tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30710438050332342182024-03-18T17:33:07.474+05:30Sikkim NOW!News, updates, exchanges and all things SikkimUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10047125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071043805033234218.post-85157125303241427852015-11-02T17:18:00.002+05:302015-11-02T17:18:41.578+05:30SU students support Occupy UGC Movement<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">On 02 November, 2015 a peaceful mass protest rally was organized by the students of Sikkim University from 5th Mile Rap Jyor Caveri Girls Hostel, Sikkim University to Administration Block, Sikkim University 6th Mile to show solidarity towards the “Occupy UGC Movement”. Around 300 students pursuing different courses of study in Sikkim University participated with placards and slogans against the recent decision of UGC, and expressed their views in front of the Administrative Block, Sikkim University in support of the Non NET Fellowships and against privatization of education.</span></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: large;">A press release states that the Non NET Fellowships serve as a crucial support for pursuance of the research studies. Hence, scope of these scholarships should be expanded which must include all the M.Phil and Ph.D. scholars of the Central and State Universities under the purview of UGC. <br />The release also states that the present stipend provided to the Non NET M.Phil and Ph.D. scholars of ₹5,000 and ₹8,000 per month respectively should be hiked. A Memorandum in this regard was submitted to University Grant Commission (UGC) Chairman through the Registrar, Sikkim University. <br />Future action in this respect includes a signature campaign in Sikkim University, All India University shut down and discussion among students and faculties on the topic “Non-Net fellowship and Higher Education in India”. </span></div>
Sikkim NOW!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13969069022948494067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071043805033234218.post-58045345264672084602015-11-02T17:16:00.003+05:302015-11-02T17:16:56.387+05:30Why practice Yogic Breathing Technique Pranayama<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Breathing is a natural process where we don't have to think or make any extra effort. Due to this we don't give much importance to breathing technique. Scientific research shows that mindful breathing—paying attention to your breath and learning how to manipulate it—is one of the most effective ways to lower everyday stress levels and improve a variety of health factors ranging from mood to metabolism. <br />Therefore, here are a few reasons why we should practice pranayama...</span></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: large;">1. Happiness + emotional stability<br />Manipulating the breath can alter how we feel. As mental faculties like emotions, thoughts and imagination affect our body so negative emotions, mental stress, when prolonged can drain all the energy making us cranky, unhappy and depressed. Pranayama has the capacity of calming our emotions and bringing awareness to the physical and mental blockages before it gets worse.<br />2. Weight Loss<br />Yogic breathing practices increase levels of leptin, a hormone produced by fat tissue that signals the brain to inhibit hunger, according to research from Shirley Telles, PhD, director of the Patanjali Research Foundation in Haridwar, India.<br />3. Better exercise stamina<br />A cardiologist at the University of Pavia, Italy, compared a group of mountaineers who practiced slow breathing an hour a day for two years before attempting to climb Mount Everest to a group who didn’t. The breathing group reached the summit without needing the supplemental oxygen the other group did, and their blood and exhalation samples showed they were using 70 percent of the surface area of their lungs, an amount that maximizes the O2 taken in<br />4. Longer life<br />Just one session of relaxing practices like meditation, yoga, and pranayama influenced the expression of genes in both short-term and long-term practitioners, according to a Harvard study. Blood samples taken before and after the breathing practices indicated a post-practice increase in genetic material involved in improving metabolism and a suppression of genetic pathways linked with inflammation. Since chronic inflammation has also been associated with such deadly diseases as Alzheimer’s, depression, cancer, and heart disease, it’s probably fair to say that better breathing may not only change your life but may also save it.<br />5. Spiritual practice<br /><br />Pranayama is a step before meditation. Pranayama evokes body and breath awareness which is crucial for meditation practice. If you are comfortable in your posture and your breathing rhythm is calm and quiet then you can practice your meditation with more ease .</span><br /></div>
Sikkim NOW!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13969069022948494067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071043805033234218.post-10998446140344465572015-10-29T16:09:00.001+05:302015-10-29T16:09:38.575+05:30Sikkim doubles financial assistance for WWII vets<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The state government of Sikkim has doubled the financial assistance provided to World War II veterans and their widows. This financial grant is for non-pensioners who number around 164 in Sikkim - 56 non-pensioners and 108 widows of non-pensioner WWII vets. </span></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: large;">In a Gazette Notification published on 06 October, the State government increased the amount of financial assistance for WW II veterans or their widows to Rs 6,000 per month from the earlier Rs 3,000 per month.<br />As per the notification, the revised grant amount will come into force from 01 September 2015.</span></div>
