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Topic: Sikkim

Seven tourists killed in Sikkim as deadly avalanche hits cars on way to Nathu La

19 others were rescued by Tuesday evening. Search & rescue operations resumed 8am Wednesday after being halted at 6pm the previous evening due to 'inclement weather'.

Seven tourists dead in Sikkim avalanche, scores still missing

The avalanche occurred around 12.20 pm Tuesday at the 15th Mile checkpost towards Nathula Pass.

‘Heartbroken to see those who voted for merger with India branded foreigners’: Sikkim ex-CM Chamling

Pawan Kumar Chamling, founding president of SDF, calls SKM govt 'inefficient & dysfunctional', says he will contest elections next year to bring 'peace and stability' in state.

Why Sikkim saw protests over an SC judgment & how 2 political parties moved to capitalise on it

Despite dropping the 'objectionable' phrase ‘people of foreign origin' for Sikkimese-Nepalese from its judgment on tax exemptions, the poll-bound state is witnessing violent protests.

Meet Em Prasad Sharma – A Proactive MLA On A Mission To Fast-Track Development & Growth In Namcheybong, Sikkim

Em Prasad Sharma, advisor of the excise branch, Government of Sikkim, is on a mission to empower the people in Namcheybong, Sikkim by fast-tracking the rural development.

DR Thapa, who led protests against SC’s ‘foreign’ tag for Sikkimese Nepali, is new BJP state chief

Tribal leader N.K Subba was appointed as BJP's legislature party leader. Appointments come at a time when there's a perception of central leadership's apathy towards state unit.

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.

‘Marriage can’t take away identity’: SC order scrapping ‘discriminatory’ tax law for Sikkim women

Women are 'not chattel' said SC bench, adding that there was 'no justification shown' to exclude women married to non-Sikkimese from tax relief rule & that it violated basic rights.

16 Army personnel killed in road accident in North Sikkim

The accident took place when their vehicle tried to negotiate a sharp turn on the winding road.

‘Indecision is still a decision’— Politics behind BJP ‘apathy’ that made its Sikkim chief resign

Sikkim BJP chief D.B. Chauhan quit his post Tuesday, claiming high command ignored his plea to take up party MLAs’ cause with CM. But 2024 polls could be factor, party leaders say.

On Camera

Poor claims ratio, ‘hidden’ clauses—India’s health insurance firms need new business models

In an environment where there is, often legitimate, mistrust between stakeholders—insurance firms, hospitals and patients—it is no surprise that the results are sub-optimal.

Why Tamil Nadu’s women make up nearly half of India’s female factory workforce

With an educated & skilled workforce, Tamil Nadu has a burgeoning industrial sector which has scored massive investments in automobiles, electronics, and even footwear.

Taiwan reports Chinese military activity around the island

Taiwan has detected a total of 301 Chinese military aircraft and 165 Chinese naval vessels so far in 2024.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.