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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Engages with Chinese Soldiers Near Border

Union minister Kiren Rijiju interacts with Chinese soldiers near Tawang during Diwali visit, discussing conditions at the high-altitude border post in Arunachal Pradesh.

‘Difficult to Trust’: Ladakh MP Doubts China’s Commitment to LAC Agreement

Ladakh MP Haji Hanifa Jan expresses doubts over China's commitment to the LAC agreement, urging visible action to ensure peace along the India-China border.

Tibetan Monk Dies in Chinese Prison Amid Abuse Allegations

Tibetan monk Losel died in Chinese custody after alleged beatings and medical neglect. Arrested in May, his death raises concerns about detainee treatment in Tibet.

CTA Demands China Disclose Whereabouts of Four Detained Tibetans

CTA urges China to reveal the whereabouts of four detained Tibetans and end forced removal of young monks, calling it a threat to Tibetan culture and rights.

China Confines Tibetan Monks in State-Run Schools to Enforce ‘Patriotic Education’

Young Tibetan monks from Kirti Monastery, transferred to government-run boarding schools in Sichuan, are reportedly held under "prison-like" conditions, with restricted movement and Mandarin-only education, according to Radio Free Asia. The July closure of monastic schools in Ngaba and...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Highlights Film's Power at Him Film Fest 2024

Sikyong Penpa Tsering attended the closing of the Him Film Festival 2024 at Central University of Himachal Pradesh, joining Legislative Assembly member Shri Sudhir Sharma and actor Shri Manoj N. Joshi. In his keynote, Sikyong discussed the community impact...

China Threatens Retaliation Over US $2 Billion Arms Deal with Taiwan

China has condemned a newly approved $2 billion US arms sale to Taiwan, pledging to take “all necessary measures” to protect its sovereignty. US package includes advanced missile systems aimed at bolstering Taiwan’s defenses amid increasing Chinese military maneuvers...

Tibetan Children’s Village School Marks 64 Years with Celebrations in Dharamshala

Tibetan Children’s Village School celebrates 64 years in Dharamshala with cultural events, honoring its role in Tibetan education and child welfare since 1960.

TCHRD Urges China to Disclose Whereabouts of Four Detained Tibetans in Ngaba

TCHRD urges China to disclose the whereabouts of four detained Tibetans amid intensified restrictions on Tibetan religious and cultural freedoms in Ngaba.

China Rejects Western Demands for Uyghur and Tibetan Rights Protections

China denounces Western calls at the U.N. to release Uyghur and Tibetan detainees, labeling the demands hypocritical and highlighting Western human rights issues.

Chinese Authorities Seize Tibetan Monks' Phones Amid School Closures

Chinese authorities seize Tibetan monks' phones over school closure news. Tibetan monastery schools shut, students moved to Mandarin-only state schools.

Chinese Artificial Cordyceps Undermines Tibet's Traditional Market and Livelihoods

Artificial Chinese cordyceps flood Tibet’s market, undercutting traditional Yartsa Gunbu prices and harming Tibetan livelihoods, despite local intervention efforts.

Tibetan Parliamentarians Begin Advocacy Tour in Switzerland

A delegation from the Tibetan Parliament, including MPs Geshe Atong Rinchen Gyaltsen, Lobsang Gyatso Sither, and Tenzin Choezin, launched their Europe advocacy efforts in Geneva, Switzerland, on October 19. Upon their arrival, they were welcomed by Tibet Bureau Geneva...

Monk Forcibly Taken to Chinese Boarding School in Ngaba, Tibet

A young monk from Muge Monastery in Ngaba, Eastern Tibet, was forcibly taken to a Chinese colonial boarding school, as shown in a video obtained by the Tibet Action Institute. The monk is one of thousands expelled from the...

Western Nations Call for Transparency on Rights in Tibet

A joint statement by 15 Western nations, led by Australia, has called on China to address human rights violations in Xinjiang and Tibet. Delivered at the U.N., Australian Ambassador James Larsen urged China to allow independent observers, including from...

India and China Reach Agreement to Reduce Border Tensions

India and China have agreed on new patrolling arrangements to de-escalate tensions along their disputed Himalayan border, following deadly clashes in 2020. Indian diplomat Vikram Misri confirmed the deal, which focuses on disengagement and resolving issues arising from the...

