Gangtok: Battling landslides and torrential rains in quake-hit Sikkim, rescue teams got into full swing on Monday as the death toll in the 6.8 magnitude temblor mounted to 72, including 41 in the Himalayan state.

Gangtok, Sept 22: Several organizations of Sikkim, including Sangchen Pemayangtse Monastery

GANGTOK, Nov 12: A two-year-old Himalayan black bear was found dead at Dokeythang forest reserve in West Sikkim, forest officials said today. The carcass of the wild animal, a female, was detected by locals yesterday, who informed the forest authorities, the officials said.

Having declared the year 2010 as the Year of Tourism, the Sikkim Government has drawn up a plan incorporating as many as 13 local festivals in the list of popular events to be staged next year to woo tourists from across the country and abroad.