𝐒𝐢𝐤𝐤𝐢𝐦 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐌.𝐂𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞

Sikkim University has canceled the provisional admission of first-semester M.Com student Raj Shekhar Yadav following an inquiry into complaints of serious misconduct and breach of discipline. The decision, outlined in an official order issued by the university's Registrar on Thursday, stems from Yadav's alleged posting of objectionable and derogatory content in a departmental WhatsApp group between August 14 and 16.

According to the university's office order, Yadav was found guilty of violating the institution's code of conduct by sharing messages that disrespected India's Independence Day celebrations and showed disregard for the Nepali language and community. The content reportedly questioned the observance of Independence Day and referred to Nepali as a "foreign language," suggesting speakers should "go to Nepal." The university's Disciplinary Committee conducted an inquiry based on complaints from faculty members of the Department of Commerce and the Sikkim University Students Association (SUSA), leading to the recommendation for immediate cancellation of his admission under Statute 29 (4) of the Sikkim University Act and Ordinance OC-12.

The order, signed by Prof. Laxuman Sharma, Registrar (I/C), states: "The said Disciplinary Committee has found Mr. Raj Shekhar Yadav guilty of indiscipline and violating the University's code of conduct for resorting to misconducts by posting objectionable, indecent and derogatory contents on the departmental WhatsApp group... relating to disrespect to national days of importance (celebration of Independence Day) and his personal disregard to the Nepali language and community at large." The cancellation takes immediate effect, and copies of the order have been distributed to key university officials, including the Vice-Chancellor, Finance Officer, and Deans of all Schools of Studies.

The incident has sparked widespread controversy, with SUSA condemning the remarks as "anti-national" and divisive, particularly given Nepali's status as an official language under the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. Reports indicate that Yadav was briefly detained by Sikkim Police on August 19 under sections 196(1) and 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita following complaints from local students, though he was later released. Police action was initiated after a General Diary entry at Ranipool Police Station, prompted by the university community's outrage.

In response to the backlash, Yadav reportedly issued a handwritten apology to the Head of the Department of Commerce, expressing regret for his comments and stating they were made "unknowingly or disrespectfully without intent to cause pain." He pledged to learn from the mistake and promote respect and tolerance toward all cultures. SUSA, in a press release, emphasized the need for inclusiveness and patriotism while protecting linguistic identities.

University officials have not commented further on the matter, but sources indicate the administration acted swiftly to maintain campus harmony in the multi-ethnic region. Sikkim, where Nepali is widely spoken and holds cultural significance, has seen similar sensitivities in the past, underscoring the importance of respectful discourse in educational settings.

This case highlights ongoing challenges in balancing free expression with community respect in diverse academic environments. Yadav, originally from Uttar Pradesh, had been provisionally admitted earlier this year based on the university's merit list for the 2025-26 academic session. No further disciplinary actions or appeals have been announced at this time.

जूगेश राई 'बंग कृति सम्मान-२०२५'-ले कोलकातामा सम्मानित

डुवर्सको गोर्खे छोरो एवम् युवा समाजसेवी जुगेश राईलाई आज पश्चिम बंगालको राजधानी कोलकतामा यहाँका बङ्ग कवि-साहित्यिक मञ्चद्वारा 'बङ्ग कृति सम्मान-२०२५'-ले सम्मानित गरियो। प्रत्येक वर्ष बंगालभरिका विभिन्न क्षेत्रमा काम गरिरहेका महान व्यक्तित्वलाई बङ्ङ्ग कवि साहित्यिक मञ्चद्वारा सम्मान गर्ने गरिन्छ। यसै सन्दर्भमा धेरै वर्षदेखि समाजसेवामा लागिपरेका समाजसेवी जुगेश राईलाई 'बङ्ग कृति सम्मान २०२५' ले सम्मान गरिएका हुन् भनि बङ्ग कवि साहित्यिक मञ्चका सचिव दिपयर पोरेलले

