The Sikkim Podcast

In this episode, Pema Wangchuk [Consulting Editor, Summit Times] and Tshering Eden [Features Editor, Summit Times] discuss the Language teacher recruitment controversy, corona virus preparedness [again, yes] and the SDF foundation day. This episode was recorded on Friday. For any feedback, suggestions, criticism please write to us at news@summittimes.com #summittimes #thesikkimpodcast

Continuing from the last podcast, Pema Wangchuk [Consulting Editor, Summit Times] and Tshering Eden [Features Editor, Summit Times] move on to the topics of rationing of Saturday holiday for Government employees, possible souring of the SKM-BJP Sikkim relationship and a disturbing incident related to Corona virus in Sikkim [And NO, there has been no Corona virus case detected in Sikkim]. This epis...

In this episode Pema Wangchuk [Consulting Editor, Summit Times] and Tshering Eden [Features Editor, Summit Times] discuss the arrests of general secretary, SDF social media, Barap Namgyal and Santosh Rai of Khoj TV. We also discuss the taxi drivers’ strike on Tuesday after the Traffic Police removed the Hospital Dara stop in the capital. This episode was recorded on Tuesday. For feedbacks, suggest...

We continue the discussion that had begun with the first podcast of the year 'Heavy New Year' and go on to cover a range of topics - from Chairman and Advisor appointments, government circulars, LT Assembly seats to how government offices need to be designed better.

2020 began with the Sikkimese rushing to get their bluebooks updated and while a lot has happened in the first fortnight of the new year, in this episode we discuss the Motor Vehicle's road safety awareness and enforcement drive and the cancellation of five-day week for government employees. Not the best of beginnings for everyone, but let's hope for brighter days ahead this new year. #sikkim #the...

This episode we discuss the Citizenship [Amendment] Act 2019, Sikkim's reaction to it and proposed defenses like the Inner Line Permit. 

This episode we discuss the Citizenship [Amendment] Bill, Sikkim's opposition to the Bill and the move to draft guidelines for digital media in Sikkim.  

This episode we give an update on the CM's second swearing-in and wonder why everything was so hush hush till the last minute. We also talk about the firing of 29 public prosecutors by the state government.

This episode we discuss the swearing-in of the Chief Minister and Cabinet that was supposed to happen but did not happen today, Aapdara protest against NHPC's refusal to acknowledge damages and compensate accordingly, and the protest by Muslim community in Namchi recently.

This episode we discuss the Pakyong murder case, media reporting of the case, cable car option for Gangtok's traffic problems, basketball star Nima Doma Bhutia and more. #thesikkimpodcast #Pakyongmurder #Nimadomabhutia

This episode we discuss the by-poll results, SKM-BJP alliance, and the relaxation on firecrackers this Diwali. #Sikkim 

This episode we discuss the by-poll in three constituencies of Sikkim, voter turn-out, candidates and the stakes involved. #sikkimelection2019 #sikkim #SKM #SDF #BJP

This episode we discuss the upcoming by-elections in Sikkim and wonder whether the last-minute SKM-BJP seat-sharing alliance will affect how voters in the three constituencies of Gangtok, Martam-Rumtek and Poklok-Kamrang vote. Political violence reported from Poklok-Kamrang is also touched upon.  Note: We recorded this episode on 14 Oct, 2019.

This episode we discuss the ECI's decision to allow Chief Minister, PS Tamang to contest elections and also touch upon the upcoming by-elections in three constituencies of Sikkim.

This episode we discuss the efforts of Sikkim Traffic Police to ease traffic snarls in Gangtok by trying out one way to town from Amdo Golai via DC Office, Sichey, PS Road. The trial did not work and in this discussion we have some ST staff giving their opinions on why it didn't work and what else could be done. #sikkimtraffic #thesikkimpodcast

And we are back! This episode we discuss the controversy that has erupted in Sikkim football, Amit Shah's statement on Article 371, the CM's latest announcements and more. #sikkimfootball #SFA #FPAS #SikkimAakraman

This episode we discuss fake news about the Election Commission allowing P S Tamang to contest by-elections and former CM Pawan Chamling being made Lt Governor of Ladakh;  media reports of Indian Mountaineering Federation saying it will not allow mountaineering on Mt Khangchendzonga, child rights, viral videos and more!

In this episode of The Sikkim Podcast we discuss the One Family One Job [OFOJ] scheme, the Government circular withholding and cancelling appointments and joinings made during the Model Code of Conduct, the latest press statement arguing that the government wants to 'review and verify' such appointments, the fate of the OFOJ appointees, and well, the entire confusion surrounding OFOJ.  Listen...