146 global Tibetan groups urge US government to restore VOA, RFA Tibetan broadcasts
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, April 5: A coalition of 146 global Tibetan organizations worldwide have jointly appealed to the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), a body that oversees Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Asia (RFA), to restore Tibetan-language programming at these outlets, highlighting their critical role in providing independent news to Tibetans under Chinese repressive […]
Chinese authorities confirm death of prominent Buddhist leader Tulku Hungkar Dorje
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, April 3: The Chinese government has issued an official notice confirming the death of a prominent Buddhist leader Tulku Hungkar Dorje, who is the revered abbot of Lungngon Monastery in Gade County, Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, according to the Dharamshala-based Tibetan news outlet Tibet Times. However, authorities have failed to disclose the […]
Dalai Lama Centre for Indian and Tibetan Ancient Wisdom hosts inaugural conference in Bodhgaya
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, April 3: The Dalai Lama Centre for Indian and Tibetan Ancient Wisdom convened its first All-India conference on ancient Indian and Tibetan knowledge systems and their enduring relevance on Thursday near the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, Bihar. The two-day event, hosted at the Buddha Heritage and Resort, has brought together approximately 40 scholars […]
Tibetan play highlighting repression in Tibet to do 34 shows across India
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, April 2: “A Fearless Voice,” a Tibetan-language play highlighting the situation inside Tibet, organised by the pro-independence group Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) and performed by Tibet Theatre artists, was inaugurated at the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA) on Tuesday. The play depicts the journey of a young Tibetan girl named Sangmo, […]
‘Freedom Trail’ foot march retracing Dalai Lama’s 1959 escape to India underway
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, April 2: A six-day foot march event “Freedom Trail” began on Monday, retracing the historic route taken by His Holiness the Dalai Lama when he fled Tibet and entered India 66 years ago in 1959. The trek commenced at Khinzamani (also known as Kenzamani or Khen-Dze-Mane) in Zemithang, Arunachal Pradesh, and will conclude on […]
US announces stricter visa restrictions for Chinese officials over Tibet access
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, April 1: United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday that the U.S. government will impose additional visa restrictions on Chinese officials, in response to China’s ongoing restrictions on foreign access to Tibet. This action enforces the ‘Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act of 2018’, which aims to pressure China to lift its […]
46 Indian MPs declare support for Dalai Lama’s right to choose his successor
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, April 1: 46 Indian Members of Parliament from across the political spectrum have signed a joint declaration affirming their support for the Dalai Lama’s right to determine his successor without interference from China. The declaration, released on Monday, emphasises that the selection of Tibetan Buddhist leaders, including the next Dalai Lama, should follow […]
Dalai Lama honoured with ‘Gold Mercury Award’ for peace, visionary governance
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, April 1: The foremost exiled spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama was honored with the prestigious Gold Mercury Award for peace and visionary governance at his residence in Dharamshala on March 31, 2025. The Gold Mercury International Award, established in 1961, is a prestigious recognition in global governance and diplomacy. It […]
House approves budget of ₹330 crore for 2025-26 fiscal year
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, April 1: Following deliberations for 13 days, the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile (TPiE) on the final day of the ninth session unanimously approved a budget of ₹3,304,017,307 (38,870,791 USD) for the fiscal year 2025-26. The budget, which covers the expenses and operations of the exile Tibetan government known officially as the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), […]
House approves $4 million loan for Minnesota’s ‘Tibet Town Project’ despite calls to turn down funding
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Mar. 28: A resolution proposing a budget reduction for the Tibet Town Project (TTP) failed to pass the floor test during the ongoing ninth (budget) session of the 17th Tibetan Parliament in Exile on Saturday. The motion secured only eight votes in favor of the reduction, while 10 members voted against it, […]