Governor and Chief Minister of Sikkim Extend Congratulations

Vol. 64 No. 39 visit us at www.ipr.sikkim.gov.in Gangtok (Friday) August 07, 2020 Regd. No.WB/SKM/01/2020-2022 Governor and Chief Minister of Sikkim Governor applauds and extend congratulations to PM of India welcomes NEP, 2020 Gangtok, August 05: The unity.” Purushottam Ram” added the Gangtok, July 31: The Governor create more opportunities for our Governor Mr. Ganga Prasad The Governor recalled Rath Governor. The Chief Minister, Mr. Mr. Ganga Prasad has applauded children to explore.” congratulated the countrymen and Yatra across the country led by the Prem Singh Tamang has extended and welcomed the centre He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi then Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. his congratulations to the Prime government moves on major Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi on the occasion of foundation L. K. Advani. During Yatra, Mr. Minister of India Mr. Narendra reforms of education system; the and the Union cabinet for this stone laying and Bhumi Pujan Advani along with Ram devotees Modi, on the historic occasion of new National Education Policy landmark decision. He said that ceremony of Ram Mandir in made brief halt at the residence at laying the foundation stone and (NEP) 2020. under the visionary leadership of Ayodhya on August 5. Governor Mr. Ganga Prasad at Bhumi pujan ceremony of Shri Ram The Governor termed the Mr. Modi, India’s education sector The Governor’s note read, Patna said the Governor. Janmabhumi Temple in Ayodhya. new National Education Policy as is going to be effective and it is a “Congratulations to Prime “Maryada Purushottam Calling it an “extraordinarily a historic reforms and regulatory positive step forward. Minister Mr. Modiji and people of Ram’s universal message of truth, great moment” he added that the framework for the education Union cabinet on the country on the historic justice, equality of all, compassion entire global community is sector. Wednesday has approved the new foundation stone laying and and brotherhood remain the celebrating the occasion, as well The Governor said, “the National Education Policy which Bhumi Pujan in Ayodhya which guiding light for India and for the as, Sikkim. He said that Mr. Modi new NEP 2020 will bring a paradigm frame an overhauling the school fullfill the cherished desire of every world. I hope our generation will shift in our teaching and learning curriculum and ushering in key process and will make holistic and reforms in higher education, he Indian. Ram Mandir would become follow the path shown by Contd. on page 4 symbol of cultural and national inclusive mode in both school and added. higher education with more focus The Governor mentioned High Court of Sikkim launches e-filing for all round development of the that new NEP shall play an students. This will benefit our unprecedented role in the building module and e- payment system Sikkimese students as well. It will of a new India. Gangtok:The High Court of Sikkim and speedy dispensation of It is relevant to note that Greetings launched e-filing module and e- justice. Mr. Justice Bhaskar Raj by the introduction of e-filing The Chief Minister Mr. Prem Singh Tamang has extended his warm payment system for the High Court Pradhan, emphasized the module and e-payment in all the greetings and best wishes to the people of Sikkim on the auspicious and all the District Courts of the importance of filing cases through Courts of the State of Sikkim, the occasion of Tendong Lho Rum Faat. State of Sikkim on August 3. electronic mode and online litigants and their Learned Tendong Lho Rum Faat is one of the oldest festivals of Sikkim, In a first of its kind for the payment of Court fees, particularly Advocates will be able to file cases celebrated by the Lepcha community which falls on August 8 every High Court of Sikkim, the inaugural in the present COVID-19 pandemic from the convenience of their year. The name ‘Tendong’ is derived from Lepcha dialect, which function was held online through situation. home or office. However, for using translates to “the hill of the raised horn”. It is said that this hill rose video conferencing. Both