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03/06/2026

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DEPARTMENT OF AYUSH, GOVERNMENT OF SIKKIM

Yoga for Healthy Ageing

On the occasion of 12th International Day of Yoga 2026, Department of AYUSH, Government of Sikkim, presents a special video on the theme Yoga for Healthy Ageing, highlighting simple and effective yoga practices that promote physical health, mental well-being, flexibility and vitality.

Make yoga a part of your everyday routine and enjoy a healthier, active and balanced lifestyle.

03/06/2026

FIRE INCIDENT UNDER KABI SUB-DIVISION AND IMMEDIATE RELEIF ASSISTANCE

Kabi, June 3: A massive fire broke out on 02/06/2026 at the residence of Mrs. Chungtick Bhutia, located at Lower Phodong under Rongong-Tumlong GPU, Kabi Sub-Division, Mangan District causing extensive damage to the dwelling house and household belongings.

Upon receiving information about the incident, Ms. Monika Rai, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Kabi along with Shri Rinzing Bhutia, Revenue Officer, LR&DMD, Kabi Sub-Division and other officials of SDM Office immediately visited the affected site on 02/06/2026 to assess the damage and extend necessary assistance to the affected family.

On the morning of 03/06/2026, Hon'ble MLA, Kabi Lungchok Constituency Shri Thenlay Tshering Bhutia visited the affected household along with Hon'ble Adhakshya (Mangan District) Shri Kado Lepcha, OSD to HMLA, Shri Lazong Bhutia, CLC President Shri Subash S***a, SDM Kabi Ms. Monika Rai, BDO Kabi Shri Tashi Wangyal Bhutia, Head Surveyor (Phodong Revenue Circle) and other officials of Sub-Divisional Administration.

During the visit, the Hon'ble MLA assured the affected family of all possible support and assistance from the Government.

As an immediate relief measure, an Ex- Gratia cheque amounting to Rs. 1,20,000/- (Rupees One Lakh Twenty Thousand) only was also handed over to the affected family by SDM, Kabi Sub-Division on 03/06/2026 in the presence of Shri Karma Dorjee Wazilingpa, Joint Director-cum-DPO, DDMA, (Mangan District) and Land Revenue officials under Kabi Sub- Division.

The District Administration remains committed to providing all necessary support and assistance to the affected family during this difficult time.

- Press Release from the Office of SDM Kabi

03/06/2026

PRESS RELEASE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE, GOVERNMENT OF SIKKIM, GYALSHING

Gyalshing, 3 JUNE: The Department of Horticulture, Government of Sikkim,Gyalshing successfully conducted a Special project initiative under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) Scheme for the introduction and development of grafted avocado cultivation in Gyalshing which also falls under the PMDDKY framework. The training sessions to be initiated from 2nd June to 4th June.

The project aims to introduce high-yielding and climate-resilient grafted avocado varieties suited to the agro-climatic conditions of Sikkim. As part of the initiative, two scientifically selected varieties-Mexican Hass (Type A), a pollinator-dependent variety known for its rich flavour and market demand, and Ettinger (Type B), grown as a pollinator were distributed to carefully selected growers across five clusters- Gerethang, Martam, Thingling, Toyang, and Omchung.

Beneficiaries were identified on the basis of land suitability and their willingness to adopt innovative farming practices. Comprehensive training sessions were conducted for the selected growers, covering technical aspects of grafted avocado cultivation including planting techniques, irrigation practices and canopy management.

The training programme was led by Shri Karma Sherpa, Additional Director, Horticulture deptt, and carried forward by Deputy Directors Ms. Penzomla Bhutia, Mr. Rinzing Wangyal Bhutia, and Mr. Suraj Chettri, along with Horticulture Inspector Mr. Phurba T. Bhutia and other Block-level officers and field staffs ensuring hands-on guidance and direct farmer engagement at the field level.

This initiative marks a significant step towards crop diversification and income enhancement for horticulture farmers in Gyalshing district, while also contributing to the broader vision of sustainable and climate adaptive agriculture in the State.

03/06/2026

6289 Enumeration Forms Distributed on Fifth Day of SIR 2026 in Gyalshing District

Gyalshing, June 3 (IPR): The house-to-house distribution and collection of Enumeration Forms under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 of Electoral Rolls continued across Gyalshing District on the fifth day of the exercise.

