Sikkim chief minister Prem Singh Tamang is known nationally as the only head of a state whose party virtually has an unopposed run in the legislative assembly. However, his landslide return to a ...

A deadly flash flood in the north-east state of Sikkim shows why India urgently needs to install advanced early warning systems for its dangerous glacial lakes, experts say. At least 70 people ...

Sikkim and parts of the Darjeeling hills were devastated after the South Lhonak lake burst on October 3-4 night last year, the flash floods killing over 100 people, destroying hundreds of houses and ...

Sikkim, nestled in the eastern Himalayas, offers breathtaking landscapes, thrilling adventures, and a rich cultural heritage. From serene lakes to snow-capped peaks, here’s a guide to the top ...

A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF ... or geological activities The toll in the flash flood in Sikkim mounted to 21 on Friday as Army and NDRF teams worked their way through slushy earth and ...

with 40 high-risk glacial lakes identified in Sikkim alone, according to an official release.

(MENAFN- IANS) Gangtok, Dec 2 (IANS) To safeguard downstream communities from potential Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in Sikkim, an expedition team reached the Lhonak Valley at a height of ...