SIKKIM EXPRESS

#sikkimexpress Sikkim Police Inspector Silash Tamang, currently posted at Gangtok Traffic Branch, has been selected for the prestigious "Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2026" also known as the Union Home Minister’s Dakshata Medal.

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) on Thursday addressed the inaugural session of the 14th International Tourism Mart (ITM) 2026 at Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, highlighting the immense tourism potential of the Northeastern region. sikkimexpress.com/news-detai…

The High Court of Sikkim has directed the State government to frame rules for implementing the Sikkim Sewerage and Sewage Disposal Act, 2025, within three months, observing that the legislation must be made operational without delay. sikkimexpress.com/news-detai…

Yet, with steep terrain making healthcare access a challenge and tobacco products remaining widely accessible, officials face an uphill task. sikkimexpress.com/news-detai…

The second day of Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival at White Memorial Hall and Orchidarium here brought together writers, poets, publishers, filmmakers, theatre practitioners and conservationists for a series of engaging discussions. sikkimexpress.com/news-detai…

The High Court of Sikkim has ordered inspections of pharmaceutical companies and other industries across the State to check their waste management systems and prevent the discharge of waste into rivers and streams sikkimexpress.com/news-detai…

According to estimates cited during the festival, Sikkim has a yak population of 5,312, highlighting the importance of protecting the species and supporting the pastoral communities that have kept the tradition alive across generations. sikkimexpress.com/news-detai…

SALF brings together diverse voices from across the region and the world in Gangtok. It focuses on themes such as climate change, biodiversity, culture, folklore, mental health and contemporary literature etc. sikkimexpress.com/news-detai…

A celebration of musical nostalgia will set the tone for the three-day Sikkim Arts & Literature Festival (#SALF) 2026, with the choir group of Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS), #Gangyap. sikkimexpress.com/news-detai…

The Sikkim government will organise a three-day Himalayan Yak Festival from October 27 to 29 to celebrate the State’s highland heritage, recognise yak herders and promote conservation of fragile Himalayan ecosystems. sikkimexpress.com/news-detai…

SALF 2026 will be held at the Ridge Park complex from October 28 to 30, bringing together writers, poets, thinkers and musicians from Sikkim, the wider Himalayan region and across India. sikkimexpress.com/news-detai…

Sikkim’s wait for another Governor’s Gold Cup title continues after local side Sikkim #Aakraman SC went down 5-2 to Shillong #Lajong in the final at Paljor Stadium on Friday evening. sikkimexpress.com/news-detai…

42nd Governor’s Gold Cup | SHILLONG LAJONG ARE CHAMPIONS! Shillong Lajong registered a 5-2 win over Sikkim Aakraman to lift the 42nd Governor’s Gold Cup. #sikkimexpress

42nd Governor’s Gold Cup | Shillong Lajong’s Route to Final Quarterfinal: 3-1 win over Black Eagle Semifinal: 5-4 win over Singling SC in tiebreaker Total: Three goals scored, one goal conceded (excluding penalties) in two games

42nd Governor’s Gold Cup | Sikkim Aakraman’s Route to Final First match: 2-0 win over Garhwal Heroes Pre-quarterfinal: 5-3 win over Odisha XI in tiebreaker Quarterfinal: 2-1 win over East Bengal FC Semifinal: 3-2 win over Gokulam FC

History beckons at Paljor Stadium, where Sikkim #Aakraman SC and Shillong #Lajong FC will battle for the 42nd Governor’s Gold Cup title on Friday evening, with both sides promising an entertaining contest under the floodlights. sikkimexpress.com/news-detai…

#Agapi Sikkim, a women-led skincare brand, has received the Visionary Women’s Award under The Estée Lauder Companies’ BEAUTY&YOU India 2026, in partnership with Nykaa and Startup India (DPIIT) sikkimexpress.com/news-detai…

With the #17thKarmapa expected to be in Bhutan from 29 October to 7 to consecrate the 108 Changchub Chorten Mindfulness Project, could this create an opportunity for Sikkim? sikkimexpress.com/news-detai…

State #BJP, in a press statement, extended heartiest congratulations to Dushyant Gautam on his appointment as the new Governor of Sikkim. sikkimexpress.com/news-detai…

President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Governors for six states including Tamil Nadu, Keralam, Odisha, Sikkim, Karnataka and Uttarakhand. Dushyant Gautam was appointed as Governor of Sikkim while the incumbent Governor Om Prakash Mathur has been appointed as Governor of Keralam.