Sikkim NOW!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13969069022948494067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071043805033234218.post-17912144155581069572015-10-17T16:26:00.000+05:302015-10-17T16:26:02.302+05:30Three from Sikkim in Indian Kick Boxing Team<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #666666;">KICK BOXERS TO PARTICIPATE IN WAKO WORLD KICKBOXING C'SHIP 2015 FROM 21-29 NOV IN </span>IRELAND </span><span style="font-size: large;">Three kick boxers from Sikkim have been selected to represent the country in the upcoming WAKO World Kickboxing Championship 2015 to be held from 21 to 29 November at Dublin, Ireland. They are part of the 40-member Indian team that will participate in the Championship.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The kick boxers from Sikkim are Bijoy Gurung, Sushmita Rai and Phurba Sherpa. It has to be mentioned here that Sushmita was selected on the basis of her silver medal win in the Asian Championship, while Bijoy and Phurba were shortlisted for winning national gold medals recently. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Among them, Sushmita has already participated in the Asian Kickboxing Championship held recently at Pune, Maharashtra and won a silver medal for the country, while the WAKO Championship will be the first international tournament for Bijoy and Phurba. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">At present, all three kick boxers are undergoing rigorous training sessions under the Chief Coach, BB Subba at Paljor Stadium. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Speaking to media persons today, the Chief Coach, Mr Subba expressed his deep happiness and satisfaction on three of his students making it to the national team. He further expressed full faith on his students' ability to win medals for the country and added that they are undergoing rigorous training to give a good fight at the international tourney.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Phurba is a teacher at Aho-Kisan Secondary School in East Sikkim. She has also expressed her immense happiness on being selected in the national team and hopes to win medals for the country.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Sushmita is pursuing her graduation from Sikkim Government College, Tadong and is also kickboxing instructor at Rey Valley International School. Representing the country in the world championship has been her dream which has finally come true, she said. Admitting that competition will be tough, she expressed full confidence in winning medals for the country. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Bijoy Gurung, who is with the Sikkim Armed Police, also said that he would give his best in the upcoming world championship. “I am very happy on being selected in the India team and I will fight my best to bring laurels for the country and Sikkim,” he said. </span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071043805033234218.post-49226869473692000972015-10-16T17:31:00.000+05:302015-10-16T17:33:00.381+05:30Discussion begins on different aspects of Buddhism<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">“For the sake of future generations, nature should not be destroyed in the name of development. Solutions for climate change lie in forest protection and every human being is responsible for the protection of wildlife and combating the impact of climate change,” said Sakya Trizin Rinpoche to students of various colleges of Gangtok today while inaugurating a two-day seminar on ‘Different Aspects of Buddhism’ here at the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology. The seminar is being jointly organised by Namgyal Institute of Tibetology and the Dolma Phodrang Foundation, New Delhi. <br />Sakya Trizin Rinpoche said that Buddhism teaches the value of saving lives which is the core teaching of Lord Buddha and the Mahayana sect is following the very principle and teachings of Buddha. </span></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Highlighting on religious, philosophical and scientific aspects of Buddhism, the Rinpoche said that the teachings of Buddha are also against crimes like poaching and illegal trade of wildlife, environment degradation, impact of climate change on all human beings. The responsibility of Buddhism and its followers is to reverse this negative trend, he added. <br />He called upon young minds to look into Buddha’s teachings and different aspects of Buddhism and use them to save all kinds of life. It is time to preach the scientific aspects of Buddhism, he stated.<br />He also acknowledged the role of Namgyal Institute of Tibetology in preserving Buddhism, culture, research and tradition of Himalayan people who are nature friendly. <br />The inaugural function was also addressed by Dr. Ngawang Jorden and Kyabgon Gyana Vajra Rinpoche, who is also trustee of Dolma Phodrang Foundation, New Delhi. <br />The two-day seminar seeks to understand how Buddhism has the strength to engage with the most pressing global problems of environmental degradation, the modern environment crisis rooted in human motivation and behavior. <br />Dr. Ngawang Jorden said that the seminar intends to provide an interactive forum to the people of Sikkim, especially the youth, to understand the different aspects of Buddhism.</span></span></div>
Sikkim NOW!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13969069022948494067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071043805033234218.post-66766099995026256922015-10-16T16:28:00.000+05:302015-10-16T16:28:13.091+05:30Act of Breathing<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The act of breathing is the movement caused in different parts of your trunk when you inhale and exhale. The movement does not mean that the inhaled air actually reaches these parts of your body. The air never goes anywhere but to the lungs. However the movement of different parts of the trunk do bring air into certain areas of lungs. For example, very shallow breathing uses the top of your lungs which causes only the first few ribs to move and abdominal breathing brings air into the base of your lungs which causes your abdomen to rise and fall with inhalation and exhalation.</span></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: large;">There are four principal types of breathing:<br /><span style="background-color: yellow;">1) Natural Breathing: </span>is the initial observation about the act of breathing where you observe your natural breathing pattern of inhalation and exhalation without any force or manipulation.