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The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and Ladakh UT on a plea by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife challenging his detention under the National Security Act.

SC Seeks Govt Response on Sonam Wangchuk's NSA Detention

SC Seeks Govt Reply on Wangchuk's NSA Detention

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and Ladakh UT on a plea by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk&rsquo;s wife challenging his detention under the National Security Act.

The Supreme Court on Monday sought response from the Centre and Union Territory of Ladakh on a plea filed by Sonam Wangchuk's wife Gitanjali J Angmo challenging the climate activist's detention under the National Security Act, and seeking his immediate release.
However, a bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N V Anjaria refused to pass any order on providing grounds of detention to Wangchuk's wife and posted the matter for hearing on October 14.
Wangchuk was detained under the stringent National Security Act (NSA) on September 26, two days after protests demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh left four people dead and 90 injured in the Union territory.
Wangchuk is lodged in Jodhpur jail in Rajasthan.
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Wangchuk's wife, sought directions from the apex court that the grounds of detention should be served on her.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta submitted that the grounds of detention have been served on the detenue (Wangchuk).
Mehta stated that there is no legal requirement for the grounds of detention to be given to the wife.
Sibal pressed for an interim order for the supply of grounds, saying detention order cannot be challenged without a copy.
Justice Kumar then said, "At this stage, we will not say anything." The bench, however, noted the submission of the Solicitor General that he would examine feasibility of supply of grounds of detention.
Mehta stated that the petitioner was trying to create a "hype" and an "emotive issue" that Wangchuk was denied medical relief and meetings with his wife.
In her plea filed through senior lawyer Vivek Tankha and lawyer Sarvam Ritam Khare, Angmo has also questioned the decision to invoke the NSA against Wangchuk, which allows detention without trial for up to 12 months.
Filing the habeas corpus (bring the person) writ, the spouse of the detained activist sought urgent listing of the plea and a direction to the Ladakh administration to "produce Sonam Wangchuk before this court forthwith".
It also sought immediate access to the detenue, and quashing of the preventive detention order.
The plea, which named the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ladakh UT administration, deputy commissioner of Leh, and the Jodhpur jail superintendent as parties, also sought a direction to them to "allow immediate access of the petitioner to her husband, both telephonic and in person".
The plea alleged that Wangchuk's detention was "illegal, arbitrary, and unconstitutional", violating the fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 14, 19, 21 and 22 of the Constitution.
"Wangchuk, who has been an internationally acclaimed innovator, environmentalist, and social reformer, has always espoused Gandhian and peaceful methods to highlight the ecological and democratic concerns of Ladakh," it said.
On September 26, Wangchuk was detained by the deputy commissioner of Leh under Section 3(2) of the NSA, as he was recovering from a prolonged fast to highlight Ladakh's demand for constitutional safeguards under the Sixth Schedule.
He was swiftly shifted to the Central Jail in Jodhpur without being provided medicines, personal belongings, or access to his family and counsel, the plea said.
No grounds of detention have been furnished till date, either to Wangchuk or to his family, the petition submitted.
His wife alleged that she has been kept under virtual house arrest in Leh, while students and staff of the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh (HIAL), founded by Wangchuk, are facing harassment, intimidation, and intrusive investigations.
"The arbitrary transfer of Wangchuk to Jodhpur, the harassment of students and staff of HIAL, the virtual house arrest of the petitioner herself, and the false propaganda linking Wangchuk to foreign entities clearly demonstrate mala fide state action intended to suppress democratic dissent and peaceful environmental activism," the plea submitted.
Wangchuk's detention has also inflicted severe mental pain and anguish on the people of Ladakh, who revere him as their leader, it stated.
"A recent tragic incident has been reported where a member of the Ladakh Buddhist Association committed suicide, allegedly depressed after his (Wangchuk's) detention, underscoring the devastating psychological impact on the community," it said.
"Direct respondents to ensure that Sonam Wangchuk is provided with his medicines, clothes, food and other basic necessities forthwith," the plea said.
It also sought a direction to the authorities to place before the top court "the order of detention along with grounds of detention and all records pertaining thereto".
It sought a direction to the respondents to produce a medical report of Wangchuk, after immediate doctor consultation, before the court.
"Stop immediate harassment of HIAL and its members/students who have done no harm and are tirelessly working for the benefit of the ecology," the plea said.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali Angmo, has petitioned the Supreme Court seeking his release and questioning his detention under the National Security Act.

