“I’ll Be Back”: Sonam Wangchuk Ends 21-Day Fast Over Ladakh Demands

Leh, March 26: After surviving on salt and water for 21 days, noted climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his hunger strike to press for statehood for Ladakh and the protection of the fragile Himalayan ecology under Sixth Schedule of the constitution, but insisted this was only the end of phase one and that his fight will continue.

When he had begun his fast on March 6, Sonam Wangchuk had said he would continue it for 21 days and that it could be “extendable till death”.

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حماس مقبوضہ فلسطین کے تمام علاقوں کونشانہ بنانے کی توانائی رکھتی ہے

الجزیرہ کے حوالے سے ارنا کی رپورٹ کے مطابق حماس كی طرف سے عسقلان اور سدیروت پر راکٹ حملے ہوئے۔ اس سے قبل راکٹ حملوں سے پہلے ان علاقوں میں خطرے کا سائرن بجا جس سے غاصب صیہونیوں میں افراتفری مچ گئی۔

فلسطینی ذرائع نے تحریک استقامت میں شامل گروہوں کی جنگی و میزائل طاقت کا اعتراف کرتے ہوئے اعلان کیا ہے کہ فلسطین کی اسلامی مزاحمتی تحریک حماس، مقبوضہ سرزمین کے تمام علاقوں پر میزائل و راکٹ حملہ کرنے کی توانائی رکھتی ہے۔

پیر کے روز بھی فلسطینی ذرائع کے حوالے سے اسرائيل کے ریڈیو ٹی وی نے رپورٹ د...

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 بی جے پی كو اس مرتبہ ہر طرف سے منہ کی کھانی پڑے گی ۔ سماجوادی پارٹی

سماجوادی پارٹی نے بی جے پی کے دعوؤں کو چیلنج کرتے ہوئے کہا کہ اس مرتبہ اسے ہر طرف منہ کی کھانی پڑے گی کیونکہ لوگ اس سے بری طرح تنگ آچکے ہیں۔

سماجوادی پارٹی کے قومی جنرل سیکریٹری شیو پال سنگھ یادو نے دعویٰ کیا کہ ملک کے عوام بی جے پی کے کھوکھلے وعدوں سے عاجز آچکے ہیں، اسلئے وہ اس بار ’انڈیا‘ اتحاد کے حق میں ووٹنگ کریں گے۔

انہوں نے کہا کہ اس  مرتبہ  اترپردیش میں عوام کی پہلی پسند سماجوادی پارٹی اور کانگریس اتحاد ہے۔ ہولی کے موقع پر وہ سیفئی میں نامہ نگاروں سے گفتگو کر رہے تھے۔

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International Conclave for Ladakhi Pashmina 2024 held in Leh 

Leh, Mar 26, 2024: Directorate of Industries and Commerce in collaboration with Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC) organised an international conclave for Ladakhi Pashmina in the presence of Executive Director, N. Shreedar on March 23 at Grand Dragon Hotel.

The primary objective of the event was to conduct an interaction between local sellers, artisans and buyers from the domestic and international markets dealing with Pashmina and other wool sectors. The conclave provided a platfor...

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SDM Zanskar visits Polling Stations ahead of Lok Sabha election

Kargil, March 23: In a proactive effort to ensure the smooth conduct of elections and provide essential amenities for voters, a team headed by Sub-Divisional Magistrate Zanskar, Romil Singh Donk, Tehsildar/AERO Zanskar, Mohd Hassan along with Block Development Officer (BDO) and Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) conducted inspections at several polling stations in the Subdivision.

Notably, the team visited Middle School Ubarak and Ufti Pibiting to assess the existing facilities like availabili...

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All stakeholders overwhelming participation in Kargil’s hunger strike

VoL Desk, March 24: Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) launched a three-day hunger strike today at Hussaini Park in District Kargil, drawing widespread participation from political, religious, and civil society groups.

Led by the Kargil Democratic Alliance, the hunger strike aims to push for several key demands including Statehood for Ladakh, inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, separate Lok Sabha seats for Leh and Kargil, and the establishment of a Public Service Com...

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Forest Division Kargil celebrates World Forest Day at JNV Kargil

Kargil, March 21: In connection with the World Forest Day, Forest Division Kargil organized a program on the theme “Forests and Innovation” at PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Khumbathang, Kargil.

Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, who is also chairman of JNV, attended the program as chief guest, ADC Kargil, Suhail Ahmed was guest of honor, DFO Kargil Mohd Ali, Principal JNV Kumar Ashwini Amitabh, CMO Kargil Liyaqat Ali, district officers, teachers, students and staff of For...

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ALSWAJ Calls for Protest in Jammu demanding Statehood, Sixth Schedule

VoL Desk, March 22: After distancing themselves from the protests for four-point agenda in Ladakh, the All Ladakh Students’ Welfare Association, Jammu (ALSWAJ) has now announced a protest in Jammu on March 24, advocating for Ladakh’s statehood and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule.

The announcement, led by General Secretary Mushtaq Ali and other Executive Members, notably occurred without the presence of the organization’s President at the press conference.

ALSWAJ has called upon all Lad...

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Market checking squad conducts inspection in Kargil market

Kargil, March 21: In order to ensure adherence to food safety standards in the holy month of Ramadhan, the Market Checking Squad Kargil, on the direction of District Administration Kargil, carried out a comprehensive inspection on March 21, 2024.

The inspection was aimed at addressing violations and promoting good hygiene practices among traders, shopkeepers, and vendors within the district.

During the inspection, a total of ₹ 16,000 were compounded under Section 69 of the Food Safety ...

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Ladakhi Students in Delhi to Join Kargil Hunger Strike, Demand Statehood, Sixth Schedule

VoL Desk, March 22: In support of the hunger strike initiated by the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) in Kargil starting March 24th, Ladakhi students residing in Delhi have declared their intention to hold a protest at the Ladakh Buddha Vihar in Delhi on the same day.

The protests across the Ladakh region are intensifying, spanning Leh, Kargil, Jammu, and Delhi, led by the Kargil Democratic Alliance and the Leh Apex Body (LAB). Their demands, encompassing statehood for Ladakh and inclusio...

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