<br /><span style="background-color: yellow;">2) Abdominal Breathing: </span>Enhances the action of the diaphragm. It causes the abdomen to bulge during inhalation and draws it back during exhalation.<br /><span style="background-color: yellow;">3) Thoracic breathing:</span> This is the breathing that works with the ribs. It opens your ribcage outward when you inhale and closes them during exhalation<br /><span style="background-color: yellow;">4) Clavicles Breathing:</span> Uses the total ribcage expansion. It opens the ribcage outward and upward till you feel your collar bones being pulled upward by the muscle of the neck, throat and sternum when you inhale and relaxes them during exhalation<br /><br />These five types of breathing practices do not mean that one type is better than the other. It is a practice which involves five different ways of moving the lungs and exercising the muscles in your lungs to straighten and train them to use it in different circumstances for different purposes. Therefore, it is important to practice a variety of breathing techniques, especially when you realize that you have a tendency to use one technique.</span><br /></div>
Sikkim NOW!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13969069022948494067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071043805033234218.post-88784586268008971812015-10-16T16:20:00.000+05:302015-10-16T16:20:19.910+05:30Okharey to host ecotourism fest this weekend<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">To explore the touristic appeal of rural Sikkim and to showcase its customs and traditions, the Forest Department, under the banner of Sikkim Biodiversity Conservation and Forest Management Project [SBFP], is organizing the three-day Okharey Ecotourism festival at Okharey, a Sherpa hamlet in West Sikkim. </span></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: large;">The ecotourism festival is scheduled to be formally inaugurated by Forest Minister, Tshering Wangdi Lepcha on 17 October. The main objective of the fest is to promote the Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary, the rich biodiversity of the region and also the Sherpa traditions. <br />While addressing the media here at Gangtok, Forest Secretary Dr. Thomas Chandy said that as of now, the department has identified three hamlets - Pangthang in East, Kitam in South and Okharey in West - as Ecotourism zones. As per the state government's mission to promote tourism in the state as the only viable industry, seven more are to be identified and made into Ecotourism destinations in another four years to promote the interior parts of the state. <br />He also informed that already 10-12 groups of foreign delegates are in Sikkim to take part in the World Tourism Mart and to explore Sikkim as a world tourism destination. They will also be visiting the Okharey Ecotourism fest tomorrow. More than 1,000 domestic and foreign tourists are expected to visit the Okharey fest. <br />Dr. Chandy said that with the Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary on its forest fringes, Okharey is blessed with countless flora and fauna. Ecotourism is all about preserving natural resources and forest life and appreciating the indigenous charm of the land.<br />Moreover, the unique culture of the Sherpa community will be an added attraction for visitors. He further informed that activities like horse riding, night scouting, night safari, trekking, mountain biking, traditional food, meditation, cultural program and snow lion dance will be the major attractions of the Carnival. <br />The Principal Secretary informed that while there are some promising organisations working on ecotourism development in Okharey, some support from the SBFP will go a long way in propagating ecotourism in a systematic manner. </span></div>
Sikkim NOW!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13969069022948494067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071043805033234218.post-53522282869800651232015-10-14T21:21:00.000+05:302015-10-14T21:21:30.469+05:30Bar Assoc dismayed with police brutality targeting advocate<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The general body of the Bar Association of Sikkim has expressed unanimous “shock and dismay” over what it describes as a “horrific incident of Police brutality” targeting a member of the bar. The incident in question is reported to have transpired on the afternoon of 12 Oct at the main gate of the District & Sessions Court premises at Sichey, Gangtok, when advocate JKP Jaiswal, a senior member of the BAS, was allegedly assaulted by two police inspectors. A BAS press release contends that the assault took place in front of the hundreds of people gathered there for the declaration of the municipal election results. An FIR has been registered against the two cops in question, the release informs.</span></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: large;">The BAS stand was confirmed at a general body meeting held on 13 Oct. Since one of the police inspectors accused in the case is also attached to the Sadar Police Station, the Bar Association has expressed concerns over the fairness of investigation and has resolved to approach the DGP with a request to ensure fair investigation and consider suspending the PIs in question for the duration of the investigation of the case as well as the department proceedings.<br />“The BAS also resolves to request the Director General of Police to appreciate that the attack by the two named Police Officers is not only on the body and mind of Mr. J.K.P. Jaiswal (Advocate) but it is an affront to the administration of Justice in the state of Sikkim in as much as the concerned Police Officers have obstructed the cause of justice by physically restraining and assaulting an Officer of the Court in his discharge of his duty,” the BAS resolution further details.</span></div>