Gitanjali Angmo Appeals to Supreme Court for Sonam Wangchuk's Release

Angmo Appeals to Supreme Court for Wangchuk

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk&rsquo;s wife, Gitanjali Angmo, has petitioned the Supreme Court seeking his release and questioning his detention under the National Security Act.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, has moved the Supreme Court seeking his release.
Wangchuk was detained under the stringent National Security Act on September 26, two days after protests demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh left four people dead and 90 injured in the Union territory. He is lodged in Jodhpur jail in Rajasthan.
Angmo, in her plea filed through lawyer Sarvam Ritam Khare, has challenged Wangchuk's detention, besides seeking his immediate release. The plea also questions the decision to invoke the NSA against Wangchuk.
Angmo alleged that she was yet to get a copy of the detention order, in violation of rules.
Moreover, she said, she has had no contact so far with Wangchuk.
Recently, the Ladakh administration rejected claims of a "witch-hunt" or a "smokescreen" operation against Wangchuk.

Curfew remains in Leh for the sixth day following September 24 violence. Authorities review security; mobile internet suspended and over 60 detained.

Leh Curfew Continues Amid Security Assessment

Leh Curfew Extends Amid Tight Security

Curfew remains in Leh for the sixth day following September 24 violence. Authorities review security; mobile internet suspended and over 60 detained.

Curfew remained in force for the sixth day in this violence-hit town on Monday with Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta set to chair a meeting to review the overall security situation.
"The situation remained by and large peaceful in the curfew-bound areas with no untoward incident reported from anywhere. Police and paramilitary forces are deployed in strength in sensitive areas and are maintaining strict vigil to maintain law and order,&rdquo; an official said.
He said the Lt Governor has convened a high-level meeting at Raj Bhavan to review the security situation in view of the last rites of ex-serviceman Tsewang Tharchin of Skurbuchan and Rinchen Dadul (21) of Hanu later in the day.
The last rites of two youngsters -- Stanzin Namgyal (24) and Jigmet Dorjay (25) --- were performed on Sunday. The four persons had died on September 24 amid widespread violence in the town.
The officials said mobile internet services continued to remain suspended in Leh town, while prohibitory orders banning assembly of five or more persons also remained in force in other major parts of the Union Territory, including Kargil.
The curfew was imposed in Leh town on Wednesday evening following widespread violent protests during a shutdown called by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) to advance talks with the Centre on the demands for statehood and extension of the Sixth Schedule to Ladakh. More than 150 persons, including some 80 policemen, were also injured in the clashes.
Over 60 persons, including two councilors, were taken into custody. They include climate activist Sonam Wangchuk who was detained under the National Security Act on Friday and subsequently lodged in Jodhpur jail in Rajasthan.
Curfew was relaxed for four hours in a phased manner in the town on Saturday and the relaxation period passed off peacefully.&nbsp;

The CBI has launched an inquiry into alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act by Sonam Wangchuk’s Himalayan Institute of Alternatives Ladakh (HIAL).

CBI Investigates FCRA Infractions at Sonam Wangchuk's Institution

CBI Probes Wangchuk's Institution for FCRA Violations

The CBI has launched an inquiry into alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act by Sonam Wangchuk&rsquo;s Himalayan Institute of Alternatives Ladakh (HIAL).