the Mrs. Justice Meenakshi the e-filing module, it is necessary modules were launched by Acting Madan Rai, in her inaugural for the litigants and Learned from the horns of a deity which saved the Lepcha tribe from the great Chief Justice, High Court of Sikkim, address mentioned about the Advocates to register themselves flood. The Lepchas celebrate this occasion by offering prayers to pay Mrs. Justice Meenakshi Madan significance of e-filing and e- in the portal https:/ their reverence to the creator for saving them. Rai, in the presence of Judge, payment and how beneficial it is efiling.ecourts.gov.in/sk/. In his greetings, the Chief Minister said, Tendong Lho Rum High Court of Sikkim and to the Learned Advocates and Similarly, Court fees, fines and Faat, is an auspicious day where we all offer our prayers to the Tendong Chairperson, Computer Committee, litigants, wherein case can be other judicial deposits can now be Hill, where we keep the faith alive by believing that our deities will Mr. Justice Bhaskar Raj Pradhan. filed without having to visit Court paid online through SBI e-pay, protect us from destruction. Let us implore them for overcoming the The Advocate General of Complexes, and payment can be using their debit/credit cards or COVID-19 pandemic. the State of Sikkim, Additional made online. Mrs. Justice other multi-payment options. Advocate General, President, Meenakshi Madan Rai, informed The link of both the modules Meeting on proper disposal General Secretary and other that e-Sewa Kendra has been are available in the website of the members of Sikkim Bar Association established in this High Court and High Court of Sikkim https:/ of Sikkim, Judicial Officers, Officers all the District Courts of State to hcs.gov.in. The e-filing and e- of COVID-19 bio medical of Sikkim State Legal Services facilitate e-services to all the payment module is citizen centric Authorities and other dignitaries stakeholders who do not have and will provide easy access to waste held also particiated in the inaugural such facilities of their own. Mrs. justice for the litigants. session from their respective Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai, The welcome address and Gangtok, August 1: A meeting was deliberated upon, as it is one of remote locations, through video requested the BarAssociation vote of thanks during the inaugural held in the Conference Hall of the key elements that contributes conferencing. of Sikkim also to establish such e- function was delivered by Mr. Forest Department today to to the overall health protection and Mr. Justice Bhaskar Raj services centres for their members Karma W. Bhutia, Registrar discuss on the proper disposal of safety of everyone. The meeting Pradhan, in his address who cannotafford to file cases General and Central Project COVID-19 biomedical waste being had a detail discussion on the highlighted the importance of ICT electronically or pay Court fees Coordinator. generated from various Quarantine management of these biomedical and how it could be useful in easy through online mode. Centres, STNM hospital and waste, which requires proper district hospitals as per the proper attention to avoid any adverse Preparatory meeting on State level Government guidelines and health issues. standard protocols. Similarly, the current Independence Day Celebration held During the meeting, various requirements of staff in the solutions in order to align safe hospitals and proper management Gangtok, Aug 03: Chief Secretary protocol to be followed, it was departments with a directive to management practices for waste to overcome such future Mr. S.C. Gupta chaired a meeting decided that the State level complete all necessary generated in the hospitals and situations was also discussed. to discuss the arrangements to be function will be held at Manan arrangements within the stipulated various centres was also made for the upcoming State level Bhawan Gangtok. It was decided time. Independence Day that the function will be held on a As per national Pearls of Wisdom Celebration,today. smaller scale with limited invitees, guidelines on Independence Day The meeting was but with the same zeal, enthusiasm Celebration issued by Ministry