Sikkim NOW!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13969069022948494067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071043805033234218.post-45710019313365273282015-10-14T21:09:00.002+05:302015-10-14T21:09:58.389+05:30Navy recruitment drive busts fake certificate racket<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Scrutiny of documents by the recruitment and the district authorities during the Navy recruitment drive at Paljor Stadium today [14 Oct 2015] led to the discovery of a candidate who had managed to secure fake domiciles and educational certificates. What is more, he is suspected to have been one among at least six who had been provided with fake documents to attempt getting recruited from Sikkim.</span></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: large;">A press release received from Colonel DN Bhutia, Secretary, Rajya Sainik Board, Gangtok, informs that individuals from various places outside Sikkim were found to be participating in the recruitment process for the Indian Navy held at Paljor Stadium today. Srikant Chittri, claiming to be from Nandugoan, Namchi South Sikkim who succeeded in getting into the written examination stage was discovered to have presented fake certificates, the release informs.<br />Col. Bhutia adds that the said individual further revealed that there were six boys from outside Sikkim, some of them hailing from as far away as Delhi, Guwahati, Siliguri and Kolkata, who were attempting to get recruited on the basis of fake documents introducing them as belonging to Sikkim.<br />The release states that a person going by the name “Chanchal” from Namchi is eported to have contacted them claiming that he was running a school in Namchi and that he could get them recruited in the Defence Forces on the payment of Rs 30,000 per candidate and he could issue all the required certificates.<br />The copy of the Certificate of Identification presented by Srikant Chittri as also the high school and higher secondary school certificates [issued by Central Senior Model School, Namchi] were found to be fake. There is no such school in Namchi, it is informed.<br />The said individual has been handed over to the police. </span></div>
Sikkim NOW!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13969069022948494067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071043805033234218.post-84364553725650616192015-10-14T20:25:00.000+05:302015-10-14T20:25:02.180+05:30Former Governor of Sikkim, RH Tahiliani, passes away<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Admiral (retd.) Radhakrishna Hariram Tahiliani, who served as the Governor of Sikkim from 1990 to 1994 passed away today at Army Hospital Research & Referral, Delhi Cantt. A press communiqué from the Raj Bhawan informs that the former Governor passed away this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. Governor Shriniwas Patil has expressed deep sadness and grief on the demise of Admiral (retd.) Tahiliani. </span></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: large;">In his condolence message, the Governor says, “I am deeply shocked and saddened by the news of sudden demise of Admiral (Retd.) R. H. Tahiliani, PVSM, AVSM, the Former Governor of Sikkim. <br />Late Admiral (Retd.) R. H. Tahiliani, who was the Governor of Sikkim from 8th February 1990 to 20th September 1994, was one of the most endeared Governor among the people of Sikkim who had always held the interest of the people as his utmost concern and priority. With his demise, Sikkim has lost a fatherly figure and a sympathiser who always kept Sikkim closer to his heart. <br />At this time of bereavement, I join the people of Sikkim and to offer my deepest condolences. I pray to the almighty for bestowing strength to the family members to cope with this great loss.”</span></div>
Sikkim NOW!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13969069022948494067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071043805033234218.post-16403711970853321782015-10-13T18:04:00.001+05:302015-10-13T18:04:28.201+05:30High Court dismisses petition challenging appointment of Lokayukta<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The High Court of Sikkim has turned down the writ petition filed by Sikkim Krantikari Morcha functionaries challenging the appointment of the chairperson of the Lokayukta. Delivering its judgment on the petition filed SKM MLAs Kunga Nima Lepcha and Ugen Nedup Bhutia and Lok Nath Sharma challenging appointment of Lokayukta Chairman Justice [retd] Kalyan Jyoti Sengupta, the High Court division bench of Justice SP Wangdi and Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai observed that the Court did not find any merit in the writ petition and that the petitioners had failed to make out any case for the Court to interfere with the proceedings of the selection committee on whose recommendation the chairperson of the Sikkim Lokayukta was appointed. It may be recalled that the court had earlier reserved its verdict on the case, and the same was pronounced today.</span></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: large;">The petitioners had challenged the composition of the selection committee and through that prayed for the quashing of the warrant of appointment of Chairman of Lokayukta dated 07 May, 2014 issued by the Governor appointing Justice [retd] Kalyan Jyoti Sengupta as Lokayukta Chairman.<br />The Court did however observe that the second part of Section 4 (1) (d) of the Sikkim Lokayukta Act, 2014 which deals with how the selection committee is to be staffed, appeared to be quite vague and having the possibility of several interpretations. <br />The court has opined that there is a need to give clarity to the provision by laying down a criterion for determining the term “senior most member of the Legislative Assembly” occurring in the provision to overcome the present ambiguity and adds that it would not be within judicial domain to do so as it lies in the field of legislation. <br />The division bench expressed hope and said that it expects the State Government will introduce a suitable amendment to the Act inserting either an explanation to make Section 4 (1) (d) or such other provision laying down a criterion for determining “senior most member of the Legislative Assembly”. <br /></span></div>