The Central Bureau of Investigation has begun an inquiry into alleged violation of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act against an institution founded by Ladakh-based educationist and activist Sonam Wangchuk, officials said on Thursday.
There has been an inquiry going on for some time but no FIR has been registered yet, they said.
When contacted, Wangchuk told PTI that a CBI team came with "an order" about 10 days ago, saying that they are acting on a complaint from the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding alleged Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) violations in the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives Ladakh (HIAL).
"The order said we have not taken clearance under FCRA to receive foreign funds. We don't want to be dependent on foreign funds, but we export our knowledge and raise revenue. In three such instances, they thought it was foreign contribution," Wangchuk claimed.
He said a CBI team visited HIAL and the Students' Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (SECMOL) last week, seeking details of foreign funds received by them between 2022 and 2024.
The teams are still camping in Ladakh and going through accounts and statements of the organisations, he said.
Wangchuk said the matters the complaint refers to were service agreements with taxes duly paid to the government. They pertained to India exporting knowledge to the United Nations, Swiss University and an Italian organisation, he said.
"It was a very dignified assignment. They saw it and they were convinced. They understood it is not helping them, so they began asking for accounts outside that period. Their mandate was to check for accounts during 2022-24, but they started asking for accounts of 2021 and 2020. Then they went to our school asking for various documents outside their mandate period and a school outside the complaint's purview," Wangchuk alleged.
Both these schools give free education to needy young students. In HIAL, students are paid stipend for their work on various projects, he said.
"The CBI officers are still camping in Ladakh and rigorously going through records," Wangchuk said, adding that they have not questioned him.
The activist said first, the local police filed a sedition case against him. This was followed by an order taking back the land given for HIAL, citing that the lease amount was not paid.
"Everyone knows, we have documents to show. The government had almost been apologetic in saying that their lease policy is not formed and hence it cannot take fee. It said 'please bear with us and continue constructions'," he claimed.
Wangchuk alleged that this was followed by the CBI action and income tax summons.
"The funny part is, Ladakh is one place where there is no tax. Yet I voluntarily pay taxes, and I get summons. Then they resurrected a four-year-old complaint that labourers were not paid properly. It is guns blazing from all sides on us," he alleged.
Wangchuk had started a hunger strike on September 10, pressing for Ladakh's inclusion in the Sixth schedule and for statehood.
The cold desert region witnessed the worst violence since 1989 on Wednesday, when groups of youths indulged in arson and vandalism, targeting the BJP headquarters and the Hill Council, and set ablaze vehicles.
Police and paramilitary forces had to lob teargas shells to bring the situation under control, officials said.&nbsp;

At least 50 people have been detained as police and paramilitary forces enforced curfew in Leh following violent clashes that left four dead and over 80 injured.

Leh Curfew Enforced: 50 Held as Protests Turn Violent, Continuing Conflict Over Ladakh's Statehood

Leh Unrest: Curfew and Arrests Amid Statehood Demand

At least 50 people have been detained as police and paramilitary forces enforced curfew in Leh following violent clashes that left four dead and over 80 injured.

At least 50 people were detained as police and paramilitary forces strictly implemented curfew on Thursday in the violence-hit Leh, where four people were killed and over 80 others were injured when widespread clashes broke out a day before.
A shutdown called by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) -- to advance talks with the Centre on demand for statehood and extension of Sixth Schedule to Ladakh -- had descended into violence, arson and street clashes on Wednesday.
Strict prohibitory restrictions banning assembly of five or more persons have been placed in other major towns as well, including Kargil where a shutdown was called by the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) in support of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was leading a hunger strike.
Wangchuk's fortnight-long hunger strike was called off after intense clashes broke out in Leh town. The protesters had set ablaze the BJP office and several vehicles, besides vandalising the Hill Council headquarters, prompting promulgation of an indefinite curfew in the town.
"The situation in the curfew-bound areas is well under control. There are no untoward incidents reported from anywhere," a police official told PTI.
He said around 50 people were detained overnight for their involvement in the violence.
The official said three among the injured were citizens of Nepal and police are probing if there are foreign hands behind the violence.
The LAB and KDA have been spearheading an agitation in the last four years pressing for their demands on statehood and extension of Sixth Schedule. They have held several rounds of talks with the Central government in the past. The next round of talks is scheduled on October 6.
Officials said heavy deployment of police and paramilitary personnel in riot gear was made in Kargil, Zanskar, Nubra, Padam, Changtang, Drass and Lamayuru.
Kargil District Magistrate Rakesh Kumar issued prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita in the entire district, banning assembly of five or more persons, taking out processions or holding demonstrations without prior written permission of the competent authority.
Restrictions were also imposed on the use of loudspeakers, sound amplifying devices, or vehicle-mounted public address systems without authorisation. Besides, no person shall make any public statement, speech, or declaration -- whether verbal, written, or through electronic means -- which is likely to disturb public peace, provoke enmity, or cause a breach of law and order in the district, the official order said.
Trouble began brewing in Leh when two out of 15 people, who were on a 35-day hunger strike since September 10, were shifted to hospital after their condition deteriorated on Tuesday evening, and the LAB youth wing gave a call for protest.
The Centre had alleged that the mob violence was guided by the "provocative statements" of activist Wangchuk. It said certain "politically motivated" individuals were not happy with the progress made in the ongoing talks between the representatives of the government and Ladakhi groups.
"The government stands committed to aspirations of the people of Ladakh by providing adequate constitutional safeguards," the home ministry said in a statement on Wednesday night.
Terming the events heart-wrenching, Lt Gov Kavinder Gupta had said everyone has the right to speak up in a peaceful manner in a democratic system, but what happened was not spontaneous and was the result of a conspiracy.
"Curfew has been imposed as a precautionary measure to prevent more casualties," Gupta said.
In an online press conference, Wangchuk said the fact that Tsering Angchuk (72) and Tashi Dolma (60) hospitalised was most likely the immediate trigger for the protest.
With the situation worsening rapidly, he stepped in with an appeal and an announcement that he was cutting short the fast.
"I request the youth of Ladakh to stop the violence forthwith as it only causes harm to our cause and further deteriorates the situation. We do not want instability in Ladakh and the country," he told his supporters.
"This is the saddest day for Ladakh and for myself personally because the path we are treading for the last five years was peaceful... We held hunger strikes on five occasions and walked from Leh to Delhi, but today we are seeing our message of peace failing because of the incidents of violence and arson," Wangchuk said.&nbsp;

