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India's demands for Pakistan were clear. Pakistan had retaliated against India's pre-emptive counterterrorism action. It had responded by attacking military targets. It had captured an Indian pilot and violated the Geneva Conventions. India would expect the pilot not to come to any harm. Pakistan should exercise restraint and responsibility; any provocation along the LoC would not be tolerated. India had activated multiple diplomatic channels to deal with the crisis. Pakistan on its part was tr ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Leh Apex Body (LAB) member and environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk struck a moderate tone Sunday as he urged the Centre to restore democratic rights to the Union territory of Ladakh."....We must keep an open mind and an open heart so that it does not become a question of 'we win, you lose' or 'you win, we lose'. We have to adopt a middle path for a win-win situation," Wangchuk said at a press conference in Kargil after addressing a large gathering that reverberated with chants of "sher aay ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 04 : A chill returned to Kashmir on Saturday as fresh snowfall in the upper reaches and rains across the plains sent temperatures plunging across the region. An official told the news agency -- Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that Gurez, Tulail, Gulmarg and Sonamarg received fresh snowfall, while widespread rains lashed the plains across the Valley. According to rainfall data for the past 24 hours ending 8:30 am, Baramulla recorded 45.5 mm of rain, followed by Nowgam Handwara at 45.6 ...Read More >
Srinagar- Fresh snowfall in higher reaches and widespread rainfall across the plains disrupted normal life and road connectivity in Kashmir on Tuesday, while bringing down temperatures across the Valley. Snowfall was reported from Tulail Valley, Razdan Pass and Sadhna Top in Kupwara district, even as several areas recorded moderate to heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. According to official data, Baramulla recorded the highest rainfall at 73 mm, followed by Poonch with 68.5 mm. Qazigund re ...Read More >
Starting this Saturday, a judicial inquiry will dive into the violent clashes that erupted in Leh on September 24, where four lives were tragically lost. Individuals affected by the events are invited to share their experiences. The inquiry will be steered by a retired Supreme Court judge. The judicial inquiry into the violent clashes of September 24 in Leh will begin on Saturday, inviting aggrieved persons to record their testimonies before members of the probe panel. The Centre on October 17 ...Read More >
Leh (Ladakh) [India], October 25 (ANI): The Ladakh Police Academy hosted the Passing Out Parade of 453 policemen and women at its campus situated at an altitude of 11,000 feet. This is one of the highest passing-out parades of Ladakh Police. The ceremony was attended by the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, who was the chief guest on the occasion. Also present were the Chief Secretary of the UT Ladakh, the Director General of Police, and other senior officials of the UT Police, a ...Read More >
Srinagar: The dialogue process between the Centre and representatives of Ladakh have resumed, with the next sub-committee meeting scheduled to be held in New Delhi on October 22. Three members each from Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance, along with the Lok Sabha member from Ladakh and a lawyer, will participate in the meeting. Relations between the Centre and representatives of Ladakh witnessed a thaw following the Ministry of Home Affairs' announcement of a judicial probe, led by a ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 22: A crucial meeting between representatives of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) with senior officials of the Union Home Ministry is underway in Delhi on Wednesday. The officials and leaders are likely to discuss key issues concerning Ladakh, including the demand for statehood, inclusion under the Sixth Schedule, and the release of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and other detained figures. The meeting, being held at Kartavya Bhawan 3, marks t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct. 20 (Agencies)- Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his annual tradition of celebrating Diwali with the Indian Armed Forces, spending the festival of lights this year with Navy personnel aboard INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar (Karnataka) this morning. Addressing hundreds of sailors, PM Modi said he was "fortunate to celebrate the holy festival" with the brave protectors of the nation. "Today is an amazing day -- a memorable sight. On one side, I have the vast ocean ...Read More >
SRINAGAR/NEW DELHI: Union home ministry has invited representatives of Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) for talks in New Delhi on Oct 22, weeks after both Ladakhi groups withdrew from dialogue following the Sept 24 police firing that left four dead and over 70 wounded during violent protests demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status for the Union territory.Ladakhi functionaries welcomed the outreach and confirmed joint participation. "Both LAB and KDA will participate ...Read More >
