Sikkim is a state in northeastern India. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China in the north and northeast, Bhutan in the east, Koshi Province of Nepal in the west, and West Bengal in the south. Sikkim is also close to the Siliguri Corridor, which borders Bangladesh. Sikkim is the least populous and second smallest among the Indian states. Situated in the Eastern Himalaya, Sikkim is notable for its biodiversity, including alpine and subtropical climates, as well as being a host to Kangchenjunga, the highest peak in India and third highest on Earth. Sikkim's capital and largest city is Gangtok. Almost 35% of the state is covered by Khangchendzonga National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Halpe homolea, the Indian ace or Ceylon ace, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae.
Agriades is a genus of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae. Its species are found in temperate Asia, Europe, and North America.
Kazi Lhendup Dorjee, also spelled Lhendup Dorji or Lhendup Dorji Khangsarpa was an Indian politician who was the 1st chief minister of Sikkim from 1975 to 1979 after its union with India. He was the 1st Prime Minister of Sikkim from 1974 to 1975. He also served as the Executive Council of Sikkim from 1967 to 1970. He was a member of INC after 1975 and Sikkim National Congress before 1975.
The Kingdom of Sikkim, officially Dremoshong until the 1800s, was a hereditary monarchy in the Eastern Himalayas which existed from 1642 to 16 May 1975, then it was merged with the Republic of India. It was ruled by Chogyals of the Namgyal dynasty.
Halpe is a genus of grass skippers in the family Hesperiidae. It is found in the Indomalayan realm.
United Sikkim Football Club is an Indian professional football club based in Gangtok, Sikkim. Incorporated in 2011, the club usually competed in Sikkim Premier Division League. United Sikkim is the only club from Sikkim to have played in I-League, which was then top tier of Indian football league system.
Paljor Stadium is a football stadium located in Gangtok, Sikkim, India. The stadium is currently home to Sikkim Premier League, Sikkim Premier Division, and Sikkim Women's Super League clubs. It holds 30,000 people. After hosting the I-League and the I-League 2, the stadium also hosts matches of lower local divisions and tournaments.
The Sikkim Gold Cup, known as the All India Governor's Gold Cup, is an Indian football tournament held in Sikkim and organized by Sikkim Football Association (SFA). Past champions include New Road Team of Nepal in 2007, Three Star Club of Nepal in 2008. and ONGC FC in 2010. Mohammedan Sporting became the champions for 2016 beating Jhapa XI 1–0 in the final.
Gastropacha sikkima is a moth in the family Lasiocampidae. It is found in India, northern Thailand, Laos and Taiwan.
The Sikkim Football Association (SFA) is one of the 37 Indian state football associations that are affiliated to the All India Football Federation (AIFF), based out of Gangtok, Sikkim. It sends state teams for Santosh Trophy and Senior Women's National Football Championship.
Pakyong Airport is a seasonal domestic airport serving Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, India.
Alucita sikkima is a moth of the family Alucitidae. It is found in India (Sikkim).
The 2017 China–India border standoff or Doklam standoff was a military border standoff between the Indian Armed Forces and the People's Liberation Army of China over Chinese construction of a road in Doklam, near a trijunction border area known as Donglang, or Donglang Caochang, meaning Donglang pasture or grazing field, in Chinese. On 16 June 2017 Chinese troops with construction vehicles and road-building equipment began extending an existing road southward in Doklam, a territory that is claimed by both China and India's ally Bhutan.
Sikkim Premier Division League, also known as Probo Sikkim Premier Division League for sponsorship reasons, is a highest state-level football league in Sikkim, India, organised by Sikkim Football Association. United Sikkim FC is the most successful club with three league titles.
The first case of the COVID-19 pandemic in India was reported on 30 January 2020, originating from China. Slowly, the pandemic spread to various states and union territories including the state of Sikkim.
Halpe zema, the zema banded ace, is a species of skipper, a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae. It is native to Nepal, India, and Myanmar.
