India's bullet train to begin testing by May-June next year, commercial operations by end 2027: Ashwini VaishnawIndia's bullet train testing is scheduled for May or June next year. The train will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister after testing. Thi...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
Bhaichung Bhutia net worth: The football icon had Rs 127 crore in assets in 2024, including Rs 124 crore in propertyBhaichung Bhutia's recent election affidavit reveals a substantial asset valuation exceeding Rs 127 crore. His estimated net worth is aroun...
06 Sep, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Global warming: From Nepal to Assam to Kerala, nature’s fury is colliding with unchecked developmentThe Himalayan region is facing increasingly frequent and unpredictable extreme weather, with glacier collapses, flash floods and landslides...
06 Sep, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
India wasn't always one: The forgotten story of its unificationIndia's journey to independence in 1947 initiated a challenging process of national unification. Despite gaining freedom, several former Po...
22 Aug, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Bangladesh does not want ties with India to deteriorate over Teesta: MinisterDhaka urges India to consider its interests in the Teesta water sharing agreement. Bangladesh seeks to preserve its friendly relations with...
18 Aug, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
Parl panel red flags rise in student mobile addiction; Also seeks bridging of digital divideA parliamentary panel has urged the Education Ministry to introduce cyber safety and mobile addiction courses for students and teachers, br...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi urges people to participate in 'Har Ghar Tiranga' movement ahead of Independence DayPrime Minister Narendra Modi has called on all citizens to actively engage in the Har Ghar Tiranga movement, aligning with the 150th annive...
09 Aug, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
About 27 workers trapped in under-construction tunnel after landslide in Sikkim, rescue ops onTwenty-seven workers are trapped inside a Sikkim tunnel after a landslide blocked its entrance. Rescue operations are complicated by a susp...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
From Chicken's Neck to growth corridor: Why North Bengal's next chapter mattersNorth Bengal is emerging as a vital economic corridor, connecting trade and regional integration. Bagdogra Airport's expansion signals grow...
18 Jul, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Sikkim, Bengal governments sign agreement to boost interstate connectivity, transport sectorSikkim and West Bengal signed a transport agreement to improve interstate connectivity. Taxis can now pick up passengers on return journeys...
11 Jul, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
130-ft Buddha statue, Kanchenjunga views, sprawling tea estates: Just 60 km from Gangtok, this offbeat destination promises a peaceful escapeRavangla, located about 60 kms away from Gangtok, offers a peaceful escape in South Sikkim's northeastern peaks. This sanctuary provides st...
11 Jul, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Over 1,500 tourists stranded in Sikkim due to landslidesSevere flooding and landslides in north Sikkim have left nearly 1,500 tourists stranded, with key bridges collapsing and roads blocked. The...
01 Jun, 2025, 11.50 PM IST
Indian Army constructs 70-feet Bailey Bridge in flood-hit Sikkim in less than 72 hoursAs per PRO Defence, Guwahati, the construction work started on June 23 and was completed within 72 hours. "Supporting the efforts of BRO an...
28 Jun, 2024, 12.30 PM IST
Border Roads Organization restores connectivity in North Sikkim amidst challenging conditionsThe Border Roads Organization (BRO) is actively working to restore connectivity in North Sikkim by clearing landslides and breaches on vari...
17 Jun, 2024, 06.12 PM IST
Guwahati connected to 3 destinations with direct flightsSpiceJet's flight SG-3325 from Pakyong arrived at Guwahati at 12.20 pm and the return flight SG-3326 took off from Guwahati at 12.40 pm, it...
28 Oct, 2018, 06.59 PM IST
Airtel launches telecom services in Lachen in SikkimVodafone India launched its 3G services in North Sikkim Lachen, further expanding the reach of its high-speed broadband services.
10 Feb, 2015, 06.23 PM IST
- BSNL to extend connectivity to rural townships in Sikkim
Telecom major Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) would expand its connectivity, including internet facility, broadband and mobile services, to...
09 May, 2008, 02.15 AM IST