Sonam Wangchuk likely to revisit stand on Cockroach Janata Party: Ladakh Lok Bhavan spokesman
The meeting between Mr. Saxena and Mr. Wanchuk was the first since the recent Ladakh-Centre talks generated hopes on May
Days after Ladakhi groups and the Union Ministry of Home Affairs reached an in-principle agreement on restoring democrat
Ladakhs Lieutenant Governor Meets Activist Sonam Wangchuk to Foster Development and Dialogue
Mumbai, May 26: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinay Kumar Saxena, met with social activist Sonam Wangchuk and Geeta
Activist Sonam Wangchuk acknowledged a positive step in talks between Ladakh representatives and the Centre, but warned
Positive Shift: Sonam Wangchuk As Centre Allows Elected Legislature In Ladakh
Sonam Wangchuk described the breakthrough in an exclusive conversation with NDTV as a very different and positive stand
Feared Ladakh Would Become Another Manipur, But Recent MHA Talks A Positive Shift: Wangchuk
New Delhi, May 24: The recent talks between Ladakh representatives and the Centre marked a positive step, activist Sonam
Sonam Wangchuk says work still in progress following MHA talks on Ladakhs political future
New Delhi , May 23 : Climate activist and Ladakh campaigner Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday indicated that meaningful progres
'Neither unemployed nor am I lazy but ... ': Sonam Wangchuk calls himself 'an honorary cockroach'
Sonam Wangchuk, calling himself an honorary cockroach, lauded the satirical Cockroach Janata Party movement, urging the
Financial decisions will rest with elected leaders: Sonam Wangchuk on Ladakhs agreement with Centre
He noted that earlier 90% of the UTs budget was decided by the LG who is not an elected representative
NEW DELHI, May 23: The Centre has made an offer for constitutional safeguards under Article 371, instead of the Sixth Sc
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Ladakh leaders to meet Home Ministry officials tomorrow, Sonam Wangchuk part of delegation
This is the first such meeting of members of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), the two b
Thupstan Chhewang questions LAB functioning, targets Sonam Wangchuk over foreign funding allegations
Just days before the next round of talks between Ladakh leaders and the High-Powered Committee of the Union Ministry of
The Long Fast for Ladakh: Sonam Wangchuk, Gitanjali and the Battle Beyond Jail
For 170 days, the activist-engineer remained behind bars while his wife fought in courts and in public for his freedomto
Ladakhi leaders meeting with HM yields no breakthrough
Tsewang Rigzin Leh, May 1: A delegation of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), comprising MP L
Everything will be alright: Amit Shah meets Ladakh leaders, including Sonam Wangchuk, ahead of talks
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met with Leh leaders, including Sonam Wangchuk, focusing on spiritual matters during his v
Sonam Wangchuk Expresses Frustration Over Slow Dialogue in Ladakh
Srinagar, April 13: Renowned social and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has voiced his deep frustration regarding the sl
Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk warns of deepening divisions due to stalled talks with the Centre, over two months since
Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, a Maha Vir Chakra awardee, has passed away at 61. He was honored for his bravery during the Karg
Kargil hero Sonam Wangchuk dead; Rajnath hails son of Ladakh
Kargil war hero Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, a Maha Vir Chakra recipient, has passed away. Celebrated as a proud son of Ladak
Kargil war hero Sonam Wangchuk dies; defence minister, Army pay rich tributes
Army veteran Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, a Maha Vir Chakra recipient for his bravery in the 1999 Kargil war, has passed away
Kargil War Hero Sonam Wangchuk Dies, Defence Minister, Army Pay Tributes
In a post on X on Friday, Rajnath Singh paid glowing tribute to Col Wangchuk describing him as a highly decorated office
Watch: Ladakh statehood talks resume: What is MHA offering?
