Ladakh

Pleas have been filed in the Delhi High Court challenging the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and others. They were detained during a march demanding sixth schedule status for Ladakh.

Ladakh’s apricots, previously unknown outside the region, are entering the global market with 5 metric tonnes shipped to the UAE. This marks a significant step in expanding the fruit's international presence.

The article examines the introduction of new tehsils and districts in Ladakh, questioning the rationale behind the measures and their connection to political aspirations. It highlights the LAHDC Act and seeks to clarify the need for administrative changes in the region.

12 bikers and an SUV-owner were fined ₹10,000 each for illegally entering protected ecologically-sensitive zones near Lake Moriri in Ladakh. An official spokesman confirmed the fines for illegal off-roading in the area.

The Home Ministry proposes a customized model for Ladakh under Article 371, as outlined in a draft. The draft includes minutes of a meeting between the Centre and civil society leaders from the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance.

Activist Wangchuk is on the second day of a hunger strike supporting the CJP and addressing issues in Ladakh. He calls for public participation in the fast. Dipke criticizes the Centre's 'apathy' towards student suicides.

Mahesh Dixit has been appointed as the Intelligence Bureau chief. He is involved in discussions with civil society leaders in Ladakh as part of Home Ministry efforts.

Sonam Wangchuk announced a hunger strike starting June 28 at Jantar Mantar. He emphasized the need for citizen involvement in education decisions and for Ladakh residents to have a voice in environmental protection and cultural heritage preservation.

Ladakh has observed a shutdown over the Centre's missing draft policy, with a new policy push. Tsering Dorjey Lakrook, president of the Ladakh Buddhist Association, claims the Centre is diluting commitments regarding statehood and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule.

Cherring Dorjay Lakruk, co-convenor of the Leh Apex Body, states that the demand for Ladakh's statehood will continue despite the current unavailability of statehood. The Centre is offering Ladakh a unique governance model.

India's Zojila tunnel near the China border is nearing completion, providing all-weather access to Ladakh. The 13.14-kilometre tunnel, part of a broader infrastructure network, connects Jammu and Kashmir with Ladakh and was completed by over 3,000 workers since 2020. The project aims to enhance connectivity for trade, troops, and supplies in the region.

A breakthrough in the Zojila tunnel project has advanced the goal of all-weather connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh.

The 13.14 km Zojila Tunnel spans the Himalayas at 11,578 feet altitude, linking the Kashmir Valley to Kargil in Ladakh. It is an all-weather tunnel designed to improve connectivity in the region.

The Dalai Lama underwent left knee surgery in New Delhi, confirmed by his personal physician Dr. Tsetan D. Sadutshang. He previously had a right knee replacement in New York in 2024 and is expected to recover at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital. Prayers for his recovery were held in multiple Indian cities.

The Zojila Tunnel, a 13.14 km strategic all-weather tunnel connecting Kashmir Valley with Ladakh's Kargil, is set for final breakthrough on June 9, overseen by Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari. The tunnel cuts through the Himalayas at 11,578 feet.

Lieutenant-Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has launched an ecological restoration project in Ladakh to reclaim 800 acres of barren land. The initiative aims to restore degraded areas through environmental interventions.

New Delhi has created five new districts in Ladakh, prompting concerns that the reorganization is designed to divide Buddhist-Muslim communities in the region. Observers worry this administrative restructuring represents a 'divide and conquer' strategy in the politically sensitive area.