Chocolate Mahseer: The State Fish of Sikkim
In an order issued today by the Government of Sikkim on the 2nd of September, the Neolissochilus Hexagonolepis has been declared as the State Fish of Sikkim. Commonly called theContinue Reading
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In an order issued today by the Government of Sikkim on the 2nd of September, the Neolissochilus Hexagonolepis has been declared as the State Fish of Sikkim. Commonly called theContinue Reading
The Government of Sikkim has issued new orders regarding relaxation of lockdown procedures in the state. It also allows tourists with vaccination to enter the state. The following are theContinue Reading
Sikkim’s organic Temi tea found mention in the popular American show ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Comedian and host of the show Stephen Colbert was all in praises forContinue Reading
The government of Sikkim has issued a new list of steps to contain the COVID-19 from spreading even further. These steps come to effect from the 28th of June. TheContinue Reading
In the wake of the rising Covid-19 cases, Sikkim government has taken the decision to extend the ongoing lockdown till May 31. The decision was taken as the positivity rateContinue Reading
The Sikkim Government recently announced that no further RT-PCR test for Covid-19 will be required for travelers coming to the state. In a notification issued by the Chief Secretary datedContinue Reading
Sikkim Government has lifted restrictions on restrictions on the passenger seating capacity in all public transport vehicles and two-wheelers. “Consequent to the normalization of the passenger seating capacity, all fareContinue Reading
The Dzumsa of Lachen in Sikkim has allowed tourists to stay in the valley after a consultation with MLA cum Minister Samdup Lepcha. A notification on was issued by theContinue Reading
A 50% air transport subsidy for notified fruits and vegetables from Northeast has been announced by the Union Ministry of food processing Industries (MoFPI). This subsidy will apply for theContinue Reading
As India is gearing up for the festival of Diwali amid the pandemic, to the dismay of many, several states and UTs across the country have banned bursting of fireContinue Reading
A good news for travel enthusiasts as the Himalayan state Sikkim will be reopening for tourists. Recently, the Sikkim government announced that the state will allow hotels, home-stays and otherContinue Reading
In an notification issued by Sikkim Government on Saturday, Helicopter services have been allowed to resume for regular operations from 1st October. The notification was issued by the Principal SecretaryContinue Reading
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