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How this Sikkim’s traffic Police is using comedy to spread Awareness 

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How this Sikkim's traffic Police is using comedy to spread Awareness 
Sikkim Traffic Police Palman Subba

Sikkim’s traffic police, Palman Subba, is using his comedy talent to create awareness of traffic rules, alcohol, addiction, and domestic violence and to raise their voice against the increasing numbers of drug addicts in the state. 

According to TST, the brilliant comedy posts by Palman Subba who is a Traffic Police on the Facebook post are made to create awareness about important issues concerning the safety of the people and the future of the state’s young generation.

He has also joined the campaign with an official TST account recently overflowed with posts about the campaign to make Sikkim a “Drug-Free state”. However, it’s their interesting way to catch attention through comedy skills so youth can watch it on social media platforms. 

Recently his “plastic-free campaign” went viral in local media which give him hope to create more awareness in the future. 

Following the interesting Facebook posts, people have also appreciated the campaign and the way it was posted. Some of the Facebook posts read: “So good to see citizen’s attention towards this issue. Hope this spreads everywhere. “Appreciate your creativity,”

While Palman posted in Gangtok surrounding areas know the situation of drug and alcohol is rising rapidly. So he wants to spread awareness through video messages using his comedy skill. However, he continues to keep it even after duties to help young people to understand these difficult times.

Speaking about social media, he said, “The effort is to recognize the work I’m doing to protect the young generation. Also, I try to create awareness via these campaigns. I do this through Social media and also thank Local Media Like TST, and Sikkim News for uploading so it can reach out to people. But the ultimate message in each one of these tweets is urging youngsters not to enter into addiction life” he said. 

Sikkim BJP MLA files FIR against TMC MP Mahua Moitra.

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" FIR against TMC MP Mahua Moitra"

Now, BJP MLA from Sikkim YT Lepcha has filed an FIR against TMC MP Mahua Moitra for remarks on goddess Kali in Soreng Police Station.

Recently  TMC MP Mahua Moitra triggered a controversy on Tuesday when, while speaking during a TV interview, she said that for her, Kali is a “meat-eating, alcohol accepting Goddess” and that every person has the right to worship gods and goddesses in their own way.

Taking note of the remarks, police in Soreng registered an FIR against the TMC lawmaker under section 295A (outraging religious feelings) of Indian Penal Code. The case was registered on the complaint by a BJP MLA YT Lepcha.

SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY SIGNS MOU WITH SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY PARKS OF INDIA

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GANGTOK, 7 July 2022: Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) here today to strengthen the collaborative startup ecosystem on healthcare technology and allied fields in the country.

STPI is an Autonomous Society set up by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY), Government of India in 1991, with the objective of encouraging, promoting and boosting the Software Exports from India. It has been working for the startup ecosystem in the country and created 28 Centres of Excellence (CoEs) in emerging technologies.

The MoU was signed by Dr. Muralidhar M. Pai, Dean, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), Dr. Bidita Khandelwal, Director, Directorate of Research, SMU; and Prof. Dr. Kalpana Sharma, Associate Director, (Research & Development), SMIT, Dr. Luna Adhikari, Associate Director, Research, SMIMS on behalf of SMU and Dr. NS Siddaiah, Addl. Director & OIC, STPI, Gangtok, under MEITY, Govt. of India on behalf of STPI, in presence of Dr. (Lt. Gen.) Rajan S. Grewal, Vice Chancellor, SMU and Dr. Karma Sonam Sherpa, Registrar, SMU, HoIs of SMU and staff of STPI, Gangtok.

This MoU has been signed for the for the purpose of collaborating in Centres of Entrepreneurship with Start-up Innovation Zones (CoEs+SIZs) at Gangtok, Sikkim under the Vision Document of ‘Digital North East 2022’ being set up by STPI with SMU as Academic Partner.
The CoEs + SIZs have been named as OctaNE which refers to all interconnected and domain focused CoE (Focused Domains) in all State capitals of North East States including Sikkim. In Sikkim, the focus domain is IT Applications in Healthcare & Agritech located, in Gangtok.

