After an exhaustive 19-day search, two missing students from Sikkim, Paljor Tamang and Devraj Subba, who had been studying at Pranami Global School in Jamnagar, Gujarat, were finally traced to Rewari, Haryana, located roughly 100 kilometers from Delhi.
In a significant political development, football legend and politician Bhaichung Bhutia joined Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) party led by former chief minister Pawan Kumar Chamling.
In yet another incident of violence against northeastern people, a 31-year hailing from Sikkim was assaulted by three unknown assailants in the street of Bengaluru on the night of Independence Day.
In out of the box scheme, the Sikkim government introduced a ‘Sabbatical Leave’ scheme which allows the regular government employees to take a maximum leave for nearly three years with 50% basic pay for those interested in pursuing their desired ventures without worrying about losing their government job.
