Scholars, religious leaders commemorates Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday at global Buddhist conference in New Delhi
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, July 14: Scholars, religious leaders, and researchers from across the globe convened in New Delhi on Sunday to honor the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and to explore the lasting significance of his spiritual teachings in the contemporary world. The international conference, organized by the New Delhi-based International […]
CTA President urges Australian PM to seek access to Tibet, highlights key issues during official visit
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, July 14: The President of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), Penpa Tsering, began his second official visit to Australia with a series of significant engagements and public addresses in Sydney and Nowra, spanning from July 9 to 18. His visit coincides with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s scheduled trip to China from […]
Glacial lake outburst in Tibet triggers deadly flood in Nepal
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, July 11: A massive glacial lake outburst in Tibet’s Kyirong County has triggered a devastating flood that surged into northern Nepal this week, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The incident, which occurred on July 8, originated from a supraglacial lake situated at an altitude of 5,150 meters in Tibet’s […]
“We share border with Tibet, not China,” reasserts Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, July 10: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has reaffirmed the state’s historical and cultural ties with Tibet, stating unequivocally that the north-eastern Indian state shares its border with Tibet, not with China. In an interview with the Press Trust of India (PTI), Khandu strongly refuted Beijing’s territorial claims and emphasized that […]
Three honoured for compassionate care of stray dogs in Dharamshala
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, July 9: In a heartfelt celebration marking the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and the first anniversary of the Tibetan Sorig Luksung Clinic, three extraordinary individuals were honoured for their long-standing commitment to the welfare of stray dogs in Dharamshala on June 7. In a ceremony held at the […]
Tibetan advocacy groups sue Paris museum over erasure of Tibet from exhibits
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, July 8: A coalition of four Tibetan advocacy organisations has filed a legal complaint against the Musée Guimet, France’s premier Asian art museum, accusing it of systematically erasing Tibetan identity from its exhibits. According to Students for a Free Tibet, a formal legal notice has been issued to Rachida Dati, Minister of Culture; […]
38 EU lawmakers back Dalai Lama’s authority on succession
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, July 8: 38 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from 15 EU countries have called on China to refrain from interfering in the selection of the next Dalai Lama and issued a joint appeal published in EU observer on Friday. The op-ed, signed by MEPs from across four major political groups of the […]
China protests PM Modi’s birthday greeting to Dalai Lama, warns India on Tibet stance
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, July 8: China has lodged a formal protest against India following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public birthday greeting to the Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. The move has drawn sharp criticism from Beijing, which demanded that India “fully understand” its sensitivities regarding Tibet-related […]
Indian parliamentary forum demands Bharat Ratna for Dalai Lama
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, July 8: In a renewed show of solidarity with the Tibetan spiritual leader, 80 Indian lawmakers across party lines have endorsed a call to confer the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, upon His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, as he marked his 90th birthday on July 6. The initiative is spearheaded […]
Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday with global tributes
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, July 6: The spiritual heart of the Tibetan diaspora came alive on Sunday as thousands gathered at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard to celebrate the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. The celebration, held in Dharamshala—the exile home of the Tibetan leader was organized by the Cabinet of the […]