Tibetan musician advocates colonial boarding school in Tibet, sparks backlash
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Mar 23: A controversial remark by a Tibetan musician named Dechen Shak-Dagsay based in Switzerland advocating the colonial-style boarding schools run by China in Tibet, has sparked condemnation and censure from fellow Tibetans. In a seminar titled, “The Protection of Human Rights for Minorities: Progress in China’s Ethnic Autonomous Region” at […]
TCHRD 2023 annual report highlights China’s persistent violations of human rights
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Mar 21: The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD), based in Dharamshala, has released its 2023 annual report, shedding light on the deteriorating situation within Tibet over the past year. Published in Tibetan, English, and Chinese languages, the comprehensive 27-page document delves into the multifaceted and ongoing “escalation of […]
Over 3000 Tibetans vacate their home mountain fire rages in Kardze
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, March 20: A fire reportedly broke out on the evening of March 15 on the slopes of a mountain near Petse village, compelling over 3000 Tibetans from approximately 11 villages in three areas of Nyagchu County, or Yajiang in Chinese, to vacate their residences. Nyagchu County is situated in the Kardze Tibetan […]
Tibetan activist awarded Snow Lion Human Rights Prize
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Mar 20: Well known Tibetan activist Lhadon Tethong, the Co-Founder/Director of Tibet Action Institute (TAI) was honoured with the ‘Snow Lion Human Rights Prize’ by advocacy group International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) on Saturday, for her pivotal role in exposing China’s colonial boarding schools in Tibet. The prominent activist dedicated the […]
CTA’s proposed budget increases by 30 Crore rupees for fiscal year 2024-25
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Mar 19: A substantial increase in the budget by almost 30 Crores (35,86,100.85 USD) for the fiscal year 2024-25 was proposed by the administration on Monday during the first day of the budget session (seventh session) of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile. The session is scheduled for 12 days from March 18 to […]
Delhi High Court rules in favour of ‘Dolma Aunty Momos’ in trademark case
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, March 18: The High Court of Delhi has ruled to cancel the registration of ‘Dolma Aunty Momos’, a trademark which was registered to Mohd. Akram Khan, a resident of Uttar Pradesh on March 6. This ruling came after Dolma Tsering, the proprietor of a renowned dumpling stall in south Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar […]
Tibetan writer’s fate in limbo after three years in Chinese prison
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Mar 18: The condition and whereabouts of a well-known Tibetan writer and poet named Gendun Lhundrup who was reportedly arrested on unspecified charges since December 2020 in eastern Tibet’s so-called Qinghai province, continues to remain unknown. After three years, his whereabouts, condition, and any legal proceedings against him remain undisclosed, as […]
New resolution on Tibet introduced in the US House
By Tsering Dhundup Dharamshala, March 15: A new resolution has been introduced in the United States House of Representatives titled “Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising Day of March 10, 1959, and condemning human rights violations related to the hydropower dam construction project in Derge”. The resolution that condemns China’s mass arrest of peaceful Tibetan protestors […]
TPI raises concerns over Dege Dam impact on International Day of Action for Rivers
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, March 15: On the occasion of the International Day of Action for Rivers, the Tibet Policy Institute, a think tank under the exile Tibetan government organized a panel discussion in Dharamshala titled “China’s Dam in Dege: Examining the Adverse Social, Cultural, and Ecological Impact on Tibetans and Beyond.” The discussion highlighted the […]
Tibetan prisoner released with Injuries after forced labour
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, March 15: A Tibetan prisoner named Ludup, who had been held in prison for three and a half years, was released last month with injuries sustained during his incarceration where he had been compelled to undergo forced labour. He remains under police surveillance and lacks access to medical assistance, reported research group […]