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On May 22, Ms Gupta visited the Sessions House at 2 North End Road in Civil Lines area, triggering speculation of her possibility of moving into the area. 

Sources, however, said that Ms Gupta has also visited a few bungalows in upscale Lutyens’ Delhi, that primarily houses government offices and bungalows, besides Parliament and the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Currently, the sessions judges of Tis Hazari Court reside in the Sessions House, which is at a short distance from the 6, Flagstaff Road bungalow where Mr Kejriwal stayed.

In October, the Public Works Department had offered Mr Gupta the same place but the Chief Minister and the BJP asserted that she would not stay at this bungalow that gained political notoriety as “Sheesh Mahal” over alleged irregularities and corruption in its reconstruction and inventory of costly goods in it. 

Mr Kejriwal, who served in the top post from 2015 to September 2024, vacated the bungalow after resigning from Chief Minister’s post. 

The AB-17, Mathura Road bungalow was earlier occupied by former deputy chief minister and AAP leader Manish Sisodia for years. When he went to jail in connection with the excise policy case, the bungalow was allotted to Ms Atishi. 

The bungalow was also occupied by former chief minister Sheila Dikshit, before she shifted to Moti Lal Nehru Marg. The bungalow at 33, Sham Nath Marg was earlier branded by Delhi’s political class as “jinxed” after former Chief Ministers Brahm Prakash and Madan Lal Khurana – who resided here – failed to complete their terms.

After remaining vacant for several years, the bungalow was converted into an office of the Dialogue and Development Commission of Delhi.

As per rules, official accommodations need to be vacated within 15 days by the members of the previous government.

Originally scheduled to attend the event in person in Gangtok, the Prime Minister had to address the gathering virtually from Bagdogra due to inclement weather.

“I wanted to join you personally to celebrate the golden jubilee celebrations. I departed early in the morning from Delhi, however, I could only reach Bagdogra, but the weather did not allow me to go any further. However, it is nice to see such a magnificent scene in front of me, where people are everywhere,” PM Modi said in his address.

The Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple key development projects during the virtual event. These include a 500-bedded district hospital worth over Rs 750 crore in Namchi district, a passenger ropeway at Sangachoeling in Pelling, Gyalshing district, and a statue of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Atal Amrit Udyan in Sangkhola, Gangtok district.

Additionally, he released a commemorative coin, a souvenir coin, and a postage stamp to mark the occasion.

Reflecting on Sikkim’s journey, the Prime Minister said, “Fifty years ago, Sikkim chose a democratic future for itself. Along with its unique geography, the people of Sikkim embraced the Indian spirit. There was a belief that when every voice is heard and every right protected, equal opportunities for development will follow.”

“Today, I can say that the trust of every Sikkimese family has steadily strengthened and the country has witnessed the results in Sikkim’s progress,” he added.

Lauding the state’s balanced growth, he said, “In the last 50 years, Sikkim has become a model of nature and progress… Such stars have emerged from Sikkim who have illuminated India’s sky.”

Reaffirming his inclusive development agenda, the Prime Minister stated, “When I first came to power in 2014, I gave the slogan of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’. To make India ‘Viksit’, it is necessary to do a balanced development of every state and region of the nation. Every state and region of India has its own speciality. Hence, our government has brought the North East to the centre of development. We are working on our ‘Act East’ policy with an ‘Act fast’ approach.”

The Prime Minister also referred to the recent Rising North East Summit held in New Delhi, where several industrialists and business leaders announced fresh investments for Sikkim, expected to boost local development and generate employment.

The day marked a historic milestone in Sikkim’s political evolution. On May 16, 1975, Sikkim transitioned from a monarchy to full statehood within the Indian Union following a referendum.

The accession was accompanied by Article 371F, a special constitutional safeguard to preserve the state’s unique ethnic identity, customs, and cultural traditions.

