Guwahati, Sept. 18 -- Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Thursday reaffirmed the state government's commitment to disaster preparedness and citizen safety, stating that disaster prevention remains one of the administration's top priorities.

He made the remarks while addressing the observance of State Disaster Risk Reduction Day, which also marked the 14th anniversary of the devastating 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Sikkim on September 18, 2011.

The quake caused significant loss of life and widespread damage to infrastructure and livelihoods.

Reflecting on past calamities, Tamang urged citizens and institutions to draw lessons from previous disasters and strengthen resilience across all levels of society.

"The Himalayan ...