Protests in Leh turned violent as police used teargas and batons after stone-pelting. Demonstrators demand advancing talks with the Centre on Sixth Schedule and Ladakh statehood.

Clashes erupt in Ladakh amid shutdown to press for advancing talks with Centre

Protests in Leh turned violent as police used teargas and batons after stone-pelting. Demonstrators demand advancing talks with the Centre on Sixth Schedule and Ladakh statehood.

Police fired teargas shells and resorted to baton charge after a group of youths allegedly turned violent and pelted stones amid a massive protest and shutdown here.
The protest was held in support of the demand to advance the proposed talks with the Centre on extension of Sixth Schedule as well as statehood to Ladakh.
A fresh round of talks is scheduled between the Centre and Ladakh representatives, comprising members of Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) on October 6.
The LAB youth wing had given a call for protest and shutdown after two of 15 people, who were on a 35-day hunger strike since September 10, were shifted to a hospital after their condition deteriorated on Tuesday evening.
The hunger strike led by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was also part of the ongoing agitation in the region.
The protestors torched a security vehicle outside the BJP office in Leh, an official said, adding that additional forces have been deployed to restore order.&nbsp;

Sunny Deol met the Dalai Lama during his Ladakh visit and expressed deep gratitude. The actor has wrapped "Border 2" and is set to star in "Lahore 1947".

Sunny Deol meets Dalai Lama in Ladakh, calls it a moment of deep honour

Sunny Deol and Dalai Lama: A Memorable Interaction

Sunny Deol met the Dalai Lama during his Ladakh visit and expressed deep gratitude. The actor has wrapped "Border 2" and is set to star in "Lahore 1947".

Bollywood star Sunny Deol met Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama and called it a moment of deep honour and gratitude.
Deol shared a post on his Instagram handle on Monday morning, featuring him alongside Lama, whom he met while travelling to Ladakh.
"A moment of deep honour and gratitude. Met His Holiness, The Dalai Lama, during my journey through the serene landscapes of Ladakh. His presence, wisdom, and blessings filled my heart with peace. Truly unforgettable," the 67-year-old actor captioned the post.
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India enhances defense capabilities in Ladakh with new ammunition storages, balancing security and ecology amid China tensions.

Centre approves ammo storage in Ladakh amid India-China tensions

India's new ammunition storage facilities in Ladakh mark a strategic defense upgrade, enhancing readiness and sustainability amidst ongoing tensions with China.

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The Centre's wildlife panel has approved the establishment of ammunition storage facilities in East Ladakh to enhance military readiness amid ongoing India-China tensions. The new facilities, set to be located at strategic points like Hanle and Photi La near the Line of Actual Control (LAC), address logistical challenges faced by existing storage sites over 250 km away. This move aims to improve operational efficiency and secure a steady supply of ammunition for forward deployments.
The approval paves the way for the creation of Formation Ammunition Storage Facilities (FASF) and underground caverns, crucial for bolstering India's military capabilities. This initiative is part of India's broader strategy to strengthen its security posture in Eastern Ladakh, ensuring forces are well-prepared to handle potential conflicts along the border.