of attended by Principal Secretary, and nationalistic fervour as it is Home Affairs, Government of India, Home, Mr. R. Telang, DGP, Heads celebrated every year. The event the Celebration will be held at the “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as of Departments, DC East, SP East will be streamed live through State, District, Subdivision and though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though and senior officers of various line various digital platforms to reach Panchayat level, duly adhering to everything is a miracle.” Departments. out to people across the State. all the COVID-19 safety -Albert Einstein Considering the The Chief Secretary guidelines. prevailing situation and the safety allocated work to all concerned SIKKIM HERALD Gangtok (Friday) August 07, 2020 2

Sikkim Livestock Processing & Development District Diary Corporation Limited (Government of Sikkim Undertaking) Krishi Loan mela meeting held Krishi Bhawan, Tadong, East Sikkim-737102 Namchi, August 06: A District beneficiaries of the district. In banking sector. Ref.No.11/SLP&DC/2020-21 Date:03/08/2020 Level preliminary meeting with all addition, the state government Additional Director (AH/ the Bank Managers was held at has also allocated ` 50 crores for VS) Dr. Mala Bajgai apprised NOTICE INVITING TENDER the Conference hall of DAC, agriculture and other allied about the Kishan Loan Mela’s Sikkim Livestock Processing & Development Corporation Limited Namchi, today. sectors for upliftment and objective which is to revive the (SLP & DC Ltd.) (A Government of Sikkim undertaking), Animal The main aim of the development of farming economic condition of the Husbandry & Veterinary Services invites e-tender for appointment of meeting was to address the practices. In which, the state general masses during this time a turnkey contractor for establishment of a modern abattoir (multi- issues related to Krishi Loan government is also providing 50 of COVID-19. species) at Gyaba, Gyalshing, West Sikkim. Mela and it’s affiliated schemes percent subsidy to various She also highlighted on The Notice Inviting Tender along with details will be available on for the banking sector in South farmers in bee keeping , fisheries the procedure of the allocation of official . website of the Government of Sikkim www.sikkimtender.gov.in District. and piggery farming. He also forms and detailing of required w.e.f. 10.08.2020. DC(South) Mr. Ragul K requested them to provide special documents to fulfill criteria for while addressing the gathering attention to the farmers loan and this loan. Dr. Madan .S. Shanker urged the banks to work in co- support for the development of This loan maybe applied in Managing Director (SLP&DC Ltd) ordination with the concerned agriculture sector in the state as various sectors like Agriculture/ R.O.No. 47/IPR/PUB/Classi/20-21 dt:04/08/2020 department for the successful the State Government has Horticulture/Animal Husbandry, implementation of schemes assured full backing for the Bee Keeping, Groceries, Spa, ICAR-National Research Centre for Orchids under the department in the sector. Parlour, Fast Food, Restaurant district. He also urged that AGM (RBI) Mr. Namcho and in other primary sectors. The Pakyong - 737 106, Sikkim, India Kishan Credit Card (KCC) and informed that till date a total of bankable loan amount has been Tel. No: 91-03592-267033(AF&AO), TeI.No.91-03592-267032(AO) other allied schemes shall be 2045 applications has already set up as`1.60 lakh for now with Website:http://www.nrcorchids.nic.in, availed across the district for been distributed for the Krishi bank end subsidy and is Email: [email protected] cash crops. He requested that loan credit. He added that such collateral free. Each Constituency F. No: NRCO/S/15/2020-21/399 Date:10.07.2020 effective mechanism should be scheme aimed towards the is expected to get one hundred instilled by the concerned upliftment of farmers will boost beneficiaries from this scheme so Notice Inviting E-Tender (CPPP) department for the distribution in producing the various farm that many people can reap the The Director, ICAR-National Research Centre for Orchids, of any kinds of schemes in the based products. He