Israel appoints Joyshree Das Verma as Honorary Consul in North-East India
The Embassy of Israel has appointed Joyshree Das Verma as honorary consul in the region to further increase its presence and collaborations in India’s North-East.
Jan 08, 2021, 23:05 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to Sikkim cancelled due to inclement weather
Rajnath Singh was scheduled to visit forward areas in Sikkim and interact with troops at border posts along the Line of Actual (LAC) with China in the Sikkim sector.
Oct 25, 2020, 13:59 PM IST
Unlock 5: Schools to reopen in Uttar Pradesh and these two states from today; check guidelines
Only those schools which are outside containment zones are allowed to reopen from today (October 19) for students of class 9th to 12th. Students will only attend school after parents give their
Oct 19, 2020, 06:52 AM IST
Indian Army rescues three Chinese nationals in north Sikkim, provides food, oxygen
The Indian Army said that its personnel provided oxygen, food and warm clothes to the rescued Chinese troops and also gave them appropriate guidance after which they returned to their destination.
Sep 05, 2020, 13:32 PM IST
India ranks first in number of organic farmers, 9th in area; Sikkim becomes first fully organic state
North East India has traditionally been organic and the consumption of chemicals is far less than the rest of the country. Similarly, the tribal and island territories are being nurtured to continue
Aug 13, 2020, 19:58 PM IST
Massive landslide hits Sikkim’s Jorethang, IPCA lab damaged
A major landslide hit Sikkim’s Jorethang on Thursday. According to initial reports, the IPCA Laboratory in Mazhitar, Jorethang was badly damaged due to the landslide.
Aug 06, 2020, 13:32 PM IST
Sikkim extends lockdown till August 3 as COVID-19 cases surge
The Sikkim government on Friday (July 31, 2020) extended the complete lockdown in the state till August 3 in view of a spurt in COVID-19 cases, a senior official said.
Jul 31, 2020, 17:03 PM IST
IAF delivers essential supplies to North Sikkim areas completely cut off due to landslides, heavy rains
The Indian Air Force chopper Mi-17V5 was deployed to drop essential supplies for the villages of Sakyong and Pentong in North Sikkim on Saturday (July 25, 2020).
Jul 25, 2020, 14:53 PM IST
China trying to push two Tibetan nationals into India for alleged anti-India activities
Amid heightened tensions over border dispute, China is now trying to infiltrate Tibetan nationals into India for subversive activities.
Jul 01, 2020, 11:27 AM IST
Heavy rains trigger massive landslide in Sikkim causing huge loss of property
A massive landslide, triggered by incessant rains in the region for the past few days, hit the Passingdang village in Sikkim on Sunday (June 28). No loss of life has been reported yet but there are
Jun 28, 2020, 11:04 AM IST
India, China maintaining engagements to resolve border standoff at earliest: MEA
The Indian delegation led by Lt General Harinder Singh, the general officer commanding of Leh-based 14 Corps, and Commander of the Tibet Military District Maj Gen Liu Lin held the extensive meeting
Jun 12, 2020, 09:35 AM IST
Talks at military, diplomatic levels on to resolve Ladakh standoff: Rajnath Singh
The defence minister said efforts are on to resolve the border row in eastern Ladakh.
May 30, 2020, 22:59 PM IST
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh warns China against any attempt to intrude into Indian territory
The Punjab CM made it clear that if China did not stop indulging in intimidating behaviour, it would have to pay the price.
May 30, 2020, 22:09 PM IST
Pakistan's ISI-backed spy network seeking information of defence installations busted in Mumbai
One arrest has been made in Mumbai and probe is underway to ascertain identities of more individuals who are involved and locations of other similar exchanges.
May 30, 2020, 15:43 PM IST
No third party intervention: China rejects US' offer to mediate in border row with India
Reacting for the first time to the US president's offer, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said, the two countries did not want the "intervention" from a third party to resolve the
May 29, 2020, 16:56 PM IST
India-China standoff in Ladakh: Situation sensitive but not dangerous, say sources
The development comes even as a number of the high-level meeting took place in Delhi on the Chinese build up on its side of the LAC.
May 26, 2020, 21:37 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi asks Centre to come clear on India-China faceoff at Ladakh, says 'transparency needed'
Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday (May 26) asked that the Narendra Modi-led central government to come clean on the situation arising at the Ladakh border, stating that there should
May 26, 2020, 15:56 PM IST
Sikkim asks Delhi govt to withdraw offensive ad referring state as independent country
The Sikkim government on Saturday (May 23) wrote to Delhi Chief Secretary Vijay Kumar Dev expressing disappointment over an advertisement, published by the Delhi government, which referred to the
May 23, 2020, 20:46 PM IST
Cyclone Amphan approaches Odisha coast — States likely to be hit after it makes a landfall
Cyclone Amphan, which has intensified into an extremely super cyclone, is all set to make the landfall on Wednesday afternoon. The cyclone is rapidly moving towards the coasts of West Bengal and
May 19, 2020, 15:23 PM IST
Avalanche hits Indian Army post in north Sikkim, soldier missing
A soldier went missing after an Indian Army post was hit by an avalanche in North Sikkim on Thursday.
May 14, 2020, 16:54 PM IST
