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Srinagar : For a fortnight since September 10 when climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, supported by members of Leh Apex Body (LAB), started a hunger strike in Leh demanding statehood for Ladakh, scores of people from villages would descend to the protest site to show their support. But, Wednesday was different. Instead of dozens or hundreds, thousands turned up at the venue at NDS memorial park -- many of them young men and teenagers. The immediate trigger had been the deterioration of the health ...Read More >
Leh- Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) on Thursday demanded an impartial probe into the clashes between protesters and security personnel in Leh town of Ladakh and asked the Union Territory administration to stop "witch hunting" and "harassment" of people. It also defended climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was blamed by the government for making "provocative statements" leading to mob violence, and expressed sympathies with the families of four slain protesters, describing them as "heroes of ...Read More >
Srinagar- An uneasy calm prevailed in Leh on Thursday as police and paramilitary forces strictly enforced a curfew, a day after violent clashes between protesters demanding statehood and security personnel left four dead and over 80 injured. At least 50 people have been detained in connection with the unrest that erupted during a shutdown called by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) to press for the extension of the Sixth Schedule and statehood for Ladakh. Officials said protesters indulged in arson and ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday paid tribute to erstwhile Dogra Maharaja Hari Singh on his 130th birth anniversary. The L-G said on his X, "Tributes to Maharaja Hari Singh Ji on his Janm-Jayanti. A statesman of excellence & harbinger of change, he introduced landmark reforms to ensure welfare of common man. His legacy of inclusive governance, progressive vision & contributions to motherland continues to inspire us." After the abrogation of ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: EC on Thursday revised the rules relating to counting of postal ballots, making it mandatory for all postal ballot papers to be counted before the penultimate round of EVM/VVPATs counting is taken up.The new practice will be first implemented in Bihar where assembly polls are due in Nov.This restores the arrangement prior to May 2019, when EC had changed the guidelines to allow EVM counting to proceed regardless of postal ballot counting stage. The 2019 change did not rule out chances ...Read More >
Leh: An uneasy calm prevailed in Ladakh on Thursday as police and paramilitary troops strictly enforced a curfew in Leh town, a day after clashes between security personnel and protesters demanding statehood and constitutional protection left four people dead and more than 80 injured. At least 50 people have been detained so far in connection with the violence that broke out on Wednesday during the shutdown called by Leh Apex Body (LAB) to demand an extension of the Sixth Schedule and statehood ...Read More >
Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said the Centre should hold talks with the people of Ladakh to address their aspirations, and warned that if a void is left in the border state, someone else will try to fill it. A day after Leh witnessed violence over statehood demands, Abdullah emphasised that Ladakh is a sensitive area. "I want to tell the government that it (Ladakh) is a border state. China is lurking, they have occupied land. It is time to resolve it quic ...Read More >
Leh, Ladakh -- A sudden eruption of violence shook Leh on Tuesday as protesters demanding statehood and constitutional safeguards clashed with police, marking the first major breakdown of order in Ladakh's ongoing agitation, according to NDTV. What began as a hunger strike and a call for a peaceful shutdown escalated into pitched street battles. Hundreds of demonstrators poured into the streets, hurling stones at security forces and torching a police van. Anger spilled further when the BJP offi ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sept 25: National Conference (NC) president, Dr Farooq Abdullah on Thursday called upon the central government to engage in meaningful dialogue with the leadership of Ladakh. Speaking during a press interaction at the Nawa-e-Subha headquarters here, Dr Abdullah emphasised the urgency of addressing the legitimate grievances of the people of Ladakh before the situation escalates further. He strongly refuted claims of foreign interference in the region, attributing the mounting frustrati ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 25: Former chief minister and National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah, on Thursday, said that the youth of Ladakh were driven to violence after their peaceful protest failed to bear any results. Addressing media persons in Srinagar, Abdullah said whatever happened in Ladakh was a serious issue as the youth resorted to violent means after adopting the Gandhian policy to get their demands fulfilled. "These protests and clashes clearly indicate that the youth of Ladakh fe ...Read More >
