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Amid birth control talks, Sikkim declares incentives to have more kids

Amid birth control talks, Sikkim declares incentives to have more kids

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

The chief minister said his government has already provided 365 days maternity leave to women in service and 30 days paternity leave to male employees to encourage them to raise babies.

Sikkim reports its first COVID-19 case

Sikkim reports its first COVID-19 case

Rediff.com23 May 2020

A 25-year-old student who recently returned from Delhi tested positive for the disease.

Baichung Bhutia: Mamata's pawn or promising politician?

Baichung Bhutia: Mamata's pawn or promising politician?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

The former Indian football captain has a new target in the Lok Sabha seat of Darjeeling, but he may not find the going as easy as scoring a goal, says Joel Rai

PIX: 3,000 people rescued in Sikkim

PIX: 3,000 people rescued in Sikkim

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

The worst-affected Mangan and Singhtam areas in quake-hit Sikkim are still out of bounds for rescue workers with massive landslides blocking key roads on Tuesday.

Sikkim's Pawan Chamling becomes India's longest-serving chief minister

Sikkim's Pawan Chamling becomes India's longest-serving chief minister

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

The founding president of the ruling Sikkim Democratic Front completed 23 years, four months and 17 days of uninterrupted service in office on Sunday.

Memorable meal: The Thukpas in Sikkim were delicious

Memorable meal: The Thukpas in Sikkim were delicious

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Shareen Robin shares pics of the memorable meals she had during her travels.

Protest for Gorkhaland reaches Delhi

Protest for Gorkhaland reaches Delhi

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

The protesters marched from Rajghat to Jantar Mantar carrying the flag, depicting 110 years of their struggle for separate state.