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United News of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
BJP leader warns against any move to dilute Article 371F in Sikkim
Gangtok, Aug 9 Former Minister and Chief Advisor of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Sikkim unit, Tseten Tashi Bhutia, has issued a strong statement warning that Sikkim without Article 371F would be 'a big zero.' He stressed that the special constitutional provision is not a privilege, but the very foundation of Sikkim's merger with India in 1975. Article 371F, included in the Indian Constitution at the time of Sikkim's statehood, protects the ownership rights of Sikkimese people through the Revenue Order of 1917, safeguards the Sikkim Subject Certificates and their descendants, ensures reserved seats in the Legislative Assembly, and preserves pre-merger laws and customs. Bhutia expressed deep concern that in recent years there have been attempts to weaken these protections through legislation, administrative decisions, or court rulings. He said that instead of celebrating Sikkim's 50 years of statehood in 2025 with pride, many people now live with fear and insecurity. He pointed to demographic changes since 1975, claiming that migration from neighbouring countries has shifted political priorities and led to non-locals controlling much of Sikkim's economy. He also warned that permanent settlement of outsiders in sensitive border areas could threaten national security. According to him, some local politicians have encouraged this trend for vote-bank politics, offering freebies and ignoring long-term risks. Bhutia criticised both the state and central governments for failing to act decisively. He noted that Sikkim has only one representative each in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, giving the state limited influence in Delhi. He accused certain IAS and IPS officers of working for personal gain rather than public welfare, in collusion with political leaders. Calling for urgent action, Bhutia appealed to the judiciary, lawmakers, and constitutional authorities to uphold the original spirit of the 1975 Merger Agreement. He said court judgments in the past have sometimes gone against the interests of the Sikkimese people due to misleading information from state authorities. If this continues, he warned, it could erode public trust, harm ethnic harmony, and compromise national security given Sikkim's borders with China, Bhutan, and Nepal. Bhutia urged all Sikkimese citizens to stay united and vigilant in defending Article 371F. He also reminded policymakers that weakening it would not just harm Sikkim's identity, but also threaten India's federal structure and national interest. 'Any weakening of Article 371F is not just an attack on Sikkim's identity, it is a threat to India's federal integrity and national interest,' Bhutia said. UNI SUJ AAB
United News of India
26-07-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
BJP Sikkim cuts ties with Y T Lepcha
States » East Gangtok, July 25 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Sikkim has officially distanced itself from Y T Lepcha, stating clearly that he is no longer associated with the party. In a strong statement released by BJP Sikkim's publicity wing, the party said any remarks made by Lepcha in the name of BJP are 'personal, unauthorized, and inaccurate.' The party explained that Lepcha had openly supported a rival political party during the 2024 general elections. By doing so, BJP says, he indulged in anti-party activities. As a result, his affiliation with the party ended and he now holds no official or unofficial position within BJP. 'Y T Lepcha is not a member of BJP Sikkim,' the press release read. 'His views do not reflect the position of the party.' The BJP also strongly warned against misuse of its name for individual political motives. The party has urged both the public and media to not give weight to any comments Lepcha makes in BJP's name, as they do not represent the party's position. According to party officials, the BJP in Sikkim stands by its core principles—clean politics, transparent public service and protection of democratic values. 'We remain committed to working for the welfare of Sikkimese people, and such distractions will not affect our focus,' a senior leader from the state unit said, requesting anonymity. UNI SUJ SS
New Indian Express
24-07-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
‘Supernumerary quota': DU releases sports trial schedule for UG admissions
NEW DELHI: The DU on Wednesday released the detailed schedule for sports trials for admission to its undergraduate programmes under the Sports Supernumerary Quota for the academic year 2025-26. The trials will be conducted from July 31 to August 4 across various colleges and sports complexes in Delhi. The sports trials will cover over 30 disciplines for men and women, including athletics, badminton, cricket, football, swimming, boxing, judo, squash, shooting and more. Candidates must report 30 minutes before the scheduled time at the assigned venues. Venues for the trials include Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University Polo Ground, the Sports Complex at the University of Delhi, PGDAV College, Jesus and Mary College, Shyam Lal College, and other locations across the city. For complete details on discipline-wise timings, venues and equipment requirements, candidates are advised to visit the official DU website. Apart from CUET, DU offers undergraduate admissions under 10 supernumerary quotas, including categories such as orphans, Sikkimese nominees, single girl children, differently-abled students, children of armed forces personnel and students with achievements in sports or extracurricular activities. The trials for archery, athletics, badminton (women), basketball (men), cricket (men), football (women), handball (men), hockey (men), netball (women), swimming, table tennis and wrestling will be held on July 31. On August 1, the events will include badminton (men), chess, cricket (women), fencing, gymnastics, football (men), kabaddi (men), kho-kho, taekwondo, tennis, volleyball (men), and weightlifting. The events scheduled for August 2 include baseball, basketball (women), boxing, handball (women), hockey (women), judo, kabaddi (women), softball, squash, and volleyball (women). The shooting is scheduled for August 4.