SMU will synergistically collaborate as academic partner in IT in Healthcare. Given each other’s strengths in research and facilities, this MoU will promote entrepreneurship and technology development in healthcare which will mutually benefit the start-up community of the state and the region including other stakeholders, through joint activities undertaken by STPI and SMU.

SMU is acclaimed as the leading higher education destination of the region, in high quality academics and inspired learning in basic and applied research. Many faculty members collaborate with industry, NGOs for real time contribution to the society. Many students aspire to fulfil their potential in research and innovation in the enabling educational environment of SMU.
As an Academic Partner, SMU will extend mentorship, guidance and knowledge support to STPI in conducting joint trainings and workshops, etc. The University will advise STPI in mentoring, upscaling of the start-ups of the state and the region. SMU will also guide the start-ups for designing & developing the products/services, to facilitate conversion of their idea into reality.

Covid Cases in Sikkim Rising again, 20 Cases Reported

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A startling 20 cases of covid were reported on Wednesday, but even that figure is likely an undercount of the real number as the cases are rising day by day taking an active case to 59 on Thursday. 

On Wednesday there were 20 cases of the virus in the Sikkim, according to a Sikkim Health database. However, even that figure is likely a serious undercount of the true numbers of positive cases, due to the rising popularity of home tests and people who are infected but asymptomatic.

The seven-day rolling average of cases in Sikkim is also soaring to a new high of more than 10 per day on average, a surge driven largely by the highly contagious variant which hasn’t been reported in Sikkim yet.

“It’s unlike anything we’ve ever seen, even at the peak of the prior surges of Covid,” one of the Senior journalists at Sikkim told TsT while checking the database. 

Record case counts are being logged in states and districts across Sikkim, including East Sikkim which reported double cases in the last days with a 12% positivity rate. In Gangtok, several volunteers are already helping Medical staff in hospitals since post pandemic. 

Indian health experts urged everyone to prepare for severe disruptions in the coming time as the surge threatened hospitals, schools, and other sectors impacting their daily lives.

Meanwhile, India Reported 16,159 new cases in the last 24 hours. 

“The coming month is going to be more serious,” one expert said. “Since every year seasonal flu happens and all of the citizens is going to be pressured by due to this.”

On Wednesday, confirmed infections climbed to an average of about 20 new cases today according to Sikkim Hospital reports. It’s reported that case numbers have gone up over the past two weeks in Sikkim. 

At the same time, parts of the state are running up with 3rd or 4th vaccine resistance, while the highly contagious mutant version of the coronavirus that was first detected only is accounting for an ever-larger share of infections in Gangtok and Namchi together which id report of last year. 

Also, Read| New Pure Veg Restaurant in Gangtok town You must Visit

New Pure Veg Restaurant in Gangtok town You must Visit

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Pure Veg Restaurant veggko
Pure Veg Restaurant veggko

Looking for Pure veg Cafe, nestled in what may be one of the deeper corners of the ‘Urban Gangtok’ – makes you feel like you’ve entered the Triwizard Maze. And the reward is a vegetarian version of Hogwarts, complete with meatless meatballs and vegetarian sausages. 

Mock Meat Burger (100 percent pure veg)

Giving the title of ‘Pure Veg’ to any food is a fearless move, yet Sikkim’s Gangtok puts forth a convincing case. The spirit of this clamoring city is complicatedly connected to the flavors that rule its dishes, and guests are fortunate with regards to tasty food worth glutting on. Selecting the best pure veg restaurant in Gangtok is no simple undertaking, however, we’re glad to manage this genuine heap of food to present to you, the peruser, and the merchandise.

