Ladakh
The High-Powered Committee (HPC) addressing Ladakhi concerns will reconvene on February 4, 2026, months after protests led to its suspension last year. The Ministry of Home Affairs sent an invitation on January 8, and socio-religious bodies from Kargil and Leh have agreed to participate.
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The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife is set to discuss proposals for diverting land in Ladakh's protected areas for military facilities this week. These include areas from the Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary and Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary, home to endangered species like snow leopards. The moves highlight tensions between strategic defence needs and ecological preservation in the border region.