Over the past five decades, Sikkim has become a model of sustainable development and eco-conscious governance, earning accolades for its green initiatives and environmental leadership. The state’s government has planned a year-long celebration under the theme ‘Sunaulo, Samriddha and Samarth Sikkim’ to showcase its vibrant culture, rich traditions, and developmental milestones.

Tanzanian content creator Kili Paul’s love for India is no secret. He often shares posts appreciating the country and its diverse food on social media. Currently promoting his upcoming film Innocent, Kili recently landed in Kerala and treated himself to a grand Indian meal. In a video shared on Instagram, Kili is seen enjoying biryani at the Kochi Marriott Hotel. The clip shows him seated at a restaurant as the staff serves him biryani from a large bowl. He even raises a toast with what looks like pineapple juice. On the table, there is also a small plate of banana chips and two types of desserts.The Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple key development projects during the virtual event. These include a 500-bedded district hospital worth over Rs 750 crore in Namchi district, a passenger ropeway at Sangachoeling in Pelling, Gyalshing district, and a statue of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Atal Amrit Udyan in Sangkhola, Gangtok district.

Additionally, he released a commemorative coin, a souvenir coin, and a postage stamp to mark the occasion.

Reflecting on Sikkim’s journey, the Prime Minister said, “Fifty years ago, Sikkim chose a democratic future for itself. Along with its unique geography, the people of Sikkim embraced the Indian spirit. There was a belief that when every voice is heard and every right protected, equal opportunities for development will follow.”

“Today, I can say that the trust of every Sikkimese family has steadily strengthened and the country has witnessed the results in Sikkim’s progress,” he added.

Lauding the state’s balanced growth, he said, “In the last 50 years, Sikkim has become a model of nature and progress… Such stars have emerged from Sikkim who have illuminated India’s sky.”Reaffirming his inclusive development agenda, the Prime Minister stated, “When I first came to power in 2014, I gave the slogan of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’. To make India ‘Viksit’, it is necessary to do a balanced development of every state and region of the nation. Every state and region of India has its own speciality. Hence, our government has brought the North East to the centre of development. We are working on our ‘Act East’ policy with an ‘Act fast’ approach.”

The Prime Minister also referred to the recent Rising North East Summit held in New Delhi, where several industrialists and business leaders announced fresh investments for Sikkim, expected to boost local development and generate employment.

The day marked a historic milestone in Sikkim’s political evolution. On May 16, 1975, Sikkim transitioned from a monarchy to full statehood within the Indian Union following a referendum.The accession was accompanied by Article 371F, a special constitutional safeguard to preserve the state’s unique ethnic identity, customs, and cultural traditions.

Over the past five decades, Sikkim has become a model of sustainable development and eco-conscious governance, earning accolades for its green initiatives and environmental leadership. The state’s government has planned a year-long celebration under the theme ‘Sunaulo, Samriddha and Samarth Sikkim’ to showcase its vibrant culture, rich traditions, and developmental milestones.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually addressed the 50th-anniversary celebrations of Sikkim’s statehood, reaffirming his government’s commitment to balanced regional development through the ‘Act East’ policy with an ‘Act fast’ approach.

The celebration, titled Sikkim@50: Where Progress Meets Purpose and Nature Nurtures Growth, marked five decades since Sikkim became the 22nd state of India in 1975.Originally scheduled to attend the event in person in Gangtok, the Prime Minister had to address the gathering virtually from Bagdogra due to inclement weather.

“I wanted to join you personally to celebrate the golden jubilee celebrations. I departed early in the morning from Delhi, however, I could only reach Bagdogra, but the weather did not allow me to go any further. However, it is nice to see such a magnificent scene in front of me, where people are everywhere,” PM Modi said in his address.

The Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple key development projects during the virtual event. These include a 500-bedded district hospital worth over Rs 750 crore in Namchi district, a passenger ropeway at Sangachoeling in Pelling, Gyalshing district, and a statue of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Atal Amrit Udyan in Sangkhola, Gangtok district.

