Officials inspect cloudburst-hit Pakyong, Sikkim
Sikkim officials, accompanied by local representatives, carried out a joint inspection today in Pakyong, following the devastation caused by an intense cloudburst, late last night.
Sikkim officials, accompanied by local representatives, carried out a joint inspection today in Pakyong, following the devastation caused by an intense cloudburst, late last night.
A total of 2,563 people were rescued and 3,268 persons were evacuated and a total of 5,050 relief camps are functioning.
The Government of India (GoI) has formulated a Greenfield Airports (GFA) Policy, 2008 which prescribes the procedure and conditions for development of new Greenfield Airports in the country.
According to Gazette notification, the existing four districts will be renamed as Gangtok, Gyaishing , Mangan and Namchi. The new district of Pakyong, which is presently a subdivision with its Headquarters at Pakyong, will be carved out from the existing East Sikkim district.