NDTV
23-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Delhi University Releases Sports Trial Schedule For Admissions Under Supernumerary Quota
Delhi University UG Admissions 2025: The University of Delhi has released the detailed schedule for sports trials for admission to its undergraduate programmes under the Sports Supernumerary Quota for the academic year 2025-26. The trials will be conducted from July 31 to August 4 across various colleges and sports complexes in Delhi. Trial Schedule And Venues The sports trials will cover over 30 disciplines for both men and women, including athletics, badminton, cricket, football, swimming, boxing, judo, squash, shooting, and more. Candidates must report 30 minutes before the scheduled time in their respective sports kits at the assigned venues. Here is a brief overview of the trial dates: July 31, 2025 (Thursday): Archery, Athletics, Badminton (Women), Basketball (Men), Cricket (Men), Football (Women), Handball (Men), Hockey (Men), Netball (Women), Swimming, Table Tennis, Wrestling August 1, 2025 (Friday): Badminton (Men), Chess, Cricket (Women), Fencing, Gymnastics, Football (Men), Kabaddi (Men), Kho-Kho, Taekwondo, Tennis, Volleyball (Men), Weight Lifting August 2, 2025 (Saturday): Baseball, Basketball (Women), Boxing, Handball (Women), Hockey (Women), Judo, Kabaddi (Women), Softball, Squash, Volleyball (Women) August 4, 2025 (Monday): Shooting Check complete Schedule here View this post on Instagram A post shared by Delhiuniversityoffical (@delhiuniversityoffical) Important Instructions For Candidates Candidates must carry a printed copy of their CSAS (UG) 2025 application form along with a valid photo ID proof. They must report at least 30 minutes before the scheduled trial time in proper sports attire. Specific equipment required for certain sports (e.g., Yonex AS shuttle for badminton, Sonex cricket balls, Wilson tennis balls) must be brought by the candidates themselves. Candidates should be prepared for extended trial durations due to the expected high number of participants. Parents or guardians will not be allowed inside the trial venues. Venues for the trials include Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University Polo Ground, Sports Complex at University of Delhi, PGDAV College, Jesus and Mary College, Shyam Lal College, and others across Delhi. For complete details on game-wise timings, venues, and equipment requirements, candidates are advised to refer to the official DU website. Apart from CUET, the Delhi University offers admissions to undergraduate courses under 10 supernumerary quotas for 2025-26, including categories like orphans, Sikkimese nominees, single girl children, differently-abled students and children of armed forces personnel, and sports or ECA achievers.
News18
21-07-2025
- Business
- News18
ITR 2025: Citizens Of This Indian State Are Exempted From Income Tax
1/8 2/8 The citizens of India are liable to pay income taxes under the Income Tax Act, of 1961. However, the original inhabitants of one state are exempted from payment of Income tax under section 10(26AAA) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. (Image: Pexels) Sikkim was established in 1642 and as per the Indo-Sikkim Peace Agreement in the year 1950, Sikkim became the protected state of India. In 1975, the state was merged with India. At that time, Sikkim's ruler was Chogyal. He granted the Sikkim Income Tax Manual in the year 1948. Thus, when India was merged with India, the terms of income tax exemption for Sikkimese people were imposed on them. Taking this into consideration, section 10 (26AAA) of the Indian Income Tax Act has provided an exemption from income tax to the native residents of Sikkim. (Image: Pexels) Earlier, the law was only limited to those who possessed a Sikkim subject certificate and their descendant's certificate. Following this, he was considered an Indian citizen under the Sikkim Citizenship Amendment Order, of 1989. But after the Supreme Court granted the status of Sikkimese natives to the people of India who were living in Sikkim till April 26, 1975 (a day before the merger of Sikkim with India), 95 per cent of the population was excluded from tax liability. (Image: Pexels) Section 10 (26AAA) aims to reduce the burden on taxpayers by granting tax exemptions. Calculating an 'exempted income," or income that is excluded from total income calculations has been focused on in this section. (Image: Pexels)
