6.8-magnitude earthquake kills 7 and injures 22 in Tibet
An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale struck the Indian border state of Sikkim Sunday evening, sending tremors throughout the region. According to reports, the earthquake has killed over 50 people, with causalities in India, Nepal and Ti
Sangay keeps Education, Gyari gets Home
Kalon Tripa Dr Lobsang Sangay announced the ministerial portfolios of his newly formed Kashag (cabinet) at a press conference today. All seven members of the 14th Kashag attended the formal press meet
3 Kirti monks sentenced to varying prison terms
A Chinese court has sentenced three monks of Kirti monastery to varying prison terms, according to Kanyag Tsering, a monk at the exile based Kirti monastery he
Dalai Lama returns from South American tour
His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived here Monday amid warm welcome from Tibetans, foreign tourists and local Indians. The Tibetan leader was received at the Gagal airport by the speaker of the Ti