said that the welfare from it. Pakyong, Sikkim invites e-tender through the CPPP website, district. support from the banking sector The meeting also saw the URL:http://eprocure,gov,in/eprocure/app under two bid system Lead Bank Chief Manager towards the agricultural sector is launch of Annual Credit Plan (Technical Bid& Financial Bid) from eligible and qualified bidders Mr. Gopal Lama highlighted always welcomed. He requested 2020-21of Sikkim. An open for Annual Rate Contract for supply of Cocochips and Cocopeats. various guidelines of banking to provide awareness on KCC discussion between the members Last date for submission of online bids 30/08/2020. For more details sectors for the subsidy of loans and other State Government of bank representatives and the interested Bidders may visit: https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app to farmers. He informed that 900 schemes for ample knowledge concerned officals was also held. forms has been distributed to the and effective working of the or https:nrcorchids.nic.in/index.php/en. (Arvind Chauhaan) Prayers offered on the eve of Tendong Lho Rum Faat Administrative Officer I/c R.O.NO.46/IPR/PUB/Classi/20-21, Dt:04/08/20 Namchi, August 07: On the eve by the State Government due to It maybe mentioned that of the auspicious occassion of the ongoing pandemic. He added this year Tendong Lho Rum Faat Tendong Lho Rum Faat a that Tendong Lho Rum Faat is will be celebrated in a very small Government of Sikkim traditional prayer by the one of the oldest traditional scale and as per the guidelines of Health and Family Welfare Department bongthings was held at Namchi festival celebrated by the Lepcha the State Government at Tashiling Secretariat, Gangtok bazaar, today. The prayers were community. Mr. Lepcha informed Tendong Hill which is located at Notice conducted with the support of that the members of RMRT will 2640 meters (8660 ft) from the sea members from South Renzong be heading towards Tendong Hill, level and is 7 kms uphill from Mr. Bhaichung Bhutia, Medical Attendant, Barapathing PHSC under Mutanchi Rong Tarjum (RMRT). wherein a full fledged prayers and Damthang bazaar. The prayer will Machong PHC, Health & Family Welfare Department absenting Advisor (RMRT) Mr. S. J. obeisance will be performed be done in the presence of the himself from his duties without information, prior permission or Lepcha informed that this year tomorrow for the well being of all pious stone “Lungchok” sanction of leave from the competent authorities with effect from this ceremony is being observed sentient beings and to keep the installed at the hill. 10 thSeptember, 2018. keeping in view the norms laid out world safe from COVID-19. Mr. Bhaichung Bhutia, Medical Attendant is hereby directed to report to duty immediately failing which disciplinary proceedings will be Government of Sikkim initiated against him without further notice. Health and Family Welfare Department All his friends, relatives and well wishers ‘are requested to convey Tashiling Secretariat, Gangtok him the contents of this notice and advise him to report to duty No.1491/ H&FW; Dated: 5th August, 2020 immediately. WALK – IN - INTERVIEW Sd/- Under Secretary to the Government I. Eligible candidates having following qualifications and possessing the requisite documents may walk – in for interview for filling up following postson contractual basis foran initial period of 03 (three) Health & F.W.Department yearsat Radiotherapy Unit, STNM Hospital, Sochakgang, East Sikkim. R.O.NO.40/IPR/PUB/Classi/20-21, Dt:21/07/20 II. The detail of posts is furnished as under: Sl. Name of Post Number Eligibility condition Government of Sikkim No. of Post 01 02 03 04 Commerce and Industries Department 01 Medical Physicist / 01 Male i). a post graduate degree in Physics from a recognized Radiation Physicist / 01 Female university;ii). a post M. Sc. diploma in radiological/ medical Radiological Physicist physics from a recognized university; andiii). An internship of Invitation of Proposal for Preparing minimum 12 months in a recognized well-equipped radiation State Level Upgradation Plan (SLUP) therapy department.ORi). a basic degree in science from a Proposals are invited to