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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 >
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 >
Leh (Ladakh) [India], October 1 (ANI): Amid the relaxation of the curfew in Ladakh, foreign tourists on Wednesday explored markets in Leh, stating that they are relieved over the opening of shops as part of the relaxations permitted by the administration. A tourist from the Netherlands, Phien, praised the beauty of Leh and said, "All the shops that have opened now are selling beautiful things. I would definitely recommend Leh as a place to come and visit because the people are very friendly, an ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) Senior lawyer Prashant Bhushan on Tuesday said Sonam Wangchuk's arrest under the stringent National Security Act (NSA) can be challenged in court, but the activist's family has yet to receive a copy of the order. Addressing a press conference here alongside political activist Yogendra Yadav, Bhushan said Wangchuk's arrest has further hurt the sentiments of the people of Ladakh, which is evident as both the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance have rejected ta ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) on Tuesday threw its weight behind the Leh Apex Body's decision to suspend talks with the Centre, declaring they will not return to the negotiating table until climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and others are released and a judicial inquiry into last week's police firing in Leh is ordered. The KDA, a key body representing leaders from Kargil, joined its counterpart in Leh -- Leh Apex Body (LAB), in escalating the standoff with the Centr ...Read More >
LEH: People flocked to the market in Leh, Ladakh, to purchase groceries, clothes and other essential items following a three-hour relaxation of the curfew here. The curfew has entered its sixth consecutive day following the violence on September 24, amid protests demanding statehood and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. Restrictions under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) were imposed in Leh following the violent protests. A local resident said, " ...Read More >
Leh (Ladakh) [India], September 30 (ANI): People flocked to the market in Leh, Ladakh, to purchase groceries, clothes and other essential items following a three-hour relaxation of the curfew here. The curfew has entered its sixth consecutive day following the violence on September 24, amid protests demanding statehood and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. Restrictions under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) were imposed in Leh following the violen ...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 >
SRINAGAR: Ladakh representatives withdrew Monday from scheduled talks with Union home ministry's high-powered committee, demanding a judicial inquiry by a retired Supreme Court judge into the Sept 24 firing by security forces in Leh that killed four protesters and wounded more than 80. In response, govt said it has always been "open for dialogues on Ladakh matters with Apex Body Leh (ABL) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) at any time" and "would continue to welcome the discussion".ABL also so ...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) has decided to boycott upcoming talks with the central government. "As long as peace is not restored...we will not participate in any talks," Chairman of LAB Thupstan Chhewang said. The LAB is demanding an impartial judicial probe into the September 24 incident, when security forces fired on protesters in Leh, killing four and injuring 90. It has also sought an apology from the Centre for labeling Ladakhi protesters as "anti-national" and "playing in Pakistan's hands." ...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 >
12 NEW DELHI: Hours after Leh Apex Body pulled out from talks with Centre, ministry of home affairs on Monday said that it is "open for dialogues" at any time.In a statement, MHA said that the dialogue with Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance through High Powered Committee has yielded "good results" in the past. It pointed out at the decision to increase reservations to the Scheduled Tribes of Ladakh and providing women's reservations in LAHDCs."The government has always been open for d ...Read More >
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The Leh Apex Body (LAB) on Monday said it will not talk to the Ministry of Home Affairs until normal life is restored in Ladakh. The decision comes after four protesters were killed in police firing during demonstrations demanding statehood and inclusion of the region under the Sixth Schedule. At a press conference in Leh, LAB chairman Thupstan Chhewang, co-chairman Tsering Dorjey, and member Ashraf Ali said the administration must first calm the situation, release detainees, and withdraw the c ...Read More >
