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Chinese Intelligence Agency Arrested from Malda, West Bengal

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Today Evening Border Security Force (BSF) issued a statement saying one Chinese national has been arrested in Malda West Bengal.

According to sources, he was working in India for a Chinese intelligence agency for long years. He’s being interrogated deeply as all intelligence agencies are working on this.

Hon Jo, a Chinese National was caught by them at Malda while the ‘suspicious’ person tried to cross the border. Said BSF

A few days ago his business partner was arrested in India. Suspicious about their movement, the Border Security Force (BSF) detained them at the Malda and later handed them to the police, officials said.

As per the BSF Sources, one laptop, three mobile phones, Indian, Bangladeshi, US currency, one Chinese Passport with a Bangladeshi visa were recovered from him. The matter is being investigated, they said

Meet Sikkim’s Talented, Young Quizzer- Rishal Pandey Chettri

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Rischal Pandey Chettri

Every week, we will bring you extraordinary stories tracing the journeys of geniuses from Sikkim in any field that makes our state proud.

Today, we bring you Rishal Pandey Chettri — Quiz expert, Techie, Founder and CEO- The Cyber Warriors, Founder, and Head of HR- Knowledge Buddy, and Founder -Wakeup Movement October 2019- till Present. Wakeup Movement is a social youth organization working in educating the masses about Climate Change and Environmental concerns.

Rishal is a well-known young boy from Sikkim. He did his schooling from Holycross till class 10 and is currently studying in Delhi Public School, Siliguri.

18-year-old Rishal no doubt, had a “phenomenal journey” so far as a Quiz wizard who has won many awards from both national and international levels. State’s most well know Quizzer Rishal started his journey when he was in class 3 but it was never easy for him as it’s a long journey.

Today, The Sikkim Today has reached out to him to bring him to our platform. Rishal swears he would rather enjoy the journey, more than the destination. He tells The Sikkim Today –

TST: How do you feel on the day of the competition?

Rishal: Previously, when I did not have much experience of participating in competitions; I used to feel very anxious and impatient on the day of competition and that used to have a negative impact on my performance. Gradually, as I started participating in more and more competitions; I realized that being anxious does no good to my performance. Since then, I have always been a calm person on the day of the competition.

TST: When did u start and how?

Rishal- Rishal- Thanks to my dad that from class 3 itself I started to watch the news and read newspapers daily. I was first selected in a quiz competition when I was in class 3 (2011) but the quiz competition did not take place due to the Earthquake of 2011. Then after a gap of about 3 years, I was selected to represent my school, Holy Cross, Tadong at the ARCEIS Interschool quiz competition which was held at Don Bosco School, Malbasey. Our school won the quiz competition in all categories. After that very first inter-school quiz, the journey has been unstoppable. Taking this opportunity, I would like to thank Shyam Pradhan sir and Mukesh Jha sir for believing in me and guiding me throughout the journey of quizzes in Holy Cross School, had they not selected me for my very first quiz; I believe that I would not be able to know my true potential.

TST: How was it for you to perform in such a setting with big Quizzers?

Rishal: Honestly, I take every quiz competition as a learning experience, and playing a quiz with bigger quizzers has always been a fun learning experience for me. The more pressure is when I am representing our Country, India –at an international level.

TST: Your inspiration?

Rishal- There are a lot of great people whom I look up to but my greatest inspiration would always be my father Om Prakash Pandey and my mother Meena Kumari Bhujel. They have always been a role model for me and they never fail to support me in the tiniest way possible in all my endeavors.

TST: What will be your next step?

Rishal: Currently, I am preparing for my AISSC Exams and also mentoring students to help them succeed in their co-curricular activities. Quizzes have been a part of my life, so whenever I get a chance –I participate. I am also working on my application and essays to get into my dream varsity- in either of USA, Canada, or South Korea.

TST: Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?

Rishal- Rishal- I want to study abroad and get work experience of at least 2 years before coming back to India. With the exposure and my experiences there, I will use them to develop our home state.

