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Sikkim has been a peaceful country.  The country itself is like Nepal geographically and diverse in people and culture. It's cultural, traditions are still being celebrated. No group or their  religion or practice been suppressed. But most importantly Sikkim is in the right direction. Its economy and education system are all going in a right direction. All of this can be pointed to the politician of Sikkim. The politician like Chief Minister of Sikkim Pawan Chamling who has been the tremendous catalyst for the Sikkim future which is going so well for the Sikkimese. This is something Nepal need to learn from our neighboring state.
CM Pawan Chamling being the mastermind behind the success of Sikkim growth again was sworn in as CM of Sikkim for 4th consecutive terms.  And with a record fourth win for his cabinet, things can
only get better for Sikkim.

SIKKIM: Hosh and Josh in new Chamling Cabinet

Posted by barunroy on May 22, 2009



Chamling takes oath as CM for fourth consecutive term



FROM SIKKIM EXPRESS


Governor B P Singh administrating Oath of Office to Dr. Pawan Chamling. Photo by Sikkim Express

Governor B P Singh administrating Oath of Office to Dr. Pawan Chamling. Photo by Sikkim Express


Gangtok: A heady mix of old hands, young and fresh faces and women members featured in the 12 member new cabinet headed by Chief Minister Pawan Chamling who was sworn for the record fourth consecutive term today.


Mr. Chamling was sworn into office for the fourth consecutive term this morning by Governor Balmiki Prasad Singh at the Ashirbad bhavan at the Raj Bhavan complex here in the capital.


The Governor administrated the oath of office and secrecy to Mr. Chamling as the Chief Minister of Sikkim. The Governor then administrated the oath of office and secrecy to the other 11 cabinet ministers individually.


The new cabinet of Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) government was significant as none of the old cabinet members of the last term who were handed tickets and won were retained in Mr. Chamling’s new team.


The new cabinet has seen a total new team which included seven first timers. It follows the model of ‘five old and seven new faces, including two women’ of the Chief Minister but in a slightly different manner.


The difference is that barring the Chief Minister the rest of his 11 cabinet colleagues are either new or making a comeback after a rest.



“It is a hundred percent new cabinet”, said Mr. Chamling later in the evening during a press meet.


Mr. Chamling has retained home, finance, revenue and expenditure, Department of Personnel, Planning and economic reforms, North eastern council and other departments not specifically allocated to any other ministers.


Regarding his decision not to retain the power department which he had held in the previous term, the Chief Minister told SIKKIM EXPRESS that it was done so as he could not given proper time. “It was due to my busy schedule and I have handed the responsibility to a young minister (SG Lepcha). He is from North Sikkim and is well sensitized about the local issues”, he said.


Among the old hands Ran Bahadur Subba, the fourth term MLA who defeated Nar Bahadur Bhandari from Soreng-Chakung constituency in west Sikkim and was a MLA in the last term has been given a cabinet berth with the roads and bridges and labour department in his portfolio.


Thinley Tshering Bhutia also a fourth term SDF MLA from Kabi-Lungchok who was not in the cabinet last term but had previously served as minister has bounced back as the minister for water security and public health engineering and transport departments.


The Speaker of the last Assembly, DN Takarpa who is serving for the second term after winning from Rinchenpong constituency in west Sikkim this time has also been included in the cabinet. He has been handed health care, human security, family welfare, animal husbandry and law and parliamentary affairs departments. Read the rest of this entry »











ESSAY: Enchanting Gangtok


Posted by barunroy on May 22, 2009




FROM THE STATESMAN


A profusion of lofty peaks, holy lakes, ancient monastries, orchid nurseries, heli-tours and stunning trekking routes make for an amazing destination for tourists. And the happy faces all around make for better trade, says Chandan Sen


THE Nepalese call it Sukhim, “The New Place”; for the Bhutias it is “The Valley of Rice”; and the Lepchas simply call it Nye-mae-el Lang, meaning “Abode of the Gods”. A land of immense natural beauty, Sikkim is imbued with a mystic aura steeped in legend and history. The profusion of lofty peaks, holy lakes, ancient monastries, orchid nurseries, heli-tours and stunning trekking routes make Gangtok, its capital, an amazing destination for tourists. And the happy faces all around make for better trade.


