Envoy Kelsang Gyaltsen to Head New Office

Envoy Kelsang Gyaltsen, the representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama based in Geneva, Switzerland, will take a new responsibility to enhance relations and political activities

Rebkong Protest

This photo, taken on February 22 in Tibet, shows hundreds of Tibetans in Rebkong, in Amdo Province of Tibet, staging protest against the arrest of around 200 residents, mostly monks, by Chinese authorities during the Monlam Chenmo or the Great Prayer Festival. Fearing further massive demonstration by Tibetans, the local Chinese authorities were reportedly forced to release most of those arrested. Some 20-thousand Tibetans were said to have gathered at the Rebkong Monastery to take part in this year’s Great Prayer festival. (Phayul.com)

Dhumal promises funds for Dalai Lama’s sermon

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal on Tuesday said the state government would extend all help, including financial assistance, in holding a sermon programme by the Tibetan spiritual leader