In compliance to the directive issued by the Government of Sikkim, District Administrative Centre(DAC),Gyalshing implemented wearing traditional attire to the office on a designated weekend day (Wednesday) led by District Collector Gyalshing Mr Tenzing D Denzongpa.

The district officials exuberantly welcomed this decision, showcasing their enthusiasm for cultural preservation with the aim to promote the rich cultural heritage of the region and provide a platform for officers and officials to connect with their roots.

Report from DIO Gyalshing

An incident occurred on Sunday as a student from the Limboo Department of Sikkim University, originally from Timburbong in Soreng District of Sikkim, tragically drowned at Hidden Falls near Majuwa village in Yangang.

Initial findings indicate that the student may have accidentally slipped into a steep gorge while attempting to take a photo near the scenic but hazardous spot. The area is known for its slippery rocks and unpredictable water flow, particularly dangerous during the monsoon.

Rescue teams, including local police and emergency personnel, immediately launched an operation to recover the body, believed to be trapped in a deep section of the gorge. However, rescue efforts are being hampered by the challenging landscape and strong water currents.

Local police have confirmed that an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the fatal fall.

A 28-year-old man was killed late Saturday night in Lower Mangzing, near Yangang, in what police are investigating as a retaliatory attack following a reported assault on a woman.

According to official reports, the deceased—who had been in a long-term relationship with a local woman—allegedly forcefully entered her residence at around 10:30 PM, armed with a khukuri (traditional knife), and inflicted multiple injuries. Her cries for help reportedly alerted her father, aged 60, and a nearby juvenile, aged 15.

Around 11:00 PM, the man was confronted outside the house and allegedly attacked with an iron rod and a partially charred wooden log, resulting in his death on the spot. Two residents discovered the body soon after and alerted the authorities.

Yangang Police have registered a formal case under Sections 103 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. An inquest was carried out at the scene by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate in the presence of legal guardians and independent witnesses. The deceased’s body was sent for post-mortem and later handed over to the family.

The injured woman was taken to Yangang Primary Health Centre and is reportedly stable. Both the father and the juvenile involved in the confrontation have been taken into custody.