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18 May

Historic Legal Shift for Sikhs in Sikkim as Anand Marriage Registration Begins June 1

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Sikkim (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant step for Sikh personal law rights, the Anand Marriage Act will officially become operational in Sikkim from June 1, enabling Sikh couples to legally register marriages performed through Anand Karaj under their own religious legislation. The announcement was made through a recent notification issued by the Union Law Ministry, formally activating the provisions of the Act in the northeastern state after years of procedural delay. The implementation follows sustained judicial intervention, including a key Supreme Court judgment delivered in September 2025 that directed pending states to establish proper registration rules for Sikh marriages. Until…

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

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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…

Sikkim Landslide Leaves Four Dead, Three Missing

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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…