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Students claim ‘commission’ in uniform drive of Tadong College
Third class materials provided at very high rates: Students
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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 – 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...
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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
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
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!
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
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
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...
152 houses fully damaged in August slides
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
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
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...