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DISASTER RELIEF IN SIKKIM
Sikkim CM seeks Rs 20,000 cr for Teesta river bank restoration after glacial lake outburst floodSikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Golay calls for the central government's assistance, seeking Rs. 20,000 crores for the restoration of the ...05 Feb, 2024, 09.16 PM IST- IAF evacuates 461 more tourists from North SikkimIAF helicopters evacuated another 75 people, including 17 tourists, 55 locals and three labourers, to Ringhim helipad in Mangan. Over the l...12 Oct, 2023, 09.54 PM IST
- Central team visits flood-hit Sikkim; over 350 stranded tourists rescuedAn inter-ministerial central team has begun visiting Sikkim, which was hit by a flash flood that resulted in at least 70 deaths and left 80...09 Oct, 2023, 10.35 PM IST
- Air force conducts disaster relief operations in SikkimThe Indian Air Force has begun providing aid to the Sikkim region, which has been devastated by flash floods in the Teesta River. So far, 3...09 Oct, 2023, 11.30 AM IST
- Toll rises to 32 in Sikkim flash flood, search on for those still missingThe flash flood in the Teesta river in Sikkim has resulted in the recovery of 32 bodies, including nine Armymen, with over 100 people still...08 Oct, 2023, 05.31 PM IST
- ITBP rescues 56 people in North Sikkim, search continues for those missingFifty-six people have been rescued in North Sikkim's Chungthang following a flash flood, according to the ITBP. 81 people are still missing...08 Oct, 2023, 02.30 PM IST
- Central team to visit flood-hit Sikkim from Sunday to assess damage: Union MoS for Home AffairsAn inter-ministerial central team will visit flood-hit Sikkim to assess the damage caused by the natural calamity. Union Minister Ajay Kuma...07 Oct, 2023, 07.08 PM IST
- "If previous government had constructed properly..." Sikkim Chief Minister on hydel dam destroyed in flash floodsSikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has blamed substandard construction work for the flash floods in Teesta River. He stated that the m...07 Oct, 2023, 12.32 PM IST
- Sikkim flash floods: Centre approves release of Rs 44.8 crore in fundsThe central government has approved the release of Rs 44.8 crore to Sikkim to help with relief measures following flash floods. The funds w...06 Oct, 2023, 03.16 PM IST
- Sikkim flash flood: NDRF deploys 3 teams, rescues 7The force has so far rescued seven people. The NDRF teams are carrying ropes, ladders and other necessary equipment, the spokesperson said.04 Oct, 2023, 04.25 PM IST
- EGoM okays about Rs 2,893 cr disaster relief fund for 7 statesThe Centre has decided to release a relief package of more than Rs 2,892 crore for seven states, for tackling drought, and flood issues.13 Mar, 2013, 02.16 PM IST
- Sikkim earthquake: Five villages in quake-hit Sikkim razed, no survivors seen yetAn Army aerial survey on Wednesday showed that at least five villages in north Sikkim have been obliterated.22 Sep, 2011, 07.30 AM IST
- 400 foreign tourists stranded in SikkimCentre has constituted an inter-Ministerial team amid fresh reports that 400 foreign tourists were stranded in worst-hit North Sikkim.21 Sep, 2011, 06.28 PM IST
- Earthquake: Places near epicentre still out of reach in SikkimThe worst-affected Mangan and Singhtam areas in quake-hit Sikkim are still out of bounds for rescue workers with massive landslides blockin...20 Sep, 2011, 10.49 AM IST
- Sikkim earthquake: Rescue opeartions in full swing, death toll 72While the bulk of the casualties was in Sikkim, two deaths were reported in Bihar and seven in West Bengal.20 Sep, 2011, 03.11 AM IST
- Earthquake: Rescue teams, doctors yet to reach affected areasMedical teams are unable to reach affected areas and are held up due to landslides at many places causing road blockage.19 Sep, 2011, 06.51 PM IST
- 5 IAF planes pressed into service for Sikkim quake reliefFive IAF aircraft have been pressed into service for relief operations in quake-hit Sikkim where at least two persons died in the tremors.18 Sep, 2011, 09.48 PM IST
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