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 ISTIAF 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 ISTChina 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 ISTHeavy 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 reports of huge damage to properties.
Jun 28, 2020, 11:04 AM ISTIndia, 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 in the Chushul-Moldo region.
Jun 12, 2020, 09:35 AM ISTTalks 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 ISTPunjab 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 ISTPakistan'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 ISTNo 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 current military standoff.
May 29, 2020, 16:56 PM ISTIndia-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 ISTRahul 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 be transparency on the issue. The Congress leader asked the government to make it clear to the citizen what is happening on the border.
May 26, 2020, 15:56 PM ISTSikkim 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 state as an independent country and clubbed it with other nations like Nepal and Bhutan.
May 23, 2020, 20:46 PM ISTCyclone 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 Bangladesh and is expected to make a landfall on May 20. At the time of the landfall, Cyclone Amphan is expected to carry wind speed of 155-165 kmph, gusting to 185 kmph. The states of Odisha and West Bengal have been on high alert. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured all possible help to bo both states to deal with the situation arising out of its movement.
May 19, 2020, 15:23 PM ISTAvalanche 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 ISTIAF sends Sukhoi Su-30MKIs after Chinese chopper seen near Ladakh border, Sino-India tensions cool down
The Indian Army, however, claimed that tensions between the two sides in the area have subsided.
May 12, 2020, 18:51 PM ISTSino-India border clashes: China says its troops committed to uphold peace
China on Monday reacted guardedly to the recent clashes between the Chinese and Indian soldiers, saying its troops remained committed to uphold peace and tranquillity at the border areas.
May 11, 2020, 22:03 PM ISTArmy confirms India-China face-off in north Sikkim, injuries to troops on both sides
The Indian Army sources on Sunday (May 10) confirmed that a heated confrontation took place between Indian and Chinese soldiers in North Sikkim a few days ago and troops on both sides received injuries.
May 10, 2020, 18:38 PM ISTIndian Army launches intense search operation to trace soldier struck by avalanche in Sikkim
The tragedy struck when a brave Indian Army soldier, Lance Naik Sanjeeva Reddy, was operating a dozer in the snowbound high-altitude areas of Sikkim during which he struck by an avalanche.
Apr 11, 2020, 10:09 AM ISTIn major organisational rejig, JP Nadda replaces BJP state chiefs in MP, Kerala and Sikkim
It is to be noted that the recent rejig has come after the poor show of the party in Delhi Assembly election, where it could not get into the double-digit.
Feb 15, 2020, 13:06 PM ISTChamling will be punished for transgressions: Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang
Tamang said, "Chamling destroyed Sikkim during his dictatorial and corrupt rule of 25 years, which our party ended last year. Now we will start the process to punish him for his various transgressions."
Feb 05, 2020, 12:38 PM IST