Dalai Lama congratulates new Jammu Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 18: The exiled spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama has extended his congratulations to Omar Abdullah on his coalition’s success in the recent Assembly Polls and his subsequent appointment as the Chief Minister of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. In a personal letter addressed to Abdullah, the Dalai Lama […]
Rights group urge UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy to raise Tibet during China visit
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 17: Several rights groups made a direct appeal to the UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy ahead of his upcoming visit to China, urging him to address Tibet’s deteriorating human rights situation during his high-level meetings in Beijing. The appeal is supported by organisations such as Free Tibet, the International Tibet Network […]
China should look for Mao’s reincarnation instead of Dalai Lama, says CTA President
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 17: The democratically elected leader of the exile Tibetan government, known officially as the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), President Penpa Tsering emphasised the CTA’s roadmap for ensuring the succession of the 14th Dalai Lama remains free from Chinese interference while speaking on the topic ‘Future of Tibet?’ at the 28th Forum […]
Book review: A document for the posterity
Vijay Kranti “My Life-Born in the free Tibet, Served in exile”, The autobiography of Tashi Wangdi, a seasoned Tibetan diplomat is an interesting ring side view of exiled Tibet’s early history. BOOK TITLE : “MY LIFE – BORN IN FREE TIBET, SERVED IN EXILE” AUTHOR : Tashi Wangdi PUBLISHER : Library of Tibetan Works and […]
China launch military drills around Taiwan after President Lai’s sovereignty remarks
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 16: In response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te reiterating Taiwan’s sovereignty, China launched a new round of military drills surrounding the island. Described by Beijing as a “resolute punishment,” the drills involved all wings of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), simulating attacks by land, sea, and air. The drills came a […]
Tibetans in France continue protest, condemning museum’s refusal to rename exhibit as “Tibet”
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 14: Tibetans and Tibet supporters in the French capital are continuing their protests against the Musée Guimet, despite the museum’s recent decision not to rename exhibitor spaces as “Tibet” rather than “Himalayan world. While the Musée du quai Branly apologised and promised, on September 25, to restore the name “Tibet” with the romanised version of […]
Tibetan leadership congratulates Japanese atomic bomb survivors on winning Nobel Peace Prize
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 14: The exile Tibetan leadership, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the President of the Tibetan government in exile, Penpa Tsering have extended their heartfelt congratulations to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese group of atomic bomb survivors, for being awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. The prestigious award, presented to hibakusha, […]
CTA President attends Forum 2000 in Prague alongside former Taiwanese President
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 14: The political leader of the Tibetan government in exile, officially known as the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), President Penpa Tsering, took part in the Forum 2000 Conference, held from October 13 to 15 in Prague, Czech Republic. This year’s conference, titled “Proving Democracy’s Resolve and Resilience,” brought together global leaders […]
Beijing’s transnational repression targets diaspora in Japan: HRW
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 11: Chinese authorities are increasingly deploying transnational repression tactics to harass and intimidate diaspora communities in Japan, particularly targeting citizens from Tibet, East Turkestan (Xinjiang), Inner Mongolia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, according to the rights watchdog Human Rights Watch (HRW). The New York-based group has raised alarms over Beijing’s use of […]
Taiwan’s President vows to resist ‘Annexation’ by China
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 11: Taiwan’s President William Lai has pledged to uphold Taiwan’s self-governing status during a public address on National Day. Lai stated he would “uphold the commitment to resist annexation or encroachment upon our sovereignty.” while maintaining “the status quo of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait”. Lai, who took office in […]