The road near Sangkalang on the Mangan-Dzongu route is in bad condition, making travel risky and scary. Vehicles have a tough time climbing the unpaved stretch.
A truck belonging to the Sikkim Milk Union, traveling towards Siliguri, collided with an Eco Van heading towards Gangtok at Ranipool, just below Mayfair. According to police reports, five passengers from the Eco Van and the truck driver sustained injuries. Among them, one person is seriously injured. All the injured have been taken to Manipal Hospital for treatment.
Video Release
Citizen Action Party-Sikkim
Why is the SKM Party and Chief Minister PS Golay withholding information about the meeting between Sikkim and Darjeeling representatives scheduled for February 10, 2025, in Delhi? With discussions on the Sikkim-Darjeeling merger intensifying, it raises questions about the purpose of this so-called high-level meeting involving the SKM Government and the Darjeeling Hills representatives. It is crucial for the SKM Party to provide clarity to the people of Sikkim.
Albert Gurung, Spokesperson, Citizen Action Party-Sikkim
Press release
क्यापको क्षुद्र राजनीतिको जवाफ प्रधानमन्त्रीले दिनु भएको छलाइभ कन्सर्टले स्वदेशी र विदेशी अतिथिहरूलाई आकर्षित गरेर पर्यटन प्रवर्द्धन गर्ने, आतिथ्य, यातायात, र कार्यक्रम व्यवस्थापनमा रोजगार सृजना गर्ने अनि स्थानीय कलाकारहरूलाई विश्वव्यापी प्रतिभाहरूसँग प्रदर्शन गर्न अवसर समेत प्रदान गर्नेछ! प्रधानमन्त्री नरेन्द्र मोदीको यो भाषणले स्पष्ट पारेको छ! एड शीरन कन्सर्ट केवल एक प्रदर्शन मात्र होइन, यो सिक्किम राज्यको 50 वर्षको गौरवशाली उत्सव हो। सिक्किमलाई विश्वव्यापी सांस्कृतिक मानचित्रमा राख्ने, अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय स्तरमा ध्यान आकर्षित गर्ने र पर्यटन र स्थानीय व्यापारलाई बढावा दिने यो सौम्य अवसर हो जुन अवसरले सिक्किमे जनतालाई दीर्घकालीन मिलोस् भन्ने सम्माननीय मुख्यमन्त्री श्रीमान पीएस गोलेज्यूको उच्च विचार रहेको छ
Padma Shri Kailash Kher Applauds Sikkim CM’s Vision for Jorethang Maghey Mela
Namchi, January 22 (IPR): Renowned singer Padma Shri Kailash Kher has commended Chief Minister Mr Prem Singh Tamang for his visionary efforts in elevating the Jorethang Maghey Sankranti Mela to national and international acclaim. Performing at the festival’s grand closing ceremony, Kher and his band Kailasa praised the Chief Minister’s commitment to showcasing Sikkim’s cultural heritage on a global platform.
Speaking at the event, Kher remarked, “CM Tamang is like my brother, and his endeavor to promote Jorethang Maghey Mela at the national and international level is truly remarkable.”
He further highlighted the festival’s potential to garner attention like other renowned festivals of the country , emphasizing the importance of positioning the Maghey Mela as a key event in India’s cultural landscape.
Pledging his unconditional support for Sikkim, Kher added, “I will always stand with Sikkim and its initiatives.”
The Chief Minister’s efforts to enhance the cultural and global significance of the Maghey Mela have garnered widespread appreciation, with Kailash Kher’s endorsement adding a new dimension of prestige to the festival.