Sikkim NOW!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13969069022948494067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071043805033234218.post-15876128827109020292015-10-13T13:50:00.000+05:302015-10-13T13:50:02.955+05:30So many kinds of Sikkimese!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">From Sikkim Subject Certificates to Certificates of Identification, the transition has been one full of complications. The document attesting a person as a bona fide citizen of Sikkim is much more than just that; it is about a person’s identity in relation to the state and his own understanding of belonging. Even as these two aspects are yet to be reconciled fully, the issue is further compounded by the emergence of different sub-identities over the years.<br />While the Sikkim Subject Certificate and the CoI are considered as one and the same thing, a closer look reveals substantial differences. </span></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: large;">It is important here to first explain the basic difference between the two. The SSC was a document that recognised a person as a subject of the Kingdom of Sikkim while the CoI attests the identity of citizens of Sikkim, a state of the Union of India. <br />Following Sikkim’s merger with the Indian Union, SSC became CoI. However it was more than just a nominal change. The rights and privileges of SSC holders still fall under the Sikkim Subject Regulations 1961 while the CoI is based on the Sikkim Citizenship Order 1975. <br />Example: Women from outside Sikkim married to Sikkim Subjects enjoy IT exemption [extended to Sikkim Subjects] by virtue of having acquired Subject status through their husbands while those married to COI holders do not because COI does not pass on the same way as an SSC does.<br />Certificate of Identity holders can be slotted into three categories: those who acquired it because their fathers or grandfathers or brothers are recorded in the Sikkim Subjects Register and hence they have come to acquire COIs with both the Serial Number and Volume Number quoted from the register; those who have been given COI on the basis of ‘land parcha’, a document showing ownership of land in Sikkim and hence attesting their claim to being “Sikkimese” even if they [or their families] are not recorded in the Sikkim Subjects Register; and then the “left-out” who should have been included in the Register while Sikkim was still a kingdom but got left out for various reasons and were eventually issued COIs by the Union Government in 1989-90. And then there is a fourth category – children of those employed with the Sikkim government on or prior to 1969. <br />While a person who has a COI with both the Serial No and Volume No enjoys all rights and privileges guaranteed to a Sikkim Subject, the case is not so for the other categories who do not have Serial Nos or Volume Nos. Certificate of Identity holders who do not have volume and serial numbers [from the Sikkim Subject Register] are not exempt from paying Income Tax. The amendment to the Direct Tax laws extending IT exemption to the Sikkimese recognizes “Sikkimese” as those with Sikkim Subject Certificates or COI holders whose certificates are based on SSC’s, hence have a reference to the volume and serial number recorded in the Sikkim Subjects Register.<br />In the case of COI based on government employment prior to 1969, the COI has been restricted for use in securing government employment and is limited to the children of non-Sikkimese government employees who were in the government payroll on or before 1969. This means that the later generations of such COI holders will no longer be recognised as Sikkimese in as much as partaking in the rights and privileges enjoyed by their parents goes. The state has denied COI to the grandchildren of such government servants, perpetuating a unique situation where a third generation Sikkimese is being refused access to opportunities enjoyed by his/her previous two generations! The 70-80 families affected by this approach have challenged the interpretation of rules being applied to them. <br />Interestingly, to this day, the SSC remains the basis for COI. As per the Sikkim Citizenship Order 1975, COIs are to be given according to the rules laid down in the Sikkim Subject Regulations Act 1961. This means a person may get a COI on the basis of the SSC of his father, brother or paternal grandfather. Given the kind of literal interpretation and ill-defined terms that exist, this could very well be interpreted by some straitjacketed babu as meaning that great-grandchildren of the last generation of Sikkim Subjects do not qualify to get a COI. The wording of the shortsightedly drafted rules is such that a COI does not pass from generation to generation but is instead sourced from a Sikkim Subject Certificate going up two generations.<br />There is also considerable confusion regarding those who have acquired COIs based on ‘land parchas’. Many Sikkim Subjects in the past did not apply for SSC even though they qualified for it. In order to include those left out from the Sikkim Subject Register the Sikkim Government started a process in 1989 to include such left out Sikkimese in the register. The process was complete by the year 1991. The left out were required to furnish proof of their being Sikkim Subjects. One such proof was the land parcha. Now whether those who were given COIs on the basis of land parcha during this process of inclusion got Serial No and Volume No for the Sikkim Subject Register is not clear. Sources in the Income Tax department say that those whose names were recognized as Sikkimese in 1991 were included in a new register [or amended register] and hence have volume and serial numbers. However, the Land Revenue department states that there is no new register and those included in 1991 do not have Vol No and Sl No.<br />The anomalies in this entire system of recognising who is a Sikkimese and who is not raises more questions rather than answer the original question. Rummaging through documents, procedures, interpretations and finally categorizing different types of the “Sikkimese” identity in the writing of this report revealed the complex nature of the issue at hand. Left unaddressed these complexities and anomalies will only increase with time. In conclusion here is one such anomaly - if a person acquires a COI based on his/her brother from the same father's SSC, his/her children do not qualify for a CoI…</span><br /></div>
