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Sikkim Launches State-Wide Road Inspections to Assess Monsoon Damage, Expedite Restoration
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News18•21-09-2026, 18:15
Sikkim Launches State-Wide Road Inspections to Assess Monsoon Damage, Expedite Restoration
- •The Sikkim government initiated a state-wide inspection of roads damaged by the monsoon on Monday.
- •Roads and Bridges Minister NB Dahal personally inspected several damaged stretches, including those in and around Rimbi in the Yuksam-Tashiding constituency.
- •A significant section of the road connecting Rimbi with Khechopalri was washed away by a landslide.
- •Minister Dahal directed officials to commence restoration work at Rimbi starting Tuesday.
- •He also instructed NHIDCL officials and contractors to accelerate repair efforts to minimize disruption for commuters.
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The Sikkim government launched a state-wide inspection of monsoon-damaged roads and directed officials to expedite the restoration of connectivity and repair works.
Roads and Bridges Minister NB Dahal inspected several damaged stretches, including roads around Rimbi in the Yuksam-Tashiding constituency, where a landslide washed away a major section of the road.
The minister directed officials from the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) and contractors to speed up repair works to minimise inconvenience for commuters.
