Sikkim's Tseten Tashi calls for a halt to expeditions on sacred Mount Khangchen Dzongna, citing cultural and environmental concerns. Local support grows to protect the mountain's spiritual ...

Tso Lhamo Lake in North Sikkim is one of the most stunning water bodies located on high altitudes. It is at an elevation of approximately 5,400 meters. The lake is identified as one of the origins of ...

A new permit office was inaugurated in Rongli, Sikkim, to streamline the travel permit process for domestic tourists visiting Nathula, Zuluk, and Tsomgo Lake. This initiative aims to decentralise ...

When Chef Mubanga Chanda opened Stango Cuisine in 2017, she gave Champaign-Urbana a taste of Zambia for the first time. C-U fell in love with the flavors (and the beignets) of Stango for good reason: ...

From the distant glacial lake of Tso Lhamo in Sikkim to the fascinating Sela Lake in Arunachal Pradesh, these destinations provide the experience of a lifetime. If you’re a person who thrives in ...

The Punjagutta police booked a case involving the widespread use of illegal online betting applications. The complaint lodged by a private employee from Matrushrinagar, raises concerns over mobile ...

Is Sikkim on your bucket list before 2025 ends? If so, make sure to factor in a newly levied tourist entry fee in your budget. Starting March 14, the Sikkim government has begun charging an entry ...

Sikkim introduces a INR 50 entry fee for tourists, charged at hotel check-in, excluding kids under five and official government visitors. The collected funds will enhance tourism infrastructure ...

The Sikkim government has implemented a Rs 50 entry fee for tourists visiting the state. This initiative, effective from March 2025, aims to generate funds for improving facilities and services for ...

From October 2025, the Sikkim government has implemented a Rs 50 entry fee for tourists. The fee, collected during hotel check-ins, supports the Tourism Sustainability Development Fund aimed at ...

The Teesta III dam was destroyed by a glacial lake outburst flood in October 2023 but is proposed to be rebuilt in the fragile Himalayan state, despite several environmental risks. See All Key Ideas ...