Kathmandu, Aug. 18 -- rock band Nepathya's upcoming concert in Sikkim has received official backing from the state government, with Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang -Golay, unveiling the event's ticket and specially designed T-shirt.

Tamang launched the two items during a ceremony in Gangtok on Saturday marking India's 80th Republic Day. Nepathya had earlier announced that it would perform at Paljor Stadium in the Sikkim capital on October 31.

The concert will be the band's fourth performance in Sikkim and its biggest there to date, according to the organisers. Nepathya's first concert in the state was held indoors after the band's return to the music scene. Its subsequent outdoor performances took place in Pakyong, on the grounds oppos...