Sikkim

Army rescues 400 tourists stranded in Sikkim after heavy snowfall

Army personnel rescued around 400 tourists stranded in Sikkim following heavy snowfall and later provided emergency assistance, including medical care and food, to them, defence officials said on Sunday.

Mar 13, 2023

Army aid to 550 tourists, stranded over 8 hours in Sikkim.

Army rescues 550 tourists stranded over 8 hours in North Sikkim [Photos]

Army provided emergency assistance, including medical care and food, to 550 tourists, who got stuck in north Sikkim for more than eight hours due to landslides at multiple locations and heavy rainfall and brought them back to safe locations, defence officials said on Thursday.

Oct 13, 2022

Humanity above all: Indian Army rescues 3 Chinese nationals in north Sikkim; provides food, oxygen

The Indian Army personnel realised the danger to the lives of the Chinese citizens in sub-zero temperatures and immediately reached out to them to provide medical assistance.

Sep 5, 2020

1967 Battle of Nathu La and Cho La: When India gave China a bloody nose

As India gave a bloody nose to China's intimidation in Nathu La, it resulted in peace for almost 5 decades in the region.

Aug 25, 2020

Stadium named after Bhaichung Bhutia to be inaugurated soon in Namchi

As a tribute to Bhaichung Bhutia a football stadium named after the Indian legend will be inaugurated in Namchi, in South Sikkim.

Aug 25, 2020

NDMA 'red alert' for 'very heavy' rain in Sikkim, West Bengal, Konkan and Goa

NDMA issued warning citing heavy to very heavy rains in some parts of the country.

Jul 2, 2020

Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft of Indian Airforce

IAF's fierce response against Chinese attempts to violate airspace in Ladakh

The Indian Air Force (IAF) sent a strong message to China as it deployed fighter jets minutes after spotting Chinese choppers flying near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh.

May 12, 2020

Heavy rains trigger floods, landslides in Northeast; 10 dead, over 8 lakh affected

While heavy rains in the region are expected till July 14, Barpeta in Assam is the worst-hit district with over 85,000 people affected.

Jul 13, 2019

Indian Army rescues over 1,500 stranded tourists in Sikkim

The tourists were returning from Nathu La and Tsomgo (Changu) Lake on Friday evening when snowfall in the region blocked roads, leaving over 300 to 400 civil vehicles stranded at various points on Jawahar Lal Nehru Road.

Dec 29, 2018

PM Modi claims Sikkim's Pakyong airport is the 100th in India but is it so?

The Pakyong airport is Sikkim's first airport, situated at an altitude of 4,500 feet above sea level.

Sep 25, 2018

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Sikkim's first airport in Pakyong

The prime minister reached the state on Sunday evening in an MI-8 chopper from Bagdogra and was received by Governor Ganga Prasad and Chief Minister Pawan Chamling.

Sep 24, 2018

India to ramp up security after Doklam standoff; plans underground tunnels along China border

The Border Roads Organisation, which is in charge of building roads and infrastructure in tough terrains, plans to build 17 highway tunnels along the LAC.

Nov 6, 2017

EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United target India World Cup U-17 star Komal Thatal? Here's the truth

Sikkim star Komal Thatal has been bagging headlines for the India U-17 team with his attacking display.

Oct 9, 2017

Bet you didn't know this about Priyanka Chopra!

Priyanka Chopra calls Sikkim insurgency-hit state; forced to apologise by Twitterati

Realising her big blunder, Priyanka Chopra later apologised for making the statement.

Sep 14, 2017

Darjeeling crisis: Sikkim's economy takes a hit due to Gorkhaland agitation

Business in Sikkim has slowed down even though it is that time of the year when tourists flock to the state not just for sight-seeing, but also to be a part of the state biggest festival -- Dashain.

Sep 9, 2017

Mouthwatering Northeast dishes you should try at least once

Assamese meal is considered incomplete without the local favourite Khar.

Aug 27, 2017

Doklam standoff: India steps up troop deployment along China border in Sikkim

The 'caution level' amongst troops guarding the 1400 km Sino-Indian border has also been increased.

Aug 12, 2017

Vijender Singh, Zulpikar Maimaitali, India boxing, India vs China

India boxer Vijender Singh against Chinese challenger amid Sikkim standoff

Vijender Singh will face China's Zulpikar Maimaitiali on Saturday in Mumbai. Two titles and plenty of pride are in the line in the wake of the diplomatic stand-off between the two countries.

Aug 2, 2017

Sikkim standoff: Indian Army pitches tents, starts supply chain despite China posturing

The Sikkim standoff is already India's longest standoff with China since the 1962 war.

Jul 9, 2017

Beijing slams Indian border troops crossing into Chinese territory as very serious

China has accused Indian border forces of allegedly crossing into its territory.

Jul 4, 2017