Students claim ‘commission’ in uniform drive of Tadong College

Posted by VoiceofSikkim on Sep 03, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Students claim ‘commission’ in uniform drive of Tadong College Third class materials provided at very high rates: Students Sikkim Express | www.sikkimexpress.com Students claim ‘commission’ in uniform drive of Tadong College | Third class materials provided at very high rates: Students GANGTOK, September 2: The ‘uniformity’ drive of Tadong Government College has stumbled into its first controversy with a... 

The Udasis of Guru Nanak : Guru’s spiritual connection with Sikkim

Posted by VoiceofSikkim on Sep 02, 2010 | 1 Comment

The Udasis of Guru Nanak : Guru’s spiritual connection with Sikkim – Part I Dalvinder Singh (Grewal) The third time Guru Nanak Dev Ji left home on his famous Udasis (journeys) 0in 1516 he trekked towards the north. He was accompanied by his long time companion Mardana Ji. Guru Nanak Ji's first halt was at Srinagar. At Srinagar, Guru Nanak Ji met a Muslim dervish known as Kamal, and a Hindu pundit called... 

Pakistan trio face possible life bans

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Reuters Pakistani cricketer Salman Butt (C), arrives at the Pakistan High Commission in London September 2, 2010. REUTERS/Paul Hackett 02 Sep, London: Pakistan test captain Salman Butt and opening bowlers Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif face possible life bans after they were charged on Thursday under the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) anti-corruption code. The ICC said in a statement the trio had been provisionally... 

Water sport catches up in Sikkim- 46-event swimming meet on september 25 and 26

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Water sport catches up in Sikkim- 46-event swimming meet on september 25 and 26 The Telegraph Water sport catches up in Sikkim- 46-event swimming meet on september 25 and 26 Sept. 2, Gangtok: Water sport is fast catching up in Sikkim and the organisers of a swimming competition this month are expecting more than the usual figure of 100 participants for their meet that will have 46 events. The 7th Sikkim State Swimming... 

Preserving state’s century-old ethos and heritage

Posted by VoiceofSikkim on Sep 02, 2010 | 1 Comment

Preserving state’s century-old ethos and heritage Chewang Pintso Preserving state's century-old ethos and heritage- By Chewang Pintso The recent observance of Pang Lhabsol in its totality minus the Pangtey Cham at the Royal Tsuglakhang is infact most relevant given the existing degenerated state of our allegiance and commitment towards preserving the sacred spiritual heritage that Sikkim as the Guru Rinpoche’s... 

Caution – Tunnel ahead, is weeping!

Posted by VoiceofSikkim on Sep 02, 2010 | 2 Comments

Caution – Tunnel ahead, is weeping! Sanjay Agarwal 80 years old Topakhani Tunnel, on verge of collapse somday I happen to go through all the post on Sikkim Blogs each day and nights, mostly I prefer to go through a well known blog on Sikkim History compiled by Shital Pradhan. There goes not a single day I hunt for post from Mr.Pradhan, its awesome and outstandingly featured. The abstracts of story are enough to make... 

SDF party condemns vehicle torching incident

Posted by VoiceofSikkim on Sep 02, 2010 | 4 Comments

SDF party condemns vehicle torching incident SDF-PR SDF party condemns vehicle torching incident 02 Sep, Gangtok: The Sikkim Democratic Front SDF has condemned the incident where a vehicle of Shri Milan Rai, a former teacher by profession was torched in Namchi. According to the press release the incident was painted as act close to that of ‘Talibinisation’ by some section of media. Condemning the incident as an unfortunate,... 

Once 3G is operational for private operators, VOS will go streaming fully – VOS Team

Posted by VoiceofSikkim on Sep 02, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Once 3G is operational for private operators, VOS will go streaming fully – VOS Team Sashi Thapa Once 3G is operational for private operators, VOS will go streaming fully 02 Sept, August: The rapid modernisation indicates that the people want more out of Pandora box each day. Although the launch of government undertaking mobile operators services towards fast communication system like 3G in India was not that effective... 

Heavy losses to standing crops reported from all four districts

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152 houses fully damaged in August slides Heavy losses to standing crops reported from all four districts Sikkim Express | www.sikkimexpress.com 152 houses fully damaged in August slides Heavy losses to standing crops reported from all four districts GANGTOK, September 1: Three persons lost their lives and a total of 152 houses were fully damaged which saw 133 families being shifted to relief camps during the widespread... 

Dial 9800959001 to call CM

Posted by VoiceofSikkim on Sep 02, 2010 | 3 Comments

Dial 9800959001 to call CM Pending arrears to teachers after Assembly session Sikkim Express | www.sikkimexpress.com I want the people to share their problems and worries with me and I will try and reply all calls and smses GANGTOK, September 1: Taking your problems directly to the Chief Minister has been made simpler. You need to just dial 9800959001 and talk to him about your problems or can even make use of the short...