We are Introducing to you – Veggko, one of the finest Pure Veg restaurants in Gangtok This Cafe offers a delectable range of Authentic pure veg Multicuisine, besides exuding a captivating ambiance. Don’t forget to pay attention to the intricate design of the wooden interiors which will view the city, weather, and whatever, which are marvelous, and further highlighted by the warm, mood lighting. Their food is equally impressive. Made out of the freshest ingredients that reflect the perfect blend of aromatic spices, we especially recommend their Fresh Pizza (chef’s signature homemade Pizza), Mock Meat Burger (Pure Veg Burger that smell and tastes like meat made more of a plant), and more.

The pizza comes cheesy, with a subtle sauce that lets the flavours of the plant meatballs – made of mushrooms, brown rice, kidney beans and spinach – do all the winning over. As unbelievable as it sounds, even a pepperoni pizza brigade can make peace with vegetarian pizza toppings, which might also be because the meatless meatballs somehow doesn’t taste meatless even after you poke and prod your way to discover bits of plants. The earth bowl is a complete meal in itself and the vegetarian sausage, made of black-eyed peas, mushrooms, and brown rice, could easily pass off as chicken sausage.

The Sikkim Today Founder Jeewan Dahal in Veggko Restaurant

A wide assortment, most definitely. Sikkim’s Capital is a thrillingly multicultural city, and quality food flourishes all over the place, from the high-end food spots to lick-your-fingers road stands. Gangtok is an extreme place, yet the power of these flavors will have your taste buds moving. Not in a real sense, that is a seriously bizarre thought.

This simplistic restaurant is known for its amazing cuisine and affordability for a pure veg family. So, if you were savoring a nice and quiet meal without burning a hole in your wallet, this is the perfect place for you. If you are traveling to Sikkim Do take a rest here.

Located in Namnamg Road Gangtok Sikkim

Where: Namnamg Road, Assembly Road, East Sikkim.

When: Mondays – Sunday- 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM

Home Delivery – Yes

The Sikkim Today’s review – 4.5/5 

Also, Read | Bengal-Sikkim inks Reciprocal Agreement For Plying Buses

Bengal-Sikkim inks Reciprocal Agreement For Plying Buses

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Bengal-Sikkim inks reciprocal agreement for plying buses
Bengal-Sikkim inks reciprocal agreement for plying buses

Bengal-Sikkim Government entered into a fresh “Reciprocal Transport Agreement, 2022”, on the 5th of July, 2022 at Siliguri, West Bengal. The signing of the Agreement was held between the Transport Secretaries of the two States in presence of Shri Sanjeet Kharel, Hon’ble Minister in Charge, Transport Department, Sikkim and Shri Firhad Hakim, Hon’ble Minister in Charge, Transport Department, West Bengal.

The new agreement is the result of a series of review meetings between the senior officers of both the States of West Bengal-Sikkim held in Darjeeling on 26.12.21 and Kolkatta on 25.04.22 and takes care of the long pending demand of the transporters of both the States.

Sikkim, being a land locked State is largely dependent on tourism and the Transport Department, Government of Sikkim acknowledges the help extended by the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal by agreeing to all the demands of the transporters of both the States and wishes to thank the Hon’ble Chief Ministers of West Bengal and Sikkim, Madam, Mamta Banerjee and Shri Prem Singh Tamang, Hon’ble Transport Ministers, Shri Firhad Hakim and Shri Sanjeet Kharel, for their continued guidance and support.

In the new agreement, for the sake of ease of doing business and for the benefit of transporters of both the States, some new initiatives and inclusions have been made. Both the States have agreed to grant All Bengal and All Sikkim countersignature permits (except restricted and protected areas). However, it has been agreed and decided that the local sightseeing shall be done by the local tour operators of both the States as per the practice as prevalent in the past. The State of West Bengal has also agreed to grant the corridor facility for vehicles plying within Sikkim through the Rangpo Melli corridor in West Bengal without a countersignature permit. The quota for separate goods carriage permits for Darjeeling district, Jalpaiguri district and All Bengal have now been merged into a single permit to be issued from the State Transport Authority office in Siliguri and as per the demand of the Transport Associations, the quota of countersignature permits have been enhanced which will be beneficial for the transporters of both the States.

