I am working with Hindustan Times since 2001 and am posted in Siliguri, West Bengal, as Principal Correspondent. I have been regularly covering vast area of northern parts of West Bengal, Sikkim and parts of Nepal and Bhutan.
Articles by Pramod Giri
NH10 shut down as heavy rains hit north Bengal triggering fresh landslides
The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy to very heavy rains in some areas in the hills of north Bengal and Sikkim over the next five days
Updated on Jun 29, 2024 08:17 PM IST
‘Not for me’: Bhaichung Bhutia gives up electoral politics after losing 4 polls
Tuesday’s announcement came after Bhaichung Bhutia’s fourth electoral defeat in West Bengal and Sikkim
Published on Jun 25, 2024 09:58 PM IST
‘Forced to sign blank paper’: Complainant in Bengal train tragedy
Preliminary investigations by the Railways into the accident said that the automatic signal system had malfunctioned, and drivers along the route were directed to travel at a reduced speed of 10 kilometres per hour.
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 07:36 AM IST
Pramod Giri, Siliguri
Sikkim landslides: Stranded tourists being evacuated by road
Around 1,200 tourists, including some foreign nationals, were stranded in North Sikkim after heavy rains triggered landslides in several places cutting off the areas from the rest of the state
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 05:00 PM IST
Bengal train accident: Teams faced desperate scramble to rescue trapped victims
While village residents were the first responders, the site of the accident was soon besieged by personnel from different agencies
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 07:42 AM IST
On board 13174: A loud bang, and what followed
A train collision near New Jalpaiguri has left 9 dead and 41 injured. Villagers were first responders, helping in the rescue efforts.
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 02:22 AM IST
‘Huge jerk, then everything started tumbling’: Kanchanjunga Express survivors
Locals were the first responders as they rushed to the spot and began rescue operations. The injured were rushed to the North Bengal hospita.
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 04:46 PM IST
Unabated rains hit Sikkim rescue ops, 1,200 tourists stuck
Around 1,200 tourists are stranded in north Sikkim as most parts of the region remained cut off because of damages on roads, bridges.
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 04:56 AM IST
Landslides cut off North Sikkim; swollen Teesta leaves hundreds homeless
Chief minister Prem Singh Tamang on Wednesday announced a ₹5 lakh compensation each for the families of the three people who died at Majwa village in South Sikkim
Published on Jun 13, 2024 11:27 AM IST
Rain triggers fresh landslides in parts of Sikkim; no fresh casualty reported
Heavy showers on the night of June 10 caused extensive damage to properties at Thek village in Pakyong district
Published on Jun 13, 2024 08:38 AM IST
16-yr-old boy run over by Darjeeling toy train; third death since 2022
Launched by the British in 1881 and declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, popularly called the toy train, is famous for joy rides and draws thousands of tourists
Published on Jun 12, 2024 08:44 PM IST
Three die in landslides in south Sikkim following heavy rainfall
Sikkim chief minister Prem Singh Tamang expressed grief over the loss of lives and property due to the landslides
Updated on Jun 10, 2024 09:05 PM IST
Prem Singh Tamang sworn in as Sikkim chief minister for second term
Governor Lakshman Acharya administered the oath of office and secrecy to Tamang and his council of ministers at a ceremony at Gangtok’s Paljor stadium
Updated on Jun 10, 2024 08:02 PM IST
Ruling SKM retains lone Lok Sahba seat in Sikkim
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha’s sitting MP Indra Hang Subba defeated his nearest rival Bharat Basnett of the Citizen Action Party by a margin of 78,766 votes
Published on Jun 04, 2024 02:43 PM IST
HT interview: We did not forge any alliance, but share good ties with BJP, says Sikkim CM
SKM won 31 of 32 seats in Sikkim's assembly elections. CM Golay credits success to good governance. Chamling's defeat due to ego. Welfare schemes popular.
