Posts Tagged ‘sikkim’

All Northeastern State Capitals to be Linked to Major Rail, Road and Air Routes

5, Feb 2011

The Government of India has now envisioned the linking of the capitals of the eight North Eastern states to main lines on all three transport systems: rail, road and air. The Ministry for Development of North East Region (DoNER) today released details and status of the various projects being undertaken in this regard. While all [...]

Bharat Nirman Campaign Wave Reaches East Sikkim

3, Feb 2011

Previously on NE Greens: Bharat Nirman Public Information Campaign Creates Awareness in Tripura

Sneak Peak: Northeast at the Republic Day 2011 Celebrations!

24, Jan 2011

Each year on the 26th of January, the Republic Day celebrations comprise various tableaux which display India’s military might, cultural diversity, economic strength and achievements in science and technology. This year too, as many as 23 tableaux will make the Republic Day parade colourful and enchanting. From among the Northeastern states, three tableaux will depict [...]

Sikkim: Gaining Popularity as the Ecotourism Destination in the Northeast

5, Nov 2010

Spread below the Kangchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world, Sikkim is the 22nd state of India. Also known as the Valley of Rice, with a rich flora and fauna, Sikkim is home to the beautiful varieties of orchids, sprawling tea estates, cardamom forests and also the rare red Panda.

Ill Planned Hydroelectric Projects: The Burning Environmental Issue in Sikkim

27, Oct 2010

The degradation of the Himalayan ecosystem is emerging as one of the major concern for ecologists and environmentalists across the country. The most burning environmental issue faced by Sikkim currently is the installation of dams on Teesta and adjoining rivers and submergence of valleys for the construction of hydroelectric projects. Of late, Sikkim–with a mere geographical [...]

World Wildlife Week: PM’s Address to the Nation

9, Oct 2010

To raise awareness towards conservation of wildlife and prevent extinction of endangered species, October 1 to 7 is observed as the World Wildlife Week. The week was marked well across India and wildlife groups and organisations rededicated themselves to the cause of saving our wildlife.The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF)’s Wildlife Division bears the [...]


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