Chief Minister Pawan Chamling concludes South West Sikkim Tour

Namchi& Gangtok: “Woods are lovely dark and deep and I’ve promises to keep and miles to go before I sleep”, originally written by Robert Frost, but Chief Minister Dr. Pawan Chamling seems to be doing exactly that in his round up rural tour. Right after winding up the tour of West Sikkim and a day before the review meeting on the South district visit, Dr. Chamling visited Falaydara, Lower Boomtaar, Sallebong Rong, Sumbuk and Mazitaar, the area which was left in the first phase of his south district visit.

In Mazitaar he inaugurated a newly built Government Lower Primary School and urged the students to be creative and productive and be good individuals rather than only successful ones. Addressing the public in the compound area, Chief Minister referred to the demand of regularisation of forest land occupied by the people. He directed the Forest Department to take up the matter with the Government of India for forest clearance in the interest of the people.
During this visit his message to the people of this area was to realize how the present government has been persistent to provide the people with the quality services and fill their lives with happiness index which is running north. In Sallebong, he pointed out how the value of the remotest of remote areas of the state has shot up in this last 17 years of his governance, which just go to indicate how much development and positive growth has taken place in Sikkim.
He was also very emphatic about how people should also come forward to contribute and shoulder the responsibilities of making Sikkim more prosperous with the kind of rights and facilities they are enjoying and benefiting from.
During his visit to Rong he dropped in the Government School there and the students of the school welcomed him with zeal and passion which was sparkling in their eyes to see the leader who has ushered the state towards the path of prosperity.
Chief Minister was also presented with a sapling of medicinal plant by the students of the school. He also appreciated the sample demo of the medicinal plants and herbs which was displayed by the students of the school.
We have seen the ground reality and the kinds of problem being faced by the people and have marked the areas of concern and these little hitches will soon be things of the past Dr. Chamling affirmed.
In Sumbuk, where a large gathering welcomed him in the Block Administrative Centre compound, he gave a patient hearing to the people and listened to the problems faced by them. He asked them to come forward and inform individually as he did in all the areas and places he has visited so far.
Dr. Chamling’s on going rural tour is something unprecedented and unparalleled in any other state of the country. By taking the government and the government machinery close to individuals in remotest of remote places of the state, the Chief Minister has been able to dispel any doubts or reservations people had against the government functioning, it is widely believed by the people now.
The Chief Minister Pawan Chamling stressed during his review meeting on his recently concluded tour of South district, held in the indoor stadium of Namchi Sports Complex.Working in mission mode should be the mantra for the officers and the people of line department, and the support and cooperation is of utmost importance, added the CM.

During the meet today the Sikkim CM also laid out the kinds of works each and every department should execute during the upcoming 12th five year plan and stated that it should be people centric and pro poor. Furthermore CM also informed that during this plan he wants to see Sikkim as self reliant and self sufficient state too.CM was also quick to mention here that all the ongoing and future projects, plans and schemes should be monitored and supervised properly by the concerned officers and they should also come up with ideas of plans and schemes which will be more beneficial and favorable to the people.

Stressing on quality works CM advised all the departments to come up with quality work and provide the people with the service they rightly deserve. On the occasion CM also announced that state is only open to eco-friendly industries and non clean industries should not be entertained, one time maternity financial benefit of Rs 3000/- and infant assistant of about Rs 300/- will also be provided during this plan.
Earlier during the meeting CM was also presented with a memento and souvenir on his visionary and innovative village to village tour of South District by the District Collector on behalf of the officers and
staff of South District.

