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Gogoi welcomes new projects in NE


by Assam Tribune on February 25, 2010 04:34 PM
He also thanked the Railway Minister for her proposal to take up construction of the multi-functional complexes in the coming ...

East Himalayan eco-adventures with Jet Airways


by eTravelBlackboard on February 24, 2010 12:25 AM
... to 14 days focusing on destinations in the North East of India such as Darjeeling, Tinchulay Eco Village, Pelling, Gangtok ...

CM to flag off six new City Runner today


by VoiceofSikkim on February 22, 2010 06:37 AM
VoiceofSikkim The SNT sources said in Gangtok today that the new Bus services will also cover places like Bhusuk, Penengala, ...

Cabinet approves construction of Art Gallery, Habitat Centre at ...


by VoiceofSikkim on February 21, 2010 12:29 PM
GANGTOK, February 20: After a long hiatus, the heritage building in the Capital ... Rs 299.35 lakhs for development of trekking ...

TVI Express to setup its Branch Office in Gangtok


by VoiceofSikkim on February 20, 2010 01:23 PM
The Travel Ventures International (TVI) Express is shortly going to setup its Branch office in Sikkim at Gangtok .A recognized ...

Revisiting Sikkim — the Last Shangrila


by Korea Times on February 19, 2010 07:31 AM
Korea Times By Seema Sengupta KOLKATA ― During his recent trip to India, South Korean President Lee Myung-bak emphasized the ...

Tourism business in the middle of nowhere


by Moneycontrol.com on February 19, 2010 05:39 AM
I am not in Mumbai or Bangalore. This is Orissa. This is not a land of enterprise. For girls, there is a cul-de-sac called ...

T-20 Cricket final entices Bhoj Raj Rai


by VoiceofSikkim on February 17, 2010 09:52 AM
Gangtok, February 16: Breaking a month long hiatus of public appearance, ... playground between Jorethang United Cricket Club ...

Need for a change in marketing strategy in tourism industry - HGTI


by VoiceofSikkim on February 12, 2010 11:51 AM
12 Feb, Gangtok: The HGTI conducted its board meeting on 12/02/2010 and ... laid out for Year of Tourism around which visitors ...

North East MPs urge Chidambaram to start dialogue with all ...


by All India Radio on February 12, 2010 11:34 AM
All India Radio ... to Sikkim the NH31A and other important road,rail and water links of the NE region should remain open for a ...

Title claimant to approach NEMPF for intervention on Karmapa issue


by VoiceofSikkim on February 12, 2010 05:42 AM
GANGTOK, February 11: The representatives of Dawa Sangpo Dorjee would be approaching the ... He had also led two huge rallies ...

UGRF President arrested in Gangtok


by VoiceofSikkim on February 09, 2010 01:57 PM
... 1959 with country made revolver along with magazine from private taxi stand, Gangtok. ... He had formed UGRF on 21st ...

Underground UGRF leader arrested in Sikkim


by Press Trust of India on February 09, 2010 12:58 PM
Press Trust of India Gangtok, Feb 9 (PTI) Police today arrested Ajay Dahal, founder leader of ... a police team intercepted a ...

Sikkim promotes village tourism


by Oneindia on January 31, 2010 01:23 PM
Gangtok, Jan 31 (ANI): Endowed with spectacular scenic beauty, Sikkim is harnessing its natural bounty for sustainable ...

Marital Bliss - Happily Ever After?


by Desicritics.org on January 31, 2010 02:29 AM
A giggly, coochie-cooing group infesting the back rows of our sightseeing bus. ... From Gangtok to Ooty, Kanyakumari to ...

Meet to mull Sikkim model


by Calcutta Telegraph on January 30, 2010 09:05 PM
30: The first meeting of the Northeast MPs' Forum outside New Delhi will be held in Gangtok in mid-February. It will ...

Government is carelessly selling out lands to private companies ...


by VoiceofSikkim on January 29, 2010 10:40 AM
28 Jan, Gangtok: Protection of article 371 F awareness programme was held at the capital today in one of the hotel, the said ...