Gangtok aptly means “hill top” and it is perched at 5,500 feet above sea level, on the ridge of a valley. It lies snuggled between the borders of Nepal and Bhutan at an altitude of 1,547 metres and is famous for its numerous important monasteries and picturesque Himalayan views. Beautiful town houses share space with some of the most important Buddhist religious sites in India. The road to Gangtok from Siliguri, with the Teesta river for company, is a traveller’s delight. The locals worship the mountain range as a deity. Flower-filled meadows and hot springs, splendid vistas supplemented with tribal colours lure travellers to this place. You don’t feel like you’re living in India for a moment.


It is a quaint mix of the old and the new, of modern structures and ancient Buddhist monuments, of bustling commercial centres and quiet monasteries emanating an aura of spirituality. Gangtok is also famed for its wonderful orchids and, every spring, an orchid festival and flower show is held to celebrate this exotic bloom. Mount Kanchendzonga, considered Sikkim’s guardian, is visible from many parts of the town. Long walks, especially in the morning, and the ropeway complete a memorable experience.


Chief minister Pawan Kumar Chamling has been instrumental in highlighting Sikkim’s beauty and with a record fourth win, things can only get better.


Khangchendzonga viewing: Tashi view point (eight kilometres) is a popular picnic spot that offers grandstand views of Kanchendzonga. The Enchey monastery, too, has one of the best views in the entire mountain range.



Excursions: Tsomgo Lake and Nathu-la Pass. One can drive into the glacial oval-shaped Tsomgo Lake (3,780 metres) just 38 km from Gangtok to enjoy its mystical environs and yak rides. Going further, the historic Nathu-la Pass generally gets enveloped in mist later in the afternoon. The Baba Mandir is a special attraction. Read the rest of this entry »










 
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Reforms have benefited Sikkim, says CM






Jump in State GDP, drop in poverty level






Sarikah Atreya



Gangtok, Jan 27. Sikkim Chief Minister Mr Pawan Chamling has said
that the reforms movement initiated by his Government after it came to
power in 1994 has started to bear fruit. He said this while interacting
with bureaucrats in Gangtok recently.


“When my government decided to launch new programmes after coming to
power in 1994, the State had drastically deviated from past strategies
and instruments of development. This coupled with under-development and
a low-growth scenario, serious economic crises and political
instability made the problem more difficult for us,” Mr Chamling said.


The major task was to sensitise the people of the State to the need
for such a reformation, Mr Chamling said. “Ours has been a society that
has very strong roots in traditional institutions and practices. More
seriously, I had to make consistent efforts to convince our people
about both the short- and long-term benefits brought about by such
reforms and liberalisation. We initially had a tough time both because
people had become too dependent on the government for employment and
other services and because a strong mindset of lethargy and status quo
had already been established among members of the political community
and bureaucratic fraternity,” he said.



Growth rate



The State has since made great strides on the economic development
front. “We have moved far ahead. The growth rate has been relatively
much higher than the national average. The gross domestic product (GDP)
of the State increased from Rs 403 crore in 1993-94 to Rs 1,717 crore
in 2005-2006. This means the gross state domestic product has increased
4.2-fold after our government took over. During the last four years of
the 10th Plan (2002/03-2005/06), the State GDP has grown over 13 per
cent per annum at current prices. If this is maintained, Sikkim will
for the first time achieve a two-digit growth rate,” Mr Chamling said.


“The per capita gross domestic product recorded over three-fold
increase from a mere Rs 8,457 in 1993-94 to Rs 29,808 in 2005-06. This
means Sikkim recorded a 3.5-fold increase in the per-capita income of
each Sikkimese after our government took over. Among the 28 States and
seven union territories in the country Sikkim has the fifth-highest
growth rate in per capita income and 14th-highest per capita income.
The latest report of the Reserve Bank of India on the State Finances —
a study of Budget 2006-07 — mentions that Sikkim is the State which
devotes the highest share of 31.3 per cent of its budget to the social
sector,” he said.


Plan allocations have recorded significant jumps from Rs 216.67
crore in the 7th Plan (1985-90) to Rs 1,655.74 crore in the 10th Plan
(2002-2007). The structural shift in the Sikkimese economy has been
remarkable with tertiary (services) sector contributing the largest
share (54 per cent) to the State Domestic Income. “This is a very
healthy trend and shows that the State is fast moving from a
‘developing’ to ‘developed’ State,” he said.