The BJP office in Leh was set on fire during the violent clashes on Wednesday. Violent clashes broke out in Leh on Wednesday between demonstrators and police during a protest organized by the Leh Apex Body (LAB), alleging the Union government's and the administration's failure to acknowledge their demands. According to News18, the LAB youth wing had given a call for a protest and shutdown after two of the 15 people, who were on a 35-day hunger strike since September 10, were shifted to a hospi ...Read More >
Leh: A massive protest by the people of Ladakh demanding statehood and the inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule turned into clashes with police in Leh on Wednesday. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in Leh was also targeted as protesters clashed with the police. Activist Sonam Wangchuk who has been on a hunger strike, issued a video and expressed sorrow for the violence in Leh, and called for peace to prevail. He said, "I am sad to inform you that there was vandalism in Leh during ...Read More >
Leh: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday called off his 15-day hunger strike as the movement for statehood for Ladakh and extension of the Sixth Schedule took a violent turn with the BJP office and several vehicles set on fire and hundreds of people taking to the streets. Flames and dark smoke clouds could be seen from afar amid a complete shutdown in the Ladakh capital. The administration imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS to ban the assembly of five or more peop ...Read More >
Leh, Sep 24 (PTI) Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday called off his 15-day hunger strike as the movement for statehood for Ladakh and extension of the Sixth Schedule took a violent turn with the BJP office and several vehicles set on fire and hundreds of people taking to the streets. Flames and dark smoke clouds could be seen from afar amid a complete shutdown in the Ladakh capital. The administration imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS to ban the assembly of fiv ...Read More >
Leh, Sep 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Clashes erupted on Wednesday between protesting youths and the police here as protestors called for hastening of talks between the Centre and the representatives of Ladakh region, pertaining to the demand for inclusion in the 6th Schedule, statehood and protecting the fragile ecosystem of the region. Wednesday's protests followed deterioration in the condition of two of the 15 people sitting on a hunger strike, who were admitted to hospital even as climate activist ...Read More >
Ladakh protest: In a matter of grave concern for one of the most beautiful regions of India, Ladakh has been witnessing a surge in protests demanding full statehood from the central government. The protesters led by renowned engineer and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk are seeking full statehood and constitutional safeguards. For a background, the central government separated Ladakh from Jammu and Kashmir and made it a Union Territory in 2019 as it abolished Article 370. Police fired teargas ...Read More >
Ladakh protest news: Youth-led protests in Ladakh's Leh turned violent on Wednesday as protesters pelted stones at authorities, forcing the police to resort to teargas shells and baton charges. Thousands of youth joined the shutdown in Leh to support the demand to advance the proposed talks with the central government on the extended Sixth Schedule protections and statehood to Ladakh. Follow Ladakh protest live updates Amid the clash, the protesting youth set fire to the Bharatiya Janata Party ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Sep 15 (PTI) Fintech platform CRED has ruled out an initial public offering (IPO) in the immediate future, with Founder and CEO Kunal Shah stating the company is "too young" for public markets and is instead prioritising robust institutional building and expanding its range of offerings for India's affluent, creditworthy consumers. Acknowledging the inevitability of going public "at the right time", Shah underlined that the firm's immediate focus is on nurturing a trusted financial e ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 15 (ANI): Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday said that Himachal Pradesh has had to fight for its rightful share on several issues. He pointed out that despite the expiry of the lease period of the Shanan hydroelectric project situated in the state, it has not been returned by Punjab, while arrears due from the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) have also been delayed due to obstructions posed by Punjab and Haryana, despite a Supreme Cour ...Read More >
NC president terms 22 April Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 mostly tourists, a severe blow to Kashmir's tourism-driven economy National Conference (NC) president and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah on Saturday, 13 September, voiced optimism that the Centre would heed the aspirations of the people and restore the region's statehood. Speaking to reporters in Pahalgam, where he was a guest of honour at a golf tournament featuring 50 golfers from across the country, ...Read More >
