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Next Maha Kumbh could be on sand as rivers may dry up: Sonam Wangchuk to PM
In an open letter to PM Narendra Modi, Sonam Wangchuk requested him to set up a commission to assess the state of Himalayan glaciers.
Updated on Feb 26, 2025 12:15 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Sonam Wangchuk ends 15-day fast after MHA assurance
Although the MHA is yet to issue a statement, Wangchuk and the other leaders shared a copy of the order, which said that the high-powered committee (HPC) would hold its next meeting at the North Block on December 3, 2024
Updated on Oct 22, 2024 06:08 AM IST
‘Sad for democracy’: Sonam Wangchuk after Delhi Police detain silent protesters
Wangchuk launched an indefinite hunger strike on October 6 to demand statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution
Updated on Oct 13, 2024 11:05 PM IST
Delhi HC to hear plea seeking nod for Wangchuk protest on Wednesday
Delhi HC declined to urgently hear Sonam Wangchuk's plea for a protest in support of Ladakh's Sixth Schedule status; hearing set for Wednesday.
Updated on Oct 09, 2024 06:12 AM IST
Shruti Kakkar, New Delhi
‘No assurance from leaders in Delhi, had to resume hunger strike’ says Wangchuk
Sonam Wangchuk and other protesters are seeking commitments from the leaders Delhi, demanding Ladakh's inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
Published on Oct 07, 2024 08:57 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao
Sonam Wangchuk resumes strike after ‘rejection letter’ from Delhi Police
Delhi police, in their purported rejection letter, said that according to the guidelines laid out by the Supreme Court, the application for a strike must be sent 10 days in advance and it should also mention specific time frame and number of people to be involved, all of which was missing in the application.
Updated on Oct 07, 2024 05:40 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Sonam Wangchuk's supporters say their detention at Delhi border a huge disappointment
Sonam Wangchuk's supporters say their detention at Delhi border a huge disappointment
Published on Oct 06, 2024 07:49 PM IST
PTI |
Sonam Wangchuk seeks venue for fast after Jantar Mantar request denied
Denied permission for Jantar Mantar, Sonam Wangchuk is seeking an alternative venue to fast at.
Published on Oct 06, 2024 03:54 PM IST
PTI |
Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk released, says meeting with PM or President soon
Sonam Wangchuk said despite facing difficulties due to detention in Delhi, they were glad their message of environmental conservation reached more people.
Updated on Oct 03, 2024 07:11 AM IST
Ladakh man shaves head to protest detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk
Sonam Wangchuk, who was leading 'Delhi Chalo Padyatra', had gone on an indefinite fast after he was detained by the Delhi Police on Monday.
Published on Oct 02, 2024 07:53 PM IST
Opposition uproar on Wangchuk’s detention
The Delhi high court refused to urgently hear a plea seeking Wangchuk’s immediate release, setting the date for a hearing on October 3 instead.
Published on Oct 02, 2024 09:28 AM IST
Explained: Why is Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk protesting in Delhi?
Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained by the Delhi Police, along with dozens of other activists, while attempting to march into the capital.
Published on Oct 01, 2024 04:40 PM IST
Vaishnawi Sinha
Protests in Ladakh over detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk by Delhi Police
An engineer and education reformer from Ladakh, Sonam Wangchuk is known for his innovative strategies in education and sustainable development.
Updated on Oct 01, 2024 02:45 PM IST
Delhi CM Atishi ‘not allowed’ to meet detained Sonam Wangchuk at police station
Sonam Wangchuk detained news updates: Sonam Wanchuk's supporters, who were also detained, have been kept at several other police stations at Delhi borders.
Updated on Oct 01, 2024 03:00 PM IST
Morning briefing: Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi after Sonam Wangchuk detained
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Published on Oct 01, 2024 09:12 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi reacts as Sonam Wangchuk, supporters detained at Delhi border
Rahul Gandhi criticised the Delhi Police's detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and his supporters at the Singhu border, describing it as unacceptable.