A total of 6,289 Enumeration Forms were distributed till 5:00 PM. Assembly Constituency-wise distribution is as follows:

* 01–Yuksam-Tashiding: 1,434
* 02–Yangthang: 1,529
* 03–Maneybung-Dentam: 2,188
* 04–Gyalshing-Barnyak: 1,138

Grand Total: 6,289

Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are carrying out door-to-door visits to assist electors in verifying and updating their electoral details. The exercise will continue till June 28, 2026.

The District Election Officer, Gyalshing, has appealed to all eligible electors to cooperate with BLOs, verify their details carefully, and submit the duly filled Enumeration Forms within the stipulated timeline to ensure a clean, accurate, and updated electoral roll.

A report from DIO Gyalshing

03/06/2026

Press Release from Transport Department,
Government of Sikkim

27 Mountain Division Honours Sikkim Nationalised Transport Department, Government of Sikkim on 30th May, 2026.

The Sikkim Nationalised Transport (SNT) was honoured by the Indian Army’s 27 Mountain Division for its outstanding contribution to reconstruction work in North Sikkim and for providing continuous logistical support to Army personnel stationed there under difficult conditions.

During a ceremony held at the 27th Mountain Division Headquarters in Kalimpong, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Division presented a Commendation Certificate and Memento to SNT.

Despite adverse weather and challenging geographical conditions, Sikkim Nationalised Transport made significant contributions to the reconstruction efforts in North Sikkim. The organization also ensured the uninterrupted supply of essential materials, fuel and other logistics to Army personnel deployed in the region.

The citation highlighted the long-standing cooperative and strong relationship between the Indian Army and SNT. SNT has been playing an important role in maintaining supply chains, transportation services and the movement of Army personnel to various Army locations in North Sikkim.

At the event, Shri Dupka Sherpa, General Manager, Shri Roshan Gurung, Additional General Manager (Gangtok), Shri Bhupendra Chettri Additional General Manager (Siliguri) and likewise Shri Tardup Lepcha, Assistant Engineer, ( SNT Siliguri) were present.

Likewise, the dedicated drivers of Sikkim Nationalised Transport - Shri Pempa Sherpa, Shri Bhim Chettri,Shri Homraj Chettri,Shri Prasad Rai, Shri Raju Gurung and Shri Bhanu Prasad Sharma were also present.

PCE-cum-Secretary of Sikkim Transport Department, Shri Manish Pradhan congratulated the officers and staffs of SNT on receiving the honour. He stated that the recognition reflects the department’s dedication, commitment and sense of responsibility. In his message, he stated that the achievement was made possible under the visionary guidance of the Hon’ble Chief Minister and through the leadership and support of Hon’ble MLA-cum-Advisor( SNT) Shri Madan Cintury. He also stated that the honour would inspire the department to continue delivering efficient and dedicated services to the people.

The recognition is regarded not only as an acknowledgment of SNT’s commendable service but also as a testament to the strong coordination, mutual trust, and enduring partnership between the Indian Army and the civil administration.

03/06/2026

Press Release from Sikkim INSPIRES,
Planning & Development Department,
Government of Sikkim

Government of Sikkim Partners with AIIMS New Delhi
to Establish an Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
Facility at STNM Hospital, Gangtok

New Delhi, 3 June 2026 — Under the leadership of the Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Prem
Singh Tamang, the Government of Sikkim today signed a technical partnership
agreement with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, to set up
and operationalise an Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) facility at STNM Hospital,
Socheygang, Gangtok. The agreement was signed under the Sikkim INSPIRES initiative
of the Planning & Development Department.

Signatories to the Memorandum of Understanding

On behalf of the Government of Sikkim: Dr. Suresh Madan Rasaily, Principal Director
and Additional Medical Superintendent, STNM Hospital; and Ms. Rohini Pradhan, Special
Secretary and Programme Director, Sikkim INSPIRES, Planning & Development
Department.

On behalf of AIIMS, New Delhi: Dr. Nikhil Tandon, Director; Dr. Neena Malhotra, Head
of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Dr. Radhika Tandon, Dean
(Research); and Dr. Girija Prasad Rath, Registrar.

Also present were Dr. Richa Kandpal and Dr. Pragati, representatives from WHO India,
who are supporting the state’s reproductive health programme, along with Ms. Roshnila
Gurung, Assistant Director, Sikkim INSPIRES.

Scope of the Agreement

Under the agreement, AIIMS will provide comprehensive technical support covering:

• Training and capacity building for medical and technical personnel, including
gynaecologists (infertility specialists), andrologists, embryologists, nurses,
counsellors, administrative staff, and other technical teams;

• Handholding support for setting up and operationalising a state-of-the-art ART
facility at STNM Hospital; and

• Guidance on clinical protocols, quality assurance, and operational best practices
for ART services.