Chairman of Sikkim Tea Board Gagan Rai appeals for beautiful Namchi

Namchi: Chairman of Sikkim Tea Board Gagan Rai has given a call to the people to join hands to make Namchi more beautiful. Mr. Rai was addressing a coordination meeting on Friday at Namchi Municipal Council (NMC) office which was presided by him and attended by Chairman Labour Commission, Pasang Sherpa, Chairmen NMC Budha Tamang, SDM (HQ) Yangchen D. Tamang, Members of Trade Association, Hawker Association, businessmen of Namchi Bazar and the district officials from various departments.
Mr. Rai suggested to the concerned department and NMC to make sign boards with slogans of cleanliness to be displayed in different locations. He thanked to the Chief Minister for giving massive infrastructure for Namchi and said that the people have to save the assets of Namchi while enjoying such facilities.
The meeting decided to shift the vegetable shop of local growers from existing Gangtok road area to parking plaza complex on haat days to avoid the inconvenience of traffic and public. The meeting also decided to give identity cards to the local growers to help them to find place to sell their produce on haat day. The meeting was conducted by Deputy Municipal officer Dushyant Pariyar.

Sikkim CM Pawan Chamling's month long tour reaches Damthang on 2nd day

Namchi May 18: The second day of the Chief Minister’s tour across the state began with offering prayers at Ngadak Gumpa at Namchi and after which he visited Samduptse where he directed the concerned department to urgently begin the construction of road at the area and also to cut down the delicate trees of the surrounding area of the Samduptse prmises. After offering prayers at Samduptse the real meeting with the people started; first the CM visited Jaun Bari ward where he visited the under construction gumpa.

While addressing the people he said that the area needs to focus on organic farming for sustainable growth and asserted that if any help and assistance is required then the government is there to support. The Damthang visit was really interesting as it was declared that Damthang will be developed as the first eco town of the state. The pancayat of the area put forward 14 demands which included carpeting of roads, drinking water facility, construction of ram mandir, Manilakhang Gumpa, rope way connecting Tendong Gumpa with Damthang and setting up of processing of local fiber plant with the organic textile unit was also proposed.

The CM in his address to the people made the declaration to the delight of the people. The water reservoir project was also sanctioned instantly. Furthermore CM added that the people needs to cooperate to the fullest for the true development of state and needs to be very punctual in dispatching their duty during the MGNRAGS work as this work is for the development of the village and the money spent is also of the public only.

Whereas during his visit to Chemchey there were very less demands put forward by the public to the CM which included alternative power transformer, carpeting of road connecting from Lachithang to Lower Chemchey, iron structured green house for promoting organic farming in the state. The CM after going through the demands stated that the demands put forward will be definitely looked into where as the demand for community centre said that if land is

provided the centre will be sanctioned at once. Adding more CM stated that the people of Chemchey needs to focus in agriculture, horticulture and allied works for availing sustainable development and economy. Furthermore he also stressed that the people need to adopt village tourism or home stay in the area and if any one begins the same then two rooms will be added from the government fund to support and encourage the youths engaged in the said profession. During the halt at Upper Dew Ward the people of the area demanded the CM for upgrading the Damthang Secondary School to senior secondary along with the demand for play ground as well.

Mr. Dassang Tshering Sherpa, 72 years, resident of Damthang bazaar who is a retired language teacher with regard to CM visit said that “ it is very hard for the common public to visit CM in other times but the current tour of CM has made us very happy as the people across the state can speak for themselves and can expect prompt solution of their problems.” Furthermore the CM in his visits to most of the pilgrimage destinations and spots across the state directed the concerned department officials to carry out the works qualitatively as any bad image of the destination will not only damage the image of the state but also of the nation as the international tourist visiting the state is increasing rapidly and for the development of any infrastructure the proposal has to be made at once and funds from the supplementary budget can be utilized for making the destination attractive. Furthermore CM also said to the public gathered at different places that there are some anti social elements who are against the development of the state, prosperity of the public and the SDF government who will not enable the promotion of state and the Sikkimese people at large which the public needs to carefully examine.

During the second half of the day CM visited Sikkip, Chumlok, Wok, Pabong, Mamley and Kamrang. Furthermore the CM will be touring Mikkhola, Kitam, Sumbuk, Melli- Sadam via beer factory, Maniram- Bhangyang and Fung Dara on 19th May 2011.

