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Central panel-Ladakh bodies meeting fails to end impasse

During the meeting, the leaders from Leh and Kargil raised several key demands such as statehood for the Union Territory, inclusion under the Sixth Schedule, and the release of environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk. Today’s meeting is seen as significant amid continuing demands for constitutional safeguards and political assurances for the region. (ANI File)

Published on Feb 5, 2026, 5:50 AM IST

BJP MLAs trigger uproar in J&K assembly over National Law University for Jammu

BJP MLA Balwant Singh Mankotia speaking during the budget session in the assembly in Jammu on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)

Published on Feb 3, 2026, 4:09 PM IST

Ladakh: Union ministry to meet High Powered Committee in Jan-end

In 2023, the Union home ministry formed a high-powered committee under minister of state for home Nityanand Rai to discuss ways to protect Ladakh’s unique culture and language, considering its location and strategic importance. (File)

Published on Jan 10, 2026, 8:20 AM IST

Vijay holds first TVK rally in Puducherry amid heavy security

Vijay (PTI)

Published on Dec 10, 2025, 8:08 AM IST

Jammu: Sajad Lone slams Omar Abdullah for linking statehood demand to law and order

Sajad Lone (HT File)

Published on Nov 30, 2025, 7:10 AM IST

Will continue to fight for restoration of J&K special status, statehood: NC working committee

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah, with his father and Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and senior leaders speaks at a press conference, in Srinagar on Friday. (ANI Photo) (ANI)

Published on Nov 29, 2025, 7:08 AM IST

Talks with stakeholders: Centre committed to meaningful dialogue, says Ladakh LG

Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta (File)

Published on Nov 20, 2025, 4:52 AM IST

Ladakh leaders submit 29-page draft proposal to MHA

One of the demands is that all people arrested after September 24, including climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, be released under general amnesty. (ANI)

Published on Nov 18, 2025, 7:18 AM IST

On Ladakh talks with govt on statehood, sections among Buddhists raise concerns

Leh saw violence in the ongoing protest last month, but talks have since resumed.

Updated on Nov 9, 2025, 10:41 PM IST

J&K statehood: bridging the Centre-state divide

Considering that J&K is a border state and a constant target of Pakistan’s terror proxies, the Centre may want to centralise all the executive powers in the LG’s office. This is a flawed approach. (AP)

Updated on Nov 3, 2025, 9:16 PM IST

Lack of statehood no excuse for not taking up devp works, says Sinha, Omar retorts

J&K LG Manoj Sinha (File)

Published on Nov 1, 2025, 7:18 AM IST

SC seeks response of Centre, UT of Ladakh within 10 days on plea against Wangchuk’s detention

A bench of justices Aravind Kumar and NV Anjaria asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre and the UT of Ladakh, to file the response to the amended plea. (File)

Published on Oct 30, 2025, 5:00 AM IST

Centre felt Wangchuk a 'tough nut to crack', didn't want him in statehood talks: Wife

Centre felt Wangchuk a 'tough nut to crack', didn't want him in statehood talks: Wife

Published on Oct 29, 2025, 7:09 PM IST

J&K autumn assembly session: EC should not rush into pan-India SIR, wait for Bihar polls to get over, says Omar

J&K CM Omar Abdullah. (Waseem Andrabi/HT)

Published on Oct 28, 2025, 7:26 AM IST

J&K assembly session begins today, likely to be stormy affair

The nine-day assembly session will begin with the House scheduled to pay homage to former legislators from Jammu and Kashmir who passed away recently.

Published on Oct 23, 2025, 4:48 AM IST

Statehood talks between Ladakh leaders and MHA inconclusive, another meet likely in 10 days

Sajjad Kargili, representative of Kargil Democratic Alliance, says the leaders are hopeful that their demands will be fulfilled.

Published on Oct 23, 2025, 4:08 AM IST

Ladakh leaders reach Delhi for statehood talks

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been booked under the NSA and incarcerated in Jodhpur jail for the September 24 violence in Leh.

Published on Oct 22, 2025, 5:06 AM IST

Ladakh leaders hopeful of positive outcome from talks with Centre

The September 24 violence in Leh had left 4 people dead and scores injured. (PTI File)

Published on Oct 20, 2025, 3:14 AM IST

Ladakh-Centre dialogue set to resume on Oct 22

A security officer in Leh after curfew was imposed following the violence last month. (PTI)

Updated on Oct 20, 2025, 4:21 AM IST

Ladakh leaders to hold talks with MHA on Oct 22, statehood demand on focus

The authorities on Friday reimposed restrictions in Leh district of Ladakh over apprehensions of disturbance to public peace.

Updated on Oct 19, 2025, 6:02 PM IST

Silent march foiled in Leh, held peacefully in Kargil; leaders welcome judicial probe

Silent march foiled in Leh, held peacefully in Kargil; leaders welcome judicial probe

Published on Oct 18, 2025, 2:48 PM IST

One year of NC government: J&K CM announces revival of Darbar Move

J&K CM Omar Abdullah (File)

Published on Oct 17, 2025, 7:48 AM IST

SC last ray of hope for restoration of statehood to J&K: Deputy CM

Calling the BJP a “lollipop” party which has allegedly hoodwinked the people of Jammu and Kashmir for the past 11 years, deputy chief minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday said that people of the union territory have high hopes from the Supreme Court, which has been delivering justice in the country for decades. (ANI File)

Published on Oct 12, 2025, 4:56 AM IST

Cong leader Bhalla launches signature campaign against vote rigging

Working president of the Pradesh Congress Committee Raman Bhalla. (File)

Published on Oct 11, 2025, 7:28 AM IST

Judicial probe mandatory to restart talks with Centre: Ladakh leaders

Leh Apex Body co-chairman Chering Dorjey said that they have been assured that a judicial probe will be announced by the government. (File)

Published on Oct 8, 2025, 8:08 AM IST

Ladakh delegation meets Uttar Pradesh LoP, seeks support for constitutional safeguards

Ladakh delegation meets Uttar Pradesh LoP, seeks support for constitutional safeguards

Published on Oct 7, 2025, 7:28 PM IST

Will resign rather than ally with BJP for statehood restoration: Omar Abdullah

J&K CM Omar Abdullah addresses the gathering during the inauguration of 15 water supply schemes in the PHE Division Bijbehara, in Anantnag on Tuesday. (PTI)

Updated on Oct 1, 2025, 12:04 PM IST

‘I appeal to stakeholders to continue dialogue; only talks can bring solution’

‘I appeal to stakeholders to continue dialogue; only talks can bring solution’

Published on Oct 1, 2025, 3:34 AM IST

‘Actions on Wangchuk based on credible inputs’: Ladakh admin denies 'witch-hunt'

Leh: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk speaks during his 35-day fast over the demand for Ladakh's inclusion under the Constitution's sixth schedule and statehood, in Leh, (PTI Photo)

Updated on Oct 1, 2025, 4:52 AM IST

Rebuild the ground for dialogue in Ladakh

The demand for statehood and extension of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution to Ladakh must be seen in the context of the provision of governance and development to the region, instead of being over-read as a conspiracy against the nation. (ANI)

Published on Sep 30, 2025, 9:01 PM IST

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