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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
TopicPrem Singh Tamang

Topic: Prem Singh Tamang

From Indira Gandhi’s Kalpaatra to Sikkim 2075: India’s tryst with time capsules

On 21 August, Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang buried a time capsule at Rustomji Deer Park, Gangtok, within the state secretariat at Tashiling.

Special pay hike, free child attendants — How Sikkim plans to address falling fertility rate

Special increment to women employees giving birth to a second baby & two increments for a third child. Steps are in contrast to states like UP that are trying to stem population.

Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang launches free-ride scheme for women at night

At a time the country has been protesting about the Hyderabad and Unnao rape, the Sikkim govt has devised a scheme that aims to help women stranded due to the lack of a vehicle between 10 pm to 6 am.

Sikkim CM Tamang pledges to ‘protect & conserve’ state’s special status

The revocation of Article 370 raised apprehensions across several northeastern states that also enjoy similar special status provisions in the Constitution.

Why Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang’s appointment has been challenged, and what do rules say

SKM chief Prem Singh Tamang took oath as CM on 27 May this year. The appointment has been challenged due to his conviction in a 2016 corruption case.

On Camera

Sergio Gor as US envoy raises red flags. Delhi must read the signal, be optimistic

Delhi must see opportunity in the new envoy, to be prepared for hurdles, yet be forward-looking and free of preconceived notions that could spoil any chances of a breakthrough.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

‘Not troop size or weapons but tech matters, need to prepare for long conflicts’—Rajnath Singh

At Ran Samvad seminar, defence minister spoke about reasons behind success of Op Sindoor, explained how warfare changed in real time & called for upgradation of tech & cyber infra.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.