The reaction of the public seeing their Chief Minister and the top officers visiting them to their doorsteps were overwhelming, people who were present in numbers expressed their happiness and joy to the government for coming up with such innovative and unique idea of reaching the people from all the areas to know about their problem and the problems of the area

Sikkim CM prays at Sirdhi Sai temple of Namchi

Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple 'Assangthang' South Sikkim

GANGTOK: Chief Minister’s very ambitious and visionary programme of reaching the people of Sikkim from Village to Village kick started from his constituency after offering the prayers at newly built Sirdhi Sai temple at Asangthang Namchi.

The 36 days marathon tour of all four districts aims to reach the government at the doorsteps of the people and know about their problems and grievances if any.

On the first day of his tour he visited, Assangthang Village, Raika Gaon, Salghari, Chisopani, Nandu Gaon, Denchung, and finally concluded at Char dham, Solopphok at Namchi.

During this visit he was accompanied by the top beaurocrats of the government interacted with the people at all the places and personally asked and inquired about the problems faced by the people in these places. The Chief Minister was making person to person contact, interacting with them at all the places he visited. He also informed that this is the first time ever in India that such an innovative programme of bringing the government to know about the problems and grievances of the people and general public has come to their doorsteps. This is an example of “Practical Democracy” he said at Lower Salghari, South Sikkkim and added that “ had Abrahim Lincon been alive he would have been very happy.”

He also made some announcements during this visit like a new Block Development Center and Rural Marketing Center at Chisopani; construction of picnic spot at Samataar, school building for lower Nandu gaon school; lessen the tax on timber for bonafide use; capacity building measures; rural connectivity through roads and bridges; community and play grounds in those schools which are yet to have them and protection of landslides prone areas and agriculture and forestry activities in dry areas to ensure that the source of water does not dry.

During the tour Mr. Chamling gave patient hearings to the problems and grievances of the general public convincing the people about the various schemes and the programmes of the Government.

At upper Dorop, Posong gaon he congratulated the co-operative society for successfully implementing the construction of 3.5 kms of Salghari to Dhar gaon road. The construction work which has been allotted to 8 co-operative societies which has been implemented the project successfully at the cost of 3.5 crore.

Earlier in the day the Chief Minister was also felicitated by the Himalayan Crusade Penta Costal Church at Salghari

Luxembourg Ambassador inaugurates hostel in St Peter's Church@Namchi, Sikkim

Gangtok, May 12 (PTI) The Ambassador of Luxembourg to India Marc Courte today paid an informal visit to the St Peter's Church in Namchi, South Sikkim and inaugurated the hostel added to the church facility. He was accompanied by the MJ Prum, president of Indesh Pateuschaften Luxembourg (PIP), and other officials of PIP, Bishops and Fathers from different churches of the State and West Bengal. Courte said he was touched by the hospitality and warm friendship extended to them in Sikkim and also spoke on the need to work hard for the children

Namchi Fire causes loss to property

Namchi: 11th May: A major fire incident happened in Namchi causing loss to property of around Rs. 70,000/- to Rs. 80,000. The incident was reported telephonically to the Fire Service Officer, Namchi, South Sikkim at around 4 PM on 11th May. Acting upon the information the fire tending team led by Mr. Indra Kumar Rai rushed to the spot at Raj Gram which is in the outskirts of the main Namchi town towards Bhanjyang Road. Two fire brigade vehicles took around 30 minutes to reach the spot and after reaching the spot also the team had to face some problems in reaching the main place of incident as it was below 500 feet from road level.

After reaching the spot the team lost no time and started their operation and it took another 30 minutes to bring it under control. By the time it was extinguished major portion of the wood that was stored in that room was already burnt causing a loss to the owner Mr. Pradeep Yonjon of about Rs. 70,000/- to Rs. 80,000/-. However the team was able to save timber of approximately worth Rs 20,000/- . The owner of the premises ,Mr. Pradeep Yonjon was not at home during the time of incident.

