House elects new Chief Justice Commissioner, two justices and auditor general of CTA
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Mar. 29: In a significant development during the twelfth day of its 2025 budget session, the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile (TPiE) elected a new Chief Justice Commissioner, two justices for the Tibetan Supreme Justice Commission (TSJC), and an Auditor General for the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) through a secret ballot on Saturday. Filling […]
Bill to prevent administrative deadlock sent to ad hoc committee for review
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Mar. 29: The Tibetan Parliament in Exile has voted to establish an ad hoc committee to review proposed changes to “the Rule of Budget” following extensive debate during its ninth budget session. The amendment tabled by the 16th Cabinet (Kashag), which would create emergency procedures for government expenditures when normal governance structures are […]
China releases “White Paper” on Tibet human rights, draws International concerns
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Mar. 29: The Chinese government has released a new white paper on human rights in Tibet, drawing renewed international criticism over its treatment of Tibetan culture, education, and religious practices. The document, titled “Human Rights in Xizang in the New Era”, was released by the State Council Information Office at a press conference in Lhasa […]
‘Tibet visit guidelines’ released by ICT to combat Chinese propaganda
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Mar. 29: Advocacy group International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) has released comprehensive guidelines for official delegations visiting Tibet, urging adherence to a “Do-No-Harm Principle” to avoid inadvertently amplifying Chinese state propaganda. Released on March 26, the document titled “Guidelines for official visits to Tibet” outlines essential criteria that official delegations should observe when granted access […]
Dalai Lama expresses condolences to earthquake victims in Myanmar
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Mar. 29: Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama has issued a statement expressing profound sadness over the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, which has claimed, according to Myanmar’s military junta, over 1,000 lives and left thousands injured. “I offer my condolences to the families of those who have […]
SFT France sends legal notice to Musée Guimet and French culture minister over erasure of Tibet label
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Mar. 28: Activist group Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) France has issued a legal notice to Musée Guimet and French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati, demanding the museum reinstate “Tibet” in all its labels, publications, and exhibitions. The notice follows months of appeals and protests against the museum’s decision to replace […]
VOA halts operations in Dharamshala; RFA to follow next month
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Mar. 27: The Tibetan media in the exile community faces a major media setback as Voice of America (VOA) has ceased its operations in Dharamshala, with Radio Free Asia (RFA) set to follow by the end of April, according to a revelation made by the CTA President in the house on Thursday. During […]
US Commission on religious freedom denounces China’s interference in Dalai Lama’s succession
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Mar. 28: The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has once again designated China as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) in its latest report, citing Beijing’s persistent violations of religious freedom, including its intention to interfere in His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s succession process and persecution of Tibetans resisting such […]
University of Bern to end Tibetology courses, sparks backlash
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Mar. 26: The University of Bern, the last academic institution in Switzerland offering courses in Tibetology has announced that it will discontinue its Tibetan culture and classical language classes starting from the fall semester of 2025. The decision, which marks the end of several decades of Tibetology instruction in Switzerland, has been met […]
Contractual Sambhota teachers will be offered permanent placement: CTA education minister
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Mar. 26: Teachers of Sambhota schools serving on contractual basis will be offered permanent placement following evaluation, CTA education minister Changra Tharlam Dolma said on Wednesday during the ninth day of the ongoing budget session of the 17th Tibetan Parliament in Exile. MP Ven. Kunga Sotop raised questions on the attrition […]