The earlier agreement had expired and the transport operators had been facing problems from both sides of Sikkim-Bengal.

“The movement of buses will be regularised due to the agreement and North Bengal State Transport Corporation is also planning to introduce more bus services to Sikkim,” the minister said Bengal Minister.

He added that the Bengal government is always supportive of the neighboring states and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee always emphasizes on how services can be developed with small states like Sikkim. “We are supportive to all the seven sister states as Bengal is the corridor”, Hakim added. He expressed optimism that the best of the relationship between Sikkim-Bengal will be developed through initiatives like this. Hakim was supposed to travel to Sikkim for the agreement but could not do so because of inclement weather conditions.

Also Read| Tibetan Buddhist Leader Dalai Lama turns 87 today

Tibetan Buddhist Leader Dalai Lama turns 87 today

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Tibetan Leader Dalai Lama turns 87

The spiritual head of the Tibetans, the Dalai Lama, turned 87 on Wednesday.

Various politicians across party lines, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several union ministers, and chief ministers of multiple states, wished the Dalai Lama on his birthday early morning today.

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang Golay on Wednesday wished his Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, a “long and healthy” life on his 87th birthday. The Chief Minister took to his Facebook page to make the wish.

Sikkim to celebrate the birthday of Dalai Lama in Bhoe-Lha-Sol-Sa, Sera jayDrophenling Monastery Premises Chandmari where PS Tamang will be Chief Guest.

Earlier this morning, the Dalai Lama virtually addressed the occasion of his 87th birthday thanking everyone for the greetings that poured in from all corners of the globe.

Meanwhile, Kashag (cabinet) — the highest executive office of the Central Tibetan Administration — in a statement released on the Dalai Lama’s birthday, made an “appeal” to China to allow the Dalai Lama and Tibetans-in-exile to visit Tibet.

The 14th Dalai Lama is the spiritual head of Tibet and Buddhist until 9 years ago, he was also the Political head. Previous Dalai Lama died in 1933 and it took 4 years to find his successor. Traditionally, the Dalai Lama Picks his own Successor and he would tell his aids before his death, where to look out for a child, who will be his Reincarnation.

The Dalai Lama made the hillside town of Dharmsala his headquarters after a failed uprising against Chinese rule in 1959. China doesn’t recognize the Tibetan government-in-exile and accuses the Dalai Lama of seeking to separate Tibet from China.

The Dalai Lama denies being a separatist and says he merely advocates for substantial autonomy and protection of Tibet’s native Buddhist culture.

A small celebration of the Dalai Lama turns 87 attended by mostly government officials on Wednesday morning was held at the Central Tibetan Administration. On a projected screen, the Dalai Lama’s video message was played and followed by a cultural performance by the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts.

Also, Read| SMU ESTABLISHES STUDENT RESEARCH FORUM

SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY (SMU) ESTABLISHES STUDENT RESEARCH FORUM

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SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY (SMU) ESTABLISHES STUDENT RESEARCH FORUM
SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY (SMU) ESTABLISHES STUDENT RESEARCH FORUM

GANGTOK, 5 July 2022 Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) celebrated Student Research Day 2022 with the official launch of Student Research Forum (SRF) here today.

The SMU-SRF has been established under the aegis of Directorate of Research, SMU with the noble aim to give impetus to the research ecosystem among undergraduate and post-graduate students in the disciplines of medical, allied healthcare, technology management, medical biotechnology, humanities, social & basic sciences. This will create a robust research and innovation habitat for students of SMU & its constituent institutes, colleges, units and departments. It will enhance awareness on the entire spectrum of on-going and forecast research in SMU to inspire and motivate the students by promoting a progressive research culture. The SMU-SRF envisions to provide a platform to budding researchers, with support and guidance to the research enthusiasts and incentivise to those who are excelling in the field.