In the preliminary investigation the cause of the fire has not been ascertained, as there was no one at the premise the chances of short circuit is also almost nil and the chances of it being done by miscreants is also very far fetched. Hence the chances are seen that it may have been started accidentally, where the wood may have come in contact with a fire source accidentally as has been informed by the Fire Service Officer, Namchi Mr Indra Kumar Rai .

District Collector, South and Superintendent of Police, South also visited the spot for inspection

Sikkim CM envisages Namchi Girls School as a model school

Namchi: Chief Minister Dr. Pawan Chamling announced Saturday that NGSSS will be the first government girls model school of Sikkim and ordered to submit project report. He was addressing at the 32nd Foundation Day
Celebration of Nmchi Government Girls Senior Secondary School (NGSSS). He said that
government will provide all the infrastructural development for the

school. To make it a model school, teachers and the students have to work hard to

achieve it, he added.

CM started his address with a poem on the students which he composed while he was flying from Delhi to Bagdogra days ago, he said. He said “I love people of

Sikkim’, which is my strength to do my works and it is above my politics.

He said that the government has introduced different scheme but the education standard has not been raised in our state so the government introduced Chief Minister’s

Meritorious scheme for the poor students who are good in studies. Minister HRD NK Pradhan also spoke on the occasion.

CM earlier inaugurated the statue of Sarvapalli Radhakrishan at school premises and also visited Science and Craft exhibition.

Bhoj Raj starts campaign against Pawan Chamling from Namchi

Gangtok, November 27: Where is area MLA of Upper Burtuk? Whether he will turn-up in the foundation laid programme of Mahakhim on November 27 at Ranka… the people’s speculation will remain unanswered.

The reliable source said that P S Tamang’s whereabout is still a question mark and confirmed that he’ll not present in the said official programme of the foundation laid stone of Mahakhim, the religious temple of Rai community in Ranka Rai Goan, 15 kilometers away from Gangtok.
After long speculation of sitting MLA of Upper Burtuk, P S Tamang hibernation after the assembly election in May last, might have turn in an official programme in his area, will clearly shows that he is leading the dissidence within the party and its party culture.
It is said that the people who are chasing him have not found where he is?
The party sources said that on the eve of foundation stone laying at Ranka, chief minister will hand over all the political and other charges to the government Chief Whip Ugen Bhutia besides his home constituency Tumin-Lingee.
The common people and party supporters are opposing the party’s imposing candidates from outside the constituency saying that the imposed candidates has hamper the development and other socio-political development has been pushed in the back foot from last 10 years.
On the other side, the disgruntle leader Bhoj Raj Rai today campaigned openly in Namchi Bazaar for creation of alternative to ruling Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) under the leadership of P S Tamang.
He had met founder members of the SDF party in Namchi and advocates to alternative political outfit in the state.
However, founder members of SDF, (whose name are not disclosed on their request) said that both the disgruntled leaders are in SDF party. Party has not taken any disciplinary actions against the duo, will remain the members of the SDF party has nothing wrong to talk openly with them.
(Via Himalayan Mirror)

