News Topic:Sonam Wangchuck
Ladakh
66-day hunger strike for Ladakh’s statehood ends
After a marathon 66-day hunger strike demanding statehood and constitutional protection for Ladakh, environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk announced the end of the strike.
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Ladakh
Sonam Wangchuk vows to intensify struggle for Ladakh’s full statehood
Renowned environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk, who recently concluded a 21-day fast in Leh, has pledged to escalate the movement for Ladakh's full statehood.
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Ladakh
Kargil shuts down for half day to demand full statehood for Ladakh
Kargil witnessed a significant shutdown as thousands of demonstrators rallied from Fatima Chowk to Hussaini Park, vocally advocating for full statehood.
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Ladakh
Leh witnesses shutdown amid inconclusive parleys for special status
The call for a bandh resonated strongly in Leh as various religious organizations rallied for the cause of Ladakh's special status.
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Ladakh
Leh Apex Body calls for mass rally, seeking constitutional safeguards for Ladakh
Eminent educationist and reformist from Ladakh, Sonam Wangchok is observing a hunger strike to protect the environment of Ladakh.
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Ladakh
Sonam Wangchuk makes solar-heated military tent for Indian Army
Ladakh based engineer, Sonam Wangchuk has developed the world's first solar-heated military tent to help the troopers in forward areas.
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