Online bus ticketing launched in Sikkim

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Gangtok, February 17, 2014 The online bus ticketing jointly developed by the Information Technology and Transport Department Government of Sikkim was launched at the SNT Bus Terminus today. The launching ceremony was graced by the Secretary Transport Mr Tsegyal Tashi in presence of the Secretary IT Mr Rajesh Verma, host …

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Gangtok, February 3, 2014: Adventure lovers from different parts of the world are making a beeline for thrilling experience in Sikkim for adventure holidays in foot hills of Himalayas. Increasing number of foreign visiting paragliding pilots are showing interest to spend their flying holidays in Sikkim. The state which is …

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Yuksom (Sikkim), December 26, 2013: Adventure Training Programme organized by the Department of Sports & Youth Affair, Government of Sikkim for 160 (18yrs to 28 yrs girls and boys) educated unemployed youths of border areas of the three districts of Sikkim namely East, West and North, which consisted of Trekking …

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Sikkim declares as “Destination for all Season”

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Gangtok, November 11, 2013 Sikkim has been declared “Destination for all Season” and the Department has been organizing as well as participating in tourism marts both within and outside the country. Sikkim has also been included in the 6 Himalayan States 777 Himalayan State Campaign of the Ministry of Tourism, …

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Travel guide notes organic farming as the new mantra in Sikkim GANGTOK, October 30, 2013 Sikkim has been named as the best region to visit in 2014 by a leading global travel guide Lonely Planet, with Brazil emerging as the top destination in terms of countries. The land of mountains …

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Sikkim Governor visits Nathula border

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Gangtok, October 22, 2013 Sikkim Governor Shriniwas Patil and his wife, Rajanidevi Patil visited Nathu la, Baba Mandir and Tsomgo lake on October 20. At Nathu la, the Governor and the first lady were received by Major Vinod Sati and Major Gurtej Singh of the Indian Army. The Governor was briefed on the …

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Sikkim Guv visits Chardham in Namchi

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Namchi, October 21, 2013 Sikkim Governor Shriniwas Dadasaheb Patil along with first lady Rajani Devi Patil arrived at Solophok Chardham in Namchi South Sikkim today. Mr and Mrs Shriniwas Patil were accorded warm reception by the Area MLA Binod Rai along with all the HODs of South District. DSC_5577 Mr …

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Responsible Tourism by Responsible People: Pawan Chamling

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Gangtok, September 30, 2013 Responsible Tourism by responsible people will lead the state and make Sikkim an ideal tourist destination not only in the nation but also in the world map, Chief Minister Pawan Chamling said during the World Tourism Day 2013. Organised by Tourism & Civil Aviation Department, Government …

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Sikkim tourism eyeing for Rs 1500 crore by 2020

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New Delhi, September 27, 2013 Sikkim tourism will generate economic activities worth Rs 1500 crore per annum by the year 2020 said Sikkim tourism minister Bhim Dhungel while speaking on the launch of 777 days of the Incredible India Himalayas organized by Ministry of Tourism in Hotel Ashoka, New Delhi …

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72 bikers meet Sikkim Governor

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Gangtok, September 25, 2013 A delegation of around 72 bikers from different parts of Maharastra, under the banner of ‘Poorvottar Bharat Maitri Abhiyan’, a part of ‘Shasakta Bharat Abhiyan’ led by Dr Sandeep Mahind, called on Shriniwas Patil, the Governor of Sikkim, at Raj Bhawan today. Poorvotar Bharat Maitiri Abhiyan …

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