Army XI pips Titanium to win Sikkim Chief Ministers Cup

Namchi,Nov23: Army XI Red became champion of the 5th All India Chief Minister’s Gold Cup Football Tournament 2009 with a remarkable victory of 6-3 against Titanium Kerala at Bhaichung Stadium here on Sunday, November 22.
Chief Minister Dr. Pawan Chamling, chief guest on the occasion, awarded the winning team an attractive trophy, cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh and the runner up team a trophy and a cash prize of Rs.50 thousand. Chief Minister also added some cash to the winning team of Army XI Red. Mahesh Rai, Captain of Army XI, was adjudged the Most Promising Player of the tournament and given a cash award and a trophy sponsored by the Seven Hills Resort, Namchi. Though the match was decided finally through tie breaker, the full time match of 90 minutes was the most entertaining football in the history of South Sikkim. The well set team of Army XI played a bit slow in the beginning and Kerala dominated the match from the beginning. They made several attacks during the first half while Army played a defensive game.
Finding a opportunity at the injury time of the first half, Abdul Hameed (7) of Kerala netted a beautiful goal at 48th minute and gave his team the lead of 1-0 in the half time. Kerala continued their domination during the second half. When Army players were trying their best to come back in the match, another goal was scored by Kerala. Cleetus (15) of Kerala converted a pass into a beautiful goal at the 80th minute making the score 2-0 in favour of Kerala.
But the players of Army XI did not lose their heart and played attacking game at the end. They fully dominated the match at the final hour. While defending one of the attacks of Army , Kerala made a fault inside their D-area for which the referee gave a penalty and Lalming Sanga (7) of Army changed the score to 2-1 at 89th minute. Before 30 seconds of the final whistle the beautiful goal from Sudhir Mishra (9) of Army proved the miracle for those witnessing the final match of the tourney. With this goal the score became 2-2 needed tie breaker which resulted in the final score 6-3 making Army XI Red winner of the prestigious tournament. At the final match, Chief Minister was accompanied by his cabinet colleagues and officials of different government departments. A cultural show was presented on the occasion by Namchi Public School and New Light Academy, Namchi.

Titanium Kerala enters final of Sikkim CM’s Gold Cup football

Namchi,Nov21 : Gorkha Brigade lost their battle against Titanium Kerala in the second semi final of the ongoing All India Chief Ministers Gold Cup Football Tournament 2009 played on Friday here at Bhaichung Stadium. Defeating Brigade by 1-0, Kerela secured their place in the final of the tourney to take on Army XI Red.
Young players of Brigade fully dominated the match in the beginning and made several attacks during the first half. Kerala also got number of opportunities but both the teams failed to score any goal in the first half.
In the second half, Kerala played vigorously and most of the time kept the ball in their possession.
They made several attacks during the second half. Finally, at 47th Minute, Kerala got a golden opportunity which Ebin Rose (9) converted into a goal with his head. The solitary goal by Rose proved the winner for the Kerala. During the match, Referee flashed total four yellow cards - two each to Kerala and Brigade.
Minister for Building & Housing Tilu Gurung was chief guest for the day’s match. MLAs Tulsi Devi Rai and Sonam Gyatso Bhutia were also present.
It may be recalled that Titanium Kerala defeated Sikkim Police in the Quarter Final to enter the Semi Final while Army XI Red entered final of the tournament with their win over RCT Nepal.
Final match of the tourney will be held on 22nd November 2009 at Bhaichung Stadium between Army XI Red, Champion of Durand Cup Football Tournament, and the nationally recognized team Titanium Kerela. Chief Minister Dr. Pawan Chamling will be the Chief Guest on the final day which will also include a number of colourful cultural events

Army XI enters final of Sikkim CM’s Gold Cup soccer

Army XI Red thrashes RCT Nepal

Namchi,Nov20 : Army XI Red at ease thrashed RCT Nepal 4-0 in the one sided semi final match of the ongoing All India Chief Minister Football Gold Cup football Tournament 2009 at Bhaichung Stadium here on Thursday which was witnessed by a huge crowd.
The strong contender for the gold cup Army XI Red fully dominated the match from the onset of the match and kept the ball in their possession for 70-80% of the match time. The players of Nepal were found helpless in front of their formidable opponent. At the 48th minute, one of Nepal XI made a fault inside their d-area for which the referee gave a penalty. Lalming Sanga (7) of Army easily scored a goal and gave a lead of 1-0 to his team.
The spectators were expecting a return from the players of Nepal during the second half match but they disappointed their supporters. The Army players kept on putting pressure upon the opponent team and added one more goal at 72nd Minute of the match. S Raleng (10) of the team beautifully netted the goal and gave the team lead of 2-0. He continued scoring and made another goal at 75th minute changing the score board to 3-0 in favour of Army XI. The last goal was scored by LN Munda (19) of Army at 92nd Minute setting the final score at 4-0. The only yellow card of the match was flashed to No.10 of Army XI.

