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MHA blames climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, others for provoking youth to violence in Leh

Sonam Wangchuk shifted to Jodhpur jail under NSA over Leh violence

Arrested under the NSA, Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Jodhpur Jail in Rajasthan amid tight security. The Ladakh administration said Wangchuk's "provocative speeches and videos" triggered the September 24 Leh violence that left four people dead and dozens injured.

Sep 27, 2025

LAB calls Leh violence "spontaneous youth outburst", denies Congress, Sonam Wangchuk's role in clashes

Soon after the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) described the September 24 violence as a spontaneous reaction of angry youth, triggered after two hunger strike participants were hospitalized.

Sep 26, 2025

Centre initiates dialogue with agitating Ladakh groups amid Leh violence; Delhi meet next month

After violent protests in Leh, representatives of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) held talks with the Union Home Ministry. Both groups will attend a preparatory meeting in New Delhi on September 27 or 28, ahead of the High-Powered Committee dialogue scheduled for October 6.

Sep 26, 2025

Four killed, 61 injured; Indefinite curfew imposed in Leh after unprecedented violence

Leh witnessed unprecedented violence on September 24, leaving four dead and 61 injured, after a bandh call by the youth wing of the Leh Apex Body turned violent. Authorities imposed an indefinite curfew following large-scale arson, including attacks on the BJP office and a police vehicle.

Sep 24, 2025

J&K HC admits habeas corpus plea of MLA Mehraj Malik against PSA detention; Rs 5cr compensation sought

The Court on Wednesday admitted a habeas corpus petition filed by Doda (East) MLA Mehraj Din Malik, challenging his preventive detention under the PSA. Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul issued notices to the J&K Government and other respondents, directing them to file their response by October 14.

Sep 24, 2025

Peace protest turns violent in Leh: Sonam Wangchuk calls off hunger strike amid clashes

Leh witnessed a sudden outbreak of violence as a bandh call by the youth wing of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) turned violent, leading to stone-pelting, arson, and attacks on the BJP office and the LAHDC headquarters. Several vehicles and office properties were set ablaze, forcing police and paramilitary forces to use teargas to disperse crowds.

Sep 24, 2025

Tricked and trapped in war zone, two Jammu youth plead for help amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

A humanitarian crisis has shaken Akhnoor in Jammu and Kashmir, where two young men, Sachin Khajuria and Sumit Sharma, remain trapped in the Russia-Ukraine war zone after being duped by fraudulent agents.

Sep 23, 2025

NC defiant amid resignation row; alleges PDP-BJP 'secret setting' in J&K

Amid mounting political tensions, the National Conference has rejected calls for resignation, with Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary accusing the PDP and BJP of maintaining an undeclared alliance to weaken the Omar Abdullah-led government.

Sep 23, 2025

NC defends Omar's leadership; Congress accuses party of shirking responsibilities amid crisis

The political divide between the ruling National Conference (NC) and the opposition Congress has deepened following sharp exchanges over the government's handling of recent floods and the closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway.

Sep 23, 2025

Floods, cloudbursts devastate Jammu: Over 12,000 houses damaged, 150 lives lost

The recent floods and cloudbursts in the Jammu region have left a trail of devastation, with over 4,200 houses completely destroyed and more than 8,600 partially damaged. According to official data, 150 people lost their lives, 178 were injured, and 33 remain missing, with Kishtwar recording the highest casualties.

Sep 23, 2025

Jammu floods unleash health crisis; doctors warn of hidden cardiovascular risks

The recent floods in Jammu province have not only claimed lives and destroyed property but also unleashed a silent health crisis. During a medical camp organized by Dr. Sushil Sharma, Head of Cardiology at Super Specialty Hospital Jammu, many flood-affected residents were diagnosed with cardiovascular problems.

Sep 22, 2025

MHA to resume talks with Ladakhi groups on Oct 6; Thupstan Chhewang returns to lead LAB

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has scheduled the next round of talks with Ladakh's agitating groups on October 6, ending a four-month stalemate.

Sep 21, 2025

Fate of Katra's Navratra festivities hang in balance amid landslide aftermath

As the Shardiya Navratras approach, uncertainty surrounds the annual Navratra Festival in Katra. The Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department and the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board have yet to decide on the event, which usually attracts thousands of devotees worldwide.

Sep 21, 2025

Legal shock for AAP: J&K HC bar chief drops Malik's case; cites national security concerns

Efforts of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to broaden its base in Jammu and Kashmir suffered a major setback on Thursday after Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association president, Nirmal K. Kotwal, withdrew from the legal team of arrested AAP MLA Mehraj Malik, citing national security concerns.

Sep 18, 2025

Choshiti cloudburst: 32 missing to be declared dead within six months by relaxing rules

In a compassionate decision, authorities are moving to declare 32 persons missing after the August 14 cloudburst in Choshiti village of Kishtwar district as dead within six months. Normally, government rules require a seven-year wait to declare a missing person deceased, but the rule has been relaxed in this special case to enable families to receive compensation.

Sep 18, 2025

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Sonam Wangchuk shifted to Jodhpur jail under NSA over Leh violence

LAB calls Leh violence "spontaneous youth outburst", denies Congress, Sonam Wangchuk's role in clashes

Centre initiates dialogue with agitating Ladakh groups amid Leh violence; Delhi meet next month

Four killed, 61 injured; Indefinite curfew imposed in Leh after unprecedented violence

J&K HC admits habeas corpus plea of MLA Mehraj Malik against PSA detention; Rs 5cr compensation sought

Peace protest turns violent in Leh: Sonam Wangchuk calls off hunger strike amid clashes

Tricked and trapped in war zone, two Jammu youth plead for help amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

NC defiant amid resignation row; alleges PDP-BJP 'secret setting' in J&K

NC defends Omar's leadership; Congress accuses party of shirking responsibilities amid crisis

Floods, cloudbursts devastate Jammu: Over 12,000 houses damaged, 150 lives lost

Jammu floods unleash health crisis; doctors warn of hidden cardiovascular risks

MHA to resume talks with Ladakhi groups on Oct 6; Thupstan Chhewang returns to lead LAB

Fate of Katra's Navratra festivities hang in balance amid landslide aftermath

Legal shock for AAP: J&K HC bar chief drops Malik's case; cites national security concerns

Choshiti cloudburst: 32 missing to be declared dead within six months by relaxing rules

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