Strategy committee of CTA convenes for 5th meeting in Dharamshala
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Nov 9: The Cabinet of the Central Tibetan Administration held its 5th strategy committee meeting on Wednesday in Dharamshala. This three-day bi-annual meeting serves as a follow-up to the measures outlined in previous meetings and includes discussions on the progress of ongoing strategic programs and future advocacy initiatives in line with the […]
Chinese authorities urge Tibetan parents to educate minors against religion
By Tenzin Dedan DHARAMSHALA, Nov 9: A middle school predominantly attended by Tibetan pupils in the so called Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, has sent a letter to parents, in what is seen as yet another Chinese Communist Party’s effort to restrict religious freedom. Tibetan parents have been told they should not feel obligated to […]
Tibetan monk arrested in Têwo county
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Nov 9: A Tibetan monk named Kunchok Dakpa from Tashi monastery in Têwo county, Gansu province has reportedly been arrested by the Chinese police on October 29, according to Tibet Times, a Tibetan-language news outlet based in Dharamshala. He was allegedly detained for approximately ten days and suffered severe physical abuse […]
Denounce Dalai Lama and love one-state party, says China to Tibetan teachers and students
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, November 8: Chinese authorities have recently taken a step to enforce political loyalty and discourage religious practices among teachers and students in western Tibet, according Radio Free Asia. Two Tibetans living in western Tibet have disclosed that more than 400 teachers and students were summoned to a workshop on “anti-separatism” in the […]
‘Seeds for the Future’ conference underway in Dharamshala
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 7: Nearly 100 individuals, primarily youth, representing six different countries, have convened in Dharamshala to discuss Tibet’s future. The official commencement of the conference took place on November 6 and is scheduled to continue until November 10. “The Future of Tibet,” an independent civil society initiative, aspires to promote unity among […]
Dalai Lama express sorrow over earthquake in Nepal
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Nov 6: Following the devastating earthquake that struck western Nepal on Friday, the foremost Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama expressed his sorrow to the Prime Minister and people of Nepal. The exiled Tibetan spiritual leader expressed his profound sympathy for the loss of lives caused by the natural […]
Blackpink Lisa’s account suspended on Chinese Weibo app
By Tenzin Dedan DHARAMSHALA, Nov 5: Chinese social media giant Weibo, one of the largest platforms in the country, has recently taken action against Korean K-pop artist Lisa from the group Black Pink, generating buzz and concern among her fanbase. The development has fuelled rampant speculation, as Lisa’s Weibo account was blocked due to alleged violations […]
Canada bans WeChat and Kaspersky from government-issued mobile devices
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Nov 5: The Government of Canada has, in a bid to enhance data security and protect its government networks, banned the use of the Chinese messaging application WeChat and the Russian antivirus program Kaspersky on government-issued mobile devices. The decision comes following a comprehensive assessment by Canada’s chief information officer, which revealed […]
DIFF 2023 to feature 92 films from 40 countries
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Nov 3: The native yet international film event Dharamshala International Film Festival (DIFF) is back for its 12th edition, and it’s gearing up to deliver yet another carefully curated line-up of exciting, unusual and eclectic films, along with a range of interactive sessions with filmmakers and film professionals. Co-founders Ritu Sarin […]
International Uyghur conference in Tokyo addresses human rights abuses
By Tenzin Dedan DHARAMSHALA, Nov 2: The “International Uyghur Forum: Global Parliamentarian Convention” was held in Tokyo earlier this week, bringing together parliamentarians and Uyghur rights advocates to address pressing human rights concerns and promote international cooperation. The two-day event, jointly organized by the Japan-Uyghur Parliamentary Caucus (JUPC) and the World Uyghur Congress (WUC), featured […]