The ART unit is currently under construction on the 8th floor of STNM Hospital and is
expected to be operational by the end of 2026. Once functional, the facility will provide
infertility diagnosis and treatment services within the state, reducing the need for residents
to travel to private clinics outside Sikkim and making specialised reproductive healthcare
significantly more accessible and affordable.

This partnership represents a significant advance in Sikkim’s healthcare infrastructure,
bringing specialised reproductive health services to the state for the first time and
strengthening local clinical capacity in assisted reproductive technologies.

03/06/2026

Namchi District Achieves Over 42 Percent Enumeration Form Distribution Under SIR 2026

Namchi, June 3 (IPR): The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026, being conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure a comprehensive and updated electoral roll in Sikkim, is progressing steadily across Namchi District. Under Phase III of the revision exercise, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are actively engaged in the door-to-door distribution and collection of Enumeration Forms (EFs) from eligible electors.

As of the fifth day of the exercise, a cumulative total of 46,660 Enumeration Forms, accounting for 42.17 per cent of the district's electorate, have been distributed across the seven Assembly Constituencies of Namchi District.

The constituency-wise cumulative distribution of Enumeration Forms is as follows:

09 Barfung AC – 5,313 forms (32.45%)
10 Poklok-Kamrang AC – 6,599 forms (38.93%)
11 Namchi-Singhithang AC – 3,962 forms (29.28%)
12 Melli AC – 6,863 forms (42.36%)
13 Namthang-Rateypani AC – 7,529 forms (45.37%)
14 Temi-Namphing AC – 7,639 forms (49.13%)
15 Rangang-Yangang AC – 8,755 forms (56.67%)

The door-to-door enumeration exercise will continue until June 28, 2026. During this period, BLOs will not only distribute and collect Enumeration Forms but will also assist electors in verifying and updating essential details such as their name, age, address, photograph and EPIC number, thereby ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the electoral roll.

The District Election Office, Namchi, has appealed to all eligible electors to extend their cooperation to the BLOs and submit their duly filled Enumeration Forms within the stipulated timeframe.

Political parties are also actively supporting the revision process through their Booth Level Agents (BLAs), thereby strengthening transparency, inclusiveness and public participation in the preparation of an accurate and error-free electoral roll.

Report From DIO Namchi

03/06/2026

IPR department's eNEWS English language bulletin as on 03.06.2026

03/06/2026

Pakyong District Crosses 43% Mark in SIR Enumeration Drive

Pakyong, June 03: The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Phase III in Pakyong District has gathered pace, with electoral officials intensifying house-to-house outreach to strengthen voter roll verification across the district.

As per the latest tracking update released on Tuesday afternoon, the district has recorded the distribution of 36,106 Enumeration Forms (EFs), covering 43.44 per cent of the total electorate. Pakyong District has a voter base of 83,111 electors, and efforts are underway to ensure timely completion of the exercise.

A total of 109 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have been deployed for the enumeration process, visiting households and assisting residents in the verification and updating of electoral details under the ongoing revision programme.

The district administration is closely monitoring the progress of the enumeration drive to ensure wider coverage across all Assembly Constituencies in Pakyong District as part of the SIR 2026 exercise.

Report from DIO Pakyong

03/06/2026

46,351 Enumeration Forms Distributed Across Gangtok District Under SIR 2026

Gangtok, June 3 (IPR): The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 of Electoral Rolls continues to gather momentum across Gangtok District, with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) carrying out door-to-door distribution of Enumeration Forms to facilitate the preparation of an accurate and inclusive electoral roll.

As per the status report on the fifth day of the exercise, a cumulative total of 46,351 Enumeration Forms has been distributed across the district, covering 37.92 per cent of the total electorate of 1,22,240 electors.

The constituency-wise distribution of Enumeration Forms is as follows:

16-Tumen-Lingi : 8,006
17-Khamdong-Singtam : 6,347
23-Shyari : 6,414
24-Martam-Rumtek : 9,561
25-Upper Tadong : 3,888
26-Arithang : 3,868
27-Gangtok : 4,273
28-Upper Burtuk : 3,232
32-Sangha : 762

The distribution and collection of Enumeration Forms will continue till June 28, 2026, as part of the ongoing electoral roll revision exercise. Electors are encouraged to cooperate with BLOs and submit duly filled forms to ensure the smooth conduct of the revision process.

Report from DIO-GANGTOK

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