Pakyong District

06/10/2026

110 Electoral Appeals Taken Up for Hearing in West Pendam AC

Pakyong, October 06 (IPR): District Election Officer-cum-District Collector (DEO-cum-DC), Pakyong, Ms Pari Bishnoi, presided over 110 appeal hearings related to 18-West Pendam Assembly Constituency at the Conference Hall of the District Administrative Centre, Pakyong, today.

The hearings were conducted as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls 2026, covering appeals related to electors under the No Mapping and Logical Discrepancy categories at the DEO level.

Present during the hearings was ADC (Headquarter), Mr Sabindra Rai and Officials from Election Department.

Report from DIO PAKYONG

05/10/2026

05/10/2026

Press Release from SICUN, Assam Linzey

SICUN Expands Professional Training Opportunities in Cooperative Management

Anand, Gujarat, October 3: The Sikkim State Cooperative Union (SICUN) has finalised its academic collaboration with Tribhuvan Sahakari University (TSU), Anand, Gujarat and is preparing to commence a Three-Month Certificate Course in Cooperative Management from the third week of November 2026.

The course will be conducted at SICUN’s Junior Cooperative Training Centre (JCTC). This initiative is expected to establish an important foundation for professional training, capacity building and the development of skilled human resources in Sikkim’s cooperative sector. Tribhuvan Sahakari University operates under the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India.

The final meeting regarding the course’s affiliation and academic implementation was held with the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) S. P. Singh at his chamber in Anand. The necessary formalities including the release of the course brochure have been completed and SICUN is preparing to conduct the first batch.

The course will be conducted in accordance with the academic standards and guidelines prescribed by TSU. It will provide participants with structured academic knowledge of cooperative management along with practical experience and essential professional skills.

During the meeting, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) S. P. Singh praised SICUN’s initiative to launch its first certificate course following its affiliation with TSU. He welcomed the initiative as an important step towards systematic education and professional development in cooperative management.

SICUN Chairman Dr. Mangal Jit Rai expressed his gratitude for the guidance and support received from the University leadership and stated that SICUN is committed to conducting the course successfully. He also reaffirmed his commitment to creating further opportunities for professional development in the cooperative sector.

Dr. Rai extended a cordial invitation to the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor to visit Sikkim and SICUN on the occasion of the course’s launch in November 2026. He stated that such a visit would further strengthen the academic collaboration between TSU and SICUN and provide additional encouragement to cooperative institutions and stakeholders in Sikkim.

This collaboration is expected to expand access to specialised training in the cooperative sector in Sikkim and contribute significantly to the development of skilled capable and professionally equipped human resources.

04/10/2026

Union Minister of State Dr Sukanta Majumdar Arrives in Sikkim on Two-Day Official Visit

Pakyong, October 4 (IPR): Union Minister of State for Education and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Dr Sukanta Majumdar, arrived in Sikkim today on a two-day official visit scheduled from October 4 to 5, 2026.

Upon his arrival at the Rangpo Tourist Facilitation Centre, Dr Majumdar was received by SDM Rangpo Ms Sujata S***a and Protocol Officer, Home Department, Mr DP Silal.

As part of his official programme, the Union Minister is scheduled to visit project sites under the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North Eastern Region (PM-DevINE), along with other projects funded by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), North Eastern Council (NEC) and the State Government.

Report from DIO PAKYONG

03/10/2026

Pakyong, October 3 (IPR): Beneficiaries across Rhenock Constituency expressed their appreciation for the financial assistance provided under the Sikkim Aama Sashaktikaran Yojana, an initiative aimed at extending support to mothers and strengthening their economic well-being.

The beneficiaries shared their gratitude for the assistance, noting that the support will contribute towards meeting household needs and improving their financial security.

Video: IPRD Pakyong

03/10/2026

Press Release from MEO Rangpo

Senior Town Planning Officials Visit Rangpo for Field Assessment and Urban Planning Review

Pakyong, October 3: A team of senior officials from the Urban Development Department (UDD), Government of Sikkim, comprising the Principal Chief Town Planner, Additional Chief Town Planner, Joint Chief Town Planner, Deputy Chief Drafting Officer, Assistant Town Planner and Drafting Officer, undertook a field visit to Rangpo to assess various urban development, planning and infrastructure-related matters.

The visit was undertaken as part of the Department’s field-level assessment and to gain a first-hand understanding of the existing ground conditions and ongoing development activities within the Rangpo Nagar Panchayat area.

During the visit, the team inspected Rangpo Bazar, where various aspects relating to urban planning, public infrastructure, traffic movement, land use and the overall development of the commercial area were reviewed..

The team also visited the ADB-funded project site in Rangpo to review the ongoing infrastructure development and assess the site conditions. The officials examined the progress and implementation aspects of the project and discussed matters related to coordination and site-level requirements.

The team further visited the landslide-affected area at Chanatar to assess the prevailing ground situation and the impact on the surrounding area. The site inspection provided an opportunity for the officials to understand the extent of the affected area and deliberate upon appropriate planning and technical measures for addressing the concerns.

The field visit was attended by the Municipal Executive Officer (MEO) Shri Tsewang Norbu Bhutia, Rangpo Nagar Panchayat, and the Councillor, Upper Bazar, who accompanied the visiting officials during the inspection and apprised the team of the local issues and requirements.

The visit emphasised the importance of coordinated field-level assessment, scientific urban planning and timely intervention for strengthening infrastructure and improving the overall urban environment of Rangpo. The observations from the field inspection are expected to support further planning and appropriate action by the concerned authorities.

Rangpo Nagar Panchayat expressed its appreciation to the senior officials of the Urban Development Department, Government of Sikkim, for undertaking the field visit and providing valuable guidance on matters concerning the planned and sustainable development of Rangpo.

03/10/2026

Order for Regulation and Diversion of Traffic Movement from the Office of Superintendent of Police, Pakyong District