undertake a detailed study for preparation recognized university with physics as one of the main of “State Level Upgradation Plan”(SLUP) to make a detailed proposal subject;ii). a post graduate degree in radiological/ medical physics from a recognized university; andiii). An internship of under One District One Product approach of PM Formalization of minimum 1 months in a recognized well-equipped radiation Micro Food Processing Enterprises(PM FME Scheme) by the Ministry therapy department. of Food Processing Enterprises, Government of India. The One District 02 Radiological Safety 01 i). A RSOshall have a minimum qualifications required for a One Product approach is targeted to promote one product for a district, Officer/Radiation Medical Physicist as mentioned in (01) above, andii). keeping in perspective the focus of the scheme on perishables i.e Safety Officer (RSO) Radiological Safety Officer Certificate (RSO Level III) fruits, vegetables, meat, etc. The SLUP to be completed by 4 month. 03 Radiotherapy 01 B. Sc. in Radio Therapy Technology OR Bachelor of Radiation The SLUP would map out the details of ODOP product in each district, Technician/Radiation Technology from arecognized institute / university. Its production, details of units, workers, level of processing, Therapy Technologist infrastructure available, gaps and what work should be done under 0 4 Total 0 4 —- the scheme to fill the gaps including infrastructure, hygiene standards III. Documents required: and marketing, branding, etc. The Terms of Reference for SLUP in (i) Sikkim Subject Certificate / Certificate of Identification soft copy may be obtained from the MSME Division, Commerce & (ii) Community Certificate Industries Department, Government of Sikkim, Udyog (iii) School Certificate/ School mark – sheet (Class X & XII) Bhawan,Tadong, Gangtok, East Sikkim or through email. (iv) Diploma/ Degree from a recognized institute/ university The organization to undertake the SLUP would be selected after (v) Valid Employment Card following the due procedure as per the norms of Govt. of Sikkim. The IV.Scheduled date for Walk – in – Interview: proposal for SLUP to be submitted to the office of Director, MSME, (i) Date: 14. 08. 2020 (ii) Venue : Room No. 213, First Floor, Old Building, Health Secretariat, Gangtok Commerce & Industries Department, Govt. of Sikkim, Udyog Bhawan, (iii) Timing : 11 : 00 A. M. onwards Tadong, Gangtok by 31st of August, 2020. [N. B.: The candidates should come with original documents alongwith one xerox set at the time of interview] For any enquiry please call at 9593977946 or mail at Sd/ - [email protected] UnderSecretary to the Governmentof Sikkim Director, MSME. Health & Family WelfareDepartment R.O.NO.50/IPR/PUB/Classi/20-21, Dt:07/08/20 R.O.NO.49/IPR/PUB/Classi/20-21, Dt:06/08/20 SIKKIM HERALD Gangtok (Friday) August 07, 2020 3

Government of Sikkim Office of the Divisional Engineer South District Zilla Panchyat Namchi Ref.No:-09/DE/SDZP(S) Date: 04/08/2020 NOTICE INVITING TENDER N.I.T. No:- 458/DE/SDZP Dated:- 04.18.2020 For and on behalf of the Governor of Sikkim, Divisional Engineer, South District Zilla Panchayat, Namchi, invites sealed tenders on percentage basis from the eligible registered Contractor of South District, enlisted as CLASS-III Vide Notification No. 515/PWD/R&B dated. 12/06/2018 having adequate resources & experience in similar Civil Constructional Works from South District for the following works.

Sl. Name of Work Estimated cost Value put to Tender Earnest Money @ 2.5 % Cost of Tender Form Completion Time No (In `) (In `) of tender value (In `) (In `) (In Month ). 1. Augmentation of RWSS from Jaubari to Lower Kamrang, source Pachey under 3,20,82,000/- 1,02,08,000/- 2,55,200/- 30,000/- 24 months Poklok Kamrang Constituency in South Sikkim.

TIME SCHEDULE: - i) Date of submission of application with Bank Receipt/ Challan for issue of Tender Documents :- 17/08/2020 ii) Date of issue of Tender Form :- 17/08/2020 iii) Date and time of seeking clarification :- 19/08/2020 up to 16.30 Hrs iv) Date and Time of submission of Tender Document including Tender Form :- 20/08/2020 up to 13.00 Hrs. v) Date and Time of Opening of Tenders. :- 20/08/2020 after 14.00 Hrs.

