SIkKIM HERALD Vol. 63 No. 75 visit us at www.ipr.sikkim.gov.in Gangtok (Tuesday) November 26, 2019 Regd. No.WB/SKM/01/2017-19 th Sikkim Legislative Assembly Secretariat Governor attends 50 Governor’s Sonam Tshering Marg, Gangtok, Sikkim, 737101 No.259/L&PA Dated:20/11/2019 Conference NOTIFICATION the country was concerned In exercise of the power conferred under Rule16 of the Rules of Governor stressed on its up Procedure and Conduct of Business in Sikkim Legislative Assembly, gradation and expediting Shri L.B.Das, Hon’ble Speaker Sikkim Legislative Assembly has been construction of alternate highway pleased to reconvene a sitting of the House in the Assembly Hall, to Sikkim. This is necessary in view Gangtok on 28th November, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. of Sikkim’s developmental needs, The Hon’ble Members are notified accordingly. tourism and above all, the national security, he said. By order Railway Connectivity: Sd/- Expressing concern and Dr.(Gopal Pd. Dahal) SLASS displeasure about the slow pace Secretary of construction of the much awaited Sevoke-Rangpo Rail Link project, Governor drew the attention of Railway Ministry and Sikkim receives India stressed on its early completion for the benefit of the State and the country as a whole. Today 2019 Awards Air Connectivity: Governor while highlighting the issues and bottlenecks which has halted the flight operations at Pakyong President, Mr. Ram Nath Kovind, Governor Mr. Ganga Prasad, Airport from June 1 this year and th respective Governors and Lt. Governors during the 50 Governor’s the obvious sense of Conference at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi. disappointment among Sikkimese, urged the central government to New Delhi, November 24: required urgent attention of intervene and ensure early Governor Mr. Ganga Prasad Central Government. restoration of flight operations. He attended main session of ongoing Governor while addressing also stressed on the need to install th three days 50 Governor’s the session placed the State all required technical instruments Conference at Ashoka Hall, report seeking attention of the to make sure that the Airport stays Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi. concerned Ministries highlighting operational round the year and in The third day of the following issues. all season. conference saw the presentation Strengthening the road Broadband and internet of State Reports by respective connectivity to Sikkim: Stating that Governors and Lt. Governors, NH-10 still serves as the only highlighting issues of prime lifeline for the state as far as Contd.on page 2 importance of the States which connecting Sikkim with the rest of Education Minister Mr. Kunga Nima Lepcha and ACS, Mr. G.P. Upadhyaya receiving awards from Union Minister, Heavy Industries Sikkim and NCT Delhi Education and Public Enterprises, Mr. Prakash Javadekar in New Delhi. New Delhi, November 22:The Education sector. Innovative and Signs MoU Education Department, best practices of Sikkim in the Government of Sikkim was Education Sector like dust-bin-free New Delhi, November 23: The conferred with two awards in schools in which students carry Department of Education, New Delhi by the India Today their own garbage bag and collect Government of Sikkim and the Group. Sikkim received the Best all the garbage to take back from Department of Education, Performing State in the Small the school and dispose off at Government of NCT Delhi signed States category in Education designated garbage areas. a Memorandum of Understanding Sector and Most Improved Small Concepts of pocket-money-free in Delhi on November 23, 2019 to State in Governance in the Small schools to avoid buying junk food carry out programmes under the States category. and eat freshly cooked healthy Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat being Education Minister Mr. meal at schools, Swachh Bharat for initiated by the Government of Kunga Nima Lepcha and a healthy mind and clean India. The MoU was signed by Additional Chief Secretary, Mr. environment, textbooks for Additional Chief Secretary, Mr. G.P. Upadhyaya received these primary classes with embedded G.P. Upadhyaya and Principal awards from Union Minister, Sustainable Development Goals of Secretary (Education), NCT Delhi Heavy Industries and Public the UNESCO-MGIEP, 20% Mr. Sandeep Kumar. Enterprises, Mr. Prakash investment of the State budget in As per the Ek Bharat Javadekar. Education Sector, community Shreshtha Bharat programme, These awards were participation and collaboration different States are paired up with conferred on Sikkim on the basis with the PRIs, introduction of KG other States. Sikkim has been of several surveys carried out by paired up with Delhi for the year the India Today Group in Sikkim in Contd.on page 2 2019-20 for this programme. Additional