The Leh Apex Body (LAB) called off proposed talks on Tuesday (September 30, 2025) with MHA officials, Cherring Dorjay Lakruk, co-convenor of LAB said, as the demands for the judicial enquiry into the death of four people on September 24 was not met. It said it will stay away from talks with the High-Powered Committee of the Home Ministry till normalcy is restored in Ladakh and a conducive atmosphere is created. LAB Chairman Thupstan Chhewang made the announcement shortly after the fourth victi ...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 >
Guwahati: The Leh Apex Body declared that it will stay away from talks with the High Powered Committee of the Home Ministry till normalcy is restored in Ladakh. "We have unanimously agreed that the situation that is prevailing in Ladakh, keeping that in view, as long as peace is not restored in Ladakh, we will not participate in any talks," Chairman of Leh Apex Body Thupstan Chhewang said at a press conference at Leh. "We will urge the Home Ministry, UT administration, and the administration t ...Read More >
Srinagar: The Leh Apex Body (LAB) has withdrawn from its scheduled talks with the central government, citing unrest and grief in the region following last month's deadly violence in Leh. The delegation was set to meet central representatives in New Delhi on October 6, but senior LAB leader Thupstan Chhewang announced on Monday that the talks will not go ahead unless key conditions are met. At a press conference, Chhewang said the decision was unanimous and driven by public outrage over the Sep ...Read More >
Leh, Sep 29 (PTI) The Leh Apex Body on Monday announced that it will stay away from talks with the High Powered Committee of the Home Ministry till normalcy is restored in Ladakh. "We have unanimously agreed that the situation that is prevailing in Ladakh, keeping that in view, as long as peace is not restored in Ladakh, we will not participate in any talks," Chairman of Leh Apex Body Thupstan Chhewang said at a press conference here. "We will urge the Home Ministry, UT administration, and the ...Read More >
Leh, Sep 27 ( IANS) Curfew continued for the 4th consecutive day on Saturday in Leh town as the sources said climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, detained under the National Security Act (NSA), was shifted to Jodhpur Jail in Rajasthan by the authorities, although there is still no official confirmation of this. Wangchuk was arrested on Friday for inciting violence in Leh town on September 24, which led to the death of four protesters and injuries to 70 others after the security forces opened fire i ...Read More >
Admitting that the recent violence in Leh was caused by youngsters who went "out of control", Leh Apex Body co-chairman Chering Dorjay on Friday rejected the involvement of a "foreign hand" in the happenings and demanded a judicial probe into the incident that claimed four lives and left 90 people injured. IMAGE: Security personnel patrol as the curfew imposed after the protest over the statehood demand and the inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule, in Leh, September 26, 2025. Photograph ...Read More >
Leh: Admitting that the recent violence in Leh was caused by youngsters who went "out of control", Leh Apex Body (LAB) co-chairman Chering Dorjay on Friday rejected the involvement of a "foreign hand" in the happenings and demanded a judicial probe into the incident that claimed four lives and left 90 people injured. He alleged that police and CRPF personnel fired indiscriminately on the protesters on Wednesday, without making any attempt to control the unruly mob through other means like the u ...Read More >
Srinagar: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested on Friday by Leh Police under the National Security Act (NSA), officials said. The arrest comes days after at least four people were killed and more than 90 others injured after security forces opened fire on demonstrators in Leh. The agitation, spearheaded by Wangchuk along with the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), has centred on two key demands: full statehood for Ladakh and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of t ...Read More >
Leh, Sep 26 (PTI) A home ministry team held a series of meetings here to review the overall security situation as curfew remained in force for the third consecutive day in Leh town on Friday, officials said. No untoward incident was reported from anywhere, officials said. The curfew was clamped in the town on Wednesday evening after widespread violence resulted in the death of four persons and injuries to 90 others during a shutdown called by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) to advance talks with the C ...Read More >
Leh, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The curfew continued for the third day on Friday in Leh town, and the District Magistrate of Kargil also imposed restrictions to maintain law and order. Meanwhile, a team of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) officials met with representatives of the Leh Apex body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA). The MHA cancelled the FCRA registration certificate of the Students' Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (SECMOL), founded by climate activist Sonam Wan ...Read More >
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