Conditions of Contract:- 1.Tender is open only to the eligible Registered contractor of eligible class of respective Territory under South Sikkim. 2.The intending tenders/Contractor should apply in writing for issue of Tender documents. The application would invariably be signed by himself. The tender document will not be issued to any person other than the INTENDING TENDERER. The application shall be submitted initially for each work listed above with all required documents. 3.The applicant should enclose attested copies of the (a) Latest Income Tax Clearance Certificate as per the Indian Income Tax Act and (b) Validated/Updated Contractor Enlistment Certificate and Professional Tax Clearance Certificate along with the application. It is mandatory to produce the original Certificate after accepting the Tender GST (Goods & Service Tax). 4.The prescribed Non-Transferable Tender Document (excluding the Tender Form) can be obtained during the period specified above from the office of the Divisional Engineer, SDZP (South) RDD, Namchi, on production of requisite Bank receipt of the state of Sikkim towards the cost of Tender Document (non-refundable) under the receipt Head “cost of Tender Form”, Head of account (0515-15 & other Rural Development Programme, 800 other receipts). 5.Earnest money deposits 2.5% in state bank of Sikkim shall be in the form of Deposit Receipt of Scheduled Bank in the form of temporary deposits receipts in favour of the Sr. Accounts Officer, SDZP/RMDD, Namchi. Tender form shall be issued only on production of the deposit receipts who have obtained the tender Documents. 6.The Tender Documents, including the Tender Form with quoted offer should be placed in a sealed cover with the name of the Tenderers and the name of the work superscripted on it. Supporting documents listed at Sl 3(a) and (b) above should be enclosed with the offer. 7.Sealed tenders may be deposited in the Tender/box in the Office of the Concerned Divisional Office, South District Zilla Panchayat, Namchi, on the date and within the time indicated above. 8.The Tenderers should sign on every page of the Tender Documents as Acceptance of the General Direction and conditions of the contract and other laid norms. The rate quoted should be both in figures and words and should be inclusive of all other Taxes and Levies. Overwriting and correction should be avoided and if made should be authenticated. Incomplete/Conditional tenders shall be rejected forthwith. 9. In case of any discrepancy in rates (s) printed in the Schedule of Rates and Quantities issued with the tender documents, rates as per approved Schedule of rates will be taken as correct. For items outside the SOR, the rates shall be as per the technically checked estimate/analysis. Decision of the Chief Engineer / Head of the Department will be final in this regard. 10.The work value, scope and quantum of work are subject to change, the contractor shall execute the work as per the directives of the Department. No claim on this account shall be entertained whatsoever. If any extra claim is made, it shall be as per the agreement rates. 11.Avoidable damages due to negligence of the contractor shall be at his own risk and cost. The Department shall not be liable for payment of such damages (if any), including accidents to labourer at site. 12.The offer shall remain valid for a period of 90 days. The work should be commenced within 15 days from the date of issue of work order. 13.All the conditions as mentioned in the NIT shall be deemed to be a part of the agreement to be entered with the contractor Security deposit shall be collected by deductions from the running bills to the contractor @ 5% of the value of work done. 14.The Department reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders without assigning any reason thereof. 15.The recoveries of Income Tax, GST and Royalties on Forest produces shall be as per the rates notified by the Government from time to time and applicable on the date of payment. In no case, claim of any contractor for deduction as per rates incorporated in Analysis of Rates or Schedule of Rates or Rates on the date of tender shall be acceptable. 16. In case of carriage of Non Stock Materials, if these materials are available to site or are actually transported from a lesser distance the indicated in the schedules, the department shall pay the carriage as per actual proof of carriage supported by permits issued by Forest department indicating the quarries which is required to be submitted by contractor with bill, not exceeding the rates as incorporated in the schedules. The contractors are required to submit necessary documents to fulfil the claim or payment of carriage of Non-Stock Materials. 17.Mobilization advance shall be given as per paragraph 24.6 of the Sikkim Public work Department Manual and General Conditions of Contract subject to availability of resources. 18.Subletting of contract work is against the norms and if it comes to the notice, the original contract shall be cancelled and appropriate action shall be initiated as per the rules. 