India raises concerns with China over the establishment of new counties in Ladakh and a hydropower project on the Brahmaputra River, asserting its sovereignty and urging transparency and consultation with downstream countries.

India protests China’s new counties including parts of India

India raises concerns with China over the establishment of new counties in Ladakh and a hydropower project on the Brahmaputra River, asserting its sovereignty and urging transparency and consultation with downstream countries.

India has raised concerns with China through diplomatic channels regarding the establishment of two new counties by China in regions that fall within India's Union Territory of Ladakh, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed today.
On December 27, Chinese state media Xinhua reported that the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China had announced the creation of He'an County and Hekang County, which will be managed by Hotan Prefecture. These new administrative divisions were approved by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi: On China's two new counties in Hotan prefecture, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, " We have seen the announcement pertaining to the establishment of two new counties in Hotan Prefecture of China. Parts of the jurisdiction of these so-called counties fall in&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/Fgjseevk2O">pic.twitter.com/Fgjseevk2O</a>
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Responding to the development, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal asserted that parts of these newly created counties are situated within Indian territory in Ladakh, which India has consistently maintained sovereignty over. "India has never accepted the illegal Chinese occupation of Indian territory in this area," Jaiswal stated.
He further emphasized that the formation of these counties would not alter India's stance on its sovereignty or legitimize China's illegal occupation of the region. India has formally protested to China through diplomatic channels in this regard.
The two counties, He'an and Hekang, have their county seats in Hongliu Township and Xeyidula Township, respectively, as reported by Chinese state media.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | On China's dam project, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, "We have seen the information released by Xinhua on 25 December 2024 regarding a hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. As a lower riparian state with&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/LuQKPQVDNM">pic.twitter.com/LuQKPQVDNM</a>
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In another matter, the MEA also expressed concerns over China's ongoing construction of a hydropower project on the Brahmaputra River, known as the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet. In response to a December 25 Xinhua report on the project, Jaiswal reaffirmed India's position as a lower riparian state with established rights to the river's waters. India has consistently raised concerns about the potential impact of large-scale projects on shared rivers through diplomatic and expert channels.
India has called for greater transparency from China and for consultation with downstream countries, highlighting the need to ensure that the interests of nations like India, which rely on the river, are not negatively affected by upstream activities. "We will continue to monitor the situation closely and take necessary measures to protect our interests," Jaiswal concluded.

The T-72 tank with five soldiers on board sank due to flash floods while they were crossing the river, the officials said.

Five soldiers swept away in flash floods near Line of Actual Control

Flash floods near LAC in Ladakh: report
Five Army soldiers swept away: PTI quoting officials
More details awaited

Five soldiers swept away in flash floods near Line of Actual Control: report

The T-72 tank with five soldiers on board sank due to flash floods while they were crossing the river, the officials said.

Five Army soldiers are feared drowned after they were swept away while crossing a river in a T-72 tank near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Nyoma-Chushul area in Ladakh early Saturday, officials said.
They said the incident occurred near Mandir Morh, 148 kilometres from here, during an exercise around 1 am.
The T-72 tank with five soldiers on board sank due to flash floods while they were crossing the river, the officials said.
A rescue operation has been launched. Further details are awaited.

Namgyal expressed his dissatisfaction with the BJP for picking Tashi Gyalson to represent the Ladakh seat.

Unhappy over not getting picked, BJP's Ladakh MP Jamyang Namgyal rallies supporters 

Namgyal expressed his dissatisfaction with the BJP for picking Tashi Gyalson to represent the Ladakh seat.

Protesting against the BJP for dropping him for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, current Ladakh MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal rallied his supporters in a show of strength on April 24.
"My supporters have assembled spontaneously in Leh. They are not happy with the nomination. With such a reaction, the big question remains if the party can retain the seat,&rdquo; Namgyal was quoted as saying by the Hindu newspaper.&nbsp;
According to the Hindu newspaper, he expressed his dissatisfaction with the BJP for picking Tashi Gyalson to represent the Ladakh seat. He also hinted at taking a different course of action but did not go into details. &nbsp;
&ldquo;I will sit with my supporters and a final decision will be taken. I will consider the sentiments of my supporters and take a collective decision for the interests of Ladakh. People are not ready to accept the nomination,&rdquo; Namgyal added. &nbsp;
Namgyal shot into the limelight after he delivered a fiery speech in parliament on the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.