Talking about the awards, he has won numerous award from both national as well as in international level here is a list of awards he won so far –

• Champions, Global Mind O Pedias 2020- International Level Quiz Competition Dhaka, Bangladesh
• Winner, Knowledge Maestro-South Asian Level- International Quiz 2020 Lalitpur, Nepal
• Champions, Tech Radiance- National Level Robotics Competition 2019 IIT Kharagpur. India
• Best Delegate, Global Youth International Model United Nations 2021 Bangkok, Thailand
• Winner, Google Web Rangers -India Contest 2019 Google India, Hyderabad
• National level Winner and International finalist, Quiz Mania 7 Worldwide,2019 Kathmandu, Nepal
• Winner, Curiosity-2021, International Level Quiz SMIT, Majhitar, Sikkim
• Represented India, World Climate Summit –2020 Eco-Network, Bangladesh
• Represented India, Global Youth Conclave-2019 Kathmandu, Nepal
• Winner, PCRA National Level Quiz- Zone I, 2018 New Delhi, India
• Winner, National Level Quiz on Dr. Ambedkar, Region- III, 2019 New Delhi, India
• Winner, PCRA National Level Quiz – Sikkim State, 2019 New Delhi, India • Best Quizzer award, Curiosity 2017- National level quiz competition. SMIT, Sikkim
•Outstanding short story award, Biannual Int’l Short Story competition-2018 New Delhi, India
•Winner, INSPIRE- Award for developing a prototype to prevent an accident, 2019 IIT Delhi, India
•Country Representative for India, BUP International Quiz League-2020 Dhaka, Bangladesh
•Winner, Zonal Level Robotics Competition-Tech Radiance, 2019 Gangtok, Sikkim
•Top 4 among 10,00,000 participants- ‘Know India National Quiz’- 2018 Imphal, Manipur
• Champion, National Level Quiz Competition, Arrowtimes, 2016 New Delhi, India
• Second, Concours National Level Quiz cOMPETITION-2018 SMIT, Sikkim
• Third, National Level INSPIRIAq Quiz –2020 Inspiria, Siliguri
• Third, National Level Covid Quiz Competition-2020 QCK, Kalimpong
• Winner, State Level Short Film making competition- 2018 Gangtok, Sikkim
• Honorary mention, Korea-India Friendship Essay competition-2017 New Delhi
• Champion in ARCEIS Essay writing competition- 2017 HCS, Gangtok •2nd in ARCEIS Quiz Competition- 2016 SJS, Martam, Sikkkim
• Champion in HOLWB0656 Quiz Competition -2019 DPS, Siliguri
• 2nd in NBSCC State Level Quiz-QUIZZARD,2019 Siliguri
• Champion, State Level Debate Competition, ISFC,2020 Gangtok, Sikkim • Champion, Quiz Competition, State Biodiversity Board, 2020 Sikkim
• Champion, Quiz Competition, State Biodiversity Board,2021 Gangtok, Sikkim
• Champion, Quiz Competition, TranSfoRMation,2021 SRM University, Sikkim
•2nd, Painting Competition, UNO Environment Programme,2020 Gangtok, Sikkim
•Champion, ARCEIS Quiz Competition,2018 HCS, Gangtok
•2nd, ARCEIS Science Exhibition, 2018 SJS, Martam, Sikkim
•Champion, Quiz Competition on World Accountancy Day, 2019 ICAI, Siliguri
•2nd, SAM Quiz Competition, 2019 DPS, Siliguri
•2nd, Quiz Competition- Siliguri Quiz Festival, 2019 Siliguri
•TOP 18, All India- News Wiz 2018 Noida, Uttar Pradesh
•Champion, UDAAN State Level Quiz Competition, 2016 Gangtok, Sikkim •Champion, UDAAN State Level Quiz Competition, 2018 Gangtok, Sikkim •Champion, ARCEIS Inter-School Quiz Competition Don Bosco School, Sikkim
• Third, Essay Competition on Biotechnology-2018 Dept of Biotech, Govt of India
• 2nd, Bournvita Quiz Contest-2015 St. Xavier’s School, Pakyong

Sikkim recorded 287 new covid cases and 03 New Deaths

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Sikkim registered 287 new Covid cases on Saturday. The recovered number stand is 13378 and Positivity rate 12.6% Recovery rate 74.5% as per health department.

The district-wise figure is 119 cases recorded in the east district, 146 cases recorded in the west district, 96 in the south district, and 29 cases in the north district. The total Covid active case in the state is 3869, as per the health department, Government of Sikkim.

On Thursday, Department said that 3 Covid deaths were reported. The Covid deaths toll since last year is 279.