Sikkim NOW!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13969069022948494067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071043805033234218.post-88130074361803866922015-10-12T16:28:00.000+05:302015-10-12T16:30:39.565+05:30Rangpo rounds up all muncipalities for SDF<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The gateway to Sikkim was the town whose votes were counted the last today and here at least there were some jitters for the ruling front when the Chanatar ward saw a close contest. In the end though, with Rangpo Nagar Panchayat, SDF completed a clean sweep of the municipal elections...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Sabitri Chhetri
[SDF- 446]</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Radha Pradhan [SKM-
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Lall Kumar Rai [SDF-
301]</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Sachin Rai [SKM-
195] </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Laxuman Rai [IND-06]</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Pinku Kumar Prasad
[SDF- 638] </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Ajit Kumar Sharma
[SKM-268] </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Satish Kumar Gupta
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Anjina Tamang
[SDF-399]</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Larishna Tamang
[SKM- 311]</span></span></span></div>
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Sikkim NOW!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13969069022948494067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071043805033234218.post-59802066380403524262015-10-12T16:25:00.001+05:302015-10-13T13:59:44.080+05:30Only SDF at Singtam as well<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">By time the EVMs for Singtam Nagar Panchayat were opened for counting, even SDF supporters would have tired with the celebrations. And when the votes were counted, it was more of the same - clean sweep for SDF. This is how the numbers added up in Singtam>>><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #002060;"> </span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US">Sawan Kumar Pradhan
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US">Kishore Chettri
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US">Bhumi Subba [SDF-
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US">Suresh Kumar Tamang
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Sikkim NOW!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13969069022948494067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071043805033234218.post-23786916132335929282015-10-12T15:59:00.000+05:302015-10-12T17:30:16.277+05:30SDF reclaims Gangtok<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Gangtok had served up a rout to the SDF in the assembly elections last year. The ruling party lost from all the assembly constituencies clustered around the capital which is probably why the SKM supporters would have expected the GMC to include some SKM councillors. That was not to be as Gangtokians appear to have taken the municipal elections as an opportunity to get back into the "SDF camp". While few would have expected municipal voters to go against the party already in power in the State, the thoroughness of the SDF victory must have surprised even SDF party workers. This is how Gangtok voted>>></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: large;">Milan Kumar Khati
[SDF- 833]<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: large;">Sagar Portel [SKM-
421]<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: red;">Arithang [OBC][C]</span></b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: large;">Asish Hirang Rai
[SDF- 2,177]<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: large;">Govind Pd. Alley
[SKM- 564]<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: red;">Lower M.G. Marg [UR][W]</span></b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: large;">Sandhya Rani Prasad
[SDF- 1,417]</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: large;">Sara Lama [SKM- 746]<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: red;">Upper M.G. Marg [UR]</span></b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: large;">Shakti Singh
Chaudhary [SDF- 843]</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: large;">Amar Agarwal [SKM-
506]<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: red;">Tibet Road [ST]<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></b></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: large;">Sonam Dadul Pulger
[SDF- 708]</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: large;">Kado Tsh. Barfungpa
[SKM- 311]<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: red;">Deorali [UR][W]</span></b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: large;">Mingma Lhamu Bhutia
[SDF- 1,100]</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: large;">Poonam Lama [SKM-
583]</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: large;">Malina Lepcha [BJP-
47]</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: red;">Dara Gaon [OBC][C]</span></b></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: large;">Dhiraj Gurung [SDF-
1,923]</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: large;">Kharka Singh Gurung
[SKM- 409]</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: large;">Peter Rai [BJP- 44]</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: large;">Sanjit Rai [IND-
117]</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: large;">Deepak Rai [IND- 44]</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: red;">Tadong [OBC][S][W]</span></b></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: large;">Geeta Devi Tewari
[SDF- 1,542]</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: large;">Ranjana Pradhan
[SKM- 275]</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: large;">Uma Devi Dhakal
[IND- 177]</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: large;">Bhim Kri. Sharma
[IND- 744]</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: large;">Chandra Kala Sharma
[IND-98]</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: red;">Ranipool [OBC][C][W]</span></b></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: large;">Buddha Maya
