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Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk.

Ladakh admin scraps HIAL land; Wangchuk calls move ‘witch-hunt’

August 23, 2025, 09:22 PM - 5 min read

The Ladakh administration has cancelled the land allotted to the Himalayan Institute of Alternative Learning (HIAL) in Leh, triggering strong opposition from its founder and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. He described the move as a “witch-hunt” aimed at silencing the demand for statehood and the extension of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution to the Union Territory.

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The hunger strike demanding statehood, extension of the Sixth Schedule, and job reservations for Ladakh entered its third and final day on Monday, with activists and mainstream political leaders taking centre stage in the protests.

Hunger strike for statehood ends in Ladakh

August 11, 2025, 02:16 PM - 2 min read

Several top leaders from the LAB and KDA, including co-chairman Chering Dorjay Lakrook, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, and Ladakh MP Haneefa Jan Mohammad, have also joined the protests at Hussaini Park.

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Education Minister Rohit Thakur during his meeting with Sonam Wangchuk in Ladakh.

Himachal delegation visits HIAL to learn hands-on teaching method

July 15, 2025, 06:18 PM - 2 min read

In a move to understand its innovative education model, a high-level delegation from Himachal Pradesh, headed by Education Minister Rohit Thakur, visited the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh (HIAL) on Monday.

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Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File photos.

Next Maha Kumbh 'may be on sand': Wangchuk warns PM Modi

February 26, 2025, 01:00 PM - 3 min read

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the alarming melting of Himalayan glaciers, warning that future Maha Kumbh gatherings may take place on dry riverbeds. He has called for a dedicated commission to assess glacier depletion and emphasised India’s role in global conservation efforts.

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Wangchuk met Dallewal (70) in the presence of other farmer leaders.

Sonam Wangchuk supports fasting farm leader Dallewal

December 29, 2024, 04:26 PM - 2 min read

Wangchuk, along with other farmer leaders from two unions involved in the protest, showed his support for Dallewal. The meeting was held to express solidarity with the ongoing farmers' protest.

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