Tibetan youth killed, another in critical condition in New York
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 9: A tragic incident unfolded in New York City during the early hours of New Year’s Day, where two Tibetan youths were stabbed by an unidentified assailant. An altercation that started at the KTM Bar and Lounge in Queens escalated into a violent melee near the vicinity of the bar, […]
China carves into Bhutan despite ongoing border talks
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan 9: Recent satellite imagery, dated less than a month ago, has revealed an alarming acceleration in China’s illicit construction activities within the Beyul Khenpajong region of northeast Bhutan. The images captured the rapid development of Chinese townships along a river valley, encroaching upon an area of profound historical and cultural […]
Tibetan monk’s body found after reported missing in US
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 9: A body matching the description of Geshe Tenzin Chodrak, also known as Dadul Namgyal, a 64-year-old Buddhist monk, was found by the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday, following an extensive search operation by local authorities and the community. The elderly monk was reported missing from Sravasti Abbey […]
Thermo Fisher to halt sale of DNA collection kit in Tibet
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Jan 4: Boston-based biotech company Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced that it will stop selling DNA kits, specifically the Human Identification (HID) products, in Tibet as of December 31, 2023. The move follows persistent advocacy by Tibet activists and pressure from the United States Congress. “Based on a number of factors we made the decision […]
Dalai Lama expresses sympathy, offers prayer for victims of earthquake in Japan
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 3: The foremost Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Wednesday expressed his profound sympathy and extended prayers for the victims affected by the earthquake in Japan during a ceremony held in Bodhgaya, India. In his address, the Dalai Lama remarked, “Japan, which has one of the largest […]
Child-ed group Manjushri unveils new books
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Jan 3: Manjushri, a Dharamshala based organization dedicated to promoting Tibetan children’s literature and education, unveiled new books that included five Tibetan folktale books, a Tibetan jigsaw puzzle, and an activity book on Tuesday. Jamyang Gyaltsen, the executive director of Manjushree, expressed pride in the organization’s achievements, highlighting that they have successfully […]
Chinese military purge signals deep corruption, raises concerns over PLA’s stability
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 2: China’s top lawmakers ousted nine senior military officers from the national legislative body on December 29, prompting observers to question such drastic measure and the overall stability of Chinese military set up. Analysts say that the removal of nine senior military officers from the national legislative body has unveiled […]
Tibetan woman detained over social media posts
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 2 : A 39-year-old Tibetan woman named Tsering Tso has reportedly been detained in Drachen County in the so-called Rangkyongjong Tibetan Autonomous Region on December 19 due to her online posts that were perceived as misrepresenting and misinterpreting the behaviour of Chinese police, according to a report published by the Dharamshala-based […]
Late Pema Tseden’s final film secures Best Director at Hainan Island International
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec 30: The 5th Hainan Island International Film Festival concluded with a poignant tribute to the late Tibetan filmmaker Pema Tseden, as his final film, “Snow Leopard” secured the title of Best Director. Following its Grand Prix win at the Tokyo International Film Festival, “Snow Leopard” concluded the Hainan festival as […]
China sentences Tibetan man to 11 years for alleged spreading rumour
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec 30: A Tibetan man named Lhakdor has been reportedly detained by Chinese authorities in Palyul County (Ch. Baiyu) in Kardze Autonomous Prefecture for allegedly spreading rumours online about Tibet’s independence, according to TibetTimes. He has already served seven years of his sentence but due to clampdown on information channels, the […]