Indian Army launches Sikkim's first border village community radio station Sikkim Sundari on 12 April 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 17 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army launched Sikkim Sundari, the first border village community radio station in the state of Sikkim.
The radio station is designed to improve communication and access to information in remote high-altitude areas.
The station will broadcast local news, weather updates, and information regarding various government schemes.
The initiative serves as a platform to promote local culture and encourage youth participation in community engagement.
The Additional Director General (ADG) of Border Roads (East), Jitendra Prasad, visited Taramchu in North Sikkim to assess landslide damage.
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is currently conducting restoration work to maintain connectivity for local communities and border access.