Indian Army Once Again Rescues Over 150 Stranded Tourists In North Sikkim
Sikkim: In yet another swift humanitarian operation, Indian Army rescued over 150 stranded tourists amidst heavy snowfall in North Sikkim, saving precious lives in sub-zero…
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Manipur UFO Clarification
Last month, a video of a mysterious object, rumoured to be a UFO in the skies of Manipur, went viral, leaving many in the Northeast…
CONGRATULATIONS: IPS Robin Hibu Promoted to ADGP
TheDC team sends our warm “Shout Out” to IPS Robin Hibu for his recent promotion, and for continuing to be an inspiration to us all….
Jawans of our Indian Army slept outside in -9° to keep us warm
On Friday 28th of December heavy snowfall in the upper ridges of Darjeeling and Sikkim had left nearly 2800 tourists stranded. Completely cut-off, with biting…
DAZZLING DARJEELING ROCKERS: Leewang Dorjee – Best Vocalist, Mingma Lhamu Tamang – Best Drummer at Hornbill Festival
Living up to the reputation of their predecessors and that of our region as being the “heart of western music” in India, two Darjeeling rockers…
BREAKING: Future Policy Award 2018 – Sikkim wins Gold.
Future Policy Award 2018 crowns best policies on agroecology and sustainable food systems – The “100% organic state” Sikkim in India wins Gold. Policies from…
To the Selfless Samaritan From Sikkim
TheDC team sends a warm “Shout Out” to this kind samaritan from Sikkim, whose act of serendipitous selflessness helped save the life of a lady…
SHAME: Sikkim Yet to Acknowledge and Honour Ashoka Chakra Awardee – Sanjog Chhetri
In 2003, Sanjog Chhetri of 9 PARA (Special Forces) was awarded an ASHOKA CHAKRA posthomously. Yet, Sikkim his home state has refused to acknowledge him,…
DISCRIMINATORY – No Admission for Outsiders in Sikkim Colleges?
The discriminatroy Government of Sikkim notification for college admissions this year, has left candidates aspiring to study in colleges in Sikkim in a lurch. The…
What Gorkhaland Means for a Non-Darjeelingey Gorkha
“Bro, which community do you belong to?” “I am from the Gorkha community, bro.” “Oh ok, so you are from Darjeeling area….the Gorkhaland region.” “No,…