19.In case of the man powers employed by the contractor are from outside the State or neighbouring countries, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to get them registered with the Labour Department, Government of Sikkim as per the relevant Labour Laws. 20.The Department also reserves the right to increase, decrease, alter or modify the item of works as indicated in the NIT without assigning any reason thereof. 21.The contractor shall also make arrangements to have photographs of the works taken at least at three stages of the construction period i.e. beginning, middle and completion stage. 22.Damages to properties in and around the work site must be avoided at all cost. The contractor shall be held responsible for any acts to negligence and shall be made to make the damages. 23. It is accepted to the tenders to have inspected the site before submitting his bid. There may be possible site difficulties for which the tenderer should have their own correct assessment before submitting the bid. 24. The contractor will have to pay all taxes and duties as applicable and notified by the State Government and no claim shall be entertained in this regard whatsoever. 25. The cost of stock materials supplied from the department store will be deducted from the contractors’ bills as per rules. (Divisional Engineer) South District Zilla Panchayat R.O.NO.48/IPR/PUB/Classi/20-21, Dt:06/08/20 Namchi, South Sikkim. SIKKIM HERALD Gangtok (Friday) August 07, 2020 4

Chief Secretary chairs State Task Force meeting IPR Exclusive Gangtok,Aug 01: Chief Secretary level. He said that movement of economic activities, he said. Mr. S.C. Gupta today chaired a vehicles and people will continue The meeting discussed Significance of Tendong Lho Rum meeting of the State Task Force to to be restricted beyond the the detailed SOP regarding the deliberate on the revised stipulated local area. This should inter-state movement of essential Faat guidelines issued by the Home be rigorously enforced, he commodities vehicles, and the Tendong Lho Rum Faat is one of the most auspicious and Department on 31.07.2020, which stated. safety protocol to be followed by significant festivals of the Lepcha community of Sikkim. It falls will come into force from 3rd It was clarified that twin the drivers and helpers. during the month of August every year. August, 2020. townships such as Rangpo- It was directed to ensure The legend says that Tendong Hill saved the Lepcha tribe The Chief Secretary Mamring, Singtam-Adarsh Gaon, strict monitoring and tracking of from the ravages of deluge caused by the continuous rain which reiterated that the revised and Jorethang- Naya Bazar will these vehicles for which a system drowned the entire State. As the lower region started to flood guidelines are explicit and have be considered as one local area will be established to be causing loss of life and property, the Lepchas started to ascend been prepared after thorough subject to regulations relating to operational from August 3. the Tendong Hill and thus the entire community was saved. deliberation. containment zone. The meeting also The Lepcha community consider this ancient festival as The Chief Secretary The Chief Secretary discussed the latest SOP issued a solemn occasion to pay respect as well as an endeavour to stressed on a few points in the stressed that the guidelines aim by the Health Department give back to mother nature. On this day, grand festivities are held guidelines and directed for strict at restriction of unnecessary regarding prescription of home at Tendong Hill in South Sikkim to pay reverence to this hill. During vigilance and monitoring. movement, and allowing quarantine for those having the festivities, the people belonging to the Lepcha community He reiterated that the necessary movement within adequate Isolation facilities, after make a model of the mountain in their homes and worship it. guidelines clearly speak about permissible limits. The idea is to recommendation from the medical The day also symbolises the tradition of living in harmony unlocking phase at the local facilitate gradual resumption of team. with mother nature. It also sends a message to the people to protect, preserve and celebrate mother nature in all its varied forms. SJA organises deliberation on local laws of Sikkim Gangtok: Sikkim Judicial Academy and The Hindu Marriage Act, As per these rules, anyone can get organised a deliberation on some 1955.” The “Effects of non- their marriage registered. The Rules of the local laws of Sikkim for the enforcement of Special Marriage are exhaustive and covers issues Learned District Judges on July 18 Act, 1954” was also discussed. such as Divorce, restitution of through Video Conference facility. While discussing The conjugal rights, etc. Further the The Resource Person for Sikkim Subject Regulation, 1961, Government of Sikkim vide the Workshop was Judge, High the Resource Person informed that Notification No.367/LR dated Court of Sikkim and Judge-in- the Regulation has been repealed 09.08.2007 made it compulsory to charge, Sikkim Judicial Academy after Sikkim merged with India. register all marriages which take Mr. Justice