Updated on Jun 04, 2024 06:42 AM IST
SKM sweeps Sikkim, BJP bags 3rd Arunachal term
BJP in Arunachal Pradesh and SKM in Sikkim won by large margins in the April 19 elections. BJP secured 46 out of 60 seats, while SKM won 31 out of 32 seats.
Updated on Jun 03, 2024 05:44 AM IST
SKM records landslide victory in Sikkim polls; CM calls BJP ‘close partner’
SKM, led by chief minister Prem Singh Tamang Golay, won 31 of the 32 assembly seats in Sikkim while SDF, headed by former CM Pawan Chamling got one seat
Published on Jun 02, 2024 07:39 PM IST
Sikkim’s ruling SKM heading for landslide victory in assembly polls
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) leads in 31 of 32 assembly seats in Sikkim elections. Former CM Pawan Chamling's party SDF trails in most seats.
Updated on Jun 02, 2024 01:08 PM IST
Sikkim assembly polls: Counting of votes on Sunday
Sikkim witnessed primarily a bipolar contest between the ruling SKM and its principal opposition SDF with the BJP expected to put up a fight in around five seats
Updated on Jun 01, 2024 05:20 PM IST
Sikkim’s 32 assembly and one Lok Sabha seat to go to polls on April 19
Sikkim is likely to witness a triangular contest between the SKM, SDF and the newly formed Citizen Action Party (CAP)
Updated on May 10, 2024 11:48 AM IST
1st pair of Siberian tigers in India after 12 years arrives in Darjeeling
Lara and Akamas arrived on Sunday night in two special ambulances from the Kolkata airport after they were flown from Cyprus as a part of an animal exchange programme
Published on Dec 12, 2023 09:05 AM IST
Three elephants mowed down by goods train in Bengal district: Officials
The train, which was travelling from Guwahati to Siliguri, hit the elephants near Sikhari Gate located between Kalchini and Rajabhatkhawa stations in Alipurduar
Updated on Nov 27, 2023 03:41 PM IST
GTA threatens to stop work at two hydel power projects over Teesta after floods
The River Teesta, which originates from a glacial lake Khangchung Chho at an elevation of 5,280m in northeastern Sikkim, passes through Sikkim and four districts of West Bengal before entering Bangladesh
Published on Oct 15, 2023 01:01 PM IST
Military airlifts flood victims in Sikkim; toll 89
Army helicopters began evacuating stranded tourists in Sikkim after flash floods caused by a glacial lake outburst flood devastated the area.
Updated on Oct 10, 2023 06:22 AM IST
Pramod Giri, Siliguri
Migrant workers in Sikkim recount nightmare as they leave for home states
59 migrant workers from different parts of India reached Bengal’s Siliguri town on Saturday night after travelling for ten hours in a Sikkim government bus
Updated on Oct 09, 2023 11:37 AM IST
Sikkim flood toll hits 82 amid slush and debris
At least 140 people are still missing and the toll is expected to rise further, warned officials
Updated on Oct 09, 2023 01:11 AM IST
Pramod Giri, Siliguri
Central assistance for flood-hit Sikkim triggers political slugfest in Bengal
The death count due to flash floods until Saturday evening stood at 55. Of those, 29 bodies were fished out of the Teesta and its tributaries in Bengal’s Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and Cooch Behar districts
Updated on Oct 08, 2023 05:36 PM IST
Bhaichung appeals sports fraternity to hold charity matches for flood-hit Sikkim
Bhutia said he has joined hands with the Association of Conservation of Tourism (ACT) which will be organising events to raise funds
Published on Oct 08, 2023 05:09 PM IST
Central team arrives in Sikkim, toll reaches 55
Flash floods in Sikkim have caused at least 55 deaths and left 143 people missing. The floods were caused when a glacial lake burst following heavy rain.
Updated on Oct 08, 2023 07:06 AM IST
Pramod Giri, Siliguri
Sikkim floods: Weather hinders rescue operations as death toll rises to 27
The known number of casualties rose to 27 and the number of missing increased to 143, officials said
Updated on Oct 07, 2023 06:50 AM IST