Mukhia<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>[Sunwar][SDF- 1,650]</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: large;">Bhawana Rai [SKM-
239]</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: red;">Syari-Tathangchen [ST][W]</span></b></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 157.5pt 306.0pt 409.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: large;">Lashey Doma Bhutia
[SDF- 1,420]</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: small; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Tashi Lhamu Lepcha [SKM- 486]</span></span></div>
Sikkim NOW!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13969069022948494067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071043805033234218.post-41803505092469499922015-10-12T15:58:00.000+05:302015-10-12T15:58:01.006+05:30No surprises in Namchi<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<![endif]--><span style="font-size: large;">Namchi is the Chief Minister's constituency and also an established SDF bastion. SKM could not dent it in the assembly elections so no surprises should have been expected for the municipal elections. And that is how things played out here, with an unequivocal reiteration of SDF colours... </span><br />
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Sikkim NOW!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13969069022948494067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071043805033234218.post-56622501630383792342015-10-12T15:52:00.001+05:302015-10-12T15:53:56.163+05:30Sakya Trizin Rinpoche arrives in Gangtok<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sakya Trizin Rinpoche, the Supreme Head of Mahayana Buddhism, arrived at Sa-Ngor Chotshog Centre [Ngor Gompa], Gangtok from Kalimpong on Sunday. He was received at Rangpo by officials and representatives from various monasteries and associations.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Today the Rinpoche called on Governor of Sikkim, Shriniwas Patil at Raj Bhavan. His Holiness was accompanied by Gyalyum Chenmo, Dungsay Rinpoche, Director Namgyal Institute of Tibetology and officials of Ecclesiastical Department on the occasion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A press release from Raj Bhavan informs that it was a courtesy call by Sakya Trizin Rinpoche who is on an official visit to Sikkim from 11 to 22 October 2015. The Rinpoche is scheduled to visit various places of Buddhist importance in and around the capital and give discourses on Zhenpa Zhidal Teachings and other subjects of spiritual significance at Sa-Ngor Chotsog Centre, Rongyek, Gangtok.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Governor extended warm welcome for the Rinpoche's visit to Sikkim and sought his continued blessings for peace, prosperity and harmony among the people of Sikkim. During interaction, the Governor enquired about the Rinpoche's seat, activities and journeys in his spiritual pursuits in the country.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">While making a special mention about Sikkim’s uniqueness, Sakya Trizin Rinpoche recalled his earlier visit and expressed his joy of getting another opportunity to witness the warmth and love from the sacred place blessed by nature and protected by guardian deities.</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071043805033234218.post-8491702100391519512015-10-12T15:28:00.000+05:302015-10-12T15:29:31.052+05:30Jorethang votes SDF<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Jorethang was projected as a municipal council where the Opposition SKM was expected to do well, and while it did give a fight to the SDF in some wards there, it was never really a serious contender as the results show. SDF candidates won all seats, with even the toughest ward to win going to SDF with 60% of the votes.</span></span><br />
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Sikkim NOW!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13969069022948494067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071043805033234218.post-22310048092359918162015-10-12T15:21:00.001+05:302015-10-12T15:28:51.274+05:30It started from Gyalshing<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">Counting for the municipal polls began at 8 a.m. from Gyalshing and the results for the two wards that required to go to poll there set the day up for an SDF clean sweep. The ruling party was expected to win the Gyalshing Municipal Council since the 5 wards already won uncontested made the voting for the two remaining wards a mere formality. And still, the municipal council saw the highest voter turnout at 77.01% and served up a staggering win for SDF. This is how the Gyalshing Municipal Council is now staffed...</span><br />
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Sikkim NOW!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13969069022948494067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071043805033234218.post-61995444488476868152015-10-11T11:36:00.001+05:302015-10-11T11:36:57.258+05:30Rajkumar's daily grind<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">A video report by Tshering Eden on what was once a common sight, but has now been pushed out of business by the proliferation of mixer-grinders.</span></span></div>
Sikkim NOW!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13969069022948494067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071043805033234218.post-63428408326881813192015-10-10T16:55:00.001+05:302015-10-10T16:58:58.127+05:30Sakya Trizin to deliver “precious Dharma advice”<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tibetology to also host seminar on different aspects of Buddhism</span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (NIT), in keeping with its objective to propagate Buddhism, has announced a smart roster of events for the upcoming week, starting with a talk by Sakya Trizin Rinpoche.</span></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: large;">An official press release informs that on 15 October, 2015, NIT is organising a talk on “Precious Dharma Advice” by Sakya Trizin Rinpoche at Chintan Bhavan in Gangtok. The programme will begin at 2.30 P.M. an is open to all.<br />On October 16 and 17, in conjunction with the Dolma Phodrang Foundation, NIT will be organising and hosting a two-day seminar on “Different Aspects of Buddhism”. The seminar will be hosted at the NIT campus itself.<br />Eminent speakers are slated to talk about relevant aspects of Buddhism such as Buddhism and Youth in the 21st Century, Mind Training as a Solution to Personal Sufferings, Different Sects/Schools-One Path in Buddhism, and Buddhism & Environment. The talks have been kept short (20 minutes each) so that people can interact more extensively with the speakers during the Question-and-Answers and Open Discussion sessions. Also, one paper will be presented in Nepali, it is informed.<br />The seminar timings are 9.30 A.M. to 4 P.M. and is open to all.</span></div>