The Apex Body Leh and the Kargil Democratic Alliance said two back-to-back meetings ended without any concrete outcome.

'No headway' on statehood demand, say Ladakh leaders 

 The Apex Body Leh and the Kargil Democratic Alliance said two back-to-back meetings ended without any concrete outcome. 

The Apex Body Leh and the Kargil Democratic Alliance said two back-to-back meetings ended without any concrete outcome.

No headway was made in discussions between the Centre and civil society leaders from Ladakh, who have been demanding statehood and other Constitutional safeguards for the region.
Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday met a six-member delegation of the Apex Body, Leh (ABL) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) from the Union Territory, and assured them that the High Powered Committee (HPC) on Ladakh would look into their demands, the Ministry of Home Affairs said in a statement.
The ministry said the (HPC) headed by Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai has been working with representatives of the ABL and the KDA, and that a sub-committee is also actively engaged with the Ministry of Law and other experts to iron out various issues pertaining to land, employment and constitutional safeguards.
The second meeting of the said sub-committee was held on Monday.
However, the ABL and the KDA issued a statement saying their sub-committee failed to make any headway after two back-to-back meetings with central government functionaries.
The organisations also said they have decided to consult with the people of Ladakh to devise a future course of action.
The ABL and the KDA have been demanding statehood for Ladakh, the inclusion of the Union territory in the 6th Schedule of the Constitution and the setting up of an exclusive public service commission for the high-altitude region.
According to a statement issued by the two organisations, the sub-committee held a meeting with officials of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the advisor of the Union Territory of Ladakh which "ended without any concrete outcome".
Subsequently, the sub-committee held a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence and that "too didn't result in any positive outcome," the ABL-KDA statement said.
The sub-committee was formed following a meeting held on February 19 between the HPC and a 14-member delegation of the ABL and the KDA, representing various organisations of the Union Territory.
Thupstan Chhewang, Chering Dorjay Lakruk and Nawang Rigzin Jora, representing the ABL, and Qamar Ali Akhoon, Asgar Ali Karbalai and Sajjad Kargili, representing the KDA, are members of the sub-committee.
Akhoon, Chhewang, Lakruk and Karbalai signed the press statement issued on Monday.
The other demands of the delegation include two Lok Sabha seats (one for Kargil and one for Leh) and job opportunities for the residents of the Union Territory, sources said earlier.
Ladakh currently has one Lok Sabha constituency.
Ladakh, which no longer has any Assembly constituency, was earlier part of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.
The provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution, which gave a special status to Jammu and Kashmir, were abrogated on August 5, 2019, and the erstwhile state was bifurcated into the Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
According to the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, Jammu and Kashmir has been made a Union Territory with a Legislative Assembly and Ladakh a Union Territory without any Assembly.
(With inputs from PTI)&nbsp;
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A video of Ladakhi shepherds being stopped from grazing their cattle near LAC has gone viral on the internet. However, the nomads stood firm against the Chinese soldiers and their bravery is being hailed on social media

Ladakh shepherds stand up to Chinese soldiers, councillor hails nomads' bravery

A video of Ladakhi shepherds being stopped from grazing their cattle near LAC has gone viral on the internet. However, the nomads stood firm against the Chinese soldiers and their bravery is being hailed on social media

Chinese soldiers tried to stop a group of shepherds in Ladakh from grazing their cattle near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) earlier this month. A video that has gone viral on the internet showed the shepherds standing their ground against troops of the People's Liberation Army (PLA).
Councillor of Chushul, Konchok Stanzin, shared a tweet about the incident in which he hailed the nomads and said, "See how our local people are showing their bravery in front of the PLA claiming that the area they are stopping is our nomad's grazing land. "
Konchok further said, "PLA stopping our nomads from grazing in our territory. Seems it is never a never-ending process due to different lines of perceptions. But I salute our nomads, who always stand to protect our land and stand as the second guardian force of the nation."
While speaking with the Indian Express, the councillor said that this incident took place on January 2 and the issue has been resolved. Konchok also said that the Chinese soldiers had come about a kilometre inside the Indian territory at the time.&nbsp;
The video that has gone viral on the internet shows Ladakhi shepherds confronting Chinese soldiers. In the video, the PLA soldiers were also asking the shepherds to leave the area.&nbsp;
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Northern border with China stable but not normal: top army commander

Apparently referring to Pakistan, the Army commander said the neighbouring country has orchestrated the terrorist attacks in the Poonch-Rajouri region as they did not like the ongoing development work.