The percentage of population below poverty line has gone down
steadily after recording a sharp jump in 1993-94. “I further expect it
to go down towards the end of 10th Plan in 2006-07 for which data is
awaited. As per the preliminary findings of the State’s Socio-Economic
Census 2005, the percentage of households below poverty line has gone
down drastically to 19.2 per cent,” Mr Chamling added.


 
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You can compare in this way too. lol Nice to read though.


आऊ, लेन्डुपहरुको पूजा गरौँ souce: dautari.org 






मधु माधुर्य
(मास्‍को ,रसिया)

निर्लज्ज इतिहासको पृष्ठभूमिमा
आत्मग्लानीले
पोलेर मुख रातो होस् बरु
चुपचाप
आऊ लेन्डुपहरुको पूजा गरौँ !

उत्तर अलि नास्तिकजस्तो छ
दक्षिण त आस्तिक नै हो:
यहाँ ३३ कोटी देवता र लेन्डुपहरुको
पूजाआजा हुन्छ
पूजा नगर्ने स्वाभिमानीहरुको वर्तमान
सधै संघर्षमय हुन्छ

पूजा गर्नेहरुको मृत्यु
अलि मायालु र सहज हुन्छ
कतिखेर देश बितिसकेको हो
थाहा नै हुदैन,
पीडा नै हुदैन
हेर्दाहेर्दै सीमा ओझेल परिसकेको हुन्छ
हेर्दाहेर्दै बिश्वमानचित्र फेरिसकेको हुन्छ

च्यातेर हेर मुखुण्डो
देश डुबाउनेहरु लेन्डुपहरु नै हुन्
लेन्डुपहरुको भाषण कति मीठो हुन्छ
लेन्डुपहरुको भेष कति सुकिलो हुन्छ
पद र कुर्सीहरु हुन् अक्सिजन लेन्डुपहरुको
हामी उनीहरुलाई जिताउन
हरेक वर्ष चुनाब कुरिरहेका हुन्छौं
पार्टीको नूनको सोझो गर्दै झोला फटाइरहेका हुन्छौं
सुनौलो बिहानीको दिवास्वप्न बोकेर !

महान हुन्छन् लेन्डुपहरु
उनीहरुको छाया समेत अमर हुन्छ
नपत्याए हेर पिस्करका राता आलीहरु
टनकपुर र महाकालीमा चहर्रयाइरहेका घाउहरु
सहिदहरु देशको लागि सहिद भएका हुन्
यहाँ कोहि पनि
लेन्डुपहरुलाई लेन्डुप बनाउन शहिद भएका छैनन्
तै पनि महान छन् लेन्डुपहरु
जहाँ आफ्नो सम्मान र पूजा हुन्छ
त्यतै दौडन्छन लेन्डुपहरु आफ्नो देशै बोकेर
वर्षाको भेल झैँ
प्रत्येक लेन्डुपहरु दक्षिण धाईरहेका हुन्छन्

समयको हुरीले त निभाउन सकेन डढेलो लेन्डुपहरुको
हजारौं ज्ञात-अज्ञात शहिदहरुले त भगाउन सकेनन लेन्डुपहरुलाई
को हौँ र हामी
लेन्डुपहरुको बिरुद्ध आजन्म मुर्दाबाद घन्काई रहने झ्याउकिरीहरु
कठोर वतास छेकेर नुहिरहेको बाँसघारी झैँ
फगत विरोधकालागि जन्मेका जस्ता देखिने
मनुवाहरू -
आत्मग्लानीले
पोलेर मुख रातो होस्
वा थुकुन सन्ततिले
आऊ, लेन्डुपहरुको पूजा गरौँ !
चुपचाप
सहज मृत्यु वरण गरौँ
निर्लज्ज इतिहासको पृष्ठभूमिमा
लेन्डुपहरुको नाटक हेर्दाहेर्दै
जिउदै मरिसकेका हामीहरु
जिएर किन जीवनको उपहास
गरिरहेका छौं दिनदहाडै
भोटो फटाउँदै शताव्दीको !



 


 
Posted on 05-23-09 4:23 AM     Reply [Subscribe]
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solta sikkim is not a country at all.its a federal state in india. knowing sthing is harder than copy-pasting bro.


no hard feelings


 


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