Bird tourism charter for Asia released in Sikkim
Posted by VoiceofSikkim on Jun 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Bird tourism charter for Asia released in Sikkim
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GANGTOK, June 26: The special issue of ‘Bird Tourism Charter for Asia’ prepared by BirdLife International was released jointly by Sikkim chief wildlife warden NT Bhutia and Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) director Dr. Asad R Rahmani today here at a function here in Gangtok.
The BirdLife International is a global partnership of conservation organizations,...
Housewife raped in Khecheopari
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GANGTOK, June 25: A middle aged married lady from Thingling Khecheopari has lodged a rape complaint at Geyzing police station against a local person Amber Bahadur Gurung.
According to the victim, the accused who is also from the same locality had forcefully sexually assaulted her on June 14 while she was collecting cattle fodder in the jungle, 2 kms away from her house.
Mr. Gurung is also accused to have repeated the...
Sikkim Governor condoles demise of Assam Governor
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GANGTOK, June 26: Governor Balmiki Prasad Singh has condoled the passing away of Governor of Assam, Shiv Charan Mathur.
In a condolence message the Governor said, “In his passing away, I have lost a dear friend, a veteran national leader, who was always in touch with the grassroots of society and who had served the nation for many decades. His services to the people from Rajasthan to Assam are well-known.”
Governor...
Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre celebrates birth anniversary of 17th Gyalwa Karmapa
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Low key show but eternal hopes for return of Supreme Head to his Throne
Gangtok, June 26: The 25th birth anniversary of 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Ogyen Drodul Trinley Dorje was today celebrated in a sober manner at his original throne of power at Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre, East Sikkim.
As per the wishes of the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, the Rumtek Dhrama Chakra Centre management committee had scaled down the birthday celebrations...
Citizen reporter impact-Power restored.
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CITIZEN REPORTER IMPACT-Power Dept restore electricity supply to Shantinagar
RANGPO, June 25: The disturbed power supply at Shantinagar, Singtam was restored today.
Irate residents had today gone to Power department office at Shantinagar demanding immediate restoration of power.
The residents had yesterday also written in SIKKIM EXPRESS Citizen Reporter column about the lack of power in the area for the past four days.
When...
CM inspects proposed site of 500 bedded hospital at Sokethang
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CM inspects proposed site of 500 bedded hospital at Sokethang
GANGTOK, June 25 (IPR): Moving towards the systemization of total health care for the Sikkimese people, Chief Minister Pawan Chamling has embarked on the mission to develop Sir Thuthob Namgyal Memorial Hospital (STNM) by providing all necessities of a complete 500 bedded hospital which could serve the people.
With this concept in mind, the Chief Minister yesterday...
Cleanliness mantra to hang inside taxis of Gangtok
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Cleanliness mantra to hang inside taxis of Gangtok
GANGTOK, June 26: Cleanliness has always been acknowledged as a vital component for any successful venture especially for quality tourism promotion in Sikkim which is already feeling the pitch of garbage littering by lakhs of tourists visiting this hilly State.
In order to tackle unmanaged garbage which usually flies out from the window of vehicles ferrying the tourists...
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