Sikkim

30 Mar

Sikkim Establishes District Control Rooms to Regulate LPG Distribution Amid Energy Crisis

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCrisis, Gas, LPG, Rationing, Sikkim

Gangtok (Gurpreet Singh): The Government of Sikkim has established 24/7 control rooms across all six districts to monitor and regulate the distribution of LPG cylinders, according to a notification issued on Monday, March 30, 2026. Food and Civil Supplies Secretary Devariya Bardhan stated that these measures are a direct response to the ongoing West Asia conflict, which has severely disrupted the global supply of cooking gas. The state-level and district-level control rooms aim to ensure a steady supply, improve coordination between distributors, and provide a dedicated platform for the timely redressal of public grievances. To manage the limited inventory, the…

12 Sep

Sikkim Landslide Leaves Four Dead, Three Missing

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaDeath news, Landslide, Sikkim

National Times Bureau :- A massive landslide struck Sikkim’s Gyalshing district late at night, leaving four people dead and three others missing. Authorities confirmed that the incident triggered panic in the region, prompting immediate rescue operations. Police and SSB personnel, along with local residents, rushed to the spot and managed to rescue two women. Both were admitted to a hospital, where one succumbed to her injuries, while the other remains in critical condition. A disturbing video of the disaster has surfaced, showing how locals and security forces struggled to save people trapped in the gushing waters. Rescue teams continue to…