Sikkim Manipal University is pro-actively leveraging the promising avenues of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 with the promotion of quality research, innovation skill development, internship, apprenticeship and industry linkages in the high quality, value added, multi-disciplinary higher education in the nationally ranked and reputed institutes & colleges of SMU. SMU encourages focused research with strong society linkages and community connects, thereby strengthening the vibrant higher education ecosystem to address the needs of the populace. The integration of research, innovation and technology development is a key result area in SMU and its constituents to fortify the foundations of Atma-Nirbhar Bharat.

The SMU-SRF is targeted towards the aspirational students of Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT), Sikkim Manipal College of Nursing (SMCON), Sikkim Manipal College of Physiotherapy (SMCPT), Department of Humanities & Social Sciences, Department of Medical Biotechnology & Department of Hospital Administration to fulfil their true potential.

Dr. Kartikeya Ojha, President, SMU-SRF, in his address said that the SMU-SRF has been established with the mission to make SMU a centre of excellence in inter-disciplinary, research in medical, technical and higher education to provide a platform for students to showcase their work and gain experience to achieve their aspirations and ambitions in the national and global arena.

The SMU-SRF provides resources, facilities, infrastructure guidance and mentorship to conduct meaningful research. This enables them to develop an understanding of indigenous materials, capacities, and technologies as well as their social relevance, and also to ethically utilise the various research grants. Training the students to meet the rapidly changing needs in emerging career pathways so that they facilitate all-round socio-economic development, is also one of the key objectives of the SMU –SRF.

The SMU-SRF will consists of a board with 7 members, each representing the constituent institutes, colleges, units and departments under SMU. Further, there will be a team of 12 senior faculty members who will mentor the students and scholars as also supervise their research work.

In her address, Dr. Bidita Khandelwal, Director, Directorate of Research, SMU congratulated the students on the launch of SMU-SRF and said that this will greatly contribute to the process of developing and inculcating research interest among the students. She emphasised on the need for exchange of research ideas, cross pollination and interdisciplinary research which has societal impact. “The excellent research ecosystem existing in SMU which facilitates quality research with high standard of ethics, opens a world of opportunities for the talented students to excel in research. Research should an integral part of student life,” she said. Dr. Khandelwal also informed about the various incentives and grants offered as well as training and awareness programmes conducted in SMU, to help students develop their research skills.

Addressing the large audience, Dr. (Lt. Gen) Rajan S. Grewal, Vice Chancellor, said that the Sikkim Manipal University SMU, in over two decades, has created a remarkable distinction as the preferred academic and research destination of the region. “One of the key determinants of the future growth trajectory of our students, as well as the high rankings of the University is ‘excellence in research’. It is a noteworthy that SMU has received significant extramural and intramural research grants from various government, non-government organisations and the Manipal Group. Over the last few years, there are more than 1000 research publications in various quality indexed journals with significant numbers featuring in the high impact category. With the establishment of the Directorate of Research (DOR), SMU has already fast tracked its strategy to anchor pan-spectral high quality, collaborative research. Now, SMU-SRF will further ignite the flame of curiosity for learning, knowledge in our students with a comprehensive perspective on research. Research adds huge value addition to widen the horizons beyond the curriculum and syllabus. It is extremely important for the all round development of students to be future ready for their chosen careers,” he said. He complimented the DOR and SRF of SMU for giving impetus to trans-disciplinary research which is relevant, ethical, novel and progressive.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Muralidhar V. Pai, Dean, SMIMS, congratulated the Directorate of Research, SMU and the newly-formed SMU-SRF for taking the initiatives toward fostering a culture of research amongst the students. He said that the most prominent reason to engage in research is to enhance your knowledge. “Even if you are an expert of your field, there is always more to uncover. If researching about a topic entirely new to you, it will help build your unique perspective about it. The whole process of research opens new doors of learning and literary growth. It is possible that you already have ideas and opinions about a topic you are researching upon. The more research is done, the more viewpoints are unearthed. It encourages one to entertain fresh ideas and review your own perspective too. It can even change your mind about a concept or two,” he said.