The northern border is stable but "not normal", a top Army commander said on Sunday, referring to the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Ladakh region.
Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern Command, said five of the seven friction points in eastern Ladakh, where the Indian Army and the Chinese PLA are locked in a standoff since May 2020, have been resolved and talks are underway for the remaining areas.
"The northern border area is stable but it is not normal or I can say it's sensitive," he told reporters here.
Apparently referring to Pakistan, the Army commander said the neighbouring country has orchestrated the terrorist attacks in the Poonch-Rajouri region as they did not like the ongoing development work here.
"There was prosperity and improvement in the lives of people in Poonch-Rajouri area. Investments were coming in and people were getting jobs. Our neighbouring country did not like this atmosphere of peace and prosperity. That's why they have been promoting militancy in the area but we have launched counter operations," he said, expressing confidence that they will control militant activities in the coming days.
Lt Gen Dwivedi said the coordination among police, military and local people needs to be improved in the area.
"The number of police stations is being increased while we are carrying out some reorientation as well. This will help us in controlling the situation," he said.
The Army commander said 2023 has been declared as "zero-infiltration year" as no terrorist was able to come in through the Line of Control.
"...But as you said many terrorists are coming. We have taken action.... If you see last year, only 21 terrorists killed were locals, the remaining 55 were foreigners. In 2022, 121 terrorist recruitments took place but in 2023 only 19 have taken place," he told reporters.
He said a lot of positive changes have taken place in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370.
"A lot of changes have taken place in the past four years. And all the changes have been for good, be it development of infrastructure, tourist arrivals or outside investments. Overall, it is good for the public, and Jammu and Kashmir is playing an important role in nation building," he said.
He was in Srinagar to take part in an Armed Forces Veterans' Day event.
The Armed Forces Veterans' Day is celebrated on January 14 every year as it was on this day in 1953 that the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, Field Marshal K M Cariappa, formally retired from the service.&nbsp;

The BJP has won two seats, while an independent candidate has registered victory in one seat as counting of votes is still underway. 

Congress-NC alliance bags 22 out of 26 seats in Ladakh council polls

NC-Congress alliance won 22 of 26 seats, while BJP bagged two.

The NC-Congress alliance won 22 of 26 seats, while BJP bagged two.

In a big boost, the National Conference and Congress have together won 22 seats defeating the BJP in the LAHDC polls with the counting of votes still underway, officials said on Sunday.
Notably, this is the first-ever poll in J&amp;K after Article 370 was scrapped in 2019.
The elections to 26 seats were held on October 4.
According to the officials, the National Conference (NC) has so far won 12 seats while its ally Congress registered victory in 10. The BJP managed to win just two seats, while independent candidates registered victories on two seats.
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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh credited Rahul Gandhi for the party's win in Ladakh council polls.

'Bharat Jodo Yatra impact': Congress on Ladakh council election win

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh credited Rahul Gandhi for the party's win in Ladakh council polls.

With the Congress winning several seats in the elections to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, the party said it is a direct impact of Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra.
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh also took a swipe at the media saying "the national media will blank it out, but trends coming in show Congress leading convincingly in the elections to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil with an almost complete wipeout of the BJP." "This is a direct impact of Rahul Gandhi continuing Bharat Jodo Yatra in Ladakh last month," Ramesh said in a post on X.
Congress general secretary (organisation) K C Venugopal said the party has registered a resounding victory in the Ladakh hill council elections after 10 years.
"Along with our INDIA partner National Conference, we have swept the entire region in its first election after the abrogation of Art. 370.
"Rahul Gandhi ji's Bharat Jodo Yatra last month across the region has given people of Ladakh and Kargil the faith that the Congress and INDIA have a deep concern about the issues they face, and the need for their democratic sentiments to be given a voice," he said on X.
"Congratulations to all victorious candidates," Venugopal said, adding "I am confident this will usher a new democratic dawn in Ladakh and Kargil".
Another Congress leader P Chidambaram said the LAHDC poll result is a "resounding victory for I.N.D.I.A. and a crushing defeat for the BJP".
"The results show that the people have totally repudiated the misguided agenda of the BJP, the revocation of Art. 370 and the creation of Union Territories out of a State. "If elections are held in the Kashmir valley, the results will not be different," he said.
Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate also said the people of Ladakh-Kargil have spoken decisively. &nbsp;"A resounding mandate for us in the Ladakh-Kargil Autonomous Hill Council elections - the first electoral exercise since abolition of Art 370.
"In August Rahul Gandhi ji's Bharat Jodo Yatra all across Leh-Ladakh met and assured the people of the region that their voices matter," she said.
The National Conference and the Congress together won 22 seats in the LAHDC polls, officials said on Sunday.
The elections to the LAHDC-Kargil was the first poll to be held after Ladakh was carved out as a Union territory following the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution.
Twenty-six seats of the council went to polls on October 4. The administration nominates four members with voting rights to the 30-member council.
According to the officials, the National Conference (NC) won 12 seats, making it the single largest party, while its ally Congress registered victory in 10. The BJP won two seats, while two independent candidates also registered victory, they said.
The existing council headed by the NC's Feroz Ahmad Khan completed its five-year term on October 1. The new council will be in place before October 11.
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Media outlets have reported that China is building underground facilities in Aksai Chin

