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Ladakh in Limbo: Apex Body Withdraws from MHA Talks as Centre Signals Dialogue with KDA

September 30, 2025 Editor

Ladakh Crisis 2025: Apex Body Walks Out of MHA Talks, Centre Open to KDA Dialogue By: Javid Amin | 29 September 2025 In a dramatic turn of events in Leh, the Apex Body Leh (ABL) has formally withdrawn from talks with India’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), citing “lack of progress” on the key demands of statehood for Ladakh and constitutional safeguards under the Sixth Schedule. The development comes amid heightened tensions in the Union Territory following recent unrest, curfews, and the controversial detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk. The Centre,…

Sonam Wangchuk Arrested Amid Ladakh Unrest: Statehood Protests Turn Explosive

September 26, 2025September 26, 2025 Editor

Sonam Wangchuk Arrested by Leh Police Amid Ladakh Unrest By Javid Amin | September 26, 2025 Arrest Amid Ladakh Turmoil In a dramatic escalation of Ladakh’s statehood movement, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested in Leh by a police team led by DGP S.D. Singh Jamwal. The arrest comes just days after violent clashes left four people dead and more than 80 injured during protests demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule protections. What Triggered the Arrest? September 24 Protest Violence: Demonstrations spiraled out of control when mobs attacked the BJP office…

Ladakh at the Crossroads: Leh Apex Body Urges Dialogue Before Investment Push

July 31, 2025 Editor

Leh Apex Body to Ladakh LG: Prioritize Dialogue, Not Just Development By: Javid Amin | 30 July 2025 A Region Demands to Be Heard — Before It’s Transformed In the high-altitude expanse of Ladakh, where mountains tell stories older than modern India, a new chapter of politics and protest is unfolding. The Leh Apex Body (LAB), in tandem with the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), has made a strong appeal to newly appointed Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta: Listen first, invest later. As Ladakh stands on the cusp of potential large-scale development,…

Eastern Ladakh Boulder Tragedy: Lt Col Mankotia and Lance Dafadar Daljit Singh Killed in Line of Duty

July 31, 2025 Editor

Fallen in the Line of Duty: Tragedy in Eastern Ladakh Claims Lives of Brave Army Personnel By: Javid Amin | 30 July 2025 “Service Before Self” — A Sacrifice Beyond Words In the stark, high-altitude terrain of eastern Ladakh, where icy winds and unpredictable geology test even the hardiest, the Indian Army once again stood witness to the ultimate price of duty. On July 30, during a routine training convoy movement near Charbagh in the Durbuk sector of Galwan, a massive boulder dislodged from the mountainside and fell directly on…

Kavinder Gupta Appointed Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh: New Leadership Amid Rising Regional Demands

July 15, 2025 Editor

Former J&K Deputy CM Kavinder Gupta becomes Ladakh’s new LG. His appointment brings political weight amid demands for Sixth Schedule, statehood, and local empowerment. By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 14 July 2025 Kavinder Gupta Appointed Ladakh’s New LG: A Political Strategist Steps In In a key administrative reshuffle with long-term regional implications, Kavinder Gupta, senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, has been appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh. His appointment follows the resignation of Brigadier (Retd.) B.D. Mishra, who held the…

Ladakh Hosts Global Climate Expedition to Build Mountain Resilience

July 9, 2025 Editor

Indo-Russian collaboration brings researchers and local communities together to tackle glacial melt, water insecurity, and ecological disruption in one of Earth’s most fragile ecosystems. By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 08 July 2025 Where Science Meets Survival Amid growing concerns over the accelerating impacts of climate change on the Himalayas, Ladakh has become the epicenter of a pioneering global climate expedition. The 3rd International Summer School and Expedition, running from July 5 to 15, has drawn scientists, students, environmentalists, and community leaders from India and Russia to co-develop strategies for…

Dalai Lama’s Visit to Ladakh 2025: A Spiritual Homecoming and Cultural Celebration

July 4, 2025 Editor

Dalai Lama’s 2025 Visit to Ladakh Begins July 12: Spiritual Teachings, Preparations & Cultural Significance By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 04 July 2025 A Sacred Return to the Mountains In a region defined by silence, spirituality, and snow-capped serenity, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama returns to Ladakh for a month-long visit beginning July 12, 2025. This will mark his first in-person visit in two years, coming just days after his 90th birthday celebrations held globally from July 5–6. Anticipation is growing in the valleys and monasteries of Leh,…

Ladakh Secures 95% Job Quota for Residents: Centre’s New Promise

December 4, 2024 Editor

Centre promises to reserve 95% jobs for locals in Ladakh In a major breakthrough following years of protests and strikes, the Union Government has agreed to give 95% reservation for Ladakh locals in all jobs. The government has also assured stakeholders of a discussion on Sixth Schedule and statehood for the Union Territory next month. During a meeting with the delegates of Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), comprising of social, political and religious leaders, the Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai assured that all…

Tashi Gyalson Unveils Locally Crafted Cricket Bat in Hanu Village

November 5, 2024 Editor

Locally crafted cricket bat launched Chairman of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Tashi Gyalson launched a new cricket bat crafted in Hanu village, an initiative designed to promote local craftsmanship and support sports development. The sales from this bat will contribute to the carving of a replica of the Bamiyan Buddha on rock at Hanu, symbolising both cultural heritage and community growth. The ‘Himalayan Cricket Tournament’ was also inaugurated, featuring an exciting final match. Organised by the Dudthul Tharpaling Society, the tournament featured a contest between the Avengers and…

Auroras Over Ladakh: A Testament to India’s Advanced Space Monitoring

October 14, 2024 Editor

Aurora in Ladakh validate India’s space weather tracking efforts Ladakh’s recent sightings of aurora, marked by reddish or greenish light in the night sky and usually observed in the far northern regions, is a validation of our efforts in space weather monitoring, a team of astrophysicists that predicted the activity about 48-72 hours prior said. The appearance of intense red-coloured light rays in the sky on the intervening night of October 10-11 was the latest in a series of recent auroral sightings — previous ones occurred on those of May…