. (Photo: Twitter/@DefenceMinIndia)

Sikkim: Sitharaman meets Chinese soldiers, teaches them meaning of...

The Chinese officer took a few seconds to guess the answer and said, 'Nice to meet you'.

8 Oct 2017 6:15 PM IST

Nirmala Sitharaman

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman conducts aerial survey of...

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is on a day-long visit to Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim.

7 Oct 2017 6:59 PM IST

The cops tried to track down the girl they could not find her for two weeks. Later, the girl returned and told her parents that Sandeep had taken her to various places and that she was raped. She also informed police officials.(Representational image)

Sikkim: Man held for sexually assaulting daughter's minor friend

The accused sexually assaulted her repeatedly threatening that otherwise he would circulate her nude photos on the...

4 Aug 2017 4:06 PM IST

Union minister Kiren Rijiju (Photo: PTI/File)

Gorkhaland row: GJM meets Kiren Rijiju with demand for separate state

The Union minister of State for home affairs is here for the International Day of Yoga celebrations on Wednesday.

21 Jun 2017 11:32 AM IST

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh taking salute during his visit to the 36th Batallion Gayzing in western Sikkim on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Kashmir is ours, Kashmiris also ours; will find permanent solution:...

Students have joined protests in J&K like never before with even girls taking to streets, and fighting pitched battles...

21 May 2017 8:50 PM IST

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Be very vigilant against transgression by China along border: HM to...

Rajnath Singh made the statement while addressing a first-ever meeting of chief ministers of five Himalayan states.

20 May 2017 8:13 PM IST