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Toll rises to 40 in Sikkim flash flood, 76 people still missing

Toll rises to 40 in Sikkim flash flood, 76 people still missing

Sikkim has a population of about 6.10 lakh people, the lowest for any state in India, according to the 2011 census

18 October,2023 09:59 AM IST | Gangtok | PTI
Indian Army launches mission to restore North Sikkim's connectivity

Indian Army launches mission to restore North Sikkim's connectivity

Troops of the Trishakti Corps Indian Army have started an operation as part of their massive efforts to reestablish surface travel connectivity in North Sikkim

10 October,2023 09:24 AM IST | Sikkim | ANI
Dalai Lama postpones his Gangtok, Salugara visits in view of Sikkim floods

Dalai Lama postpones his Gangtok, Salugara visits in view of Sikkim floods

The Indian Air Force airlifted 149 civilians stranded in Lachen and Lachung villages of Skikim's Mangan District on Monday, said a press release

10 October,2023 08:59 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Sikkim flash flood: Toll rises to 32, search on for those still missing

Sikkim flash flood: Toll rises to 32, search on for those still missing

Sikkim flash flood: Thirty-two bodies, including those of nine Armymen, have been recovered so far from the slush and debris of the flash flood in the Teesta river.

08 October,2023 03:46 PM IST | Gangtok | PTI
Flash flood in Sikkim; 23 army personnel missing

Flash flood in Sikkim; 23 army personnel missing

A sudden cloud burst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim has resulted in a flash flood in the Teesta River in Lachen valley, which was compounded by the release of water from a dam, leading to 23 army personnel being washed away, camps and vehicles being submerged, officials said

04 October,2023 09:51 AM IST | Gangtok | PTI
Over 2,400 tourists stranded in Sikkim

Over 2,400 tourists stranded in Sikkim

Meanwhile, the road to Chungthang has been blocked at numerous points

18 June,2023 08:48 AM IST | Gangtok | Agencies
This Gangtok-based metal rock band is set to open for Guns & Roses in Abu Dhabi

This Gangtok-based metal rock band is set to open for Guns & Roses in Abu Dhabi

All set to open for their rock idols, Guns & Roses, Girish Pradhan of Girish and The Chronicles recounts the journey from upstarts to jamming with legends

27 May,2023 08:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar
Sikkim: Child among seven tourists killed in Nathu La avalanche

Sikkim: Child among seven tourists killed in Nathu La avalanche

Seven bodies were brought out of the snow and 23 people were rescued alive, a state government official said, quoting reports from the Army

05 April,2023 08:28 AM IST | Gangtok | Agencies
Sikkim: Landslide in Gangtok's Sokpay, Dikchu-Rakdong Road damaged

Sikkim: Landslide in Gangtok's Sokpay, Dikchu-Rakdong Road damaged

Two house owners, whose houses were completely damaged were provided with a relief of Rs 1,30,000; a cow owner was given Rs 40,500 and a tenant, whose shop was damaged was provided Rs 25,000, informed the official

27 March,2023 09:50 AM IST | Gangtok | ANI
Landslides snap road connectivity between Sikkim and West Bengal

Landslides snap road connectivity between Sikkim and West Bengal

The road leading to Gangtok from Singtam also lay blocked at 32 Mile

09 October,2022 11:39 AM IST | Gangtok | PTI

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