राज्यमा स्वच्छता बनाइराख्न मुख्यमन्त्री पीएस गोलेले सबै पक्षलाई जिम्मेवारी वहन गर्न आग्रह गरेका छन्। उनले सरकारी विभाग र विभागीय परिसर सफा नराखिएको खण्डमा सम्बन्धित प्रमुखलाई निस्कासन गर्न सकिने बताएका छन्।
जति पनि मेलाहरू छ आज राति १२ बजेदेखि बन्द हुनुपर्ने छ।- मुख्यमन्त्री पी एस तामाङ
जनतालाई दुख दिने विभाग प्रति मुख्य मन्त्रीले गरे लाखेस्
वित्तीय र एकाउन्ट विभाग प्रति मुख्य मन्त्रीले गरे दुखेसाे जनतालाई दिएको दुखप्रति उनले गम्भीर चिन्ता व्यक्त गरे ।
PRESS RELEASE
"This is the reality of “Golay Ko Samridh, and Sunaulo Sikkim” that Chief Minister PS Golay has been talking about"
Following CM PS Golay's grand speech, our team set out to North Sikkim, specifically the Dzongu area, to evaluate the reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts after the devastating 2023 Teesta Urja Dam breach. The site where the CM had attended a program as Chief Guest is in a ground constructed worth one crore rupees but the sad part is that the site will be washed away with monsoon rains, and the roads across the entire Dzongu region remain only passable during dry seasons. For years, North Dzongu has found itself isolated from the rest of the state during the monsoons. Sacred and enchanting places like Dzongu should be a government priority, yet they continue to be overlooked. On behalf of the residents of Dzongu, the Citizen Action Party-Sikkim urges the PS Golay Government to swiftly announce and allocate a special financial package for the area. Empty promises and boastful proclamations will not resolve the issues facing this beautiful region; genuine developmental efforts are what is truly needed. In fact, Chief Minister should be ashamed of even talking about Ed Sheeran from such place where people have perennial problems to fight with, deal with and live with.
The Citizen Action Party-Sikkim has consistently highlighted pressing issues for both the public and the government, while the SKM government remains preoccupied with gratifying their backers, neglecting the needs of the people. We reaffirm our position that immediate attention should be directed towards the reconstruction of North Sikkim following the 2023 flash floods, rather than indulging in extravagant celebrations and concerts like those of Ed Sheeran. Truly Sikkim Chief Minister is shameless who does not know what to speak, how to speak and where to speak.
Press and Publicity Council
Citizen Action Party-Sikkim.
Thief in Arithang Gangtok.
Don't Drink and Drive!
For the safety of the public, Namchi Police Implements Strict Measures to Curb Drinking and Driving During Mela in Jorethang.
WORLD'S BIGGEST BANPOK SHOWCASED AT NAMPRIKDANG NAMSOONG FESTIVAL On the 3rd day of the Namprikdang Namsoong Festival 2024-25, held in Dzongu, Mangan district, the spotlight was on the awe-inspiring world's biggest Banpok, a remarkable testament to the traditional craftsmanship of the Lepcha community.The Banmok, also known as Banpok or Bentok, is a traditional knife integral to the Lepcha tribe, one of the most ancient communities of Sikkim and the Darjeeling Himalayas. This iconic tool has been a cornerstone of Lepcha life, enabling traditional farming, cultivation, and jungle clearing.Historically, it played a pivotal role in defending the land, with leaders like King Chongzot Bolek, Geyboo Achyok, and Saraget using it against external invasions. Over centuries, the Banmok also gained popularity among the Bhutia and Nepali communities, symbolizing its cultural and practical significance.The rediscovery of "Ban Punu", a massive version of this traditional knife, has been initiated in North Sikkim. This awe-inspiring artifact weighs 33 kg, measures 6 ft 2 inches in height, and has a breadth of 10 inches. Crafted from durable iron, its handle and cover are made from the wood of Sungli Kung (Prunus) and Sambrang Kung (Schima wallichii).Currently preserved at the Lepcha Cultural Centre cm Boongthing and Mun Research Centre in Naga Namgor, North Sikkim, the Ban Punu is a rediscovered masterpiece, redesigned by Nim Tshering Lepcha to reflect the rich culture of the Lepchas.
