SIKKIM EXPRESS

Sixteen-year-old Aryan Aley from Reshi, Sore y district wins the prestigious Mr Teen India 2026 title at the national pageant held in New Delhi. - SE Report

The Tendong Lho Rum Faat 2026 Celebration Committee on Tuesday announced a lineup of cultural, educational and traditional programmes starting from August 3, leading up to the main festival on August 8. sikkimexpress.com/news-details/t… @bella_foREVer12

The historic border trade between India and China through the Nathula Pass in Sikkim will restart on August 1, ending a six-year suspension caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. sikkimexpress.com/news-details/n…

The winners of ‘Pathak 2026’ will receive cash prizes of Rs 50,000, Rs 25,000 and Rs 10,000 for the first, second and third positions respectively. The remaining seven finalists will receive consolation prizes and certificates. sikkimexpress.com/news-details/s…

Based on the findings of the study, he requested that the government consider the construction of either a bypass tunnel or a cut-and-cover tunnel, whichever is found to be technically, environmentally, and economically feasible.

Emphasizing the need for a permanent and sustainable solution, Indra Hang urged the Ministry to undertake a comprehensive geotechnical investigation of the landslide-prone stretch. sikkimexpress.com/news-details/2…

For a permanent solution, NHIDCL has prepared and submitted a Detailed Project Report (DPR) to the Ministry proposing the construction of four tunnels along the Rangpo-Singtam stretch of NH-10.

The 20th Mile landslide and land instability has seen frequent closures of NH 10 between Singtam and Rangpo, forcing commuters to take longer detours. Restoration works are continuing but the gradual expansion of the landslide is making clearing operation challenging.

#sikkimexpress Heads of various departments were transferred by the Sikkim government in the latest transfer order.

The landslide, triggered by incessant rainfall, has forced the diversion of traffic for more than two weeks. At present, light vehicles are being diverted via Duga under West Pandam constituency, while heavy vehicles are using the Rorathang-Pakyong route. sikkimexpress.com/news-details/n…

State Budget 2026-27: BJP welcomes people-centric initiatives, raises concerns over jobs, revenue sikkimexpress.com/news-details/s… @bella_foREVer12

During the meeting, the Lok Sabha MP from Sikkim sought urgent intervention for expediting the restoration works related to the critical slope failures at Pakyong Airport. sikkimexpress.com/news-details/i…

The worst-affected areas include Hee-Gaon, Pechrek and nearby villages under Maneybung-Dentam constituency, where farmers said repeated attacks by wild porcupines and wild boars have devastated maize fields. sikkimexpress.com/news-details/w…

The Sikkim government has constituted a high-level committee to investigate the fatal mishap inside the under-construction head race tunnel of the #NHPC Teesta-VI hydel power project, which claimed the lives of 25 workers. sikkimexpress.com/news-details/h…

#ACT TO UNDERTAKE FOUR-DAY TEESTA MARCH, REITERATES DEMAND FOR REVIEW OF HYDEL PROJECTS sikkimexpress.com/news-details/a…

Chief Minister PS Golay on Thursday dedicated the Rs. 18,455-crore State Budget for 2026-27 to the people of Sikkim and used its passage in the Legislative Assembly to counter claims by ‘self-proclaimed economists’ that his government was bankrupt. sikkimexpress.com/news-details/r…

Badminton Association of Sikkim (BAS) general secretary Sukanta Das has been nominated as a core committee member of the organizing committee for BWF World Championships 2026, to be held at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, from August 17 to 23. sikkimexpress.com/news-details/b…

A four-member committee has been notified by the Sikkim government to inquire into the causes and circumstances leading to the mishap at Teesta VI HEP tunnel at Samardung, Jholungey in Namchi District.

A suspected methane gas explosion inside the under-construction HRT of the NHPC Teesta-VI hydel power project turned the tunnel into a deadly gas chamber on Monday afternoon, trapping workers inside and leaving at least 11 dead. sikkimexpress.com/news-details/s…

#NHPC From the VI HEP tunnel mishap: HELPLINES