Guwahati, Aug. 16 -- In response to Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang's warnings about the harmful impact of online gambling, the Sikkim government has banned platforms like Khelobet and Khel 2Bet, halting their operations in the state.

Online gambling emerged as a significant issue for many families, particularly in lower and middle-class communities. People who hoped for easy wealth ended up losing savings, sinking into debt, and facing mental distress. Some even took their own lives. The Chief Minister previously described online gambling as a "silent killer" that starts small but escalates into a life-destroying problem.

At a recent public event in Gangtok, CM Tamang questioned why Sikkim, ranked as one of the happiest states in the ...