Ladakh, Wangchuk
What Was Centre's 'Ladakh Promise' That Sonam Wangchuk Wants It To Fulfil?
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and fellow Ladakhi protesters detained by Delhi police were released and submitted demands including statehood for Ladakh and protection of the Himalayan ecosystem.
Sonam Wangchuck lashes out at Centre for lack of development in Ladakh
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuck voiced strong opposition to the government's plan to establish an ultra-mega solar project in Ladakh's Changthang region anticipating that the initiative would result in displacement of pashmina herders jeopardising their traditional occupation.
Why Sonam Wangchuk is demanding Ladakh's inclusion under Sixth Schedule
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and others, who were marching to Delhi demanding sixth schedule status for Ladakh, were detained by Delhi police on Tuesday, and released yesterday
Sonam Wangchuk urges Centre to fulfil promise on Ladakh: 'Come out as trustworthy'
Speaking to India Today, activist Sonam Wangchuk also urged the central government to keep its promise of bringing Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk free, say Delhi cops; no, say pleas in high court
Delhi Police has released climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and his associates, and lifted prohibitory orders against protests in New Delhi. However, some petitioners contend Wangchuk still faces certain restrictions.
Who is Sonam Wangchuk, the Ladakh activist detained in Delhi for 36 hours?
Wangchuk gained the limelight in 2009 with Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, which is inspired by his life story
How India-China border tensions impact Ladakh nomads
Nomads in Ladakh are facing restricted access to grazing lands. As their traditional way of life hangs in the balance, what ...
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‘Integrity at stake’: Sonam Wangchuk on Ladakh’s fight for Sixth Schedule status
In 2019, the BJP promised to grant the Sixth Schedule status to Ladakh if voted to power in the Lok Sabha polls. The party doubled down on its promise in the local council elections next year. The ...
World's Highest Gamma Ray Telescope Set To Peek Into Universe's Secrets From Ladakh
It is a telescope like no other, a special robotic eye in the sky to track some of the most energetic phenomena such as the ...
DroneAcharya First-Person View drones set high altitude, top speed record in Ladakh
Built for high-speed manoeuvrability in extreme environments, DroneAcharya’s FPV drones are ideal for military use.
People are behind Sonam Wangchuk in his struggle to protect Ladakh: Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav supports Ladakh protest led by Sonam Wangchuk, emphasizing economic-social and ...
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Delhi HC closes plea over detention of Ladakh climate activist Sonam Wangchuk
The Delhi High Court on Friday closed the proceedings by a lawyer in connection with Sonam Wangchuk’s detention by the city police earlier this week and said the climate activist, who has now been ...
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LG Ladakh discusses recruitment rules for teachers in School Edu Deptt
BD Mishra (Retired) chaired a meeting at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat to discuss the Recruitment Rule for Teachers ...
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DC Edit | Hear Ladakh activist’s plan
The release of Ladakh climate activist and educationist Sonam Wangchuk, after nearly 36 hours in detention on Wednesday, is a ...
6 stunning lakes in Ladakh that you should explore
Known as the "White Lake" due to its high salt concentration, the Tso Kar is ideal for spotting the Kiang and birdwatching.
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Ladakh Activist Threatens Hunger Strike Over Statehood
Sonam Wangchuk, a prominent Ladakh activist, may resume his hunger strike if negotiations with the government falter. His ...