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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Can people be happy only with development?: Sonam Wangchuk on Ladakh's core demands
Ladakh has witnessed rapid infrastructure development since it became a Union Territory, but people can't be happy only with development if their voices are not heard, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk said, pressing the demand for statehood and sixth schedule . In an interview with PTI, the Ramon Magsaysay Awardee said locals point out that "development" is there on the other side of the border in China as well, but people in Tibet are not happy. 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"I will state the facts as they are... People in Ladakh say they can see a difference in terms of development (in Ladakh), roads have been built..." Live Events However, he also said, "Development is there in China as well... But are the people of Tibet happy? No, because that development is neither in their hands nor is it being done for them," he said. "Is that being repeated in Ladakh? In that case, it would be a cage made of gold. There is no platform where people can come together and decide what kind of development they want. This would be someone else's development, (and) this is the problem of people of Ladakh," he said. Ladakh shares its eastern border with the Tibet Autonomous Region to the east, and the Leh region shares strong cultural and religious ties with Tibet. Dissatisfaction had been brewing amid the two regions in Ladakh as the talks being held by the Home Ministry with representatives of Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) appeared to be stuck. "This dialogue did not start again; it got suspended... it was supposed to happen on the 15th (July), then on the 25th, then on the 28th... So, people wanted to start the movement again to express their pain," he said. The hunger strike in Kargil, which started on Saturday, will conclude on August 11 with a public meeting. "People from all walks of life will come and appeal to the government to listen to the demands of the people, and to solve these problems peacefully, because it is not good for any border area to have instability there," he said. The climate activist stressed that people of Ladakh have stood by the Indian Army, helping them in every possible way in every war that India has fought, but rued that due to "short-sightedness" of some leaders, their demands are not getting the attention they deserve. "I think this is very short-sighted; some narrow visioned leaders are doing this for the benefit of a few companies. But this will cause a lot of damage to the country, which can unfortunately affect our security," he said. He, however, hoped that the government would pay heed to their demand. "Our hope and prayer is that the government will understand our pain and resolve it. We do not want to come to Delhi again," he said. Last year, Wangchuk and other activists walked from Leh to Delhi to press for their demands. He even held an indefinite strike outside Ladakh Bhavan in the national capital. " some companies are given priority over people of will be forced to take such steps. There can be a longer hunger strike of 5-6 weeks; it's also being said that if we have to march to Delhi from Leh ten times, we will do that," he said. "The world should see how difficult it is to follow Gandhi's path," Wangchuk added. Ladakh, which was separated from Jammu and Kashmir and carved out into a Union Territory in 2019 after the abrogation of Article 370, has witnessed a series of protests over the last few years with demands for safeguards under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution and statehood being among the key demands. A three-day hunger strike was started in Kargil on Saturday, alleging delay by the Centre in holding the next round of talks concerning the demands of Ladakh. The last meeting of the High Powered Committee (HPC) was held in New Delhi on May 27 and was chaired by Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai, in which the issues of reservation and domicile were settled.
Filipino Times
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Winwyn Marquez joins Rizal Park flag ceremony as marine reservist, honors Filipino legacy
Actress, beauty queen, and marine reservist Winwyn Marquez proudly wore her uniform once again as she took part in a flag-raising ceremony at Rizal Park in Manila on Monday, August 5 — an event that marked the beginning of National History Month. The event was organized by Salute to a Clean Flag, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting respect for the national flag and historical awareness among Filipinos. In a carousel post on Instagram, Winwyn shared moments from the ceremony, including a striking image of herself standing at attention beneath the towering Philippine flag. 'Proud to wear my uniform again as part of the Philippine Marine Reserve and stand for something meaningful,' she wrote. 'Because our flag is more than a symbol…it's a promise to serve, remember, and stand united.' Winwyn joined fellow armed forces personnel, reservists, health workers, educators, and members of various sectors in the ceremony, which also paid tribute to the late Dr. Alfredo Bengzon. A Ramon Magsaysay Awardee and former Secretary of Health, Bengzon is remembered for his legacy of public service, including the establishment of the National Milk Code, the Generic Drug Law, and his pivotal role in peace dialogues with armed groups. Marquez, who completed her marine reservist training under the Philippine Naval Reserve Command in 2020, graduated at the top of her class. Her commitment to service extends beyond the military — she has long advocated for education, women's empowerment, and civic engagement. While she continues to shine in the entertainment industry, most recently as a host on 'Unang Hirit', Winwyn is also celebrated for being the first Filipina to win the Reina Hispanoamericana title in 2017. Earlier this year, she placed second runner-up in Miss Universe Philippines 2025. Her participation in Monday's event not only reflected her pride in wearing the uniform, but also her continued dedication to honoring Filipino heritage, unity, and public service.
The Hindu
20-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Experts call for more awareness on procedures for rescuing mentally ill persons
People often stay away from a mentally ill person in the streets or public places, but a small act of care and attention can go a long way in their recovery, said Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (Dr. NTRUHS) Registrar V. Radhika Reddy. Speaking at the annual impact meeting of the Manobandhu Foundation, an organisation that works on identification, treatment, and rehabilitation of wandering mentally ill people in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, in Vijayawada on Saturday, Dr. Radhika Reddy said there is a need for awareness about the procedure to be followed when they spot a mentally ill person in the streets. 'The governments acknowledge the role played by NGOs, organisations in ensuring that such people receive proper treatment and are reunited with their families. While treatment is one aspect, tracing their families and sending them back home is a difficult task,' Dr. Radhika Reddy said, while appreciating the efforts of the volunteers of Manobandhu Foundation. Later, Indian Psychiatric Society's former national president Indla Ramasubba Reddy explained the legal hurdles involved in the rescue operations of mentally ill people. 'When you see a person with mental illness on the road, you should inform the nearest police station. The police have to file a missing FIR and take them to the nearest government hospital. But there is not much awareness among police about it,' he said. He said while there are 15 lakh people with mental illness wandering in the streets of India, there are not many to take care of them. 'We have organisations and volunteers working for the protection of birds or street dogs, but not many to take care of humans,' he said. 'There is no awareness among people about mental illnesses. First, a family does not realise it is mental illness that their loved one is going through. They take them to all the wrong places, before giving up on them. The individual, thus neglected, ends up in streets,' he said, adding that another reason is that there are not many psychiatrists. If treatment is given, there are high chances of recovery, Dr. Ramasubba Reddy, who is one of the trustees of the Foundation, said. He stressed the need for one more hospital in A.P., in addition to the two government hospitals in Visakhapatnam and Kadapa for mental care. Foundation's Managing Trustee, B. Ramakrishnamraju, said in the year 2024-25, 121 people were admitted to hospitals, 27 people reunited with their families and eight people are rehabilitated in shelter homes. Manobandhu has partnered with Shraddha Rehabilitation Foundation, Mumbai, led by Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Bharat Vatwani, to facilitate reunions across the country. A.P. Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Potluri Bhaskara Rao, GSL Educational Institutions, Rajamahendravaram, chairman Ganni Bhaskara Rao, Foundation Trustee D. Chakrapani also spoke on the occasion.
