A Russia-sponsored referendum vote in the autonomous Ukrainian province of Crimea on March 16 resulted in a strong preference for secession and assimilation into the Russian Federation. Although the ...

In 1975, Sikkim became the 22nd constituent state of the Union of India, that is Bharat. There are actually three dates in the spring of that year that bear recalling. The first of these is 16 May, ...

Sikkim today marked its golden jubilee as the 22nd state of India with a day-long celebration steeped in pride, culture and a renewed commitment to sustainable progress. Sikkim Statehood Day ...

Today, the people of Sikkim are celebrating the state's 50th Statehood Day, marking the historic moment when Sikkim officially became the 22nd state of India on May 16, 1975. Before this, the region ...

Gangtok, Sikkim Prerna Sthal, a memorial honouring 22 Indian Army personnel who lost their lives in the Glacial Lake Outburst ...

TRAVEL TRENDS, SIKKIM Updated : Oct 12, 2022, 15:34 IST Sikkim’s unmissable historical attractions to add to your bucket list! Travellers generally plan a trip to Sikkim to experience the state’s ...

Gangtok: The Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) created history yesterday by winning in all 32 assembly constituencies and the lone Lok Sabha seat of the Himalayan state, giving Chief Minister Pawan Kumar ...