Gorkha Bridget enters semi of Sikkim CM’s Gold Cup football

Namchi,Nov20 : Gorkha Bridget entered the semi-final of the ongoing All India Chief Minister’s Gold Cup Football Tournament after its victory in Wednesday’s match against the Friends Club Kathmandu with the score of 4-3 in the tie-breaker here at Bhaichung Stadium.
The 4th and final pre-quarter match of the tournament organized by South District Football Association (SDFA) was a close contest between the Gorkha Bridget and Friends Club Kathmandu. Both the teams played skillfully in the spirit of winning the match. Both of them played attacking game from the beginning and made number of attempts in the goal post. But the match remained goalless in the first half.
In the second half, the match became interesting with attacks and counter attacks but neither team was successful to convert their attempts to a goal. Several attempts by Friends Club returned from goalpost. At the final whistle of 90 minutes the game was goalless needing a tie breaker by penalty shots. In the tiebreaker, Friends Club got the lead 1-0 when their goalkeeper held the first penalty shot. Then the score board changed to 2-1, 2-2 and finally 4-3 in favour of Gorkha Bridget.
During the match the Referee flashed 5 yellow cards, 3 to players of Friends Club and 2 to Gorkha Bridget players.
Gorkha Bridget will play against Titanium Kerala on 20th November. The first Semi-final match of the tournament will be played today, November 19, between Army XI (Red) and RCT Nepal.

RCT Nepal enters semi-final of Sikkim CM Gold Cup

Namchi,Nov19: The third quarter final match of the 5th CM Gold Cup football was played Tuesday here at Bhaichung Stadium between African XI of Kolkata and the RCT Nepal, which was witnessed by a huge gathering of football fans of the state cheering the teams.
Players of both the teams played spiritedly and skillfully during the first half and a number attempts were made in the goal posts by both. In 35th minute of the match RCT Nepal broke the strong defense of African XI and a goal was scored by Deepak Rai (17) giving Nepal a lead of 1-0. Thereafter players of African XI made several attempts for an equalizer but the score board remained unchanged in the half-time.
In the second half both teams mounted attacks. In 68th minute Stanley (12) of the African team scored the equalizer. African XI continued their attack putting Nepal on the defensive. At the end of 90 minutes the final score was a tie 1-1, which led to the penalty shootout for both the teams.
In the tie breaker, RCT Nepal did not miss any while the boys of African XI missed the three chances. AS a result, RCT Nepal came victorious over the African XI with the final score of 4-2. With this victory RCT Nepal entered the semi-final of the tournament to play against Army XI (Red) on 19th November. The fourth and the final quarter final match of the tournament will be played Wednesday between Friends Club Kathmandu and Gorkha Bridget.