Bhaskar Raj Pradhan. Further people who were left out place between citizens of the The topics covered were “The from the Regulation were added in country in the State under this Legal and Historic perspective on the Citizenship Act. Resource Rules. Mr.Pradhan also informed The Sikkim Subject Regulation, Person also discussed the that the customary laws of each 1961, The Sikkim (Citizenship) difference between Sikkim Subject community is required to be Order 1975, Statutory orders and Certificate of Identification. He codified. So far in the State only issued under the Citizenship Act, urged the participants to go the customary laws of the 1955 and The Adaptation of Sikkim through the recent judgment of the Nepalese community have been Laws (No.1) Order 1975”. High Court of Sikkim in Yogen codified. The customary law of the Deliberation was also Ghatani v. State of Sikkim (Writ Bhutia community and the Lepcha made on “Laws regarding issuance Petition (C ) 66 of 2016 dated 20th Community is still in the draft state. of Certificate of Identification February 2020 which discusses in With regard to the extension namely the Notification No.66/ detail the laws relating to Certificate of the Special Marriage Act, 1954, Home/95 dated 22nd November, of Identification, Sikkim Subject, to Sikkim, it was informed that vide 1995., Notification No.57/Home/96 etc. a Central Notification dated dated 27th September, 1996, While discussing the Laws 09.10.2019 the Act has been Notification No. 04/Home/ 2006 relating to marriages and extended to the State of Sikkim but dated 25.01.2006, Notification Registration in Sikkim, Resource the same shall be enforced “on No.119/Home/2010 dated Person informed that the Indian such date as the Central 26.10.2010, Notification No.16/ Christian Marriage Act, 1872 was Government may, by notification Home/2014 dated 03.03.2014 and extended and enforced to Sikkim in the Official Gazette, appoint.” Corrigendum No. 49/ Home/2014 from 28.01.1931. The Hindu However, till date no such dated 30.05.2014”. “Laws relating Marriage Act was enforced only notification has been issued by the to marriages and Registration in on 01.05.1989. Prior to this the Central Government. Sikkim were also discussed Chogyal of Sikkim had promulgated There was a healthy especially the Rules to provide for the Rules to provide for discussion and interaction Registration and Solemnization of Registration and Solemnization of throughout the programme. a Forum of Marriage in Sikkim, 1963 a Forum of Marriage in Sikkim, 1963. 29 new positive cases of COVID-19 reported on August 06 Gangtok, August 06:Total New 3 cases from 3rd Mile Bojoghari Sun Pharma, Rongli Chujachen Covid-19 Positive Cases Reported contacts. and Rhenock have tested negative till 8am of 6.8.2020= 29. 2 reported from Postal on RTPCR. Out of 346 samples tested Colony above TNA. Similarly, 2 have tested Contd. from front page from the progressive, liberal and on RTPCR, 27 samples tested 1 reported from a paid positive through Rapid Antigen indigenous policy, boosting their positive. quarantine centre. Testing. Governor... knowledge scale, competitive Likewise, out of 80 samples tested 2 cases Mankind Pharma Total Active Cases = 475. spirit, scientific temper, on Rapid Antigen Testing, 2 Limited, South Sikkim. Total Cured & Discharged = 353. employment opportunities and is a widely respected national and samples tested positive. It was reported that all the Total Deaths = 1. technological development. global leader, who has brick by Breakup of Test Results on RTPCR: samples from Sunder Resort Cumulative Total = 829. In a separate letter, Mr. Prem brick brought transformational 19 positive cases from Chanatar. Facility quarantine centre, SICUN, Singh Tamang congratulated Mr. changes in the country. The Yogi Adityanath, the Chief foundation stone will remain and Minister of Uttar Pradesh. He Information sustain as a mark of affirmed that the foundation stone The Department of Food and Public Distribution, Government of India has allotted additional rice and chana insurmountable cultural unity and laying and bhumi pujan ceremony under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana for the months of July, 2020 to November, 2020 @ rice a solid consolidation of national will add an extraordinary chapter 5(five) kgs per person per month and chana @1(one) kg per house hold per month. power. in the spiritual, secular and The foodgrains mentioned above are meant for distribution to the beneficiaries under Antodaya In the field of Education, the religious history of our country. Anna Yojana (AAY) and Priority House Hold (PHH) categories free of cost. Chief Minister also applauded the Concluding the letter, Mr. Central Government for presenting Prem Singh Tamang praised Mr. a State- of- the -Art National Yogi Adityanath in transforming Education Policy after a long Uttar Pradesh into a vibrant, well- Log on to www.ipr.sikkim.gov.in interval. He mentioned that the developed state and a leading light coming generations will benefit in India’s federal structure.

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