Tibetan MMA fighter Rinchen Griffithsgolha clinches amateur title
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Aug. 2: Tibetan mixed martial artist Rinchen Griffithsgolha claimed the ‘Call Out Championship’ flyweight amateur title with a TKO victory over Rienel Tom Bronilla in the second round. The bout took place on July 29, in Cambridge, England. With an amateur fighting record of 3-4-0 (win-loss-draw) and a current ranking of 78th […]
Issue stapled visas to applicants from Tibet: Senior Congress leader
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, July 31: China has sparked a row after issuing ‘stapled visas’ instead of ‘stamped visas’ to three Arunachal Pradesh players who were expected to travel to China for the World University Games 2023. India has condemned Beijing’s move, calling it “unacceptable” and responded by putting off the team’s departure to Chengdu, […]
Chinese authorities erasing court verdicts of Tibetan dissidents
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, July 27: Chinese authorities are systematically removing records of court verdicts involving Tibetans convicted of alleged crimes related to “endangering state security.” The so called Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) and other Tibetan areas have been affected by this troubling practice, resulting in an unknown number of Tibetans facing secret trials with no […]
Increased activity at detention facilities sparks concerns over harsher imprisonments by Chinese authorities
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, July 27: The increased activity at high-security detention facilities in Tibet has sparked concerns over potential harsher imprisonments by Chinese authorities, according to a recent study conducted by the Rand Europe research institute. The study used overhead satellite imagery analysis and night-time lighting data to examine 79 detention facilities in the so […]
Flash floods and heavy rainfall in Leh, Dalai Lama’s teachings postponed for a day
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, July 23: On the night of July 21, the upper Leh area experienced heavy rainfall, triggering flash floods in the region. Due to the flash flood’s aftermath, the Dalai Lama’s 2nd day of teachings was postponed to the next day. Among the hardest-hit areas was the Lamdon school vicinity, where the floods […]
Activist groups highlight rights violations in Tibet ahead of UNHRC review
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, July 21: Ahead of China’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the UN Human Rights Council in January 2024, the International Campaign for Tibet and the International Federation for Human Rights jointly submitted a comprehensive report detailing grave human rights violations in Tibet on July 18. The report sheds light on systematic and […]
China cancels Kalachakra teachings in Tibet, devotees forced to return
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, July 21: Chinese authorities in Samey-shi village located in Gumong Township, in the so called Qinghai Province in eastern Tibet cancelled a major Buddhist ceremony on July 19 and ordered the return of approximately 10,000 of disciples who had gathered to attend the teachings of Kyabje Athi Kalsang Tashi Gyatso that […]
Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang’s prolonged absence spark speculations
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, July 20: Chinese foreign minister, Qin Gang’s prolonged absence from public appearances for over three weeks has sparked speculations and concerns both domestically and internationally. The Chinese government’s lack of transparency has contributed to various rumours ranging from the Qin Gang facing repercussions due to alleged extramarital affairs to health issues […]
New smartphone service a tool to conform journalists to CCP’s propaganda: RSF
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, July 20: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has issued a concerning alert on a new threat to press freedom in China. The All-China Journalists Association (ACJA), an organization under the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) oversight, recently launched a smartphone service on the WeChat platform. The service is designed to “train” and even evaluate […]
China’s controversial super dam in Tibet raises concerns over environmental and geopolitical risks
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, July 19: China’s construction of the world’s first super dam in occupied Tibet, near its border with India, has drawn the attention of strategic analysts and experts, who raised concerns about the project’s environmental impact and potential geopolitical implications. With a planned capacity of 60 gigawatts, the dam is set to generate […]