Additionally, he released a commemorative coin, a souvenir coin, and a postage stamp to mark the occasion.

Reflecting on Sikkim’s journey, the Prime Minister said, “Fifty years ago, Sikkim chose a democratic future for itself. Along with its unique geography, the people of Sikkim embraced the Indian spirit. There was a belief that when every voice is heard and every right protected, equal opportunities for development will follow.”

“Today, I can say that the trust of every Sikkimese family has steadily strengthened and the country has witnessed the results in Sikkim’s progress,” he added.

Lauding the state’s balanced growth, he said, “In the last 50 years, Sikkim has become a model of nature and progress… Such stars have emerged from Sikkim who have illuminated India’s sky.”

Reaffirming his inclusive development agenda, the Prime Minister stated, “When I first came to power in 2014, I gave the slogan of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’. To make India ‘Viksit’, it is necessary to do a balanced development of every state and region of the nation. Every state and region of India has its own speciality. Hence, our government has brought the North East to the centre of development. We are working on our ‘Act East’ policy with an ‘Act fast’The Prime Minister also referred to the recent Rising North East Summit held in New Delhi, where several industrialists and business leaders announced fresh investments for Sikkim, expected to boost local development and generate employment.

The day marked a historic milestone in Sikkim’s political evolution. On May 16, 1975, Sikkim transitioned from a monarchy to full statehood within the Indian Union following a referendum.

The accession was accompanied by Article 371F, a special constitutional safeguard to preserve the state’s unique ethnic identity, customs, and cultural traditions.

A tourist vehicle with 11 passengers travelling in Sikkim’s Mangan district plunged 1,00 feet from a cliff into the Teesta river on Thursday. Two critically injured passengers were rescued from the accident spot and rushed initially to Chungthang Primary Health Centre and later to Mangan District hospital.  

Mangan Police have confirmed that one body was recovered while search operations for eight missing passengers was carried out all night by Indian Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police, Sikkim Police and Mangan District Administration. 

The tourists were reportedly from West Bengal, Odisha, Tripura, and other parts of the country.

Mangan District Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims as identification and family notifications are still underway. Search and rescue operations remain ongoing under difficult terrain and weather conditions.

The missing persons include BJP leader Itishree Jena from Jajpur Road area of Odisha, who was reportedly travelling with her family when the tragic accident occurred.Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has extended his support, and the Odisha government has initiated discussions with the Sikkim government to expedite rescue efforts as families of the missing tourists await updates.

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has issued a statement on the accident. “I am deeply saddened by the tragic road accident that occurred on the night of 29th May near Chubombu, Mangan district, where a tourist vehicle fell into the Teesta river while traveling from Lachen to Lachung. My heartfelt prayers are with the victims and their families during this extremely difficult time,” he said.

“Rescue operations began immediately under the supervision of SP Mangan, with the dedicated efforts of the police, ITBP, fire and medical teams, and local volunteers. Two individuals have been rescued and are receiving medical care. The search for others is ongoing, with NDRF teams joining the operation,” Prem Singh Tamang added.”Our government is fully committed to extending all possible support to the victims and their families. We are closely monitoring the situation and ensuring that every necessary resource is deployed for the ongoing rescue and relief efforts. Let us stand united in this hour of grief and extend our support to those affected,” Prem Singh Tamang said.Originally scheduled to attend the event in person in Gangtok, the Prime Minister had to address the gathering virtually from Bagdogra due to inclement weather.

“I wanted to join you personally to celebrate the golden jubilee celebrations. I departed early in the morning from Delhi, however, I could only reach Bagdogra, but the weather did not allow me to go any further. However, it is nice to see such a magnificent scene in front of me, where people are everywhere,” PM Modi said in his address.

The Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple key development projects during the virtual event. These include a 500-bedded district hospital worth over Rs 750 crore in Namchi district, a passenger ropeway at Sangachoeling in Pelling, Gyalshing district, and a statue of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Atal Amrit Udyan in Sangkhola, Gangtok district.

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