Retreat from city lights


by Business Line on January 28, 2010 07:06 PM
Business Line “We also organise package tours for the entire region — Dooars, Darjeeling , Gangtok and Kalimpong,” adds ...

Cox & Kings Introduces Sabse Saste Char Din Offer


by Business Wire India (press release) on January 28, 2010 06:37 PM
Explore Hills of East, a 6-days-5-nights package (Ex-Bagdogra/ New Jalpaiguri) to Kalimpong, Gangtok and Darjeeling at a ...

Mr Surjit Banerjee Secretary Ministry of Tourism Formally Inaugurates Optus ...


by India PRwire (press release) on January 25, 2010 01:43 PM
At present, Sarovar operates 8 Sarovar Premiere across prime cities like Bengaluru, Gangtok, Kolkata, Mumbai, Puducherry and ...

Five-star hotel to come up in Arunachal Pradesh


by Daily News & Analysis on January 25, 2010 06:31 AM
Besides the hotel here, Subba's company has started building another five star hotel in Darjeeling and runs two such hotels ...

Boiseans' 2010 resolution includes rickshaw adventures in Asia


by IdahoStatesman.com on January 24, 2010 04:38 AM
IdahoStatesman.com The 2000-mile race starts in the city of Kochi, formerly known as Cochin, ... After finishing the rickshaw ...

Chamling keen to present Sikkim with skywalk


by VoiceofSikkim on January 24, 2010 01:59 AM
VoiceofSikkim GANGTOK, 4 AUG: The Sikkim chief minister Mr Pawan Chamling today said that ... The project is expected to propel ...

Tibetan Martial Arts Enthusiast Awarded Go-dan Degree in Karate


by Phayul on January 23, 2010 02:13 PM
He plans to train good number of students, who can participate in the forthcoming World Karate Tournament scheduled in 2013 in ...

Assam govt to remit sentences of prisoners


by MorungExpress on January 22, 2010 02:49 PM
Imphal, January 22 (PTI): A powerful bomb, allegedly planted by unknown ... 14 as they were spotted moving suspiciously near a ...

Public asked to meet CM Chamling as last resort


by Zee News on January 21, 2010 03:36 PM
Gangtok: Apparently inconvenienced by the general public knocking his doors directly for redressal of their problems, Sikkim ...

Public asked to meet CM as last resort


by Press Trust of India on January 21, 2010 10:39 AM
Press Trust of India Gangtok, Jan 21 (PTI) Apparently inconvenienced by the general public knocking his doors directly for ...

Kalimpong: Princess of the Himalayas


by Bangalore Mirror on January 21, 2010 10:32 AM
The famous trek routes lead through Relli, Pankhasari, Neora and Rochella. Teesta Bazaar is 16 km from the town of Kalimpong ...

CM wants intellectual, common masses to react over anonymous pamphlets


by VoiceofSikkim on January 20, 2010 01:44 PM
GANGTOK, January 19: Reacting over the business of anonymous pamphlets and its rapid ... for which the need to adopt rain water ...

Emerging mysteries of White Line foils phenomenal beliefs


by VoiceofSikkim on January 20, 2010 12:46 PM
20 Jan, Gangtok: The continuity to the November's last recorded White Line ... One of the person from east Sikkim, Rumtek ...

Night-landing facility at Bagdogra soon


by Times of India on January 15, 2010 08:02 PM
Kolkata: Evening flights can soon start at Bagdogra. The defence ministry has given its nod to extend civilian operations at ...

Sikkim Rockstar a platform for young dancing talents


by Thaindian.com on January 14, 2010 11:02 AM
Thaindian.com District-wise preliminary auditions were held at Namchi, Singtam, Gangtok and Pelling to select participants. The ...

Separatists can never bring peace in Sikkim : Chamling


by VoiceofSikkim on January 13, 2010 12:36 AM
Gangtok, January 12: To demonstrate the ruling Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) ... 'This is not the time for politics, the ...

