May 15, 2024, 08:52 AM - 2 mins read
The Indian Army has established two of the world's highest tank repair facilities near the China border in Eastern Ladakh, where over 500 tanks and infantry combat vehicles are deployed amidst the ongoing stand-off with China.
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April 17, 2024, 05:58 AM - 2 mins read
Initially, the march was supposed to take place on April 7, however, due to security concerns the authorities imposed section 144 in Ladakh. Following this, the agitating bodies had to postpone it to April 17.
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April 15, 2024, 07:49 AM - 3 mins read
The LAB, together with the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), has for several years been leading an agitation for Ladakh's statehood and inclusion in the Constitution's Sixth Schedule
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April 14, 2024, 01:44 AM - 7 mins read
Nine rounds of talks have taken place and failed between the governments and local leaders. The Centre has agreed to look into all the concerns except the demand for Statehood and inclusion into the Sixth Schedule, which is primal to who will run Ladakh.
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March 29, 2024, 11:30 PM - 3 mins read
The coalition, spearheading the "People for Himalaya" campaign, advocates for referendums and public consultations to become obligatory for all development projects.
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March 27, 2024, 09:23 AM - 4 mins read
The activist ended his 21-day-long hunger strike in support of the demand for statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution on Tuesday evening.
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March 26, 2024, 08:55 AM - 2 mins read
Throughout his fast, Wangchuk was accompanied by hundreds of supporters in Leh, where he slept outdoors. He also urged the public to exercise their voting rights responsibly for the benefit of the nation.
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March 26, 2024, 06:14 AM - 4 mins read
Raj, a vocal critic of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, extended his support to the Wangchuk-led protest and said when the governments do not keep their promises, the people have no option but to unite and raise their voice in accordance with their constitutional rights.
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March 26, 2024, 05:44 AM - 2 mins read
Talking to reporters after meeting Wangchuk at the protest site, Raj said “We have heard from the people and the scientists that they have been promised (sixth schedule by BJP) and when we remind them (of their promise) they are seeing them as criminals”.
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March 21, 2024, 10:20 PM - 3 mins read
Sonam Wangchuk, renowned for his environmental advocacy, spoke out against what he perceives as the Indian government's failure to uphold promises made to Ladakh's residents, particularly regarding safeguards under the Constitution's Sixth Schedule.
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March 20, 2024, 04:09 AM - 3 mins read
Thousands of individuals participated in a massive rally in Kargil on Wednesday, advocating for statehood and including Ladakh in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
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March 18, 2024, 09:56 PM - 3 mins read
Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike is motivated by the government's failure to fulfill promises, including constitutional safeguards and statehood for Ladakh. He highlights a U-turn in government commitments and environmental concerns, advocating for Ladakhi voices to be heard. The 21-day duration mirrors Gandhi's strategy to attract attention.
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