SRINAGAR: As hundreds of people gathered in Leh to welcome environmental activist and Leh Apex Body (LAB) member Sonam Wangchuk after his release from jail, he struck a conciliatory tone on Sunday, urging the Union govt to ensure that forthcoming talks with Ladakhi leaders are based on a “win-win” approach for both Ladakh and the … Read more
Sonam Wangchuk SRINAGAR: Environmentalist and Leh Apex Body (LAB) member Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday likened his arrest to a “non-fiction thriller” that could be turned into a film but declared he was ready to move past his jail experience for a meaningful dialogue, as reflected in the Centre’s recent revocation of his detention under National … Read more
NEW DELHI: Centre on Saturday revoked the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk with immediate effect by exercising powers under the National Security Act, the ministry of home affairs said.In a statement released, the ministry said that the “government remains committed to fostering an environment of peace, stability, and mutual trust in Ladakh so as … Read more
Gitanjali J Angmo, the wife of jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, outside the Supreme Court, in New Delhi. File. | Photo Credit: PTI Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk will not pursue the path of agitation after he is released from detention under the National Security Act (NSA) but will continue to be part of the movement … Read more
The Supreme Court today(February 12) asked the Union Government if there is any endorsement made by Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk that he has seen the four videos on which the detention order is primarily based. A bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice PB Varale was hearing the habeas corpus petition filed by Dr Gitanjali … Read more