NH 31A is Sikkim's life, not an ego issue: SDF


by VoiceofSikkim on January 12, 2010 07:14 AM
GANGTOK, January 11: The 114 km road stretch between Gangtok and Siliguri ... The ruling front reminded that the foundation ...

Sikkim is held hostage by Gorkhaland agitation: Chief minister


by Bombay News on January 10, 2010 04:18 AM
The highway, which snakes its way up from the Bengal plains to Gangtok, ... Not less than 10000 jobs had been hit in the ...

Sikkim is held hostage by Gorkhaland agitation: Chief minister ...


by Gaea Times on January 10, 2010 04:01 AM
By Sanjoy Hazarika, IANS GANGTOK - Over the past years and especially these last ... 80 percent of our hotel bookings have been ...

Hampi town to get mega tourist destination tag


by Deccan Herald on January 07, 2010 06:49 PM
Deccan Herald Among the other sites selected to be developed as mega tourist centres are Orissa's Bhubaneswar-Puri-Chilka, ...

Gangtok - Fairyland of Sikkim


by Bangalore Mirror on January 07, 2010 09:17 AM
The snow-covered Kanchenjunga, the world's third tallest peak, is seen towards the east of the town. Gangtok, meaning ...

Cheli Morcha protest roars all over Sikkim


by VoiceofSikkim on January 07, 2010 03:47 AM
VoiceofSikkim GANGTOK: Marking a strong protest against the circulation of the anonymous ... The Kabi-Lungchok legislator said ...

Sikkim's rich Buddhist culture attracts tourists


by Daily News & Analysis on January 04, 2010 02:26 PM
Gangtok: Sikkim which is situated amidst Himalayan Hills is a paradise for ... of Buddhism in State also contribute to the ...

Nepali filmmaker is in love with Sikkim


by Little About on January 02, 2010 02:30 AM
... kingdom and home to the third highest peak in the world, Mount Kangchenjunga. ... premiered in Denzong cinema in Sikkimese ...

Ethnic clash feared in Siliguri


by Times of India on December 31, 2009 09:00 PM
Blockades in Darjeeling district have halted tourist traffic and movement of supplies on the highway that connects NH55 (to ...

Siliguri tense after GJM men go on rampage


by Times of India on December 31, 2009 08:07 PM
Tourist traffic and movement of supplies on the highway that connects NH-55 (to Darjeeling) and NH-31A (to Gangtok) came to a ...

Journalists openly threatened while covering Cheli Morcha protest ...


by VoiceofSikkim on December 31, 2009 10:04 AM
VoiceofSikkim GANGTOK, December 30: Journalists covering the SDF Cheli Morcha protest rally in the ... As the protest rally ...

Nine FM partners Namprithang Namsoong Festival 2009


by RadioandMusic.com on December 31, 2009 04:14 AM
RadioandMusic.com ... the aegis of Mangan Tourism Development Corporation to mark the beginning of the New Year. ... Live links ...

Talent hunt for promising dancers, singers in Sikkim


by Thaindian.com on December 29, 2009 12:36 PM
... districts of Sikkim - Namchi, Singtam, Gangtok and Pelling. Speaking to ANI a contestant Dhiraj said: “I was thoroughly ...

Tourists, commuters at receiving end of high fares, highway blockade


by VoiceofSikkim on December 29, 2009 07:08 AM
GANGTOK, December 28: Several tourists and commuters traveling to Siliguri have complained of high fares charged by main line ...

It's Gungunate Raho 2010 for Radio Misty New Year Celebrations


by RadioandMusic.com on December 29, 2009 06:18 AM
Radio Misty has partnered with Blue Mountain Country club and Resorts for New Year Celebrations, ... There will be fireworks ...

Plains groups get ready to bust blockades


by Calcutta Telegraph on December 28, 2009 09:01 PM
Calcutta Telegraph The Christmas and New Year week is a peak tourist season and strikes and these blockades hamper tourism,” ...

Cops crack whip, but not in hills


by Calcutta Telegraph on December 28, 2009 07:55 PM
Calcutta Telegraph “We will block the highways and train lines for five hours from 10am tomorrow ... sparked protests in ...