जनाएका छन् भनी शिक्षक सबिन थापाले जानकारी गराएका छन्। यता उक्त सम्मानले अझै समाजको निम्ति धेरै सकारात्मक कामहरू गर्ने प्रेरणा पाएको र यस सम्मानको लागि बङ्ङ्ग कवि साहित्यिक मञ्चप्रति आभार रहेको समाजसेवी जुगेश राईले जनाएका छन्।

स्मरण गराइन्छ, बीरपाड़ा थाना अन्तर्गत पर्ने लङ्‌कापाडा चियाबारीमा जन्मेका जुगेश राईले बीरपाडा क्षेत्र साथै डुवर्सभरि नै सामाजिक कार्यहरू गरिरहेका छन्। तिनले विशेष गरी डुवर्सका गरीब विद्यार्थीहरूलाई खाता-पेन्सिल, खेलप्रति रूची राख्ने विद्यार्थीहरूलाई खेल सामाग्री, गरीब मानिसहरूलाई कम्बलहरू प्रदान गर्दै आइरहेका छन्। तिनको सामाजिक कार्यको निम्ति धेरै संघ-संस्थाहरूले अगावै सम्मान जनाइसके का छन्। धुपगढी इच्छादान वेल्फेयर सोसाइटीले 'अनन्नो सम्मान', जयगाउँ मिरमिरेले 'डुवर्स आइकोन' ले सम्मानित गरिसकेका छन्।

Padma Shri Awardee Tularam Upreti Laid to Rest with Full State Honours

Renowned environmentalist and Padma Shri awardee Tularam Upreti from Sikkim was laid to rest with full state honours today. .

Upreti was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2023 for his exceptional contributions to organic farming and ecological preservation. A pioneer in sustainable farming practices, his efforts earned him national recognition and widespread respect, especially in his home state of Sikkim.

His death has prompted an outpouring of condolences from leaders, environmentalists, and admirers who mourn the loss of a visionary. His legacy remains a beacon of dedication to the environment, marking the end of an era but ensuring that his influence will endure. Upreti was laid to rest today with full state honours.

Condoling his death, Darjeeling MP Raju Bista said, "I join the people of Darjeeling hills, Terai and Dooars in mourning the demise of Padma Shri Tularam Upreti ji from Sikkim. 

He was a pioneer in growing rice and other vegetables organically without the use of fertilizers, advancing the legacy of organic farming in Sikkim.

His demise is a great loss, not only to Sikkim, but also to the people from our region and the nation.

I share my heartfelt condolences and prayers with this family and friends in these difficult times."