Talks between Ladakhs civil society groups and the Union Home Ministry resumed in New Delhi after last months deadly pro
Labelling people of Ladakh anti-national a self-goal: Sonam Wangchuk
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk addressed a large gathering in Kargil. He stated that India is respected for its nationa
Ladakh talks with open mind and heart: Sonam Wangchuk
Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk urged the Centre to restore democratic rights in Ladakh, advocating for a win-win approa
Ladakhs tourism stakeholders call for restricted outside investment with local participation
Sonam Wangchuk receives warm welcome in Kargil district after his release following nearly six months of detention in Jo
Sonam Wangchuk Gets Warm Welcome In Kargil, Calls For Unity And Equal Rights For Ladakh
Kargil, Apr 5: Climate Activist Sonam Wangchuk was accorded a warm welcome in Kargil on Sunday, where he called for unit
Ladakhi leaders say Wangchuk should be part of Ladakh-Centre talks panel
Ladakhi delegates are urging the inclusion of environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk in future talks with the Centre, following
Nothing left in matter: Supreme Court disposes plea by Sonam Wangchuk's wife against his detention
A Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and PB Varale noted that the Centre revoked its order of Mr. Wangchuk's detention on M
Nothing left in matter: Supreme Court disposes of wife's plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk's detention
The Supreme Court has closed a case concerning climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's detention. His wife had filed a plea ag
Wangchuk returns to Leh, calls for Dialogue on Ladakh issues
Leh, Mar 22: Leh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk who returned to the region after his release from detention has s
Back in Ladakh to rousing reception, Wangchuk calls for give and take solution
Released activist Sonam Wangchuk urged the Union government for win-win talks with Ladakhi leaders, emphasizing a give a
Leh (Ladakh), Mar 22: Leh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk who returned to the region after his release from detent
Governor Kavinder Gupta Addresses Key Issues from Drugs to Ladakh Development
Jammu, March 20: Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Kavinder Gupta, responded on Friday to social activist Sonam Wangchuks re
Wangchuk hopes for meaningful dialogue
NEW DELHI, Mar 17: In his first public remarks after being released from jail, activist Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday said h
Sonam Wangchuk Advocates for Meaningful Dialogue After Release from Detention
New Delhi, March 18: Activist Sonam Wangchuk from Ladakh stated on Tuesday that the governments willingness to engage in
Nothing at all: On Sonam Wangchuks release, Ladakh
The Centre must negotiate in good faith with Ladakhi leadership
Hope Supreme Court records a verdict in my case for future: Sonam Wangchuk on NSA laws' use
Wangchuk addressed his first press conference since his release from Jodhpur Jail after the BJP-led Centre ordered revoc
We want to preserve the culture and nature of Ladakh: Sonam Wangchuk
In an exclusive conversation with The Hindu, Ladakhi activist Sonam Wangchuk said he was bundled and thrown into jail wi
We want to preserve the culture and nature of Ladakh: Sonam Wangchuk
In an exclusive conversation with The Hindu, Ladakhi activist Sonam Wangchuk said he was bundled and thrown into jail wi
'What Good Is My Win If Ladakh Loses?' Sonam Wangchuk After Release From Jail
The innovator-activist walked out of Jodhpur Central Jail on Saturday after the Centre revoked his detention under the N
I was thrown into jail, with no communication with my legal team or family, says Sonam Wangchuk
In his first interaction after his release, Mr. Wangchuk said, both the government and people have to be flexible on dem
I was thrown into jail, with no communication with my legal team or family, says Sonam Wangchuk
In his first interaction after his release, Mr. Wangchuk said, both the government and people have to be flexible on dem
Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Mar 16: Thousands of people participated in a peaceful protest rally organized by the Leh A
Ladakh Agitation: Rallies Held In Leh, Kargil Two Days After Wangchuks Release
Leh, Mar 16: Two days after the release of activist Sonam Wangchuk, rallies were held in Leh and Kargil towns on Monday
Shutdown, protest rallies in Ladakh over Statehood, Sixth Schedule demands
Hundreds of locals marched from Singay Namgyal Chowk up to Leh Polo Ground in Leh town, while protesters held a rally in
LPG shortage, triggered by the on-going conflict in West Asia, has affected the commercial sector across the country. Cl
Ladakh: Massive LAB, KDA Protests Resume a Day After Sonam Wangchuks Release
Ladakh Groups Say Will Go Ahead With Shutdown Today To Demand Statehood
Several political and social groups in Ladakh will go ahead with a shutdown and protests today, even as the Centre revok
Win-Win For Ladakh: Sonam Wangchuk's Wife On Revocation Of NSA
The Centre on Saturday revoked activist Sonam Wangchuk's detention, freeing him after 170 days of detention.