Sherpa Karmapa wants Indian govt, to intervene


by MorungExpress on December 27, 2009 04:21 PM
Gangtok, December 27 (MY NEWS): Rimpoche Dawa Sangpo Dorjee, ... sits in his throne at the Rumtek Dharma Chakra monastery after ...

Karmapa claimant wants Indian govt, to identify real Karmapa


by MyNews.in on December 27, 2009 09:34 AM
Gangtok: Rimpoche Dawa Sangpo Dorjee, better known as the Sherpa Karmapa, today demanded ... He had also led two huge rallies ...

187 tourists compelled to take army shelter due to heavy snowfall ...


by VoiceofSikkim on December 25, 2009 11:52 AM
VoiceofSikkim GANGTOK, December 24: A total of 187 tourists have been given shelter in the army ... back to Gangtok after ...

Sex workers proliferates in urban Sikkim


by VoiceofSikkim on December 25, 2009 11:44 AM
VoiceofSikkim GANGTOK, December 24: At a time when HIV/AIDS has gripped around 157 persons in ... the rising prostitution and a ...

Elephant killed after being hit by train


by MorungExpress on December 23, 2009 01:07 AM
... a special army train hit it in Assam's Nagaon district today, officials said. ... Gangtok, December 22 (PTI): Sikkim ...

Gurung Xmas break


by Calcutta Telegraph on December 21, 2009 09:00 PM
Calcutta Telegraph Darjeeling, Dec. 21: The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha has decided to resume its statehood agitation from December ...

Decentralisation within the SDF likely


by VoiceofSikkim on December 20, 2009 07:05 AM
Gangtok, December 19: Sikkim Chief Minister and ruling Sikkim Democratic Front ... Chamling could even resort to go ...

481 Projects sanctioned under JNNURM for 65 Mission Cities


by Press Information Bureau (press release) on December 19, 2009 06:52 PM
The Centres of Excellence have been set up in Administration Staff College of India, JIM Bangalore, lIT Chennai, lIT Guwahati, ...

Sikkim to host International Rhododendron Festival


by Press Trust of India on December 18, 2009 12:59 PM
Gangtok, Dec 18 (PTI) Sikkim would host International Rhododendron festival in April-May 2010 showcasing its rich varieties of ...

Sikkim students to visit Chandrayaan launch site at Sri Harikota


by VoiceofSikkim on December 16, 2009 08:14 PM
VoiceofSikkim 16 Dec, gangtok: A team of 8 students (ie student participants of state level science seminar 2009 on ...

Sabah's first and only Guinness record


by Daily Express on December 16, 2009 11:24 AM
We are also deeply appreciative to Sabah Tourism Board for their kind support and active promotional drive across Asia," ...

Malaysia's Mt. Kinabalu makes Guinness record through protected pathway


by India Business Blog (blog) on December 16, 2009 06:32 AM
The snow... New Delhi, Sept 17 (ANI): A dog owner in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province, is training his pet to set a Guinness ...

Forest centenary draws flak over souvenir distribution


by VoiceofSikkim on December 14, 2009 11:36 PM
Forest centenary draws flak over souvenir distribution Gangtok, December 14: The year-long centenary celebration of the state ...

For a day only, but bandh haunts


by Calcutta Telegraph on December 14, 2009 10:15 PM
Calcutta Telegraph 14: The bandh— although it came down to 12 hours from the four days planned initially—called by the Gorkha ...

Weather stations in Sikkim to study weather patterns


by Daily News & Analysis on December 14, 2009 04:54 AM
PTI Gangtok: The state government has decided to set up 15 automatic weather ... Data on rain fall, temperature, wind speed and ...

Sikkim government to set up 15 weather stations


by Press Trust of India on December 14, 2009 04:35 AM
add Gangtok, Dec 14 (PTI) In an effort to assess the impact of global warming on ... set up infrastructure for monitoring snow ...

