Sikkim holds exhibition to showcase environmental heritageGANGTOK - The forest department of Sikkim organised an exhibition to showcase the environmental heritage of the state in Gangtok this week. Heliport work starts in SikkimGANGTOK - Union Tourism Minister Kumari Selja today laid the foundation stone for the heliport at Chemchey, South District, Sikkim. Cultural heritage of Manipur showcased in SikkimGANGTOK - An exhibition on cultural heritage of Manipur was recently held at Sikkim State Archives in Gangtok. Black bear injures forest officials in SikkimGANGTOK - Two wildlife personnel got seriously injured while they were trying to catch alive a Himalayan black bear from a Sikkim village. Artisan wants to keep alive art of Sikkim’s Lepcha tribeGANGTOK - Woven with bamboo, Sumuk Thyaptuk or the Lepcha hat, creates a fabulous piece of art that is laced with history and a deep cultural heritage associated with the indigenous Lepcha tribe. Vice President lays foundation stone of first ever railway line in SikkimGANGTOK - Vice President Hamid Ansari on Friday laid the foundation stone of the first ever railway line (Rangpo-Sivok railway line) to Sikkim at Rangpo. Vice President to lay foundation stone of first ever railway line in SikkimGANGTOK - Vice President Hamid Ansari will lay the foundation stone of the first ever railway line (Rangpo-Sivok railway line) to Sikkim at Rangpo today. Vice President inaugurates Conference on Right to Education with Special Reference to SikkimGANGTOK - Vice President Hamid Ansari inaugurated the Regional Conference on “Right to Education with Special Reference to Sikkim and its impact on Legal Awareness Campaign” here today. Vice president in Sikkim to lay foundation for rail linkGANGTOK - Vice President Hamid Ansari arrived here Wednesday on a hectic three-day visit to Sikkim during which he will lay the foundation stone of a rail link between Rangpo in the Himalayan state and Sevoke in West Bengal. Sikkim’s farmers demand fertiliser subsidy reformsGANGTOK - The farmers’ community and the Sikkim government Monday demanded fertiliser subsidy reforms, saying the state, which has adopted organic agriculture policy, is not benefiting from the central government’s policy of providing subsidy for chemical fertilisers. Sikkim seeks to promote tourism potential in global marketGANGTOK - Defined as a mystical kaleidoscope of nature’s garden, Sikkim is increasingly fascinating tourists from different parts of the country and abroad. Sikkim draws record touristsGANGTOK - Tourist arrivals in Sikkim record an increase due to its natural beauty and peaceful environment. Floriculture business a boon for the local florist in SikkimGANGTOK - The climatic advantage coupled with highly educated workforce gives Sikkim a definite advantage in floriculture, and realizing the potential the State Government is assisting farmers through various training programs and facilities. RBI stresses on need to check inflation expectationsGANGTOK - Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Duvvuri Subbarao has said the Central bank needs to control inflationary expectations and support growth, as signs of recovery and price pressures raise concerns that the policy may be tightened in late 2009 or early 2010. Indian Army launches green drive in SikkimGANGTOK - The Indian Army has launched an afforestation drive in the high altitude area of East Sikkim on Wednesday. Sikkim travel agents fear dip in tourist arrivals following Chinese incursionsGANGTOK - Travel agents in Sikkim are a worried lot, as they fear a dip in domestic tourist arrivals in the state following the tension that prevails after reports of Chinese incursion and aggression along the international border. Tibetans living-in-exile surprised over China’s opposition to Dalai Lama’s visitGANGTOK - Members of the exiled Tibetan community living at Gangtok said China’s opposition to the Dalai Lama’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh is “surprising”. Reported Chinese firing injuring border guards scare residents in SikkimGANGTOK - Reports of Chinese firing injuring border guards in Arunachal Pradesh have caused concern among people in Sikkim. Tendong Lho Rum Faat festival celebrated by Lepchas of SikkimGANGTOK - Hundreds of people came together in Gangtok recently to celebrate Tendong Lho Rum Faat, which is a festival of the indigenous tribe of Sikkim “The Lepchas”. Popular sculpting statue in SikkimGANGTOK - An art school is preserving the oldest form of traditional and religious art of statue making, influenced by Buddhist teaching in Sikkim. Lepchas of Sikkim celebrate Tendong Lho Rum Faat festivalGANGTOK - Hundreds of people came together in Gangtok recently to celebrate Tendong Lho Rum Faat, which is a festival of the indigenous tribe of ikkim “The Lepchas”. Sikkim youth give traditional Angora Shawls a new lookGANGTOK - The Directorate of Handicrafts and handloom, originally established to preserve traditional Arts and Crafts and providing training to local youth, is now popularising the ‘Angora shawl’. Sikkim handloom industry making efforts to popularise tribal artGANGTOK - To promote the weave of an indigenous tribe of Sikkim, handicrafts and handloom department of the state is trying to enhance its popularity by imparting training to unemployed youth. Centre asks Sikkim to put on hold six hydel projectsGANGTOK - The Central Government has asked the Sikkim Government to withhold the six hydel projects in the state. Visually impaired bamboo artist enables others for self-relianceGANGTOK - A visually impaired bamboo artisan in Sikkim imparts training to many other disadvantaged people like him and help them gain self-reliance in life. Traditional shawl making gets a makeover in SikkimGANGTOK - The art of making traditional Angora shawls in Sikkim is getting a makeover, as handicrafts and handloom department of the state is adopting new designs and techniques to enhance its popularity. Taxi driver molests girl, heldGANGTOK - A taxi driver has been arrested for allegedly molesting a minor girl in the South district of Sikkim, police said Wednesday. Conservation efforts for Red Panda in Gangtok zooGANGTOK - In a bid to save one of nature’s rarest and most beautiful animals, the Red Panda, the Sikkim Himalayan Zoological Park (SHZP) in Gangtok has embarked on a breeding and conservation programme. Tibetan Buddhists celebrate Karmapas birthdayDHARAMSALA/GANGTOK - Tibetan exiles in India Friday celebrated the 25th birthday of the 17th Karmapa, Ugyen Trinley Dorjee, the only major monk reincarnate recognised by both the Dalai Lama and China. Karmapa’s 25th birthday celebrated at Gangtok monasteryGANGTOK - The 25th birthday of Urgen Thrinley Dorjee, the 17th Karmapa and second highest spiritual leader of the Tibetan Buddhists, was celebrated without any extravaganza at the Rumtek Monastery here Friday. |
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