UT administration steps up vigil even as the Centre on Friday announced a judicial probe into September 24 violence. Apex Body Leh co-chairman Chering Dorjey was placed under house arrest, while restrictions were imposed in Kargil and Leh towns to prevent any untoward incident amid the call for a silent march and blackout in Ladakh on Saturday. "Restrictions have been placed around Leh and police have been deployed around my house. We can't hold the protest today due to curbs. Internet access ...Read More >
The Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered a judicial inquiry into the September 24 violence in Leh. Retired Supreme Court judge B S Chauhan will investigate the circumstances leading to the law and order situation and the deaths of four people. The government remains committed to dialogue with local groups to address the aspirations of Ladakh's people. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday ordered a probe into the September 24 violence in Leh by retired Supreme Court judge B S Chauhan to ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Hundreds of security personnel equipped with riot gear were deployed across Leh, Ladakh's main town, early Saturday to enforce stringent restrictions aimed at preventing a silent march announced by the Leh Apex Body (LAB). The march was intended to commemorate the victims of the September 24 violence, which claimed four lives and injured over 80 people during protests for statehood and constitutional safeguards. The LAB, alongside the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), has been leading ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: After imposing restrictions in Leh district, the Ladakh administration has imposed restrictions under Section 163 of BNSS in Kargil district of the Ladakh Union Territory to foil Saturday's peaceful silent march and blackout called jointly by Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA). The District Magistrate Kargil, Rakesh Kumar in an order imposed restrictions under Section 163 of BNSS 2023, following a report by the SSP. Kargil about an apprehension of disturbance to public ...Read More >
Ladakh's Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance will hold a peace march and blackout to protest alleged administration excesses and the September 24 killings. They demand a judicial probe, release of detainees including Sonam Wangchuk, and compensation for victims. The groups stated these demands must be met before resuming dialogue with the Union home ministry. Srinagar: Representatives of the Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance on Tuesday announced that they will hold a peace m ...Read More >
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, currently held in Jodhpur Central Jail, demands an independent judicial inquiry into the killing of four people during the Leh protests, stating he will remain incarcerated until this demand is met. Detained under NSA following violent clashes over Ladakh's statehood and 6th Schedule demands, he reaffirmed his commitment to the cause and urged peaceful, non-violent struggle. Activist Sonam Wangchuk demanded an independent judicial inquiry into the killing of four people ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object i ...Read More >
Srinagar: Ladakh's Lieutenant Governor, Kavinder Gupta, has said that dialogue remains the sole viable path to address the multifaceted issues confronting the landlocked Himalayan region and its people. "Dialogue is the only bridge to understanding and resolving the challenges of our landlocked region, fostering peace and progress for the people of Ladakh," he said on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Union Territory administration rejected allegations of a "witch-hunt" or "smoke-screen" operation targ ...Read More >
The geopolitically sensitive region of Ladakh in northern India recently experienced an unusual wave of anger after four civilians were killed in a protest by police, and a popular environmental activist was arrested. The discontentment in this fragile territory may not bode well for India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Known for its stark beauty and strategic importance in South Asia, India's northern Ladakh region had remained relatively calm for decades, despite being outlined by some of th ...Read More >
Leh, Sep 30 (PTI) Ladakh Administration on Tuesday rejected claims of a "witch-hunt" or a "smoke-screen" operation against activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was detained under the National Security Act last week. It asserted that the actions taken by law enforcement agencies were based on credible inputs and documents. The administration appealed that the process of law should be allowed to take its own course and expressed confidence that "together we will bring back normalcy in the peace-loving Le ...Read More >
