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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav Visits Sevoke – Rangpo Rail Site

Posted on March 5, 2023 by tni

Webdesk, TNI Rangpo, 05th February, 2023: The Honorable Minister of Railways, IT and Communication Mr. Ashwini Vaishnav started inspecting the proposed Rail Link between Sevoke and Rangpo that connects the state of Sikkim with the rest of country. The Honorable Minister was supposed to go directly to Gangtok. However, it was found that at the border three Ministers were waiting to receive him. He inspected Junction arrangements at Sevoke and instructed the officials to make…

Major Nisheet Dogra Buried Under 6ft Snow at Sikkim, Dies at Bengdubi

Posted on February 10, 2019 by tni

TNI News Service (TNS) Webdesk, TNI Sikkim, 10th February, 2019: In a shocking incident, an Indian Army Major Nisheet Dogra 7 light Cavalry lost his life in a snow blizzard in North Sikkim on Yesterday. The Major was on his way to North Sikkim for the deployment of a tank regiment. He was Commanding the independent tank squadron, Since the exact situation is unknown, the security forces said they started looking for the major who…

Army Rescues 150 Stranded Tourists from North Sikkim due to Snowfall

Posted on January 9, 2019 by tni

By Snigdha Som (TNI) | TNI Editing Siliguri Webdesk, TNI Gangtok, 09th January, 2019: In yet another swift humanitarian operation, Indian Army rescued over 150 stranded tourists amidst heavy snowfall in North Sikkim, saving precious lives in sub zero temperatures. Unprecedented snowfall in a span of two hours cut off the popular tourist destinations in Lachung Valley, rendering the tourists helpless. The troops of Trishakti Corps immediately launched Quick Reaction Teams including medical staff to…