बंगाल विधानसभामा दुष्कर्मविरोधी अपराजिता विधेयक पारित

कलकत्ता, ३ सेप्टेम्बर (एजेन्सी)। पश्चिम बंगाल विधानसभामा मंगलवार दुष्कर्मविरोधी विधेयक (एण्टी रेप बिल) पारित भयो। यस विधेयकमा दुष्कर्म मामिलाको २१ दिनमा जाँच पूरा गर्नुपर्ने प्रावधान राखिएको छ। यसबाहेक पीड़िता कोमामा गए अथवा पीड़िताको मृत्यु भए दोषीलाई १० दिनमा फाँसीको सजाय हुने प्रावधान विधेयकमा छ। दुष्कर्म सामूहिक दुष्कर्मका दोषीहरूलाई पेरोलबिनै आजीवन कारावास सजायको प्रावधान विधेयकमा छ। प्रत्येक जिल्लामा अपराजिता टास्क फोर्स बनाउने अनि त्यसको नेतृत्व डीएसपी पदका अधिकारीले गर्ने प्रावधान विधेयकमा छ। भारतीय जनता पार्टी (भाजपा) ले यस विधेयकको समर्थन गरेको छ। राज्यको ममता व्यानर्जी सरकारले यसलाई अपराजिता महिला अनि बाल विधेयक २०२४ (पश्चिम बंगाल आपराधिक कानून अनि संशोधन) नाउँ दिएको छ। अब यस विधेयकलाई राज्यपालकहाँ पठाइनेछ। त्यसपछि विधेयक राष्ट्रपतिकहाँ पठाइनेछ। राज्यपाल र राष्ट्रपतिले विधेयकमा हस्ताक्षर गरेपछि यो कानून बन्नेछ। आपराधिक कानून समवर्ती सूचीअन्तर्गत आउँछ, यसैले यसमा राज्यपाल अनि फेरि राष्ट्रपतिको स्वीकृति आवश्यक हुन्छ। भारतको संविधानका सातौं अनुसूचीमा दिइएको समवर्ती सूचीमा यो विषय सामेल छ, जसमा केन्द्र अनि राज्य सरकार दुवैको अधिकार हुन्छ। समवर्ती सूचीमा सामेल विषयहरूमा केन्द्र अनि राज्य सरकार दुवैले कानून बनाउन सक्छन् तर यदि दुवैको कानूनमा द्वन्द्व भए केन्द्र सरकारको कानूनलाई सर्वोपरि मानिन्छ। समवर्ती सूचीमा जम्मा ५२ विषय सामेल छन्। मंगलवार विधानसभामा अपराजिता विधेयकको समर्थनमा बोल्दै मुख्यमन्त्री ममता व्यानर्जीले भनिन्, यो विधेयक एउटा इतिहास हो, प्रधानमन्त्रीले सकेनन्, हामीले सक्यौं, गरेर देखायौं, प्रधानमन्त्रीलाई लाज लाग्नुपर्ने, तिनले महिलाहरूको सुरक्षा गर्न सकेनन्, म केन्द्रिय गृहमन्त्रीको राजीनामाको माग गर्दछ। तिनले अझ भनिन्, हामीले केन्द्रिय कानूनमा रहेका कमीहरू हटाउने प्रयास गरेका छौं, विपक्षले राज्यपालसँग विधेयकमा हस्ताक्षर गर्नको निम्ति भन्नुपर्नेछ, त्यसपछि यसलाई अधिनियम बनाउनु हाम्रे जिम्मावारी हो। विधानसभामा होहल्लामाझ नै विपक्षी दलका विधायकहरूलाई अनुरोध गर्दै ममता ब्यानर्जीले भनिन्, म हात जोड़ेर भन्छु, तपाईंहरू चुप लाग्नुहोस्।

राज्यमा नेता प्रतिपक्ष सुभेन्दु अधिकारीले भने, हामी चाहन्छौं, कानून तत्कालै लागू होस्, यो राज्य सरकारको जिम्मावारी हो, हामीलाई परिणाम चाहिन्छ, यसैले हामी पूरा समर्थन गछौँ, मुख्यमन्त्रीलाई जे भन्नु छ भन्न सक्छिन् तर विधेयक कानून बनिएर तत्कालै लागू हुने ग्यारण्टी दिनु पर्नेछ। स्मरण रहोस्, कलकत्ताको आरजी कर मेडिकल कलेज अनि अस्पतालमा गत ८-९ अगस्त राति प्रशिक्षु महिला डाक्टरको दुष्कर्मपछि हत्या भएको थियो। त्यसपछि देशभरि नै डाक्टर अनि राजनीतिक दलहरूको प्रदर्शनमाझ राज्यकी मुख्यमन्त्री ममता ब्यानर्जीले राज्यमा दुष्कर्म जस्तो जघन्य अपराधको निम्ति कठोर कानून बनाउने घोषणा गरेकी थिइन्। तिनले प्रधानमन्त्री नरेन्द्र मोदीलाई पनि यसको निम्ति दुईपल्ट पत्र लेखेकी थिइन्।

