Envoys Return to Dharamsala
As the People’s Republic of China today celebrates its 55th anniversary amid much fanfare and jubilation, the envoys of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and their assistants have returned to Dharamsala.
Mexico Welcomes Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama brought his message of peace to presidential offices across Central America this week, urging harmony in a world he says is in crisis because of war, fear and intolerance.
Tibetan representative participates in the 2004 UNHCR Annual Consultations in Geneva
The Annual Consultations by the UNHCR with NGOs were held in Geneva for three days from 28 to 30 September. More than 320 delegates representing over 220 NGOs and partners of the UNHCR participated in the Consultations.
Dalai Lama visits El Salvador
Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, spoke out against the gap between the rich and the poor on the second day of a visit to El Salvador.
Tibet awareness at governing Labour Party Conference
The five-day ruling Labour Party Annual Conference ended today evening in this UK seaside tourist city with delegates returning home with a certain awareness of the lingering issue of Tibet thanks to the visible presence of the Tibet Society of UK
Nepal’s ‘Maoists’ present in Tibet
Death sentences allegedly imposed on two Nepali nationals in the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) and new measures taken by the Nepalese government to curb the smuggling of medicinal ingredients into the TAR indicate
Karmapa to visit Darjeeling
For the first time in the history of the region, the 17th Karmapa, Orgyen Drodul Thinley Dorje, will travel to Darjeeling, to participate in pujas to commemorate the late venerable Bokar Rinpoche.
Miss Tibet Contestants arrive to organisers’ relief
The Miss Tibet pageant will not be disaster this year. The five contestants, who arrived here today, will ensure that the crowning of Miss Tibet 2004 will not be as tough or should we say as embarrassing for the organisers as it was last year when the lone contestant had to be crowned winner.
Tibet beauty contestants wish to make a point
“I want to show to the world that Tibetan girls are smart and educated, capable of winning beauty contests. This is why I’m here,” said Tashi Yangchen, one of the five contestants for the Miss Tibet pageant who arrived here today.