Updated on Oct 01, 2024 07:38 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Activist Sonam Wangchuk detained at Delhi's Singhu border
Police have banned gatherings of five or more people in the central part and bordering areas for the next six days in the Capital, citing law and order issues.
Published on Oct 01, 2024 01:14 AM IST
PTI |
Leh apex body calls off march of Sonam Wangchuk to China border
Leh Apex Body leaders said they have already achieved their objective of creating awareness among the people of the country about the plight of farmers
Updated on Apr 07, 2024 12:44 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Leh
‘Leh turned into war zone’, says Sonam Wangchuk ahead of ‘Pashmina march’
In his approx. 6-minute video, Wangchuk recounted the incident wherein several individuals were escorted from the protest site to the police station.
Updated on Apr 06, 2024 04:34 PM IST
Ladakh: Sec 144 imposed ahead of Sonam Wangchuk's ‘Pashmina March’ in Leh
Sonam Wangchuk planned to embark on a 'Pashmina March' on April 7 in areas along the Line of Actual Control.
Updated on Apr 05, 2024 10:16 PM IST
ANI |
Engage with Ladakh’s sense of alienation
The Centre needs to assure local communities that the interests of Ladakh are on top of the rest of India’s mind.
Published on Mar 26, 2024 09:33 PM IST
HT Editorial
Sonam Wangchuk ends 21-day ‘climate fast’ in Ladakh, makes fresh appeal to Modi
Sonam Wangchuk ended the 'climate fast' and announced the future course of action to press the government to meet their demands.
Updated on Mar 26, 2024 09:13 PM IST
Wangchuk-led Ladakh groups demand Constitutional protection under 6th schedule
Several groups in Ladakh led by Sonam Wangchuk are demanding constitutional measures enabling them to protect their land, culture, environment.
Updated on Mar 25, 2024 07:10 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi, New Delhi
Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike in Ladakh enters Day 15. What are his demands?
Braving sub-zero temperatures, environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk began his ‘climate fast’ on March 6.
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 11:01 AM IST
Proposed ‘fast unto death’ to depend on outcome of talks with govt: Wangchuk
“We will call a very big public gathering in Leh city on February 26 to either thank the government for accepting the demands of the people of Ladakh or go for a fast unto death in case the talks fail,” Wangchuk, who was set to begin a hunger strike till death from Tuesday in support of the demands, said
Updated on Feb 21, 2024 08:44 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Leh
Rally held at Leh to press for 6th schedule, statehood
Addressing a public rally of around 30,000 people at Leh’s Polo Ground, Wangchuk minced no words in targeting the BJP for “dragging its feet on long pending demands of the people of Ladakh”
Updated on Feb 04, 2024 05:02 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
6th schedule, statehood for Ladakh: Education reformist Wangchuk begins 7-day climate fast
Innovator, environmentalist and education reformist Sonam Wangchuk has started seven day long climate fast at Leh
Updated on Jun 20, 2023 12:37 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Sonam Wangchuk claims house arrest, Ladakh administration denies charge
The education reformist, who inspired a pivotal character in the Bollywood blockbuster “3 Idiots”, had announced the hunger strike at the 18,380 feet high Khardung La from January 26 to invite the BJP-led Centre’s attention to the demands of the people of Ladakh.
Published on Jan 30, 2023 09:05 PM IST
PTI |
At -20 degrees, Sonam Wangchuk begins fast to 'save Ladakh', posts video
Posting a video on Friday, Wangchuk said he could not go Khardung La as roads were blocked due to heavy snowfall.
Updated on Jan 27, 2023 01:33 PM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Anand Mahindra hails Sonam Wangchuk as a ‘climate hero’. Here's why
The education innovator is on a mission to protect the “eco-fragile” Ladakh and had announced a five day “climate fast” at Khardung La.
Published on Jan 25, 2023 10:54 AM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
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