शहीद बृजेश थापालाई बेङ्गडुबीमा श्रद्धाञ्जलि दिईयो-शुक्रवार सैनिक सम्मानसहित तिनको अन्तिम संस्कार गरिने

शहीद बृजेश थापालाई बेङ्गडुबीमा श्रद्धाञ्जलि-शुक्रवार सैनिक सम्मानसहित तिनको अन्तिम संस्कार गरिने

सोमवार राति जम्मू-कश्मीरको डोडा जिल्लामा आतङ्कवादीहरूसित भएको भिड़न्तमा दार्जीलिङ जिल्लाका गिङ चियाबारी, लेबोङ निवासी कप्तान बृजेश थापाले वीरगति प्राप्त गरेका थिए। आज २ बजी तिनको पार्थिक शरीर दिल्लीबाट विशेष विमानमार्फत बाघडुग्रा हवाईअड्डा ल्याइयो। त्यसपछि शहीद जवान बृजेश थापाको पार्थिव शरीर बेड्गडुबी सेना छाउनीमा लगियो। त्यहाँ शहीद जवानलाई अन्तिम श्रद्धाञ्जली दिइयो। त्यसै क्रममा शहीद जवान बृजेश थापाका पिता भुवनेश थापा,आमा नीलिता थापा र दिदी निकिता थापाले अश्रुपूर्ण भावमा तिनलाई श्रद्धाञ्जली दिए। भावुक हुँदै तिनीहरूले भारत माताको जय नारा पनि लगाए। यस अवसरमा शहीद जवानका आमा नीलिमा थापाले पत्रकारहरूसित कुराकनी गर्दै भनिन्, मेरो छोराले देशको रक्षा गर्दै वीरगति प्राप्त गरेका छन्। मेरो अर्को छोरा भएको भए सेनामै पठाउने थिएँ। एकजना छोरालाई सेनामा पठाउने तिनले प्रत्येक परिवारलाई आह्वान पनि गरिन्। तिनले भनिन्, आज हाम्रो सैनिकहरूले देश सीमाको रक्षा गरेकै कारण हामी ढुक्कसँग बस्न पाइरहेका छौं। शहीद जवानलाई श्रद्धाञ्जलि चढ़ाउन दार्जीलिङ समष्टिका सांसद राजु विष्ट, जीटीएका प्रमुख कार्यपाल अनित थापा, हिल तृणमूल अध्यक्ष शान्ता छेत्री, जिल्लापाल प्रीति गोयल, पुलिस अधीक्षक प्रवीण प्रकाश, दार्जीलिङ वेल्फेयर सोसाइटीका हर्षबर्द्धन शृङ्गला साथै विभिन्न सङ्घ-संस्था लगायत अन्य विशिष्ट व्यक्तिहरू उपस्थित थिए। शहीद जवान बृजेश थापाको पार्थिव शरीर आज बे‌ङ्गडुबी छाउनीमा राखिनेछ। बिहीवार बिहान तिनको पार्थिव शरीर दार्जीलिङको लेबोङस्थित गिङ चियाबारी १ बजी पुऱ्याइने परिवार सूत्रले जनाएको छ। सड़कको दुई किनारमा स्थानीयहरूले खदामाला चढ़ाई तिनलाई अन्तिम बिदाइ जनाउनेछन्। सूत्रअनुसार तिनको पार्थिक शरीर केही क्षणका लागि खरसाङको रेलवे स्टेशन तथा घुम स्टेशनमा श्रद्धाञ्जली चढ़ाउनेहरूको निम्ति राखिनेछ। त्यसपछि सोझै तिनको जन्मथलो लेबोङस्थित गिङ चियाबारी लगिनेछ। शुक्रवार सैनिक सम्मानसहित तिनको अन्तिम संस्कार गरिने परिवार सूत्रबाट थाहा लागेको छ।

सांसद राजु बिष्टले सडक,यातायात तथा राजमार्ग मन्त्री श्री. नितिन गडकरी सित गरे भेटघाट