Powerbank investment app turned out to be a Chinese fake app, Sikkimese youths too lured

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Yesterday Delhi Police’s Cyber Cell has busted a syndicate run by a group of Chinese nationals who were running an illegal investment app in India.

They were stealing data & cheated over 5 lakh Indians of over Rs 150 crores via fake investment apps like PowerBank, SunFactory & EzPlan.

According to the report, once people download the Power Bank app then they were lured to double the money invested in 15 days. This scam, which has been going on for the last four months including in Sikkim.

The owner of the Power Bank Earning App claims that they are selling charging cabinets of power banks, which are leased out in the public market. The price of charging cabinets range from Rs. 300 to Rs. 1,50,000.

Last week, when the amount and everything were disappeared in Powerbank, some youth from south Sikkim were seen complaining in WhatsApp group thinking this is just a technical glitch and it didn’t appear for the next 3 day. Some have invested 600 INR some have invested 2100 INR and Some have invested 6500 INR to make double money within 15 periods. And In Uttarkhand some locals reached the police when a person and complained to the authorities. In about 4 months, the people involved in the gang had downloaded this app from 50 lakh people. Apart from this, about Rs 250 crore was looted from all these.

In a report got by The Sikkim Today, it was said that a person from Sikkim had deposited a total of Rs 20 thousand to double his money. Same Complaints were also coming from Uttarkhand they the victim filed FIR, the police came to know about the deposits of money in different accounts with 592 Sim card were also recovered with a different account. After this, when the fraud of Rs 250 crore was exposed, the senses of the police were blown away.

After Complaints police have informed IB and R&AW and then the police arrested one of the accused named Pawan Pandey from Noida. It has been learned that the Chinese were also involved in this fraud business.

Bhaichung’s effigy burnt in Namchi in a statement against 300 bedded hospital

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An effigy of former Indian Captain Bhaichung Bhutia was burnt amidst shouting of slogans at Namchi park in South Sikkim district on Wednesday, in protest against the Bhutia’s statement on 300 bedded hospital.

Two women were seen liting fire in effigy and shouting slogans against Bhutia. Within few minutes a large number of women were joined with two other breaking COVID Guidelines.

Last day Chief Minister of Sikkim Shri PS Golay planned a massive 300 bedded hospital in south Sikkim which is about to complete in the next 3 years. Bhaichung Bhutia gave a statement on social Media saying to improve the current running hospital instead of constructing 300 bedded hospital in the south.

Sikkim recorded 231 new covid cases and 01 New Death

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Sikkim registered 231 new Covid cases on Saturday. The recovered number stand is 13265 and Positivity rate 10.8% Recovery rate 75.1% as per health department.

The district-wise figure is 140 cases recorded in the east district, 34 cases recorded in the west district, 55 in the south district, and two cases in the north district. The total Covid active case in the state is 3869, as per the health department, Government of Sikkim.

On Wednesday, Department said that one Covid death were reported. The Covid deaths toll since last year is 276.

Sikkim to begin vaccination for 18+ from June 10th

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Gangtok: Sikkim to start vaccination for the 18 to 44 age group when the statewide drive to inoculate the younger lot kickstarts on 10th June.

East Sikkim which is one of the worst affected has started a vaccination program a long week ago for 18-45 yrs old with only a few slots available. On 29th May state health minister has informed the media that the dose is not available in Sikkim and vaccination for 18-45 yrs to be stopped.

Talking about the time, the health department has also informed that slot booking registration time has also been changed, from 9th May online slot will be open at 8 AM but there will be no vaccination on Sunday so the site won’t be open on Saturday.

The state govt has already issued a notification saying 13 priority group will be vaccinated which include SBS worker, Driver, Disability person, and some office worker and other.

The government has also issued certificates to identify individuals with co-morbidities that enhance the risk of mortality in COVID-19 disease for State Specific Priority Group (18-44yrs).

For 45+ still, some are not coming for vaccination were requesting them to come forward and all can help with the people in the category of remaining 45+ for line listing and sending them for vaccination.

For 45+ Special Vaccination sites have started for people with no IDs and for which they can come with the required formats filled and signed by Panchayats/Councillors of respective areas and also by ASHA of that area.

The state Govt has also issued a notification having a “Special Case” – wherein people are vaccinated with 1st dose and crossed 28days but needing international travel before 31st August who is according to Govt. Of India. Students who have to undertake foreign travel for the purposes of education and persons who have to take up jobs in foreign countries.
Other are Athletes, Sportspersons, and accompanying staff of Indian contingent attending International Olympic Games to be held in Tokyo.

