Sikkim

Misty to air Radio Netherlands content

indiantelevision.com     Aug 4, 2008   2 related          

MUMBAI: Netherlands public broadcaster Radio Netherlands Worldwide (RNW), has entered into a partnership with Radio Misty 94.3FM, the North Bengal and Sikkim FM station that will air a variety of RNW music parogrammes ranging...                    

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Sikkim Govt to review decision to scrap hydel projects

hindustantimes.com     Aug 4, 2008   3 related          

The Pawan Kumar Chamling Government in Sikkim has decided to review its decision to scrap 11 hydel power projects in a bid to mollify the private developers one of whom has moved the High Court challenging termination of its...                    

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Between displacement and need for power, tribals

vietnamnews.net     Aug 4, 2008          

BE it in Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur or Meghalaya, tribals seem to have got their act together in denouncing their respective governments for agreeing to construct mega hydro-electric projects. Recently, in deference to...                    

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Sunita Narain: Learn to walk lightly

business-standard.com     Aug 1, 2008   1 related          

Protests against resources being acquired for industry form the environment movement of the poor. In Sikkim, bowing to local protests, the government has cancelled 11 hydro-electric projects. In Arunachal Pradesh, dam projects...                    

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Sikkim businessmen seek tax exemption

thehindubusinessline.com     Jul 28, 2008          

Sarikah Atreya Gangtok, July 27 Senior businessmen of Sikkim have sought a resolution for income-tax exemption to be placed before the ensuing Assembly session on July 28. According to a memorandum submitted to the Chief...                    

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Rain-soaked in Sikkim

hindustantimes.com     Jul 24, 2008          

If I were to play a game of word associations starting with the term "North-East", I wouldn't get too far. Which is why, despite the rainy season not being the best time to visit, a stay in Sikkim left me with memories to...                    

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Centre to look at alternative highway proposal for Sikkim

thehindubusinessline.com     Jul 21, 2008          

Gangtok, July 21 Mr Brahm Dutt, the Secretary in the Ministry of Surface Transport, called on Mr Pawan Chamling, the Sikkim Chief Minister, at his official residence at Mintokgang here on Saturday and discussed the relevant...                    

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With Bhutia’s pickle, Danny’s beer, Sikkim hits homestay route

wordpress.com     Jul 21, 2008   1 related          

From The Indian Express: [caption id="attachment_1951" align="alignright" width="196" caption="Eastern Himalayas"][/caption] Normal gastronomical wisdom suggests that the more slender the chilli, the hotter it is. So, its...                    

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No further time to implement report on salary for court staff

hindu.com     Jul 20, 2008          

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has directed all States and Union Territories, except Sikkim, Punjab, Haryana and the Union Territory of Chandigarh, to fully implement the 19 recommendations of the Justice Shetty Commission on...                    

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Sikkim scraps 11 hydel projects

business-standard.com     Jul 18, 2008   1,621 related          

The Sikkim government has scrapped 11 of the proposed 27 hydro power projects in the state, dealing a blow to infrastructure development in the state and setting off a blame game between the government and the developers, one...                    

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