US, UK and Canada mulling diplomatic boycott of Beijing winter Olympics
DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 23: Days after the US President announced the US’s consideration of a possible diplomatic boycott of the Beijing winter Olympics, the UK is reportedly also considering a diplomatic boycott of the Games in China. China’s Foreign Ministry condemned the US’s possible boycott, saying such moves go against the spirit of the Olympics. Canada […]
Interpol should not be a vehicle for PRC’s repressive policies: IPAC
By Choekyi Lhamo DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 23: 50 parliamentarians from across the globe have launched a campaign against the candidacy of Hu Binchen, the Deputy Director General of the Chinese Ministry of Public security, for the executive committee of Interpol. The joint statement released by Inter Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) last week said that Hu […]
Dalai Lama offers prayers, donates to Andhra flood relief efforts
By Tenzin Dharpo DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 22: The Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama has expressed concern and offered condolences to the victims of the flooding caused by the incessant rain over the weekend in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. In a letter to the Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, the […]
Dr. Namgyal Choedup appointed new envoy of Dalai Lama to North America
By Choekyi Lhamo DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 22: One of the most important overseas postings of the exile Tibetan government, the Office of Tibet in Washington will be headed by Dr. Namgyal Choedup from the beginning of December, a circular issued by the Kashag Secretariat dated November 19 stated. He will take over the reins from the […]
16th Kashag members granted audience with Dalai Lama
By Choekyi Lhamo DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 19: The exiled Tibetan spiritual leader gave a special, virtual audience to the newly appointed 16th Kashag (cabinet) members on Friday along with the CTA President Penpa Tsering. The hour-long meeting between the leaders of the Dharamshala-based Tibetan government-in-exile and His Holiness was a courtesy exchange where Kalon Tharlam Dolma, Gyari […]
Former political prisoner urges IOC to not hold Olympics in Beijing
By Tenzin Dharpo DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 19: Well known Tibetan activist and former political prisoner Dhondup Wangchen is retracing his steps ahead of the 2022 Beijing winter Olympics as he begins a speaking tour of 15 countries in Europe to urge the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to not hold the Games in Beijing. Back in 2007, […]
Former political prisoners made to wear GPS trackers upon release, says TCHRD
By Choekyi Lhamo DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 18: Dharamshala based rights group Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) on Wednesday released a report concerning high-tech surveillance for former political prisoners upon their release, including 24-hour GPS ankle bracelets, which reportedly monitors movements and records conversations. This information is followed by a recent report by RFA […]
Dalai Lama reasserts need for Middle Way Approach for dialogue
By Choekyi Lhamo DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 17: The Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Wednesday virtually exchanged his views on generating compassion through humanitarian crises with scientists and scholars of the National Institute of Disaster Management from his residence in Dharamshala. The Dalai Lama during the Q & A session reiterated the need […]
17th Parliament to hold second and third session in March 2022
By Tenzin Dharpo DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 16: The newly inducted 17th Tibetan parliament in exile (TPiE) will convene its second and third session in March next year, the parliamentary secretariat announced Monday in an official circular. In accordance with Article 40 of the Charter of Tibetans-in-Exile, the 17th Tibetan parliament will hold its second and third […]
CTA’s Strategic planning committee holds maiden meeting
By Choekyi Lhamo DHARAMSHALA, Nov 16: The newly established ‘Strategic Planning Committee’ a body that deliberates on matter related to Sino-Tibet dialogue held its first meeting on Tuesday with its members and advisors, presided over by CTA President Penpa Tsering here in Dharamshala. The 16th Kashag (Cabinet) earlier in August announced the dissolution of the Task Force on […]