No significant decrease in glaciers in Sikkim: Expert


by MorungExpress on December 13, 2009 05:41 PM
PTI Gangtok, December 13 (PTI): There has been no significant decrease in ... There will be no decrease in the accumulation of ...

Sikkim holds exhibition to showcase environmental heritage


by Gaea Times on December 13, 2009 02:02 PM
By ANI GANGTOK - The forest department of Sikkim organised an exhibition to showcase ... the rich biodiversity of the state, at ...

Railways initiates Sevok to Rangpo line in Sikkim


by India Business Blog (blog) on December 11, 2009 10:17 AM
Gangtok, Oct 30 (ANI): Vice President Hamid Ansari will lay the foundation stone of the first ever railway line (Rangpo-Sivok ...

Air connectivity to promote tourism in Sikkim: Selja


by Press Trust of India on December 07, 2009 12:31 PM
Gangtok, Dec 7 (PTI) The proposed air connectivity to destinations in Sikkim, which could provide eco-adventure and wellness ...

Heliport work starts in Sikkim


by Gaea Times on December 07, 2009 07:27 AM
By ANI GANGTOK - Union Tourism Minister Kumari Selja today laid the foundation stone for ... scuba diving, hiking-trekking and ...

Union Tourism Minister Kumari Selja lays foundation stone for ...


by VoiceofSikkim on December 07, 2009 04:38 AM
Union Tourism Minister Kumari Selja suggests State Level Monitoring Committees for speedy implementation of Tourism Projects in ...

Fish farming for Tourism and Self Sustainability


by VoiceofSikkim on December 06, 2009 05:22 PM
VoiceofSikkim 06 Dec, Gangtok: Ever thought in the wildest dream of fishing in the icy cold lake or in the swift flowing rivers ...

Green mission campaign pays; Sikkim declared 'eco-friendly tourism state'


by istockAnalyst.com (press release) on December 06, 2009 05:22 PM
She also complimented the State Government for the cleanliness maintained in Gangtok and said that other States should learn ...

Chamling wants Sikkim to become a hub of Buddhist circuit


by Zee News on December 06, 2009 03:14 PM
The Rumtek Buddhist monastery in Sikkim, Bodh Gaya in Bihar, Tawang in Arunachal ... On Sikkim's own potential as a key ...

No proposal to open up Nathu La for tourism: Selja


by Daily News & Analysis on December 06, 2009 12:08 PM
PTI Gangtok: There is no proposal to open up the Sino-India frontier at Nathu La for tourism purposes but the Centre has ...

Union Tourism Minister Kumari Selja suggests State Level ...


by VoiceofSikkim on December 06, 2009 11:01 AM
Union Tourism Minister Kumari Selja suggests State Level Monitoring Committees for speedy implementation of Tourism Projects in ...

No proposal to open Nathu La for tourism: Selja


by Business Standard on December 06, 2009 10:57 AM
PTI / Gangtok December 06, 2009, 17:48 IST There is no proposal to open up the Sino-India frontier at Nathu La for tourism ...

State Govt mulling to extend e-tendering umbrella to all national ...


by VoiceofSikkim on December 06, 2009 05:48 AM
State Govt mulling to extend e - tendering umbrella to all national projects GANGTOK, December 5: A three day interactive ...

Nepal cabinet holds historic meeting in Everest to combat impact ...


by VoiceofSikkim on December 04, 2009 03:48 AM
Nepal cabinet holds historic meeting in Everest to combat impact of Global Warming on Himalayan 04 Dec, Gangtok: After Maldives ...

Centenary celebration of Sikkim forestry to conclude with photo ...


by VoiceofSikkim on December 03, 2009 07:18 AM
Centenary celebration of Sikkim forestry to conclude with photo show , felicitation & exhibitions GANGTOK, December 2: The ...

SDF chief directs legislators, party members to abide by party ...


by VoiceofSikkim on December 02, 2009 01:45 PM
GANGTOK, December 1: Chief Minister Pawan Chamling has directed the party ... the State were discussed including construction ...