Srinagar- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said all necessary precautions have been taken in Jammu and Kashmir following Operation Sindoor to ensure the safety of residents and tourists, while reiterating his demand that the Centre restore J&K's statehood in line with its promise. Speaking at a press conference in Chennai, Omar said a comprehensive security audit had been conducted across all major tourist destinations in the wake of Operation Sindoor. "Some of the destinations remain c ...Read More >
The state's tourism sector is struggling to recover after the Pahalgam attack The restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir is essential for the beleaguered tourism sector of the State reeling under the fallout of Pahalgam terrorist attack to revive, says Tanvir Sadiq, Chief Spokesperson of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference and member of J&K legislative assembly. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Kerala Urban Conclave in Kochi on Friday, he said the Union Government is not ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], May 16 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday wished citizens of Sikkim on their ... New Delhi [India], May 16 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday wished citizens of Sikkim on their Statehood Day, praying for the state's progress in the coming years. "Heartfelt wishes to the people of Sikkim on their statehood day. Sikkim is a gem in northeastern India with its hardworking people contributing profusely to the nation's culture and economy. May the state continue to ...Read More >
Mr Ruhullah has had an increasingly strained relationship. Srinagar: In a sharp criticism of his own party, National Conference (NC) parliamentarian Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has accused the party leadership of compromising dignity and failing to fight for Jammu and Kashmir's statehood and constitutional rights. Addressing a public gathering in Anantnag, the Srinagar MP said the people had given the party an "overwhelming mandate" to fight with dignity but, instead, the leadership had taken a d ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged India to press its close ally Russia to return to peace talks over the war in Ukraine, days after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin at a regional summit in China. Wadephul told a news conference Wednesday that despite enormous efforts by Europe and the United States, Russia hasn't been willing to enter negotiations, a challenge New Delhi could possibly address. "The only demand is that weapon ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 2 (ANI): Waiel Awwad, West Asia Strategist and Journalist said that the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit was a major diplomatic win for India, as the countries adopted a strong stance against terrorism. Awwad, in a conversation with ANI, said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi put his foot down on India's concern on terrorism, and this was a successful diplomatic mission. "This is absolutely a successful diplomatic mission by the Indian Prime Minister ...Read More >
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah hopes the Supreme Court will set a deadline for restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir when it hears the case in October. He highlighted his government's efforts to push for restoration, including a cabinet resolution and direct appeals to the Prime Minister. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday expressed hope that the Supreme Court will set a deadline on the restoration of statehood to the Union territory after it hears the case in October. T ...Read More >
Mehbooba held protests in Srinagar to demand the release of the prisoners jailed under the UAPA and raised the slogan: Bail, not jail. Speaking to reporters, she said, "We wanted to hold a protest today for the innocent people jailed in Jammu and Kashmir and elsewhere, especially those whose parents are not capable enough of fighting a case. We wanted to demand that Omar Abdullah speak to the home minister." The PDP chief said that if the prisoners cannot be released, they should be jailed loc ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 19: The Union Home minister Amit Shah has written to the secretary-general of Lok Sabha Utpal Kumar Singh on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, notifying him that he intends to move a Union Territory Administration (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the ongoing monsoon session of the parliament, The Wire has reported. According to report, the Union Home Minister has marked the letter to the Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju, the legislative department of the Ministry of Law and ...Read More >
The Supreme Court will hear a plea regarding the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The court had earlier upheld the revocation of Article 370. It also directed assembly elections by September 2024 and statehood restoration at the earliest. A plea cites delays impacting democratic governance and federalism. Peaceful elections have occurred, removing security concerns. The Supreme Court would on Thursday hear a plea for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. A bench of C ...Read More >
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