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Kaag Thihar (Festival Of Crows)

Gangtok, Oct. 19 -- Kaag Tihar, also known as the Festival of Crows, marks the beginning of the five-day-long Tihar or Deepawali festival, one of the most celebrated and spiritually meaningful occasio... Read More


Hello Didi, Can You Hear Me? - Darjeeling MP Raju Bista's Hydrant Call Goes Viral

Darjeeling, Oct. 11 -- An undated video featuring Darjeeling MP Raju Bista has gone viral on social media, showing him humorously attempting to make a "telephonic call" using a no-functioning water hy... Read More


Sikkim Government Hikes DA for Employees and Pensioners from January 2025

Gangtok, Oct. 7 -- The Government of Sikkim has announced an increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for its employees and pensioners, providing a much-needed financial boost ahea... Read More


Darjeeling Landslides: 23 Dead, Mirik Worst Hit as Heavy Rains Devastate North Bengal

Darjeeling, Oct. 6 -- Continuous heavy rainfall since October 4 has triggered massive landslides across Darjeeling and adjoining parts of North Bengal, leaving at least 23 people dead and dozens injur... Read More


Nakima (Tupistra nutans): A Himalayan Superfood for Healthy Living

Gangtok, Sept. 30 -- High in the misty forests of Sikkim, Bhutan, and Nepal, a seasonal delicacy known as Nakima (Tupistra nutans) has been nourishing communities for generations. This rare perennial ... Read More


Dark Chocolate Emerges as a Smart Swap for Better Blood Sugar Control: The Health Benefits Explained

Gangtok, Sept. 27 -- Often relegated to the indulgence category, high-quality dark chocolate is increasingly being recognized by health experts and scientific research as a valuable tool for individua... Read More


Four Sikkim Private Universities Named as UGC Defaulters; CAP Demands Immediate Government Action

Gangtok, Sept. 27 -- The inclusion of four private universities from Sikkim on the University Grants Commission's (UGC) recent defaulters list has sparked serious concern across the state, prompting a... Read More


Sadar Police Recovers Rs.99,000 Lost to Cyber Fraud, Money Restored to Victim

Gangtok, Sept. 22 -- In a swift and effective operation, Sadar Police Station has successfully recovered Rs 99,000 lost to cyber fraud, underscoring the efficiency of the newly streamlined mechanism f... Read More


Mahalaya & Durga Puja (Dashain): Culture, History, Gaity & Tradition

Gangtok, Sept. 20 -- "Mahalaya" - is a Sanskrit word meaning "Great Abode". It refers to the day when Goddess Durga is believed to begin her journey from Mount Kailash to Earth, marking the start of t... Read More


What Happens if Gold or Money in a Bank Locker is Stolen or Damaged?

Gangtok, Sept. 20 -- Suppose you keep gold or money in a bank locker. The question often arises: if it is stolen or destroyed in a fire, are you entitled to compensation? To understand this, let's lo... Read More