Leh, Sep 30 (PTI) Authorities relaxed the curfew for almost the entire day on Tuesday in the violence-hit Leh town of Ladakh, allowing markets to gradually reopen and providing relief to the people who were reeling under week-long curbs, officials said. Earlier, restrictions were eased for two hours from 4 PM on Monday, shortly after completion of the last rites of four people -- including a retired Army personnel -- who lost their lives in the widespread clashes between protesters and security ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) on Monday demanded the immediate and unconditional release of activist Sonam Wangchuk and others detained after September 24 violence in Leh, warning the Centre that its failure to meet Ladakh statehood and other core demands is "alienating" the people in the Himalayan region. The KDA, which along with the Leh Apex Body is spearheading the agitation for statehood to Ladakh and other constitutional protections, held the Union Territory administrati ...Read More >
Kavinder Gupta was appointed as Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh just two months ago In an interview to The Indian Express, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta has defended the recent police action in Leh that left four people dead, saying the situation could have spiraled out of control without it. "If police had not taken the decision to open fire that day, the entire Ladakh would have been burnt down. The unity and integrity of the country cannot be compromised. But I assure you, none of ...Read More >
JAMMU, Sept 29: As the Leh Apex Body (LAB) today announced that it will stay away from talks with the Government till normalcy and conducive atmosphere are restored in Ladakh, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs said the Government has always been open for dialogues on Ladakh matters with LAB and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) at any time. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp "We would continue to welcome the discussion with LAB and KDA through the High Powered Committee (HPC) on La ...Read More >
The Leh Apex Body (LAB) on Monday announced suspension of talks with the Centre until their fresh demands, including a judicial probe into the September 24 violence that left four persons dead and withdrawal of cases against arrested youth, were met. After nearly four months of stalled talks, the Home Ministry had on September 20 extended an invitation to the LAB and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), which have been spearheading the agitation for statehood and extension of the Sixth Schedule to ...Read More >
The Centre remains open to dialogue with Ladakh's Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), expressing confidence in future results, despite LAB's withdrawal from talks. LAB demands a judicial probe into recent violent protests, which saw four deaths and activist Sonam Wangchuk's detention, and the release of all detainees before resuming discussions. The Centre on Monday said it is always open to talks on Ladakh matters with the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic All ...Read More >
Ladakh Violence: The Leh Apex Body announced suspension of talks with the Centre until judicial inquiry into police firing is constituted and all activists, including Sonam Wangchuk, are released. Leh, Sep 29 (PTI) The Leh Apex Body (LAB), spearheading the agitation for statehood and constitutional safeguards in Ladakh, on Monday announced suspension of talks with the Centre until a judicial inquiry into the police firing is constituted and all activists, including Sonam Wangchuk, are released ...Read More >
The Leh Apex Body (LAB) announced on Monday its decision to withdraw from scheduled talks with the central government, originally set for October 6 in New Delhi. This decision follows a recent outbreak of violence in Leh, which resulted in the tragic deaths of four individuals and injuries to over 50 others. At a press conference, senior LAB member Thupstan Chhewang said that the body unanimously agreed to halt discussions until specific conditions are met. These include a demand for a judicial ...Read More >
Leh: The Leh Apex Body said on Monday that talks with the Centre will remain suspended till normalcy is restored in the Ladakh region. The apex body Chairman Thupstan Chhewang has appealed to the Centre and the UT administration to address the "atmosphere of fear, grief and anger" in the Ladakh region. "We have unanimously agreed that the situation as it is prevailing at present, unless peace is restored in Ladakh, no talks can be held," he said. In a related development, the Kargil Democrati ...Read More >
Leh, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leh Apex Body said on Monday that talks with the Centre will remain suspended till normalcy is restored in the Ladakh region. Thupstan Chhewang, chairman of Leh Apex Body, has appealed to the Centre and the administration to address the atmosphere of fear, grief and anger in the Ladakh region. "We have unanimously agreed that the situation as it is prevailing at present, unless peace is restored in Ladakh, no talks can be held," Thupstan Chhewang said. He added th ...Read More >
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