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Released activist Sonam Wangchuk returned to Ladakh to a warm reception, urging the Union government for "win-win" talks with Ladakhi leaders and emphasizing a "give and take" approach to protect Ladakh's culture and environment.
Innovator-activist Sonam Wangchuk has been released from jail after the Centre revoked his detention under the National Security Act. He emphasized the need for the Centre to negotiate in good faith with Ladakhi leadership following his release.
Sonam Wangchuk has struck a conciliatory note regarding demands for Ladakh after the release of the National Security Act (NSA).
Following the release of activist Sonam Wangchuk, rallies have commenced in Ladakh with residents demanding statehood for the region.
The Centre has revoked the detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk, freeing him after 170 days. His wife described the release as a 'win-win' for Ladakh.
Ladakh leaders welcomed activist Sonam Wangchuk's release, but civil society groups continue to protest for constitutional safeguards and demand the freedom of two more individuals. A planned March 16 shutdown will proceed as activists explain the reasons behind the ongoing agitation.
It is not clear if the charges against Wangchuk are dropped
Groups in Ladakh have called for a shutdown and protest, expressing frustration over the impasse in talks with the central government regarding their demands.
The Chief Minister of Delhi has laid the foundation stone for a new foot overbridge near Ladakh Budh Vihar, marking a new infrastructure development project in the region.
Ladakh has experienced a significant drop in Class 10 and 12 pass percentages following its transition from the state board to CBSE.
Three young men returning to Pune from a Ladakh trip died when their speeding Fortuner fell off a flyover on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway near Kota, Rajasthan, in a suspected case of drowsiness.
In an exclusive conversation with The Hindu, Ladakhi activist Sonam Wangchuk said he was “bundled and thrown into jail” with no communication with his family and legal team for almost ten days.
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has issued a 'tough reality check' for editors, questioning whether a newspaper can label someone a 'terrorist worker'.
Ladakh is facing a total shutdown with thousands of residents taking to the streets to protest and demand their rights.
Bodies in Ladakh have instructed protesters to only use approved slogans and refrain from covering their faces during demonstrations, as part of efforts to manage ongoing protests.
The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh has issued directives for a plan to establish 50 small water bodies across the region, aiming to enhance water conservation and availability.
Vinai Kumar Saxena took oath as the fourth Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh. He previously served as the LG of Delhi. Saxena pledged to work for the people's aspirations and visit villages to find solutions. He aims to boost tourism and develop Ladakh into a progressive Union Territory. He will collaborate with the public for this transformation.
The government on Monday shared details about Operation Deep Manifest and tourism-related relief schemes in Ladakh following the Pahalgam attack in September 2025 in the Lok Sabha
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has quashed the preventive detention of a 20-year-old, emphasizing 'liberty a cherished right' in its ruling.
Gupta has earlier served as the former deputy chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
Radio Anlay connects remote hamlets in Ladakh with info, entertainment
Tourism stakeholders in Ladakh have praised the department's efforts and expressed optimism for a more robust tourism season in 2026.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, recently released from detention, calls for meaningful dialogue and a "win-win" outcome for Ladakh's political demands.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, released after NSA detention, stated Ladakh's goal is dialogue with the Centre. He called his release a "win-win," enabling trust-building for meaningful talks.
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court denied a 'war injury' pension to a soldier who was shot by a colleague, ruling it was not a 'battle' injury.
Hundreds of locals marched from Singay Namgyal Chowk up to Leh Polo Ground in Leh town, while protesters held a rally in Kargil town that was attended by hundreds of locals; this came even as activist Sonam Wangchuk was released from jail; the KDA and the LAB had called for the shutdown on March 16 in Ladakh
Vinai Saxena described Sonam Wangchuk’s release as a “positive step” that would help foster “peace, stability and mutual trust in Ladakh”.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been released from Jodhpur jail after six months, following the revocation of his detention under the National Security Act (NSA).
He will carry forward the movement in Ladakh with dialogue and collaboration, says Gitanjali J. Angmo
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court rejected a plea from shopkeepers to lower rents, citing a signed affidavit as final.
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has upheld the detention of a surrendered militant, citing 12 First Information Reports (FIRs) and security concerns.
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court criticized a District Magistrate for unlawfully locking a family out of their home, stating the court cannot act as a 'rubber stamp' for such actions.
Police alleged that Youth Congress protesters raised 'anti-national' slogans at an AI summit venue in Delhi, while defense counsel dismissed the FIR as a political move, linking it to broader agitations.