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north sikkim news

Mangan district admn to issue permits to tourists to visit Lachen in North Sikkim from March 9

Mangan district admn to issue permits to tourists to visit Lachen in North Sikkim from March 9
Published on Mar 08, 2026 11:07 am IST

Sikkim floods: Search operations underway to trace three missing people

Three bodies, including that of a porter and two army personnel, were immediately found after the disaster. (ANI photo)
Published on Jun 10, 2025 12:00 pm IST

28 stranded people, 20 army personnel airlifted from landslide-hit Chaten in north Sikkim

28 stranded people, 20 army personnel airlifted from landslide-hit Chaten in north Sikkim
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 10:30 pm IST

Sikkim landslide rescue ops: 44 stranded tourists rescued from Chaten

The administration continues to monitor the situation and remains committed to extending all necessary support to the disaster-hit region and its people.
Published on Jun 06, 2025 07:01 pm IST

59 tourists airlifted from north Sikkim as rescue ops resume

59 tourists airlifted from north Sikkim as rescue ops resume
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 10:13 pm IST

Sikkim: Stranded tourists, family members of army personnel airlifted

Two MI-17 V5 helicopters airlifted 34 stranded individuals from Chaten to Pakyong Greenfield Airport
Published on Jun 03, 2025 07:22 pm IST

Sikkim floods: Search underway to trace missing army personnel; NDRF team in Chaten

A view of debris after landslides triggered by heavy rains hit the Theeng and Chungthang areas. (ANI photo)
Published on Jun 03, 2025 10:52 am IST

Sikkim: Operation underway to rescue 1000 tourists; IMD predicts more rain

Restoration work underway, as the Phidang Bailey Bridge is partially damaged due to the current of the Teesta River, following heavy rainfall in the region, at Dzongu in North Sikkim on Sunday
Published on Jun 02, 2025 05:44 pm IST

3 killed as landslide hits army camp in North Sikkim; 9 missing

The army camp at Chatten was hit by a landslide after the water level in the Lachen River increased.
Published on Jun 02, 2025 02:02 pm IST

More than 100 stranded tourists evacuated safely from Lachung: Officials

More than 100 stranded tourists evacuated safely from Lachung: Officials
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 09:56 pm IST

All tourists stranded in Sikkim's Lachung evacuated: District Collector

All tourists stranded in Sikkim's Lachung evacuated: District Collector
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 06:40 pm IST

Landslides leave 1,000 tourists stranded in North Sikkim

Massive landslides have occurred at Munshithang on the Lachen–Chungthang road and at Lema/Bob on the Lachung–Chungthang road.
Published on Apr 25, 2025 12:05 pm IST

Tourists rejoice! Stunning Dzongu and Lachung are finally accessible again

This newly rebuilt Bailey bridge is your gateway to Sikkim’s most Instagrammable spots.
Updated on Apr 24, 2025 06:30 pm IST

Danish tourists spotted picking up trash in Sikkim, internet impressed

Two Danish tourists cleaned litter in North Sikkim, inspiring internet.
Published on Mar 19, 2025 05:03 pm IST

Uncontrolled movement of overloaded trucks damage four bridges in North Sikkim: BRO

Uncontrolled movement of overloaded trucks damage four bridges in North Sikkim: BRO
Published on Mar 15, 2025 03:56 pm IST

Sangkalang Bailey bridge built a year ago in north Sikkim collapses

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Published on Feb 11, 2025 09:35 pm IST

70 feet in 72 hours: Indian Army builds bailey bridge in Sikkim after landslide

Incessant rains in North Sikkim have caused multiple landslides and breaches affecting the road connectivity in the area. (PTI)
Published on Jun 27, 2024 07:49 pm IST

Sikkim landslide: All stranded tourists evacuated, say officials

Around 1,200 tourists were stranded in north Sikkim as most parts of the region remained cut off because of damages on roads, bridges amid heavy rainfall leading to landslides (PTI Photo)
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 08:18 pm IST

Sikkim landslides: Stranded tourists being evacuated by road

tranded tourists being evacuated in rain-hit Sikkim's Mangan district on Tuesday. (PTI)
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 05:00 pm IST

Unabated rains hit Sikkim rescue ops, 1,200 tourists stuck

The section of a road damaged due to landslides triggered by incessant rainfall at Mangan in North Sikkim on Thursday. (PTI)
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 04:56 am IST

Sikkim landslides:1,200 stranded tourists to be airlifted; IMD issues red alert

People cross water on a temporary wooden bridge after a landslide following incessant rainfall in Sikkim’s Mangan on Thursday. (ANI)
Published on Jun 15, 2024 01:05 pm IST

Nine dead as landslides, triggered by incessant rains, hit Sikkim

A house in North Sikkim upturned due to incessant landslides. (PTI)
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 05:38 am IST

Landslides cut off North Sikkim; swollen Teesta leaves hundreds homeless

Landslides damaged houses in the Upper Gyathang and Tarag villages. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Jun 13, 2024 11:27 am IST

Sikkim opens all tourist destinations except for extreme northern parts

Sikkim opens all tourist destinations except for extreme northern parts after floods
Published on Nov 21, 2023 03:55 pm IST

Road to north Sikkim restored as Indian Army completes Chungthang Bailey Bridge

Large parts of north Sikkim ahead of Mangan had remained cut off since October 4. (Indian Army)
Published on Nov 16, 2023 03:19 pm IST

Sikkim’s aboriginal inhabitants suffer major damage in flash flood

On Tuesday night, a flash flood was triggered by an outburst of the Lhonak glacial lake in north Sikkim (File Photo)
Updated on Oct 08, 2023 11:13 am IST

Sikkim town that bore the brunt of flood fury

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Satellite images showed that the town developed rapidly at the confluence of Lachen and Lachung rivers, where the Teesta dam was built, and has grown faster since the dam construction started in 2009 (AFP)
Updated on Oct 09, 2023 03:50 pm IST

Video shows flood fury in Sikkim after cloud burst over Lhonak Lake | WATCH

Twenty-three army personnel have been reported missing and 41 vehicles submerged under the slush.
Published on Oct 04, 2023 02:51 pm IST

Glacial lake outburst in north Sikkim, 30 missing, six bridges washed away

The flash flood occurred due to the bursting of a glacial lake in north Sikkim. (HT photo)
Updated on Oct 04, 2023 11:24 am IST

Over 2,000 tourists stranded in North Sikkim as heavy rain triggers landslides

Sikkim government and the Border Roads Organization (BRO) have started the rescue work (Twitter Photo)
Updated on Jun 18, 2023 11:16 am IST