Sikkim Landslide

Teesta Dam Power Station Damaged After Massive Sikkim Landslide

20 Aug 2024

A massive landslide has destroyed the power station of the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation's (NHPC) Teesta Stage 5 dam in Sikkim on Tuesday morning. The hill next to the 510 MW power station had been at risk for weeks due to ongoing minor landslides. On Tuesday, a large section of...

Over 1,200 Tourists Stuck in Sikkim to Be Airlifted

16 Jun 2024

Over 1,200 tourists stranded in Sikkim's Mangan district due to disruption in the road and communication network will be airlifted on Sunday, weather permitting, according to an official statement by the state government. Sikkim Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Tshering Thendup Bhutia will coordinate the evacuation efforts, as reported by...