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Kukur Tihar - The Sacred Festival Honoring the Divine Bond Between Humans and Dogs

Gangtok, Oct. 20 -- While most of the world celebrates Diwali with glittering lights, sweets, and family gatherings, Nepal communities adds a unique and heartwarming touch to this festival of lights. ... Read More


Kaag Thihar (Festival Of Crows)

Gangtok, Oct. 19 -- Kaag Tihar, also known as the Festival of Crows, marks the beginning of the five-day-long Tihar or Deepawali festival, one of the most celebrated and spiritually meaningful occasio... Read More


Hello Didi, Can You Hear Me? - Darjeeling MP Raju Bista's Hydrant Call Goes Viral

Darjeeling, Oct. 11 -- An undated video featuring Darjeeling MP Raju Bista has gone viral on social media, showing him humorously attempting to make a "telephonic call" using a no-functioning water hy... Read More


Sikkim Government Hikes DA for Employees and Pensioners from January 2025

Gangtok, Oct. 7 -- The Government of Sikkim has announced an increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for its employees and pensioners, providing a much-needed financial boost ahea... Read More


Darjeeling Landslides: 23 Dead, Mirik Worst Hit as Heavy Rains Devastate North Bengal

Darjeeling, Oct. 6 -- Continuous heavy rainfall since October 4 has triggered massive landslides across Darjeeling and adjoining parts of North Bengal, leaving at least 23 people dead and dozens injur... Read More


Nakima (Tupistra nutans): A Himalayan Superfood for Healthy Living

Gangtok, Sept. 30 -- High in the misty forests of Sikkim, Bhutan, and Nepal, a seasonal delicacy known as Nakima (Tupistra nutans) has been nourishing communities for generations. This rare perennial ... Read More


Dark Chocolate Emerges as a Smart Swap for Better Blood Sugar Control: The Health Benefits Explained

Gangtok, Sept. 27 -- Often relegated to the indulgence category, high-quality dark chocolate is increasingly being recognized by health experts and scientific research as a valuable tool for individua... Read More


Four Sikkim Private Universities Named as UGC Defaulters; CAP Demands Immediate Government Action

Gangtok, Sept. 27 -- The inclusion of four private universities from Sikkim on the University Grants Commission's (UGC) recent defaulters list has sparked serious concern across the state, prompting a... Read More