Topic: Sikkim
New Mollisia Fungus Discovered in the Sikkim Himalaya
Microbiologists discovered a new fungal species, Mollisia sokpayensia, in October 2026. The team was led by Manipur scientist Dr Laishram Shantikumar Singh and included Subecha Rai, Gajanan V....
Sikkim Hosts First Himalayan Yak Festival in Gnathang Valley
Sikkim hosted its first Himalayan Yak Festival in Gnathang Valley from 28 October 2026. The valley lies near the India-China border. The state’s Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services...
Sikkim Releases Chocolate Mahseer into the Rangeet River
On 11 October 2026, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang released Chocolate Mahseer fish into the Rangeet River near Jorethang during the Chirbirey River Fest. The fish ranching...
Sikkim Identifies 40 High-Hazard Glacial Lakes
Sikkim has identified 40 high-hazard glacial lakes, including 16 in Category A, 2 in Category B, 9 in Category C, and 13 unclassified lakes. The state has also...
Sikkim Presents Rs 19,215 Crore Budget for 2026-27
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang presented the State Budget for 2026-27 in the Legislative Assembly on 20 July 2026. The budget size is Rs 19,215 crore, with...
Mishmi Takin Spotted in Sikkim After Three Decades
A herd of eight Mishmi Takins, scientifically classified as Budorcas taxicolor, was filmed in North Sikkim’s Tingda Reserve Forest in the Bakuchen area around 17 June 2026. The...
Sikkim Police Receives President’s Police Colour
The President’s Police Colour, also called Nishaan, is the highest ceremonial honour for a police force in India. On 28 May 2026, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the award...
Sikkim Becomes India’s Fifth Fully Literate State
Sikkim was declared a fully literate state on 27 May 2026 under the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram. The state recorded a literacy rate of 99.82 per...
Sikkim Sundari Radio Boosts Border Connectivity
The Indian Army has launched “Sikkim Sundari”, the first community radio station in a border village of Sikkim, marking a significant step towards improving communication in remote high-altitude...
Sikkim to Host Junior National Badminton Championship 2026
Sikkim has been selected as the host for the 49th Yonex Sunrise Junior National Badminton Championship (U-19) 2026, marking a significant milestone in the State’s sporting journey. Scheduled...
BRO Restores Chungthang–Lachen Axis in North Sikkim
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth inaugurated the restored Chungthang–Lachen axis and a 400-foot Bailey Suspension Taram Chu Bridge in North Sikkim, marking a major milestone in post-disaster recovery....
