Sikkim: Flood battered Chungthang-Lachen road to reopen for light vehicles before Feb 28

For heavy vehicle the road would open before March 31, 2024

Army choppers rescue 100 people including 16 international tourists from Lachen

Seven sorties were carried out by the choppers – 6 by army choppers, and 1 by VT-OSC 5-seater twin engine helicopter hired by Sikkim Urja Limited

North Sikkim sees season’s first snowfall

Sikkim witnessed the season's first snowfall at Lungnala, Lachen in NorthSikkim. Fresh snowfall was also witnessed at Gurudongmar Lake.

Sikkim: Team of Veterinary officials visit Lachen Valley to investigate current status of yak mortality

A team of Veterinary officers from North District and officials from Chungthang visited Lachen Valley in Sikkim up to Cho Lhamu to further investigate on the present status of the Himalayan Yaks mortality in the region. The veterinary team provided the ailing yaks with anti-stress and vitamin injections. Moreover, the farmers of the domesticated yaks were […]