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Lt. Gen. R.C. Tiwari, the Army Commander of the Eastern Command, conducted a thorough inspection of forward posts in North Sikkim, assessing the security landscape and operational readiness of troops in high-altitude regions, including areas exceeding 17,000 feet. During his visit, Lt. Gen. Tiwari engaged with soldiers, praising their professionalism and unwavering dedication to safeguarding […]
North Sikkim is reeling under a severe humanitarian crisis as incessant rainfall has triggered widespread landslides, leading to the entrapment of over 200 tourist vehicles and numerous tourists across the region. Thupden Lachungpa, President of the Lachung Dzumsa Hotel Association, has highlighted that extensive landslides have rendered road rescue operations virtually impossible, exacerbating the stranded […]
On May 4, the district administrative center in Mangan hosted the annual monsoon preparedness meeting for North Sikkim district, chaired by District Collector Hem Kumar Chettri. The gathering brought together key officials, including Superintendent of Police Sonam Detchu, Additional District Magistrate Vishu Lama, Sub-Divisional Magistrates, Block Development Officers, and heads of district-level government departments. Representatives […]
North Sikkim plunged into chaos as the collapse of the Toong Bridge disrupted traffic flow, causing significant delays in travel to the region. The bridge collapse, triggered by flooding in the Teesta River, led authorities to enforce new restrictions under Section 34(b) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005. With the bridge out of commission, travel […]
Guwahati: The road near Chungthang washed away by flash floods on Friday, leaving more than 2000 visitors stranded in North Sikkim. BRO Project Swastik karamyogis laboured through the night in torrential rain and bad weather to build a makeshift crossing over the flash flood area so that the visitors could be rescued. At midday on […]