Tibetan research group releases Tibetan guidebook on UN special procedures
By Tenzin Dedan DHARAMSHALA, Oct 26: To celebrate the 78th anniversary of the United Nations (UN), the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) on Tuesday unveiled a Tibetan guidebook, “Engaging with the Special Procedures.” This guidebook is a significant resource, shedding light on one of the most critical human rights mechanisms within the […]
US Commission on China seeks probe to curb biometric surveillance in Tibet
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct 26: The Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) on October 23 issued a letter urging the Secretaries of Commerce, State and Treasury to impose export controls on the technology used by People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) Public Security Bureaus and other entities in Tibet to collect biometric data. The letter called […]
Tashi Wangchuk beaten by police, refused business registration for new shop
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Oct 24: Former Tibetan political prisoner and language rights activist Tashi Wangchuk was reportedly detained and beaten by Chinese police personnel on October 17, after he posted a video of government staff refusing his request for business license registration, according to a prominent research group, Tibet Watch. According to the report, Tashi […]
2025 to be commemorated as “Year of Peace” to mark Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct 25: The executive head of the Tibetan government-in-exile known officially as the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), Sikyong Penpa Tsering in a historic announcement to the Tibetan community in New York and New Jersey declared that 2025 will be commemorated as the “Year of Peace” in honour of His Holiness the […]
Tibetan MMA fighter wins another amateur title
By Tenzin Dedan DHARAMSHALA, Oct 23: Rinchen Griffithsgolha, a Tibetan mixed martial artist hailing from London, emerged victorious on October 22, 2023, securing the Bloodline Fight Series amateur flyweight belt. This remarkable victory marks his third win of the year and adds to his collection of two amateur championship belts. He beat Adrian Gore who […]
China continues military build-up along LAC amidst standoff: Pentagon report
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct 23: The Pentagon’s annual report “Military and Security Developments involving the People’s Republic of China” to Congress highlighted China’s continued military deployment and activities along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) at the Indo-Tibet border. The latest report confirmed that China has continued to enhance its infrastructure along the disputed […]
Renowned linguist urges learning Tibetan to access traditions and philosophy
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 23: Nicolas Tournadre, a French linguist and professor at the University of Provence, specializing in morphosyntax and typology urged Tibetan youth to learn their native language to access their rich Tibetan traditions and philosophy. He was speaking at a public event organised by Tibet Times media outlet, titled “Debate on the […]
Former Tibetan political prisoner in poor health
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct 22: A former Tibetan political prisoner Wangchen has reportedly sustained injuries to his stomach following an altercation with Chinese authorities in Lhasa, according to Tibet Times, a Tibetan-language news outlet based in Dharamshala. He was reportedly accused of not having the required travel documentation and permissions from higher authorities while […]
Canada cautions travelling to Tibet and East Turkistan
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 19: The Government of Canada issued an official travel advisory, on October 10, advising caution to its citizens intending to visit Tibet and East Turkistan. The guidelines provided highlight that travellers to Tibet must obtain a permit from the Chinese Embassy and participate in organized tours. Permits may be sporadically suspended and […]
Jetsun Pema to be honoured with Pearl S. Buck award
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct 18: Jetsun Pema, recognised as the “Mother of Tibet” and the younger sister of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, is set to receive the prestigious Pearl S. Buck Award, The Randolph announced on October 12. She will be honoured with the award on April 18, 2024 in recognition of her […]