DC Edit | Freedom for Sonam Wangchuk
Move after NSA detention highlights need for talks on Ladakh demands
'My weekly trips to jail finally ended': Sonam Wangchuks wife on his release
Free-Flowing Chat Without: Sonam Wangchuk's Wife Shares Moment With Activist After His Release
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was released from Jodhpur Central Jail after the Union government revoked his detention
MHA revokes NSA detention of Sonam Wangchuk
New Delhi:The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday revoked the detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk under the Nati
Govt revokes detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk
The government revoked Sonam Wangchuks detention under the NSA after nearly six months, citing efforts to restore peace
Ladakh to protest for safeguards on March 16, despite Sonam Wangchuk release
Struggle for rights continue, say civil society groups while demanding release of two more detained since September 2025
Release Youngsters Detained In Valley As Act Of Goodwill: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Mar 14: Welcoming the revocation of the NSA against Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Mi
Sonam Wangchuk released after 6 months in jail as centre revokes NSA detention ahead of SC hearing
Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk's detention has been revoked. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned his initial
Vinai Saxena, Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti Welcome Wangchuk Release
Sonam Wangchuk's detention was revoked after months of unrest following violent protests in Leh.
Indian LPG vessels safely navigated the Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East tensions, with the government assuring all Ind
The major news headlines of the day and more.
Ladakh LG welcomes Wangchuk's release; says no space for agitation, violence
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's detention under the National Security Act has been revoked. Ladakh's Lt Governor Vinai
Welcome Wangchuks Release, But No Space For Agitation, Violence: Ladakh LG
Leh, Mar 14: Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday welcomed the central governments decision to revoke the d
Ladakh Leaders Welcome Wangchuks Release, Demand Others Freedom
New Delhi, Mar 14: Leaders from Ladakh on Saturday welcomed climate activist Sonam Wangchuks release from Jodhpur jail a
Sonam Wangchuk Released From Jodhpur Jail
Jodhpur, Mar 14: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was released from Jodhpur central jail on Saturday after the Union gove
Decision To Revoke Wangchuks Detention Welcome, But No Space For Agitation, Violence: Ladakh LG
Leh, Mar 14: Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday welcomed the central governments decision to revoke the d
As the Centre decided to revoke the detention of Sonam Wangchuk with immediate effect, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor welcom
Sonam Wangchuk Released From NSA Detention After Six Months
NEW DELHI, Mar 14: The government on Saturday revoked the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk with immediate ef
Centre revokes detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under NSA
Government has decided to revoke the detention of Sonam Wangchuk with immediate effect by exercising the powers availabl
Govt Revokes Sonam Wangchuk's Detention After Almost Six Months
Wangchuk was detained on September 26, 2025, two days after violent protests over demands for statehood for Ladakh and i
Centre Decides To Revoke Activist Sonam Wangchuk's Detention Months After Leh Protests
Sonam Wangchuk, an engineer, innovator and education reformer from Ladakh, was detained by Ladakh police on September 26
Climate Activist Sonam Wangchuk, Detained For Nearly 6 Months, To Be Released
According to the ministry, the decision to revoke Wangchuk's detention was taken after due consideration.
Ladakh protest: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to be released as govt revokes NSA detention
Govt revokes Sonam Wangchuks detention under National Security Act with immediate effect
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's detention under the National Security Act has been revoked by the Centre with immediat
Not stepped away from activism, it requires clarity and sincere dialogue: Sonam Wangchuk
The statement comes in the backdrop of an interview of his wife Gitanjali J. Angmo with The Hindu in which she remarked
Supreme Court to watch videos of Sonam Wangchuk's speeches
A bench of justices Aravind Kumar and PB Varale said the judges would watch the videos this Thursday and they have reque
SC to watch videos of Wangchuks speeches, reserves order on his detention on Mar 17
New Delhi, Mar 10: The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would watch videos of Sonam Wangchuks speeches this week and res
Once released, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk will not protest: wife
He will carry forward the movement in Ladakh with dialogue and collaboration, says Gitanjali J. Angmo
Sonam Wangchuks Detention Raises Serious Questions on Habeas Corpus
Power of preventive detention can't be exercised mechanically or used as a substitute for ordinary criminal process
Supreme Court adjourns plea challenging Sonam Wangchuks detention under NSA to March 10
A Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P.B. Varale said it would go through the videos of Wangchuks speeches submitted to
SC Adjourns Plea Challenging Sonam Wangchuks Detention Under NSA To March 10
New Delhi, Feb 26: The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned to March 10 the hearing on a plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmo,
SC Adjourns Plea Challenging Sonam Wangchuk's Detention Under NSA to March 10
The top court clarified that it will finish hearing the plea on March 10 and reserve its order
SC adjourns hearing on wifes plea challenging Sonam Wangchuks detention to Feb. 26
A Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P.B. Varale defers the matter as Solicitor General Tushar Mehta was not available
SC Adjourns Hearing On Wife's Plea Challenging Sonam Wangchuk's Detention To Feb 26
The Centre and the Ladakh administration had told the apex court that Wangchuk was detained for instigating people in a
SC Adjourns Hearing On Wifes Plea Challenging Sonam Wangchuks Detention To Feb 26
NEW DELHI, Feb 23: The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned to February 26 the hearing on a plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmo
Supreme Court adjourns hearing on wife's plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk's detention to Feb 26
The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's detention case. His wife filed a plea c
Wangchuk Not Given Videos Which Formed Basis Of His Detention: Wife To SC
New Delhi, Feb 19: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuks wife Gitanjali J Angmo alleged in the Supreme Court on Thursday that
'Videos Cited For My Detention Never Shown To Me': Sonam Wangchuk To Supreme Court
Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Wangchuk, argued that a video in which he clearly stated he did not support v
SC to hear plea today against Sonam Wangchuks detention
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Thursday, February 19, a petition filed by Geetanjali Angmo, wife o
We Are In AI Era: Top Court Raps Centre Over Sonam Wangchuk Transcripts
There is certain malice if the transcription of a 3-minute speech runs for 7-8 minutes, the Supreme Court has said, pull
SC questions Centre over videos in Wangchuks detention
NEW DELHI, Feb 16: The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the Centre about the transcripts of videos submitted by it aga
Release Sonam Wangchuk, says farmer group in Maharashtras Miraj
Members of the Shetkari Sanghatana condemned the Union governments decision to keep the environmental activist behind ba
Leh's Dosmochey and Likir Monastery's Stromochey are the two major monastic festivals in Ladakh. Dosmochey Festival is c
Ladakh returned to normalcy after Sonam Wangchuk detention, govt tells SC
Did Sonam Wangchuk see videos cited as proof for detention under NSA, Supreme Court asks Govt.
Additional Solicitor General K.M. Nataraj told the top court that the authorities banked on 23 videos to order the deten
Wangchuk chief provocateur of Leh violence: Centre tells SC
New Delhi: The Centre told the Supreme Court on Thursday, February 12, that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is unde
After Sonam Wangchuk's Detention, Violence In Leh Came Under Control: Centre
The Centre told the Supreme Court on Thursday that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is under detention in Rajasthan'
Is Centre reading too much into Sonam Wangchuk's remarks, SC asks govt
The Supreme Court questioned the government's interpretation of environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk's statements. Wangchuk i
Reading too much into Sonam Wangchuk speeches: Top Court Questions Detention
The Supreme Court has questioned the grounds for detaining Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Ac
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told a bench of justices Aravind Kumar and P.B. Varale that the grounds on which Sonam Wa
Sonam Wangchuk 'perfectly good', getting best of treatment: Centre to SC
The Centre informed the Supreme Court that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is in good health and receiving excellent tre
'Getting Better Medical Care Than Ladakh': Centre To SC During Sonam Wangchuk's Detention Hearing
Supreme Court urged Centre to reconsider Sonam Wangchuk's detention due to health concerns. Centre claims Wangchuk is re
Supreme Court Again Urges Centre To Reconsider Sonam Wangchuk's Detention
The Supreme Court once again asked the Central government to reconsider the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk
SC to hear plea against Wangchuks detention today
New Delhi, Feb 08: The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday a plea filed by Dr Gitanjali J. Angmo, wife of Ladakh-b
Supreme Court reschedules hearing on Sonam Wangchuks detention to February 9
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuks wife argues that the detention violates fundamental rights, while government officials
Cong MP Vivek Tankha Writes To Amit Shah, Seeks Release Of Sonam Wangchuk
New Delhi, Feb 5: Congress leader Vivek Tankha on Thursday asked Home Minister Amit Shah to review the detention of jail
Supreme Court adjourns to Feb 9 hearing on wife's plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk's detention
The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on a plea challenging the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under