Army XI wins in 2nd qtr of Sikkim CM’s Gold Cup

Namchi,Nov17: Delhi National, one of the strong contenders of the ongoing All India Chief Minister’s Chief Minister Gold Cup Football Tournament 2009 was knocked out Monday by the well set team of Army XI (Red). Delhi was defeated by 3-2 in an interestingly contesting match on the day. The second quarter final match was played at Bhaichung Stadium here. Army entered this round after a smooth win over the home team of Sinolchu FC Namchi while it was the first match for Delhi Nationals.
Both the teams played well from the beginning and made a number of attempts in each other’s gold post. The match became contesting when Delhi scored a leading goal before half time. It was scored by Bachhu Dutta (20) of Delhi providing his team a lead of 1-0. Army XI played an attacking game in the second half. They made several attacks and finally at 49th Minute of the match a local boy and product of Namchi Sports Hostel, Santu Subba (18) who at present is playing from Army XI (Red) netted a beautiful goal and equalize the score 1-1.
At 54th minute of the match Army XI player made a fault near the D area for which the Referee gave a free kick which was taken by Birender (14) of Delhi National. The goal keeper of Army XI while saving the free kick crossed the line and the Referee after consultation with lines man declared the goal which was a controversial one. The score board flashed the score 2-1 in favour of Delhi. Army XI did not loose heart and played with a new spirit. At 63rd minutes T.L Kuki (15) beautifully headed a crossed ball. Beating the goal keeper the ball landed in the net. The score was 2-2 amidst huige public cheers. At 73rd minute S. Raleng (10) of Army scored the goal to win the match by 3-2. In the match 4 yellow cards were flashed by the Referee against Army XI.

Sikkim crash out from CM’s Gold Cup football

Namchi,Nov16: Finally all the home teams are knocked out from ongoing All India Chief Minister’s Gold Cup Football Tournament 2009. Sinolchu Football Club, Namchi, was thrashed by Army XI Red Saturdy while another home team, Sikkim Police, was knocked out by Titanium Kerala on unday.
With the victory of 2-0 against Sikkim Police, Titanium Kerala became the first team to reach the Semi Final of the tourney. In their first match of the tournament here at Bhaichung Stadium, Titanuim Kerala not only played a skilled game to knock off the only home team that remained in the tournament. Sikkim Police team was playing from the beginning of the tournament and defeated a number of well set teams like SAI Namchi, Mizoram XI and Kolkata Customs. But finally their winning spree was by Titanium Kerala.
The guest team dominated the match from the beginning. At 6th minute Cleetus (15) of Titanium beautifully scored a goal providing his team the lead of 1-0 which remained unchanged till the end of first half.
In the second half at 62nd minute of the match, Sikkim Police goal keeper made a blunder. He came forward to collect the ball. Usman (10) of Titanium took the advantage and netted the ball beating the goal keeper of Sikkim Police. The final score was 2-0 in favour of Kerala

Sinolchu FC knocks off SAI India in CM Gold Cup

Namchi:,Nov12: The second day of 5th All India Chief Minister’s Gold Cup Football Tournament 2009 held Tuesday here at Bhaichung Stadium Namchi witnessed an interesting match in which the home team of Sinolchu Football Club, Namchi, recorded a remarkable victory against SAI India.
Against the well set team of SAI India, Sinolchu skillfully played the match and knocked out one of the best teams of the tournament. With huge supporters Sinolchu boys entered the ground and dominated the match from the beginning. The local team consisting of both senior and the young players was also getting the moral boost with the presence of three Nigerian players in their team.
The match became interesting from the beginning. Both the teams made a number of attempts in the goal post of the opponent team. The first half of the match ended goalless which made the match more interesting during the second half in which Benjamin Kupper (7) of Sinolchu FC, netted a beautiful goal providing his team the lead of 1-0.
SAI India played with spirit to equalize the score and their effort bore fruit at the 71st Minute of the match. Francis Xavier (2) of SAI India scored a goal making the score 1-1. After this both the teams played with more vigour and the match became more interesting. At the 88th Minute Benjamin Kupper scored his second goal and gave his team the winning lead of 2-1. With the final whistle of the referee the score stood at 2-1 in favour of the home team.
During the match, one red and three yellow cards were flashed by the referee. Pintso Bhutia of Sinolchu FC and Lalnun of SAI India got the yellow card while the hero of the day Benjamin Kupper was punished with the yellow card first and then Red card for his violent behaviour which he showed at the injury time of the match. Taking the disciplinary action the referee of the match flashed Red card to Benjamin who will now miss the next match against Arians of Kolkota.

