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Leh, March 14 Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday welcomed the central government's decision to revoke the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act, calling it a positive step for the region.However, Saxena said there is "no room for agitation"...

New Delhi, March 14 The Centre on Saturday said it has revoked the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk with immediate effect under the National Security Act, nearly six months after he was arrested following violent protests in Leh that left four dead.The decision, which the Centre...

New Delhi, March 14 The Centre has decided to immediately revoke the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, exercising its powers under the National Security Act, according to an official statement released on Saturday.Wangchuk was detained on September 26, 2025, two days after violent...

Srinagar, March 13 – Members of the ruling National Conference (NC) in Parliament called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Friday and submitted a memorandum highlighting issues concerning Jammu and Kashmir.A statement issued by the NC said that members of...

Jammu, March 12 – In his first response to the failed assassination attempt against him, former Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah stated on Thursday that he has never harbored any animosity towards anyone, and questioned the motives of the assailant.Speaking to reporters at his residence in...

Jammu, March 12 National Conference president Farooq Abdullah reiterated the demand for the restoration of statehood on Thursday, asserting that the elected government does not have the powers it should have.Responding to a question about remarks by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge...

Itanagar, March 10 Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Tuesday that the survey and demarcation of the inter-state boundary with Assam, including the erection of boundary pillars, has been initiated in a phased manner as part of efforts to resolve the long-standing dispute...

Srinagar/Jammu, March 9 The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Congress staged protests against the BJP-led central government on Monday, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the trade deal with the US.The party also demanded the restoration of statehood to Jammu and...

Jammu, March 9 The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Congress staged a protest outside its party headquarters here on Monday against the BJP-led central government, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his "unconditional surrender" to the US.The protesters, led by Pradesh...

Jammu, March 6 The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Friday announced that it will hold protests across districts on March 9 against the India-US trade deal, with party unit chief Tariq Hameed Karra demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue.Addressing a rally against...

Jammu, March 5 – Ladakh’s Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta resigned from his post on Thursday, just eight months after assuming office.Gupta took the oath on July 18, 2025, becoming the third Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory.His tenure coincided with growing unrest in the region...

Kolkata, March 2 – In a crucial meeting with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin in Siliguri, Darjeeling district of West Bengal on Monday, Gorkha leaders from the state demanded either separate statehood or Union Territory (UT) status for the hills comprising Darjeeling...

Puducherry, March 1 Attacking the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday alleged that its rule in this Union Territory was marked by political instability, corruption, and that the UT was an "ATM for one family" in Delhi.Hitting out at the DMK, Modi said the public was able to see a...

February 25th, Aizawl: Under the "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat" initiative, Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh presided over the joint Foundation Day celebration of Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh at Lok Bhavan today.In his address, Governor Singh praised both states for overcoming...

Aizawl, February 25, 2026: Under the 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' initiative, Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), graced the joint celebration of the Foundation Day of Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh at the Durbar Hall, Lok Bhavan in Aizawl.In his address...

New Delhi, February 20 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ministers extended warm greetings to the people of Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh on the occasion of their Statehood Days, praising the states' cultural richness, natural beauty, and contributions to national progress.In separate...

Leh/Jammu, February 13 Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra on Friday said that the talks with the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance were productive and constructive, and reiterated that the government remains committed to democratic consultations involving all stakeholders of the...