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35-Day Hunger of Sonam Wangchuk Strike for Ladakh’s Statehood

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Sep

NationLadakh, Sonam Wangchuk

35-Day Hunger of Sonam Wangchuk Strike for Ladakh’s Statehood

Wangchuk also said the fast would be for 35 days and Gandhi Jayanti (October 2) would be a "landmark" in their protest Sonam Wangchuk is a climate activist and a member of the Leh Apex Body (LAB). On Wednesday (September 10, 2025), he and his supporters started a 35-day long hunger strike. They are demanding Statehood for the six-year-old Union Territory of Ladakh. They also want special status under the Sixth Schedule. “In the first phase, we will sit on 35 days or five weeks of hunger strike. If we survive it, we will follow it with a six-week hunger…

Zojila Pass Reopens in Record 32 Days, Restoring Ladakh’s Vital Lifeline

Highlights Zojila Pass is one of the most critical and challenging high-altitude passes in the world connecting Kashmir Valley to Ladakh. The Border Roads Organisation opened the formidable Zojila Pass. This event took place on 01 Apr 2025, after a closure of mere 32 days. Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan, PVSM, VSM, DGBR flagged off the first convoy towards Ladakh on 01 Apr 2025. Zojila Pass is one of the most critical and challenging high-altitude passes in the world. It serves as a strategic lifeline connecting Ladakh with the Kashmir Valley and the rest of India. Every year, it experiences heavy…

India’s Strong Border Counter against China: Rs 7,146 crore Budget to BRO

To improve the border infrastructure further, Rs 7,146.50 crore has been allocated to help the movement of Armed Forces personnel through tough terrains. This allocation is under the capital head which is 9.74% higher than the BE of 2024-25. The financial provision made for the FY 2025-26 for BRO will promote the nation's strategic interest in border areas. It will construct tunnels, bridges, and roads like LGG-Damteng-Yangtse in Arunachal Pradesh, Asha-Cheema-Anita in J&K, and Birdhwal-Puggal-Bajju in Rajasthan. It will also boost socio-economic development. Additionally, it will offer employment opportunities and encourage tourism. BRO has created significant employment opportunities. It has…