Contrary to the claims of Sikkim Glacier Commission that there has been no significant decrease in glaciers in Sikkim due to global warming and climate change, an international media house has published a news item asserting evidence that glaciers in Sikkim and other Himalayan regions are disappearing due to climate change.

GANGTOK, Dec 17: Contrary to the claims of Sikkim Glacier Commission that there has been no significant decrease in glaciers in Sikkim due to global warming and climate change, an international media house has published a scalding news item asserting evidence that glaciers in Sikkim and other Himalayan regions are disappearing due to climate change.

In an effort to assess the impact of global warming on this Himalayan State, the Sikkim Government has decided to set up 15 meteorological stations to record daily pattern of weather conditions here.

GANGTOK, Dec 13

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on its November 16 meeting has sanctioned a 89.50 million US dollar project for improving connectivity and infrastructure in the Indian subcontinent consisting areas of India, Bangladesh and Nepal to promote nature and culture-based tourism.

Of the total cost of US $89.50 million, US $28 million will be spent in Sikkim, a Sikkim IPR release informed.

GANGTOK, Dec 3: The glaciers in Mount Khangchendzonga in Sikkim side have shown an estimated annual retreat of 4.15 m during two decades from 1986 to 2005 which could possibly led to some reduction of water availability in future. This was stated by Union environment minister Jairam Ramesh in his reply to a question raised by Sikkim MP OT Lepcha in the Rajya Sabha recently.

The glacier of the world famous Mount Kanchenzonga in Sikkim has receded 4.5 metres in the last 17 years (1986-2005), Union Minister for Environment and Forests, Jairam Ramesh confirmed on Monday.

GANGTOK, Nov 22: Sikkim would soon acquire the distinction of having a hydro power station at an altitude of around 13,000 ft, the highest in the country. The work on this proposed mini-hydel power project would start soon with an active intervention from the State Department of Science and Technology, departments advisor GJ Samadhanam said.

Trying to keep pace with the infrastructure development in Tibet by China, the Border Road Organisation (BRO) is constructing 61 roads along Indo-China border covering a total length of 3377 Km in five States including Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. With reports of intrusions pouring in from Arunachal Pradesh top priority is being given to develop the road network in the State.