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1000 Tourists Stranded in Lachen as Roads Collapse, Rescue Efforts Underway

Around 1,000 tourists, including children, remain stranded in Lachen, North Sikkim, after severe damage to the road near Taramchu and heavy snowfall blocking alternative evacuation routes.
According to the Sikkim Police Communication Branch, Mangan, teams from the ITBP, Army, and District Administration are jointly working to clear snow and restore road connectivity.

Road-clearing operations began at 8:00 a.m., and once routes are accessible, stranded tourists will be escorted in a convoy by Sikkim Police. However, full-scale evacuation efforts are yet to gain momentum due to challenging conditions.
Authorities are also exploring evacuation via Dongkya La, currently seen as the only viable route. If cleared, evacuation will begin from there soon.

The IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall and snowfall at higher altitudes in the coming days, which may further hinder rescue operations. The administration continues to monitor the situation closely, with evacuation set to begin once weather and road conditions improve.

🚨 MISSING PERSON ALERT 🚨

DESCRIPTION OF MISSING PERSON

Name: Chandra Chettri
Age: 35 years
Father’s Name: Jannman Singh Chettri
Address: Makha Dhar Gaon, Singtam, East Sikkim

Physical Description:
• Height: 5.5 feet
• Hair: Black
• Identification Mark: Allergic reddish skin visible on hands and legs

Clothing at the Time of Missing:
• Blue color vest
• Dark color jeans pant
• Brown color shoes

Missing Details:
• Missing Since: 29/03/2026
• Last Seen From: Makha, Singtam, East Sikkim

Contact Details:
• Mobile No.: 9733188377 (Guardian)
• Guardian Contact: 8942964835
• Singtam Police Station: 9733508986

Note:
Any person having information regarding the whereabouts of the above-mentioned individual is kindly requested to inform Singtam Police Station immediately or contact the numbers above.

Please share this post to help find him. 🙏

Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Harassment in Soreng District

Soreng Police have arrested 37-year-old Purna Bahadur Gazmer of Suldung for allegedly sexually harassing a 19-year-old woman. The accused had been harassing the victim since February, with the latest incident on November 1 prompting her to file a complaint. He has been booked under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.

Notice from SSTRB regarding regularisation of Probationary Teachers of 2018 batch under Education Department completing more than 04 (Four) years of service as on 31.12.2024

Heavy Snowfall Blankets Tibet and Eastern Himalaya as Cyclone Montha’s Outflow Hits Region

Tibet and the Eastern Himalaya have received heavy snowfall following the outflow of Cyclone Montha. Satellite images reveal a stark transformation as the cyclone’s moisture-laden winds, steered by the upper subtropical jet, brought intense snow over the Himalayas and Tibet.

Mount Everest lies in the affected zone, leaving several mountaineers stranded due to the extreme weather.

Siliguri’s Pasang Dorji (Saurabh Tamang) Shortlisted for India U-23 Football Team 🇮🇳⚽

A proud moment for Siliguri! Young footballer Pasang Dorji (Saurabh Tamang) has been shortlisted for India’s U-23 national football team, a major milestone in his career.

Currently playing for Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Saurabh impressed selectors with his skill, discipline, and consistency. He will join the national camp under coach Naushad Moosa ahead of the upcoming friendly against Thailand on November 15.

His achievement has brought immense pride to Siliguri and North Bengal, inspiring many young talents to follow their football dreams. 👏⚽

Rs 8.48 Crore Sanctioned for Melli–Dentam Railway Line Survey in Sikkim

In a major boost to Sikkim’s railway expansion, the Ministry of Railways has sanctioned Rs 8.48 crore for the Final Location Survey (FLS) of the proposed Melli–Dentam railway line. The 75-km route will connect Melli, Jorethang, Legship, and Dentam, extending rail connectivity to South and West Sikkim.

Sikkim MP Indra Hang S***a, who had been pursuing the project with Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, thanked the Minister for approving the funds and also expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) and Governor O.P. Mathur for their support.

S***a said the project will be “a game-changer for West Sikkim, enhancing connectivity, tourism, and economic growth.” The Melli–Dentam link is envisioned as a strategic extension of the Sevoke–Rangpo railway project, which is nearing completion.

📸 File photo: MP Indra Hang S***a submitting the proposal to the Railway Minister.

Flavored Water Declared Unsafe in Sikkim, Immediate Recall Ordered

Namchi | The Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Sikkim, has ordered an immediate recall of all flavored water products manufactured by M/s Basic Royal Norla Water Manufacturing Plant at Boomtar, Namchi District.

The action comes after the Food Safety Officer, along with officials from the State Food Testing Laboratory (SFTL), inspected the plant on September 15, 2025, following a public complaint. Samples of Mint and Apple flavored water were collected and sent for testing.

Laboratory reports from SFTL and NABL-accredited facilities confirmed the presence of coliform bacteria, declaring the products as “Unsafe Food.”

In response, the department has prohibited the manufacture and sale of all flavored and packaged drinking water from the said unit under Section 36 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

The manufacturer has been instructed to recall all products from the market immediately and submit detailed recall data to the authorities to safeguard public health.

Man Held with Brown Sugar and Contraband Tablets in Namchi District

Namchi District Police have arrested one person, identified as Neeraj Majhi from Jorethang, for possession of a large quantity of brown sugar and banned tablets, including Nitrazepam and Proxymec capsules. The seizure was made along the bank of River Rangit below Majhigaon. A case under relevant sections of the NDPS and SADA Acts has been registered, and further investigation is underway.