Certificates were awarded to students who excelled in research and also received endowment funds and ICMR grants. A Research Calendar for the Academic Year 2022-23 was also conceived, as a roadmap for scaling up research & innovation in all fields and subjects in SMU.

Also Read| Tibetan Buddhist Leader Dalai Lama turns 87 today

Earthquake of mag 4.3 hits Bhutan’s Thimphu, Jolt Sikkim

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An earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale hit Bhutan’s capital Thimphu, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) informed on Thursday.

According to NCS, an earthquake occurred at 23:59:59 PM in Thimphu which also jolted SIkkim & North Bengal.

Earthquake with magnitude of 4.3 Richter scale hits Bhutan at 11:59 pm on Friday, Tremors felt in Darjeeling, Siliguri, Sikkim and other neighboring areas.

After 2 hours another moderate magnitude of 4.3 earthquake hit southwest of Thimphu, Bhutan at 3:23 am.

4.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Thimphu, Thimphu Dzongkhag, Bhutan. The tremor was recorded early morning on Saturday, July 2nd, 2022, at 3:23 am local time, at a very shallow depth of 6.2 km below the surface.

MEET THE YOUNG TALENTED INDIAN MUSIC ARTIST PARTHA BISWAS

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" INDIAN MUSIC ARTIST PARTHA BISWAS"

Partha Biswas was born on 17 January 1998. He hails from Krishnagar, India. He completed his education in Kolkata. By profession, he is a great music beat composer and singer. Since childhood, he enjoys playing music and apart from that he also enjoys photoshoots and modelling. During his school time, he was appreciated by friends and teachers for his music skills and today he is working hard for it. Day by day he is improving his skills.When asked about his strength he said that his family and friends have always supported him, their appreciation and support make him do better than before, and he also added that, he will always be grateful for the people who are always there to support him.


The young and successful artist dreamed of being a vocalist and having his own business since he was a child. Partha Biswas grew up listening to some of the world’s best musicians and decided to pursue his own passion for music. Partha Biswas is also a YouTuber, a blogger, and a social media influencer.Partha Biswas says, “Music brings me joy and tranquillity. As much as I adore listening to music, I also enjoy writing and composing it. I’m grateful that my parents have always encouraged me to pursue my dreams. I understand how difficult it is to be a self-employed artist. But what would life be without some difficulties? Hard work always pays off, and I’m confident that if I keep focused, I’ll be able to reach my objectives.”


In the future, Partha Biswas says he wants to work with top social media influencers and independent music artists. During the lockdown, he has been writing new songs, which he will share with his fans once they are finished.Partha Biswas Second Floor 2022 album has gained a lot of fans and many young people like to imitate him and be trained to do great things at a young age.Describing his successful experiences, Partha says: “There is no specific plan or guidebook that you can taste unimaginable success when you launch your brand and work endlessly.”Partha Biswas said about his professional life: “I am passionate about my work and everything I do, because I love what I do and I have a constant source of motivation that leads me to do the best work. “There is no end point to always challenging myself, which takes me one step further and also helps me gain more knowledge and acquire new skills.”He tells us that the best part of his job is the feedback he gets from his fans. He likes to make them happy and that is what is important to him.

Get in Touch with him
Instagram: – https://www.instagram.com/theparthabiswas
Facebook: – https://www.facebook.com/ItsParthaBiswas
Spotify:-https://open.spotify.com/artist/16UHwqi8Up3bHnhoUywiXN?si=n9R3shQqS8OcBZ5maliiUw&utm_source=copy-link&fbclid=IwAR3RT6gbECCjuGKNm1rJpFFXXNFW9M4NzGtgY-Ka2DrlaJDIQ_b31wvjYzY&nd=1
Youtube:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb3er3gZOacPr1-dSwYeeVw

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