Need for foundational and democratic changes within the charter, says President Penpa Tsering
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, July 19: The President of the exile Tibetan government, known officially as the Central Tibetan Administration, Penpa Tsering, while responding to a query during the “International Tibet Youth Forum: Empowering Voices and Inspiring Action for Tibet’s Future” emphasised the urgent need for foundational and democratic changes within the charter of the […]
PLA soldiers set up tents in buffer zone in Eastern Ladakh
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, July 17: The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) reportedly set up four tents within a designated buffer zone in Chushul, eastern Ladakh on July 11. The incident came to light when local councillor Konchok Stanzin expressed his astonishment and raised objections to the PLA’s actions. This incident coincides with the visit of […]
Sister of imprisoned Tibetan entrepreneur pleads for visitation rights
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, July 17: Gonpo Kyi, the sister of a prominent businessman and philanthropist Dorjee Tashi who has been unjustly incarcerated since the 2008 pan-Tibetan uprising, made a heartfelt plea through a video message on July 5, pleading for visitation rights and shedding light on the mistreatment she has faced during her attempts […]
Tibetan activist A-nya Sengdra’s fate in limbo as appeal at Supreme court blocked
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, July 17: Tibetan activist A-nya Sengdra’s lawyer Lin Qilei encountered a hostile and uncooperative staff at the Sixth Circuit Court of the Supreme People’s Court in Xi’an on July 10. Lin had visited the court to inquire about the progress of Sengdra’s appeal against his politically motivated imprisonment. This incident sheds light […]
Tibetan philanthropist and sister awarded ‘Tenzin Delek Rinpoche Medal of Courage‘
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, July 13: Tibetan businessman and philanthropist Dorjee Tashi and his sister Gompo Kyi were awarded the annual ‘Tenzin Delek Rinpoche Medal of Courage’ award on July 12, honoring them as Tibetan human rights defenders who have shown exceptional commitment to enhancing the rights of the Tibetan people. The award ceremony marked […]
Dalai Lama expresses sympathy, offers donation for relief efforts of flash flood victims in Himachal Pradesh
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, July 13: The Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama has expressed his deep sadness with prayers for the victims of the recent flash floods and landslides that have resulted in loss of life and severe destruction of infrastructure in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. He has also made a […]
Tibetan settlement destroyed by floods and rain in Northern India
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, July 13: Incessant rain and flash floods in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh since the weekend has led to extensive damage to the region’s infrastructure, rendering numerous roads impassable and leaving many residents stranded. Tragically, the rising water levels in the Beas River have resulted in landslides and flash […]
High level US delegation calls on Dalai Lama, angering China
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, June 10: A high level US delegation including Under Secretary Uzra Zeya, the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues appointed by the Biden administration held a meeting with the Dalai Lama and senior officials of the Central Tibetan Administration including President Penpa Tsering in Delhi on Sunday. The meeting drew a sharp […]
Always open to dialogue with China, says Dalai Lama
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, July 10: The foremost Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Saturday told reporter that he is always open to dialogue with China, if there is willingness from Beijing to negotiate regarding the Sino-Tibet issue. “China is changing and has now realised that the Tibetan people are very strong […]
Dalai Lama brims with good health and promise of continuity on 88th birthday
By Tenzin Dharpo DHARAMSHALA, July 6: The seat of the exile Tibetan set up gathered to celebrate the 88th birthday of the foremost Tibetan leader and spiritual figure, His Holiness the Great 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, here on Thursday at the main court yard of the Tsuglakhang temple complex. The mood of the congregation […]