Sikkim
Northeast United FC Wins Governor’s Gold Cup
Northeast United Football Club won the 40th edition of the Governor’s Gold Cup defeating Gangtok Himalayan Sporting Club. The final took place at Paljor Stadium, ended in a thrilling penalty shootout. Key Event Details Important dignitaries attended, including Governor Om ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Sikkim Implements Odd-Even Traffic Rule in Gangtok
The Government of Sikkim introduced an Odd-Even traffic regulation in Gangtok. This measure aims to alleviate traffic congestion in the city. The initiative affects both private and government vehicles. Traffic Regulation Details The Odd-Even rule applies to the Gangtok Municipal ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
ACT Urges Sikkim to Decommission Controversial Dams After Landslide
The Affected Citizens of Teesta (ACT) are urging the Sikkim government to shut down the NHPC Stage V and Stage III dams. Their demand follows a major landslide near Singtam, which caused significant damage to important structures, including the Balutar ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
New Orchid Species Discovered in Sikkim
A newly discovered orchid species, Gastrodia indica, was found in Fambonglho Wildlife Sanctuary in Sikkim, India, by botanist Madhusudan Khanal. This orchid is notable because it does not open its flowers, a rare trait among orchids, making it the first ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps conducts missile firing exercise in Sikkim
The Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army recently conducted a training exercise on Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) firing at a Super High-Altitude Area of 17,000 Feet in Sikkim. The exercise involved Missile Firing Detachments from Mechanized and Infantry Units of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Rangpo-Sikkim’s First Railway Station
Recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Sikkim’s first railway station at Rangpo. The prime minister emphasized that the station’s design will draw inspiration from the rich culture, heritage, and architecture of the Himalayan state. The Rangpo ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Startup20 Engagement Group
The second meeting of the Startup20 Engagement Group under India’s G20 Presidency will be held on 18-19 March in Gangtok, Sikkim. This meeting will provide a unique opportunity to promote startups in North East India. The event is set to ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Sikkim- West Bengal Reciprocal Transport Agreement
Sikkim and West Bengal recently agreed for a new Reciprocal Transport Agreement (2022), highlighting the problems with previous 2007 agreement. Background 2007 agreement had provided permits for only Gangtok, Pelling & Namchi districts in Sikkim and Kalimpong, Siliguri & Darjeeling districts in ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs