Sikkim govt to give 'Shravan Kumar' award

Sikkim Faces Infrastructure Crisis While Celebrating Conservation and Cultural Milestones

National Highway-10 between Sevoke and Chitrey remains closed due to dangerous cracks and landslide damage, affecting transportation to Sikkim in August 2025. Gangtok: The Himalayan state of Sikkim has witnessed a dramatic week between August 1-6, 2025, marked by significant infrastructure challenges, remarkable conservation achievements, and important cultural announcements that collectively paint a portrait of resilience amid adversity. Infras…

Sikkim govt to give 'Shravan Kumar' award

Gangtok, Aug 6 (PTI) The Sikkim government will start the 'Shravan Kumar' award to be given to individuals who demonstrate exceptional devotion to their parents, an official statement said.The Rural Development department (RDD) in a statement on Wednesday said that this significant initiative, announced by the Chief Minister on August 15, 2023, underscores the state's commitment to upholding traditional family values and encouraging younger gene…