Sikkim NOW!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13969069022948494067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071043805033234218.post-10892737870441181472015-10-09T19:41:00.001+05:302015-10-09T19:41:42.793+05:3066.75%- the final voter turnout figure for municipal elections<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The final official voter turnout figures released by the State Election Commission for the municipal elections 2015. </span></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Overall voter turnout: 66.79%<br /> </i>Gyalshing Municipal Council: 77.01%<br /> Rangpo Nagar Panchayat: 75.49%<br /> Singtam Nagar Panchayat: 74.04%<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> Jorethang-Nayabazaar Municipal Council: 71.01%<br /> Namchi Muncipal Council: 65.58%<br /> Gangtok Muncipal Corporation: 64.75%</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">As per the final data released by the State Election Commission, elections held for the six municipal towns of Sikkim today received an overall voter turnout of 71.18%. Interestingly, Gyalshing Municipal Council, where elections were held only for two wards [five having already gone to SDF uncontested], recorded the highest voter turnout at 77.01%. With this, West Sikkim continues its record of registering the highest voter turnouts in Sikkim. For the Assembly elections 2014, West Sikkim had posted the state’s highest voter turnout at 82.94%.</span></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: large;">Electors at Rangpo and Singtam Nagar Panchayats follow next with 75.49% and 74% voter turnouts respectively. Jorethang-Nayabazaar Municipal Council also polled a respectable 71.01% voter turnout followed by Namchi Municipal Council recording a 65.58% voter turnout and Gangtok bringing up the rear with 64% voter turnout. Although the GMC and Gangtok assembly constituency shapes are markedly different, Gangtok did poll the lowest voter turnout for Sikkim in the assembly elections as well at 65.95%.<br />The counting is scheduled for 12 October.<br />The voter turnout for municipal elections 2015<br />Gyalshing Nagar Panchayat: 77.01%<br />Rangpo Nagar Panchayat: 75.49%<br />Singtam Nagar Panchayat: 74%<br />Jorethang-Nayabazaar Municipal Council: 71.01%<br />Namchi Municipal Council: 65.58%<br />Gangtok Municipal Corporation: 64%</span></div>
Sikkim NOW!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13969069022948494067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071043805033234218.post-44348510560171719712015-10-09T16:08:00.003+05:302015-10-09T16:08:55.686+05:301,058 students graduate at SMU convocation<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sikkim Manipal University [SMU] convened its 15th Convocation here at the SMU auditorium hall on 09 October. During the function, Vice Chancellor, SMU, [Retd] Brig. Somnath Mishra, awarded degrees of MBBS, MD, MS, BSc and Post BSc Nursing, BPT, MPT, Medical MSc, MHA and BSc MLT to graduates whereas Dean SMIMS Air Marshal Dr. G.S Joneja, administered the Hippocratic Oath to MBBS graduates.</span></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Similarly, Director, SMIMS, Col Dr. S.T Veetil, also awarded degrees of BTech, MTech, BCA, MCA, BBA, MBA, MSc, BA, MA, B Com and M Com. <br />A total of 1,058 students were awarded degrees along with certificates, and medals. <br />Founder cum Chairman for Mind Tree, a Global Technology Services Company, Subroto Bagchi, who was present as the chief guest addressed the gathering.<br />Governor cum Chancellor SMU, Shriniwas Patil, appreciated the progress made by SMU in a short span of time. <br />“Education has to aim at not only imparting relevant skills, but also inculcating a sense of responsibility, dedication, and patriotism”, said the Governor. <br />During the function, Governor Patil along with other dignitaries released the annual report of SMU. <br />The function was also attended by the Chief Secretary, A.K Shrivastava, Minister for HRDD, R.B Subba, DGP, Avinash Mohananey, Principal Secretary HRDD, GP Upadhyaya, Senior Government Officials, Members of the Governing Council and the Senate, faculty Members, parents, and degree students, respectively. </span></span><br /></div>
Sikkim NOW!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13969069022948494067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071043805033234218.post-17051306625114290482015-10-09T14:47:00.001+05:302015-10-09T14:47:25.813+05:30Voter turnout as of 2p.m.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It appears that Sikkim likes to vote in the afternoons with the voter turnout having spiked across the state between noon and 2p.m. (for voter turnout update as of 12 pm, http://sikkimnow.blogspot.in/2015/10/swift-voting-for-municipal-elections.html). The total voter turnout at the 6 towns hosting municipal elections stands at 41% as of 2 p.m., with Gyalshing Nagar Panchayat’s two wards having surged ahead with 68% turnout already, followed by Jorethang Nagar Panchayat which saw 56% of its voters cast their votes and Namchi Municipal Council where 55% have cast their votes already. At Rangpo, 47.01 voters have cast their votes thus far while in Singtam, the turnout thus far is 43.01%. Gangtok brings up the rear with 36.65% voter turnout as of 2p.m. Voting is underway at 83 polling stations spread across 6 municipal towns where election are being held today.</div>
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