Nepal has violated the religious freedom of the Tibetan community: USCIRF
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug 22: The United Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) in its annual report has said Nepal has violated the religious freedom of the Tibetan Buddhist community and their right to freedom of religion or belief, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by the Tibetan community residing in the country. According to […]
US County designates July 6 as “Peace and Justice Day” in honour of Dalai Lama’s birthday
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Aug 22: A County in California, United States has designated the birthday of Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama as “Peace and Justice Day”. The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County unanimously passed a resolution on July 11, 2023, in honour of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s 88th […]
Chinese academics propose “Xizang” Over “Tibet” to enhance CCP’s narrative
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Aug 21: In a bid to reshape Tibet’s international perception and further integrate the region into China’s narrative, Chinese academics have proposed a change in nomenclature, urging the use of “Xizang” over “Tibet” when referring to the occupied country in English. The proposal emerged from the 7th Beijing International Seminar on Tibetan […]
Former Indian Army Chief criticises China’s historical revisionism at 6th Rangzen Conference
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug 17: The Former Chief of the Indian Army, General Dr. MM Naravane (Retd.), shared his insights during the 6th edition of the International Rangzen (Independence) Conference 2023, dedicated to the cause of Tibetan independence. Held in New Delhi at the Indian International Centre (IIC) on Wednesday, Dr. Naravane emphasised Tibet’s […]
CTA urges crowd-funding to help monsoon-affected Tibetan settlements
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Aug 17: In the wake of a destructive flood that swept through several Tibetan settlements in India, the exile Tibetan government’s Secretary Palden Dhondup from the Department of Home on August 11, appealed for support from fellow Tibetans to help the impacted communities. The flood, triggered by heavy rainfall and cloudbursts, wreaked […]
Tibetan writer Dhi Lhaden under heavy surveillance after release from prison
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug 15: Concerns have been raised over the situation of prominent Tibetan writer Dhi Lhaden who was recently released from Chinese prison following the completion of his four-year sentence. The lack of transparency surrounding the writer’s detention and subsequent information regarding his health condition has amplified concerns about his ongoing well-being and […]
Dalai Lama calls for unity and support amid spate of natural disasters
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, August 15: In a statement released on August 10, Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama expressed deep concern and empathy for the series of devastating natural disasters that have struck various parts of the world in recent times. The spiritual leader’s words of solace and solidarity come as communities grapple […]
Strategic meeting of Tibetan Parliament concludes with launch of strategic plan 2023-2026
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Aug 15: The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile (TPiE) concluded a five-day strategic meeting held in Delhi from August 6th to 11th, 2023. The meeting culminated with the launch of the TPiE Strategic Plan 2023-2026, which outlines a comprehensive framework for the parliament’s activities and objectives over the next four years. The TPiE Strategic Plan […]
UN experts demand detailed information on nine Tibetan environment defenders
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug 12: The United Nations experts on Thursday issued a demand to the Chinese government, urging them to provide comprehensive information on nine Tibetan environmental human rights defenders who were imprisoned between 2010 and 2019 for their peaceful efforts to safeguard the plateau’s fragile environment and are serving prison sentences ranging […]
BJP MP Rajdeep Roy calls out China’s betrayal in parliament
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Aug 12: In an address during the Indian Parliament’s Lok Sabha on August 10, Member of Parliament Dr Rajdeep Roy from the ruling party shed light on the historical context of the Tibet-China issue, underscoring the significance of the Panchsheel Agreement while condemning China’s breach of trust. Recalling the timeline of events, […]