SC to continue hearing on petition challenging Sonam Wangchuks detention
New Delhi: The Supreme Court will continue to hear the governments arguments in the petition filed against the detention
'It Has Been Nearly 5 Months': SC Asks Centre For 'Thoughtful Relook' At Sonam Wangchuk's Detention
The court expressed serious concern over Wangchuks deteriorating health and the duration of his incarceration
Inconclusive LadakhMHA talks see demands on statehood, Sonam Wangchuk detention
Ladakh representatives met with the MHA in Delhi, engaging in heated discussions without reaching a conclusion. The MHA
First high powered committee meeting on Ladakh after September clashes remains inconclusive
Ladakh clashes: During the two-and-a-half-hour meeting chaired by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, a fi
Supreme Court asks if Centre can reconsider Sonam Wangchuks detention on health grounds
The Additional Solicitor General submitted that the climate activist had made provocative speeches, which had led to vio
'Health Not Good': Top Court Asks Centre To Review Sonam Wangchuk Detention
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre if there was any possibility for the government to relook at the detenti
SC Urges Centre to Review Sonam Wangchuks Detention, Cites Health Concerns
Court inquiry into Sonam Wangchuk's detention raises issues of national security versus individual health rights amid se
His Health Is Not Good: SC Asks Centre To Review Sonam Wangchuks Detention
New Delhi, Feb 4: The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre if there was any possibility for the government to rel
'Medical condition is not good': SC asks Centre to rethink Sonam Wangchuk's detention
Wangchuk detained for instigating people: Centre
NEW DELHI, Feb 3: The Centre and the Union Territory of Ladakh administration told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that cli
Wangchuk Detained For Instigating People In Border Area: Centre To SC
NEW DELHI, Feb 3: The Centre and the Union Territory of Ladakh administration told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that cli
Sonam Wangchuk Tried To Instigate Nepal-Like Gen Z Protests: Centre
The Centre and the Union Territory of Ladakh administration told the Supreme Court on Monday that jailed climate activis
Sonam Wangchuk incited violence by referring to Nepal, Bangladesh and Arab Spring: Centre tells SC
Appearing before the Bench, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argues that Sonam Wangchuks instigation even touched upon sel
'Sonam Wangchuk tried to provoke Gen Z': Centre's massive 'Nepal-Bangladesh' charge in Supreme Court
Environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk, detained under NSA, is accused by the Centre of inciting Ladakh's youth for prote
Sonam Wangchuk tried to instigate Gen Z for protests like Nepal, Bangladesh: Centre to SC
A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P V Varale was told by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that Wangchuk even referred
News18 Evening Digest: Centre Defends Sonam Wangchuk's Detention Under NSA & Others
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'Can't Be Permitted To Spread Venom': In SC, Centre Defends Sonam Wangchuk's Detention Under NSA
Does Wangchuk want Ladakh to become Nepal and Bangladesh? the Centre asked before the court, as it defended the detentio
Jailed Sonam Wangchuk Gets AIIMS Jodhpur Checkup As Health Fails: Govt Medical Report In SC Today
Sources said that Wangchuk has been suffering from persistent gastrointestinal issues and acute body pain
SC to Hear Plea Against Sonam Wangchuks Detention on Monday
New Delhi, Feb 1: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea challenging the detention of climate activist
Supreme Court To Hear Plea Challenging Sonam Wangchuks Detention
New Delhi, Feb 1: The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday a plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, the wife of jailed cl
Sonam Wangchuk Taken To AIIMS After Complaining Of Stomach Pain
Activist and scientist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been lodged in the Jodhpur Central Jail since September 27, 2025, was tak
Jailed activist Sonam Wangchuk underwent a medical examination at AIIMS Jodhpur following a Supreme Court directive. The
Sonam Wangchuk Taken To AIIMS Jodhpur After Complaining Of Stomach Pain
Jodhpur, Jan 31: Activist and scientist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been lodged in the Jodhpur Central Jail since September
SC directs Sonam Wangchuk's medical examination by specialist doctor
The Supreme Court has ordered a specialist doctor to examine climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. Wangchuk is currently deta
Sonam Wangchuk denies Arab Spring remarks in Supreme Court, asserts right to protest
Activist Sonam Wangchuk denies inciting violence and overthrowing the government. His wife argues police used selective
Sonam Wangchuks wife questions meaning of Republic Day
New Delhi: As the 77th Republic Day was celebrated across the country with displays of military might and cultural herit
What Does Republic Day Mean When Constitutional Rights Are Not Given, Says Wangchuks Wife
New Delhi, Jan 27: As the 77th Republic Day was celebrated across the country with displays of military might and cultur