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Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) president Prem Singh Tamang, popularly known as PS Golay, will take oath as the new chief minister of Sikkim on Monday, a Raj Bhavan source said on Sunday. (Photo: Facebook/ @ps.golay)

PS Golay sworn in as new Sikkim Chief Minister

The 51-year-old Golay was administered the oath of office by Governor at a function at Paljor Stadium at 10 am, the source said.

27 May 2019 9:47 AM

Former Indian football team captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Tuesday expressed disappointment that Sikkim was not excluded from the ambit of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, unlike several other states in the north-east. (Photo: File)

‘Deeply disappointed with Citizenship Bill’: Bhaichung Bhutia

'This bill is surely a way of diluting Article 371F in long run,' the former Indian football team captain said.

10 Dec 2019 5:56 PM

Coronavirus skips Sikkim: North Eastern state yet to record a single case

Officials attribute this remarkable achievement to a slew of proactive measures since March 5.

14 May 2020 4:38 PM

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang. (Photo: Twitter)

AA EDIT | SC must heed Sikkim sentiments

Protests broke out in the Himalayan state after the apex court delivered its verdict

06 Feb 2023 12:06 AM

Sikkim: China protests 'Indian invasion'; continues to block pilgrims

China said that it has lodged diplomatic protests with India, alleging that the troops trespassed into the Sikkim sector.

27 Jun 2017 3:03 PM

People familiar with the matter said General Rawat's two-day visit to Sikkim is routine. (Photo: PTI)

Army chief General Rawat arrives in Sikkim amid India-China border tension

China has accused Indian troops of 'crossing the boundary' in the Sikkim sector and demanded their immediate withdrawal.

29 Jun 2017 9:43 AM

Both the countries had agreed to a mechanism in 2012 to resolve border flare ups through consultations at various levels. (Photo: Representational/File)

Sikkim row: Indian Army not to retreat; set for long haul in Doklam

A steady line of supplies is being maintained for the soldiers at the site signalling that Army is not going to wilt under pressure.

09 Jul 2017 3:47 PM

Sikkim government officials said the defence minister also made a survey of the new Pakyong Airport in East Sikkim and neighbouring areas on Saturday afternoon. (Photo: PTI/File)

After reports of developments in Doklam, Defence Minister makes aerial survey

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is on a day-long visit to Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim.

07 Oct 2017 5:56 PM

Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman acknowledges a row of Chinese soldiers from across the fence who were taking pictures on her arrival at Nathu La. (Photo: PTI)

Nirmala Sitharaman visits Nathu La on China border by road

Sitharaman was accorded a guard of honor on her arrival at Nathu La.

08 Oct 2017 6:19 AM

He was responding to questions on the standoff between Indian and Chinese troops in the Dokalam area. (Photo: AP)

India, China have handled disputes before, why not now: Jaishankar on Sikkim row

China and India have been engaged in a standoff in the Dokalam area near the Bhutan tri-junction for over three weeks.

11 Jul 2017 12:26 PM

Doval is expected to visit Beijing on July 27 to attend the meeting of the NSAs. (Photo: PTI/File)

Sikkim row: India-China talks during NSA Doval's Beijing visit uncertain

Doval was expected to hold a meeting with his Chinese counterpart to discuss the Sikkim standoff between the two nations.

24 Jul 2017 5:49 PM

Beginning with BRICS. PM Narendra Modi speaks at BRICS grouping meeting on sidelines of G20 (Photo: Twitter/MEA)

Amid Sikkim standoff, Chinese President appreciates India's resolve against terror

China has praised India on the sideline meet of the G20 summit among BRICS leaders on Friday.

07 Jul 2017 2:52 PM

Prime Minister makes lead statement at leaders' retreat ib Hamburg, Germany. (Photo: MEA)

PM calls terror greatest threat, presents action agenda to counter it

The G20 Summit began on Friday in the port city as world leaders assembled to discuss fight against terrorism.

07 Jul 2017 6:20 PM

Doval is expected to visit Beijing on July 26 to attend the meeting of the NSAs. (Photo: PTI/File)

Amid Sikkim standoff, Ajit Doval to visit China for BRICS NSA meet

During his visit, issues like resolving the row at the Dokalam area in Sikkim will be discussed.

14 Jul 2017 9:52 AM

The foreign ministry said the Sikkim section of the India-China boundary is mutually recognised by the two sides.

China tells India to stop using Sikkim standoff to achieve political targets

The standoff between tow neighbours have continued for a month over the construction of a road by China near the tri-junction.

18 Jul 2017 3:33 PM

The video shows soldiers from both countries punching, kicking and also hurling stones at each other. (Photo: Screengrab)

Video: Indian, Chinese troops seen in tussle in Ladakh on Aug 15

The clashes emerge at a time when the two neighbours are locked in a standoff in the disputed Doklam sector.

20 Aug 2017 11:51 AM

The standoff ended on August 28 following a mutual agreement under which China stopped the construction of the road and India withdrew its troops. (Photo: File/Representational)

Highlighting Doklam 'success', China says India must 'control' troops

The Doklam standoff began on June 16 after the People's Liberation Army began building a road in area claimed by Bhutan.

28 Dec 2017 6:24 PM

Chinese media divided over outcome of Doval's visit amid Sikkim standoff

Global Times editorial, Doval visit won’t sway China over border standoff, said Beijing would not talk until Indian troops were withdrawn.

25 Jul 2017 5:54 PM

After taking over as the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has strived to better ties with China. However, Beijing has been unrelenting on quite a few issues including Masood Azhar and India’s NSG bid.

The dragon dares

India and China have been locked in a standoff on the Doklam plateau along the disputed Bhutan-China boundary.

30 Jul 2017 1:29 AM

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying makes comment on Rajnath Singh's statement on Monday where he said he is hopeful that Doklam row will be resolved soon. (Photo: AFP)

China rejects Rajnath Singh's hope of early solution on Doklam standoff

China foreign ministry spokesperson said India's reasons to stop the Chinese road building activity in Doklam area was "ridiculous".

22 Aug 2017 8:48 PM

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