Sikkim newspapers are published in both Nepali and English. They play a very important part in the dissemination of news in the state. With the enhancement in the education profile of the state, the importance of newspapers in Sikkim has gone up in the recent years. Some of the biggest newspapers of Sikkim are distributed all across the state and also in the regions around Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Siliguri. Sikkim newspapers are read and followed by people from a wide social spectrum.
Nepali Newspapers in Sikkim
Many Nepali newspapers at Sikkim are circulated on a regular basis across the state. They include both daily and weekly newspapers. There are certain fortnightlies as well. Most of the newspapers are published from the capital city of Gangtok. Given below is a list of the major
Sikkim newspapers in Nepali:
- Sikkim Dhawani
- Aajo Ko Sikkim
- Hamro Prajashakti
- Bikalpa
- Jan Shakti
- Khabar Kagaz
- Aaja Ko Samachar
- Samaya Dainik
- Hemali Purbasandesh
- Parivesh
- Saptahik Chalfal
- Aaj Ko Yuwa Shakti
- Pratidhuwani
- Yugdhara
- Smareenya
- Halkhabar
- Sikkim Darshan
- Saptahik Sikkim
- Praman
- Himali Kshitiz
- Naya halchal
- Wichar
- Naya Kanchenjunga
- Kanchanjunga Times
- Now
- Sikkim Express
Sikkim Newspapers in English
Sikkim newspapers in English enjoy great readership, especially in and around the urban centers of the state. Given below is the profile of some of the major English newspapers in Sikkim:
- Now - Based in Gangtok, this newpaper is edited by Mr. Pema Wangchuk. Phone No. 271167.
- Sikkim Express - The oldest daily in Sikkim, this newspaper of Sikkim enjoys wide readership all over Sikkim and even in the neighboring Darjeeling areas. Ph. No. 222286.