5th All India Sikkim Chief Minister’s Gold Cup Football Tournament 2009 Inaugurated

Namchi,November11: The 5th All India Chief Minister’s Gold Cup Football Tournament 2009 organized by the South District Football Association (SDFA) was kicked off Monday here at Bhaichung Stadium. The tourney was declared open officially by the Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Sikkim Mr. NK Pradhan who was chief Guest on the day. He was accompanied by the MLA Namchi-Singithang constituency Mr. Binod Rai, MLA Zoom-Salghari Mr. Madan Cintury, Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs and members of SDFA.
The Minister kicked off the ball with which the tournament was declared open. To mark the inaugural ceremony the organizing committee also held a number of colourful cultural events. Band of the Sikkim Police was another attraction of the inaugural function.
The inaugural match of the tournament was played between two home teams. In the match SAI Namchi went down fighting with the experienced team of Sikkim Police. In schedule time, the score was a tie of 3-3. In the penalty shoot out, Sikkim Police defeated the home team of Namchi with the final score of 6 goals to 5. The inaugural match was witnessed by a huge crowd.

Sikkim Chief Minister’s Gold Cup football tourney begins today

Namchi,Nov10: The 5th All India Chief Minister’s Gold Cup Football Tournament 2009 starts here from today, 9th November, at Bhaichung Stadium, which is organized by South District Football Association (SDFA), Namchi. The tournament will continue till 22nd November.
Of the 14 participating teams from different parts of the country, four arer from Gangtok and Namchi. Other teams of the tourney are Nepal XI, SAI Kolkota, Army XI, Mizoram, Titanium Kerela, Kolkota Customs, Mumbai FC, ONGC, Delhi National, Tata Football Academy (TFA). The four home teams are Sikkim Police, Sinolchu Namchi, SAI Namchi and Sports Academy, Sikkim.
Bhaichung Stadium is all set to host the event. The inaugural match of this 5th All India Chief Minister’s Gold Cup football Tournament will be played today between the two home teams, Sikkim Police and SAI Namchi.

Curtains fall on Namchi Mahotsav

NAMCHI, November 5: Curtains fell on the three days long Namchi Mahotsav today, which showcased ethnic cultural extravagance.


Tourists, both local and foreign entertained themselves to the tunes of Lok Dohori while surfing through the traditional stalls, selling ethnic cuisines and locally made liquor like Chhang.

At the same time, with the local artisans selling their wares, taxi drivers getting enough people to ferry around and hotels with good occupancy, the festival turned out to be economically and socially advantageous.

Evening was fun as well, what with presentation of different kinds like ‘Lok Dohori’ by artists from Nepal, musical presentation by the instrumental band ‘Kutumba’ of Nepal, presentation by different dance troops of Nachyo Babari, dance by local talents and exclusive musical night by guest artists from Kathmandu, namely Sishir Yogi, Juno Rizal along with local talent like Anita Moktan.

The last day of the Namchi Mahotsav 2009 also saw the presentation by Taal Music and Dance Academy Namchi along with performance of other local talents.

Namchi is now the only all time tourist destination: Tourism Minister

Namchi,Nov04 : The district town of South Sikkim, Namchi, is at present the only all time tourist destination which has the potential to draw more than 1000 tourists daily by the year 2015, said the Tourism Minister Bhim Dhungel on Tuesday. He was speaking as chief guest at Namchi Mahotsav 2009 which was inaugurated by Monday by Chief Minister Dr. Pawan Chamling.
Mr. Dhungel highlighted the rich tradition and culture of Sikkim which, he said, adds to the prospect of the state tourism sector to advance in national and international level. He urged the educated unemployed youth of Sikkim to take tourism as a profession in view of the development of infrastructures done by the state government under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Chamling.
The cultural programme on the second day of the Mahotsav for the first time included kite festival as a special attraction. People were thrilled to witness locals, tourists and experts from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, flying kites of various designs at Assangthang Helipad from 9 in the morning. Moreover, sever colourful cultural events were impressively presented on the day