China building underground facilities in Aksai Chin: reports

China building underground facilities in Aksai Chin: reports
China reinforcing personnel bunkers in Aksai Chin: reports
Satellite images show tunnelling activity at 3 locations: reports

Media outlets have reported that China is building underground facilities in Aksai Chin

China is reportedly ramping up construction of underground facilities in Aksai Chin to protect its soldiers and weapons from an aerial strike. The area is 70 kms away from the Line of Actual Control.&nbsp;
Multiple media outlets reported that an analysis of satellite images of the area taken on August 18 showed reinforced bunkers at three locations and tunnel-building activity at three more locations.&nbsp;
NDTV reported that analysts identified the presence of at least 11 shafts bored into the hillside on both banks of the river valley.
Hindustan Times reported that reinforced bunkers for troops have earth raised around them for additional protection from aerial or missile attacks.&nbsp;

Ladakh: Army vehicle plunges into gorge


Ladakh: eight soldiers feared dead as Army vehicle plunges into gorge

Ladakh: Army vehicle plunges into gorge Eight soldiers feared dead Rescue&nbsp;operation&nbsp;underway

According to NDTV, there were 10 soldiers in the truck, a part of 5 vehicle convoy , met with an accident.

Nine soldiers were feared dead after their vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Leh district of Ladakh on Saturday, officials said.
The accident took place at Kerey in southern Ladakh's Nyoma Saturday evening, the officials said.
According to NDTV, there were 10 soldiers in the truck, a part of 5 vehicle convoy , met with an accident.
A rescue operation was underway at the site.

A video taken from inside the helicopter was shared by news agency ANI.

Watch | IAF rescues UT Disaster Relief Force personnel from Ladakh's Markha Valley

A video taken from inside the helicopter was shared by news agency ANI.

In a daring rescue operation, the Indian Air Force on evacuated five personnel of UT Disaster Relief Force Ladakh's Markha Valley.
A video taken from inside the helicopter was shared by news agency ANI.
According to PRO defence (Leh), IAF's single-engine helicopters flew in unchartered territory and narrow valley which does not have any flat terrain to land.
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This is the first meeting between the defence ministers of the two countries since Galwan clashes in 2020. 

Rajnath Singh meets Chinese defence minister, first since Galwan clash

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Chinese counterpart
1st meeting between Indian, Chinese defence ministers post Galwan
Chinese defence minister in India for SCO summit

This is the first meeting between the defence ministers of the two countries since Galwan clashes in 2020.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday held talks with his Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu and reportedly discussed the lingering border row in eastern Ladakh. This is the first meeting between the defence ministers of the two countries since Galwan clashes in 2020. Li's visit to India is the first by a Chinese defence minister after the clashes. The Chinese defence minister in India for a SCO summit The meeting between the two defence ministers took place days after the Indian and Chinese armies held 18th round of military talks on ending the border row. In the Corps Commander talks on April 23, the two sides agreed to stay in close touch and work out a mutually acceptable solution to the remaining issues in eastern Ladakh at the earliest. However, there was no indication of any clear forward movement in ending the row. India has been maintaining that its ties with China cannot be normal unless there is peace in the border areas. Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang is also set to visit India next week to attend a conclave of foreign ministers of SCO member countries in Goa. The meeting is slated for May 4 and 5.

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