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Air Dynasty Helicopter Crash in Nepal's Khotang: All Passengers Safe, One Injured

Kathmandu, March 18 -- An Air Dynasty helicopter crashed while attempting to land in Nepal's Khotang district on Wednesday. The helicopter, identified as 9N-AFQ, had taken off from Kathmandu with five... Read More


Minor Girl Fakes Kidnapping, Demands Rs.3 Lakh Ransom from Parents in Gangtok Case

Gangtok, March 18 -- A shocking case of a staged kidnapping has come to light after a minor girl allegedly faked her own abduction and attempted to extort money from her family, police officials confi... Read More


Sikkim Vigilance Cracks Down on Crash Barrier Fund Scam, R&B Engineer Arrested

Gangtok, March 17 -- In a major development in an ongoing corruption probe, the Sikkim Vigilance Police has arrested an Assistant Engineer from the Roads & Bridges (R&B) Department for alleged involve... Read More


The Weed That Heals: Unlocking the Scientific Power of Chromolaena Odorata

Gangtok, March 16 -- Walk through the rural farmlands of West Africa, the hillside villages of Nepal, Sikkim in India or the sun-drenched lowlands of Indonesia, and you will almost certainly encounter... Read More


Harish Rana Case: After 13 Years, India's Supreme Court Grants a Coma Patient the Right to Die with Dignity

New Delhi, March 16 -- Thirteen years is a long time to hold on to hope. For the Rana family of Ghaziabad, it was also long enough to know when to finally let go. In what legal and medical circles ar... Read More


Mystery of Jellyfish Flashlight in the Sky Solved

Pakyong, March 16 -- The mysterious jellyfish-shaped flash of light seen in the evening sky has now been explained. The unusual glow was actually caused by the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. On M... Read More


Lampokhari Lake Festival Is Back - Aritar Readies for Its 13th Edition

Pakyong, March 15 -- After a gap of several years, the Lampokhari Lake Festival is finally making a comeback, and the excitement around Aritar is already building up. The Aritar-Dalapchand Lampokhari... Read More


Severe Storm in Sikkim Leaves One Dead, Three Injured After Trees Collapse in Separate Incidents

Pakyong, March 15 -- A sudden spell of severe weather lashed several parts of Sikkim on Sunday evening, bringing strong winds, heavy rainfall, and hailstorms that caused disruptions and accidents in d... Read More


"We Will Keep the Strait of Hormuz Open," Says Donald Trump Amid Rising Tensions with Iran

Washington, March 14 -- Donald Trump has declared that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will remain open under any circumstances, even as tensions with Iran continue to escalate. In a message posted on... Read More


Tourism to Lachen-Lachung Axis Resumes with New Permit Rules and Safety Guidelines

Gangtok, March 14 -- Tourism activities along the Lachen, Lachung axis in North Sikkim, including travel to the high-altitude destination of Gurudongmar Lake, have officially resumed. Authorities have... Read More