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Karmapa’s exile seat celebrates 40th birthday, calls for unity as Dalai Lama nears 90

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, June 26: Marking the 40th birthday of prominent Buddhist leader His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, the exile seat at Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim hosted a celebratory event on Thursday. The occasion was...

Historical documents of Sir Basil Gould presented to Central Tibetan Administration

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, June 25: Two rare historical documents once belonging to Sir Basil Gould, former British Political Officer in Sikkim, were handed over to President Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration on Monday at the Office of Tibet...

CTA President calls for stronger UK government support for Tibet in London

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, June 25: The President of the exile Tibetan government known officially as the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), concluded a high-level official visit to the United Kingdom with a final engagement at the UK Parliament’s All-Party Parliamentary...

Head of Tibetan monastery in critical condition after torture following anti-dam protest

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, June 23: The head of a prominent Tibetan monastery is in critical condition in a hospital in Chengdu after being tortured during detention for opposing the construction of a major hydropower dam in eastern Tibet, according to...

Dalai Lama to visit Ladakh in July following 90th birthday celebrations

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, July 23: The office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama has officially confirmed the Tibetan spiritual leader’s visit to Leh, Union Territory of Ladakh, in July, marking his return to the region after his last visit...

Chinese ‘super-embassy’ in London set for approval despite espionage and rights concerns

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, June 23: A highly controversial Chinese “super-embassy” near the historic Tower of London is set to receive ministerial approval within weeks, despite strong opposition from local communities, human rights organisations, and mounting concerns over surveillance and...

Kailash Mansarovar yatra resumes for Indian pilgrims after five-year hiatus

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, June 21:  A group of 39 Indian pilgrims crossed into Tibet on Friday, marking the long-awaited resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra after a five-year suspension that began during the COVID-19 pandemic and extended due to border...

50 Sambhota Tibetan School teachers secures permanent placement following evaluation

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, June 20: In a significant development for Tibetan education in exile, 50 contractual teachers of the Sambhota Tibetan Schools Society (STSS) have been granted permanent positions following an evaluation process. Among them are 15 Pre-Primary Teachers...

Dalai Lama extends warm wishes to President Droupadi Murmu on her 67th birthday

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, June 19: The exiled spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Thursday extended heartfelt birthday wishes to the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, on the occasion of her 67th birthday. In a letter addressed...

China ramps up security in Amdo ahead of Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, June 19: As the Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama nears his 90th birthday, China has intensified its political messaging and security manoeuvres in the Tibetan province of Amdo (Ch: Qinghai), the birthplace of the...