In this scenario, they can contact an ASHA worker, nearest medical center, and another health-related person, and they can go with a document of proof leaving for abroad along with their passport and get the 2nd dose of COVID-19 Vaccine.

1 Dead, 1 Injured as landslides hit in Sichey, East Sikkim

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40-year-old women, including her 70-year-old mother, were hit as a massive landslide hit their house at Sichey near Tamang Gumpa in Gangtok, east district in the wee hours.

The landslide that occurred around 7 PM buried the house when the occupants were there in the kitchen preparing for the food, Gangtok SDM Robin Sewa said.

A seventy-year-old mother of the deceased, who was trapped inside the landslide, was rescued, SDM said, adding that she sustained injuries on her body and was shifted to the nearest hospital for treatment.

State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel took three hours to rescue bodies from the landslide, while a hunt for the missing person was on.

Meanwhile, her 70 year old mother and a woman residing in the same building have sustained minor injuries.

It took almost an hour for the rescue team of SDRF to take out the body from the slide.

Expressing grief, Gangtok SDM Robin Sewa who was present there ordered all possible to rescue them when local people witnessed it and alerted them to the nearest station.

He appealed to the people residing in vulnerable areas to be cautious and move to safer places.

SDM Sewa said according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy rain is expected across the state in the next few days and urged people to take all precautionary measures.

Heavy rains for the last few days have triggered landslides in Sikkim and Northeast that have left a trail of devastation in the state, damaging roads and houses. 

Landslides have been reported from various locations in south-north and west Sikkim and capital region where north- east connecting bridge also collapsed. 

Besides, road communication has been badly affected and the water level in the streams and rivers in the east Sikkim like bhusuk river and Teesta has also risen. 

The water supply project at Gangtok has also been damaged due to a landslide and there has been a water crisis in Gangtok for the last few days. Public work officials Gangtok said water supply to Gangtok has been affected as the restoration work is going on. 

Sikkim recorded 255 new covid cases and 02 New Deaths

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Sikkim registered 255 new Covid cases on Saturday. The recovered number stand is 12894 and positivity rate 8.4% Recovery rate 73.9% as per health department.

The district-wise figure is 98 cases recorded in the east district, 44 cases recorded in the west district, 106 in the south district, and seven cases in the north district. The total Covid active case in the state is 4018, as per the health department, Government of Sikkim.

On Monday, Department said that two Covid deaths were reported. The Covid deaths toll since last year is 275.

Just a Goal Away, Sunil Chhetri overtakes Messi to enter the elite list of all-time top-10.

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After scoring a brace yesterday in Doha, Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri has made a record for himself. Sunil Chhetri is one of the most celebrated football players in India after former Indian Captain, Bhaichung Bhutia.

Official FIFA World Cup has tweeted about Chhetri yesterday after scoring 2 goals saying “He’s now got more than Messi! Sunil Chhetri’s double earned the Blue Tigers a 2-0 win in #WCQ and moves him on to 74 international goals – above Lionel Messi and one-off entering world football’s all-time top 10”.

Yesterday’s goal against Bangladesh helped Sunil Chhetri lead Argentina star, Lionel Messi, by two goals and sits a place above Ali Mabkhout of the UAE, who has 73 strikes to his name. Sunil Chettri is behind Hungary’s star player Kocsis, Japan’s Kamamoto, and Kuwait’s Bashar Abdullah, who all have 75 goals in their name.

To mark victory about breaking record and cheers to Chhetri, AIFF (All India Football Federation ) cheered him in Twitter posting – “Our @IndianFootball skipper Sunil Chhetri adds another feather to his illustrious cap as he overtook Lionel Messi to become the second-highest active international goalscorer with 74 goals. “A big congratulations to Captain Fantastic & wishing him many more accolades in the future,” AIFF President tweeted.

Chhetri took the Internet by Storm yesterday after India’s win against Bangladesh by 2-0 where both goals were scored by Chhetri in the second half with a brilliant performance.

It took 20 years for India to register a victory in World Cup qualifiers away from home. Currently, India is in the third spot in Group E with six points from seven games.

India will play against Afghanistan in the qualifiers on June 15 next week.

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