Nathu La Border Trade For 2009 Ends


by india-server.com on December 02, 2009 08:08 AM
... year and ending on November 30 when snow makes the area impenetrable. ... 52 km east of Sikkim capital Gangtok, as part of ...

Border trade at Nathu La ends on sluggish note


by SINDH TODAY on December 02, 2009 07:34 AM
... each year and lasting until Nov 30 when snow makes the area impassable. ... 52 km east of Sikkim capital Gangtok, as part ...

Bear sighted in Aho-Yangtam early in the morning


by VoiceofSikkim on December 02, 2009 04:37 AM
Bear sighted in Aho - Yangtam early in the morning 02 Dec, Gangtok: At around 6:00 AM in the morning one of the local resident ...

Chennai activists promote city's heritage among school kids


by India Business Blog on December 01, 2009 08:51 AM
Gangtok, Nov 21(ANI): An exhibition on cultural heritage of Manipur was recently held at ... a heritage walk as part of the ...

4 MLAs air lifted for emergency meeting


by VoiceofSikkim on December 01, 2009 01:53 AM
After all five party members converged at Pelling, they were afterwards flown to Gangtok for an impromptu legislators meeting ...

Sikkim Bhutia Lepcha Apex Commitee- Press Release


by VoiceofSikkim on November 30, 2009 11:57 AM
Sikkim Bhutia Lepcha Apex Commitee - Press Release The executive body meeting of this organisation was held here in Gangtok ... ...

SDF has split into four factions: Dr. Subba


by VoiceofSikkim on November 30, 2009 06:27 AM
SDF has split into four factions : Dr . Subba GANGTOK, November 29: After lying low for six months ever since the ... warned ...

Sikkimese child in big Bollywood league Yuden Zongtenpa starrer ...


by VoiceofSikkim on November 29, 2009 05:26 AM
Sikkimese child in big Bollywood league : Yuden Zongtenpa starrer ' Avartan ' to be screened at Goa international film ...

French cultural fest kicks off with rare photos' exhibition


by India Business Blog on November 28, 2009 03:17 PM
... looking into various areas to develop the tourism potential and revive the ... Gangtok, Nov 21(ANI): An exhibition on ...

What's going up there in Sikkim skies!!!


by VoiceofSikkim on November 28, 2009 01:34 PM
The white smokey lines observed from Namthang The same day the people of Namthang, Singtam and even Gangtok reported of having ...

Sports Ministry issues guidelines to check age fraud in sports


by VoiceofSikkim on November 28, 2009 12:52 PM
Gangtok, November 27: In order to prevent age fraud in sports and ensure fair play ... (5) The Federation should resort to ...

Chamling credits Sikkim's forest wealth to nature worshippers


by VoiceofSikkim on November 28, 2009 12:23 PM
Chamling credits Sikkim's forest wealth to nature worshippers GANGTOK, November 27: Crediting Sikkim's forest wealth to ...

SDF dissident reveals – How Karki became Crorepati over years?


by VoiceofSikkim on November 26, 2009 12:47 AM
Gangtok, November 25: Even as the ruling Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) that came to power ... and Rs.48296 in Arithang block ...

Sun shines in Tawang


by Phayul on November 25, 2009 03:58 PM
People not only from the North-East, but also from Ladakh, Lahaul, Spiti, ... Look at the weather now; there is no sun today, ...

Computer Training registers sparse attendance of MLAs


by VoiceofSikkim on November 24, 2009 04:24 AM
Gangtok, November 23: Bothered on the lack of enthusiasm on the part of the ... (IT) department has finally embarked to train ...

SBS given clean chit in multi-crore scam Investigations still on ...


by VoiceofSikkim on November 24, 2009 04:22 AM
GANGTOK, November 22: Overruling the speculations of high hand ... Ltd. The team has also found three fake stamps of the forged ...

“Differentiate between past and present Sikkim”: CM to youths


by VoiceofSikkim on November 23, 2009 07:40 AM
Gangtok: “We are in the path of making a new Sikkim, which is our dream and which we have ... He mentioned tourism, business, ...

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