Students for Acharya

Students from classes 6 and 7 of West Point Senior Secondary School and Kyi-De-Khang Secondary School lining up to enter the Denzong Cinema Hall to watch a free screening of “Acharya”, the Nepali movie by Prashant Rasaily on the life of Bhajan Shiromani Bhakta Raj Acharya, which has gained much acclaim from people from all walks of life. On Friday, students of the Sikkim Government College will also be given a free screening. 

Tashiding group condemns denial of permission to screen documentary on Bhum Chu at Tashiding

GANGTOK, 09 March: The Tashiding Bumchu Sunkyob Chogdu, in a press release issued by Pema Jyungne today, has condemned the West District Administration’s refusal to grant permission to “like-minded younger local people of Tashiding in connivance with Save Sikkim” to screen a documentary film on Bhumchu at Tashiding on the eve of the ceremony. Save Sikkim, it may be recalled is protesting the Tashiding hydel project.
The release, while thanking the organising committee for the successful hosting of the Bhum Chu ceremony, has lashed out against what it sees as denial of permission on “unwarranted grounds” by the West District administration.
“It is very unfortunate on the part of the West District Administration to have denied the devotees and participants their fundamental right to information and religion. We considered it as a disgraceful and shocking act of DC/West,” the release states.

Limboo feature film ‘Chasung’ to premiere on 27 Nov

GANGTOK, 24 Nov: The premiere of the Limboo feature film, “Chasung”, will be held on 27 Nov at the Tadong Government College auditorium.

Nepali film with social message screens in Namchi

NAMCHI, 18 Nov: “Timiley Bujhi Dinda,” a Nepali feature film  themed to generate awareness on child labour, adoption, HIV/ AIDS and other social challenges, made its Sikkim’s debut with a special screening here at the community hall today.

Rotary Club organises film screening

GANGTOK, 23 Oct: Rotary Club of Gangtok South screened ‘Super Size Me’, an award winning documentary film based on modern day lifestyle and the harmful effects of fast food, at Hotel Delamere yesterday, informs a press release.