सांसद राजु बिष्टले सडक,यातायात तथा राजमार्ग मन्त्री श्री. नितिन गडकरी सित गरे भेटघाट 

Today, I met with Hon'ble Minister for Road, Transport and Highways Sh. Nitin Gadkari ji, to appraise him about the critical condition of National Highway - 10 (NH-10). It is one of India's most important routes connecting the border regions of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Dooars, and Sikkim to the rest of the country

This critical highway faced catastrophic damages due to the flash floods on River Teesta in October, 2023. Since then, many sections of NH-10 that have been washed away by the flood have not been fixed, leading to regular shut-downs. The recent rainfall in the region had further exacerbated the problem, with river Teesta rising and flow of water in the river cutting off the highway base.

Despite being nine months since the disaster, the West Bengal Public Works Department's NH Division has delayed repairs, jeopardizing daily commuters and the region's economy. The lack of timely repair of NH-10 not only presents tremendous hardships for the locals, but it also harms tourism, trade, commerce and business in our region. I therefore requested Nitin Gadkari ji to kindly hand-over the entire portion of NH-10 to NHAI/NHIDCL.

Hon'ble Nitin Gadkari ji promptly directed his ministry officials to expedite the process of transferring NH-10 from WB PWD to NHIDCL.

NH-10 is the lifeline for the border region of Kalimpong, Darjeeling and Sikkim. Everyday delay in repairing this road is causing harassment to the people living in our region, and damages to our tourism industry, trade and commerce.

I assure the people, that once NHIDCL takes over the NH-10 entirely, NH-10 will be better maintained, and along with the others, the local citizens living along river Teesta will greatly benefit from this. 

*Raju Bista*

*Member of Parliament, Darjeeling and*

*National Spokesperson, BJP*

Sikkim's CM Prem Singh Tamang Meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Discusses Key Issues and Extends Invitation for Statehood Day Celebration

New Delhi, 24 June — Chief Minister of Sikkim, Prem Singh Tamang (Golay), called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Parliament House, New Delhi. During the meeting, CM Tamang congratulated PM Modi on his third consecutive electoral victory and expressed confidence in his continued leadership.

The Chief Minister extended gratitude for the Prime Minister’s support, especially following the Sikkim flash flood in October 2023. He highlighted several critical issues, including the demand for tribal status for 12 indigenous communities, the Limboo-Tamang seat reservation in the Sikkim Legislative Assembly, and the anticipated visit of His Holiness the 17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorji to Sikkim.

CM Tamang also briefed the Prime Minister on the initiative to construct a multimodal corridor with an integrated checkpost at Chewa Bhanjyang between Sikkim and eastern Nepal. He presented the Post Disaster Need Assessment report, estimating a requirement of Rs. 3673.25 crore for recovery and reconstruction, and sought continued support.

Highlighting the strategic importance of NH-10, CM Tamang requested a permanent solution to its frequent disruptions and proposed that its maintenance be entrusted to a Central Agency like NHAI or NHIDCL. He also sought urgent intervention for the restoration of NH-310A, which connects Gangtok to the Indo-China border, following recent cloudbursts in North Sikkim.

A proposal to develop a Himalayan Railway Line between Bakrakote in West Bengal and Rorathang in Sikkim was also presented, along with historical correspondence dating back to 1917.

The Chief Minister applauded the Prime Minister’s environmental initiative, 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam,' which promotes planting a sapling in honor of mothers. He announced that Sikkim would observe this initiative on July 7, 2024.

CM Tamang extended an invitation to PM Modi to grace the 50th Statehood Day celebration of Sikkim as the Chief Guest on May 16, 2025, which the Prime Minister graciously accepted.

MP (Lok Sabha) Shri Indra Hang Subba and   MP (Rajya Sabha) Shri DT Lepcha were also present during the meeting.