Chinese Court Dismisses Gonpo Kyi's Lawsuit Against Lhasa Authorities

Tibetan activist Gonpo Kyi's lawsuit against Lhasa authorities was dismissed after her peaceful petition for her jailed brother, Dorje Tashi, led to her detention.

Study Highlights Tibetan Women’s Evolutionary Adaptations for High-Altitude Survival

A recent study reveals how Tibetan people have evolved over 10,000 years to thrive in the low-oxygen environment of the Tibetan Plateau. According to research led by Cynthia Beall of Case Western Reserve University, these adaptations help Tibetan women,...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Discusses Tibet’s Future in Delhi

On October 21, 2024, Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration addressed a seminar in Delhi titled “Charting Tibet’s Future.” Hosted by the Foundation for Non-violent Alternatives, the event focused on the Resolve Tibet Act, Tibetan exile strategies,...

Tibetans Celebrates 'Wisdom of Happiness' Screening at Woodstock Film Festival

On 20 October 2024, the New York and New Jersey Tibetan community celebrated the Wisdom of Happiness screening, a documentary on the Dalai Lama, at the Woodstock Film Festival. Highlighting compassion as key to global peace, the film drew...

Symposium in Bengaluru Highlights Historical and Future Dimensions of India-Tibet Relations

A symposium on “India-Tibet Relations and the Future Discourse” was held on October 20, 2024, at M.S. Ramaiah University, organized by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) and academic partners. According to Tibet.net, panel discussions covered historical ties between India...

China Expands Influence on Nepal's Border, Enforces Anti-Dalai Lama Policy

According to a report by NY Times and Tibetan review, China is expanding its territorial and political influence along the Nepal-Tibet border, notably in Humla, a northern village in Nepal's Karnali province. Chinese forces have built fences and settlements,...

Young Tibetan Exposes Illegal Mining, Appeals to Top Chinese Leaders

A young Tibetan from Ngaba, Sichuan, bravely spoke out against illegal mining in his hometown of Tsaruma via a WeChat video, according to ICT. He revealed that the Anhui Xianhe Construction Engineering Company has been illegally excavating sand from...

China Warns India Over Taiwan's New Mumbai Office

China has urged India to handle Taiwan-related matters carefully after Taiwan opened a new office in Mumbai, its third in India. According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, such actions undermine the "one-China principle," a key part of the India-China...

6th Young Indian Scholars’ Conference Explores Tibet’s Geopolitical and Cultural Impact on South Asia

The 6th Young Indian Scholars’ Conference on Tibetan Studies began today at the College for Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarah, with Kalon Norzin Dolma of the Department of Information and International Relations as the chief guest. According to Tibet.net, the...

Tibet and Ukraine's Shared Struggle Against Imperialism and Exploitation: Dr. Lobsang Sangay

Dr. Lobsang Sangay, former Tibetan exile leader, visited Kyiv to highlight parallels between Tibet’s and Ukraine’s struggles against colonial powers. Speaking to Kyiv Post, he emphasized that both countries face imperialist aggression—Tibet from China and Ukraine from Russia—targeting their...

Tibetan Plateau's Small Mountain Ranges Boost East Asia's Spring Rains by 25%

Small areas of the Tibetan Plateau significantly influence East Asia's spring rains, increasing precipitation by up to 25%, according to a study led by Professor Xu Xiangde. Known as Asia's "Water Tower," the plateau affects major rivers and regional...

Dalai Lama Congratulates Omar Abdullah on Becoming J&K Chief Minister

His Holiness the Dalai Lama congratulated Omar Abdullah on his coalition’s success in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections and his appointment as Chief Minister. His Holines expressed his long-standing connection with Abdullah's family, dating back to Sheikh...

CTA Issues Travel Advisory for Exiled Tibetans Visiting Tibet

Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has issued a seven-point travel advisory for exiled Tibetans planning to visit Tibet. According to the Tibet Express, the advisory warns of increasing Chinese government tactics to manipulate and coerce Tibetans under the guise of...

UK Tibet Groups' Open Letter to Foreign Secretary David Lammy

Ahead of Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s first visit to China, UK-based Tibet advocacy groups are urging him to place Tibet's human rights at the forefront of discussions. In an open letter from Free Tibet and others, they highlight China's...