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- Dalai Lama visits Sikkim after 13 yearsThe Dalai Lama's visit to Sikkim in October had been cancelled due to a flash flood that claimed the lives of scores of people and displace...11 Dec, 2023, 06.35 PM IST
- Planning for a long weekend? Here are some best locations in IndiaIf you're looking for places to visit over a long weekend, consider Kerala's Munnar and Alleppey for a combination of hill stations and bea...27 Aug, 2023, 10.50 AM IST
- Second time unlucky: New wave of Covid-19 hits the Northeast hardThe new wave’s spread has almost overwhelmed Sikkim, the nation’s least populous state. On Friday, Sikkim reported the highest single-day s...29 May, 2021, 11.37 PM IST
- At least 85 Buddhist monks tested positive on Friday in SikkimEarlier 37 positive cases were found from the Rumtek Monastery and 61 positive cases were reported from Gonjong Monastery and five from Nor...28 May, 2021, 10.29 PM IST
- Break away from the mundane and take a trip to Gangtok with your partnerGangtok reflects a unique ambience derived from its happy blend of tradition and modernity.17 Feb, 2017, 05.17 AM IST
- Follow in Buddha's footsteps, visit Bihar & SikkimWalk the path of religion. Start the trail with Gautam Buddha's birthplace in Lumbini and then through to Kushinagar where Buddha attained ...03 Sep, 2015, 07.45 AM IST
- Government plans tourism circuits to attract Buddhist pilgrimsAccording to the plan, 'Sacred Circuit' will be a five to seven days' journey and will include visits to Gaya, Varanasi, Piparva and Kushin...08 Dec, 2014, 06.03 PM IST
- Monk-turned-politician Sonam Lama to fight for bringing back KarmapaFighting on a ticket from Sikkim Krantikari Morcha, Lama had defeated two other monks in the recently concluded Assembly polls to win the u...19 May, 2014, 03.07 PM IST
- Best destinations you can still visit this summerWe choose some of the best destinations for you to beat the heat, soak in the natural beauty and have a memorable holiday. Are you packed u...24 Apr, 2014, 04.30 AM IST
- Sikkim Buddhists want their Karmapa backBuddhist minority want their Karmapa to his seat in Rumtek monastery while the Nepali communities, which form almost half of the populace, ...09 Apr, 2014, 01.02 PM IST
- Monks fight polls to protect their DharmaDraped in maroon robes, the candidates don't shout political slogans, put up posters or raise flags but opt for quiet meetings with monk vo...06 Apr, 2014, 02.02 PM IST
- Sikkim quake: Landmark Rumtek monastery damagedThere are deep cracks in the two buildings that house classrooms of the Karma Shri Nalanda Institute that's part of this monastery.22 Sep, 2011, 07.44 AM IST
- Sikkim's serene monasteries and stunning vistasSikkim promises all kinds of tourism from 'eco' to adventure to spiritual, but what can be a bigger draw than the chance to relax in the la...05 May, 2011, 08.26 AM IST
- Dispute over Karmapa titleBesides Ughen Thinley Dorje, two others have been enthroned as 17th Karmapa.09 Feb, 2011, 07.03 AM IST
- Karmapa suspected to have Chinese links: Himachal policeHe said that Tai Situ Rinpoche, who stood third in the Kagyu hierarchy, after the 16th Karmapa and Samar Rinpoche came to India in 1998, af...04 Feb, 2011, 04.08 PM IST
- Karmapa may be Chinese agentIndian intelligence suspects move part of beijing’s plan to create alternate power centre.29 Jan, 2011, 07.14 AM IST
- Buddham Sangham punchingPolitics and religion should not mix, but a welcome confluence is seen during the polls in Sikkim when Buddhist monks take a break from spi...29 Apr, 2009, 02.06 AM IST
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