Chief Secretary, Mr. G.P. Upadhyaya and Principal The two States have agreed Secretary (Education), NCT Delhi Mr. Sandeep Kumar in New Delhi. to celebrate the Unity in Diversity Pearls of Wisdom of the Nation and to maintain and Country; to promote the spirit of Union Territories through a year- Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection strengthen the fabric of national integration through a long planned engagement traditionally existing emotional deep and structured engagement we can catch excellence. bonds between the people of the between all Indian States and Contd.on page 2 - Vince Lombardi SIKKIM HERALD Gangtok (Tuesday) November 26, 2019 2 Contd.from front page organic farming, infrastructure including road network within the District Diary State. The Governor called for a Governor attends... special criterion of providing Full Gospel Fellowship Church inaugurated central funds to states like Sikkim, connectivity: Governor drew based on potential of growth rather Namchi, November 23: The today. (UCWS) Pastor Peltos Sunsav, attention of Union Government than on the criteria of area and Minister for Agriculture, The programme was also Pastor Silas Rai, Pastor Ratan Rai, on the poor broadband and population. Horticulture, Animal Husbandry attended by President, United Pastor Jonathan Muletan and internet connectivity in Sikkim. He Long pending demands of and Veterinary Services, IPR and Christian Welfare Society Pastor A.K. Aron. stated that Sikkim is yet to take full Sikkim: The Governor while placing Printing and Stationery (UCWSS), Pastor Dhurba On the occasion, Minister advantage of the digitization of the State report sought Centre’s Departments, Mr. Lok Nath Sishga, Mr. Eld. Patrus Gurung, Mr. Sharma was also felicitated economy, cashless banking and intervention in early resolution of Sharma inaugurated Full Gospel Rev. Joshep Tamang, Sr. Pastor by the Committee of the Church. other transactions, public delivery all pending demands of the State Fellowship Church (FGFC) at Arbor Kharshyantiew from of services as per Digital India lying at the disposal of Central Bermiok Daring, South Sikkim, Shillong, General Secretary Mission due to poor internet Government for appropriate action. Minister Lok Nath Sharma visits Sikkim Hatcheries Limited connectivity. The three day conference Hydro Power: Governor started with special session on Namchi, November 23:The Husbandry and Veterinary report. urged the Union Government to Union Territories followed by Minister for Agriculture, Services (S) Dr. Mala Bajgai, During the inspection, he assist the State in augmenting the Informal Meetings of the Horticulture and Animal Veterinary Officer Ms. Suman also discussed at length about the Hydro Power Potential of Sikkim Governors and Lt. Governors at Husbandry Deptt., Mr. Lok Nath Chettri in-Charge Poultry and Bull required manpower, necessary and underlined the need for more GDR, Rashtrapati Bhawan. The Sharma made a visit to Sikkim Farm Bermiok. equipments and other investment in the sector in order meeting was followed by High Tea Hatcheries Limited at Bermiok The Minister thoroughly infrastructure to make it proper to complete the ongoing projects hosted by The President and the South Sikkim, today. inspected the Hatchery farm and functional and satisfactory. on priority. This will ensure greater First Lady at East Lawn. He was accompanied by directed the concerned economic dividends for the State’s Later, the Vice President also Additional Director Animal department to submit the status developmental needs, he further hosted High Tea at Vice said. President’s Secretariat for Six months long basic course on speaking and learning Japanese Continued support and Governors and the Lt. Governors. Language to start in West Sikkim handholding to Sikkim’s specific On the second day of the developmental needs: Conference on November 23, Gyalshing November 21: The candidates with basic skill of technically qualified as the Highlighting the strategic location Governor attended the Break Away Chief Minister Mr. Prem Singh Japanese language to enable the employment opportunities are and geographical limitations of Session of Sub Group of Tamang underlined the vision of candidates to apply for brighter and the candidates from Sikkim, the Governor sought Governors on ‘Governance for skilling the youths and making employment and study prospects West District Sikkim will be given continuous assistance and ‘Ease of Living’ and participated them ready for employment in in Japan in the near future. priority due to it being an patronage of Central Government in the detailed deliberations held developed countries like The application forms Aspirational district. to fulfill its developmental needs, at Yellow Drawing Room of Singapore, Japan. 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