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China accused of erasing Tibetan religious heritage amid fresh constructions in Drago county

According to Tibet Times, the developments stem from a wider campaign that began in late 2021, when Chinese authorities allegedly demolished a 99-foot Buddha statue, a Maitreya Buddha figure, and dozens of Mani prayer wheels near Gaden Rabten Namgyal...

Tibet remains closed to foreigners as China maintains strict access curbs

The United States State Department's Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, in its latest annual report to Congress under the Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act of 2018, has stated that Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) remains the only territory...

CTA Department of Security organises first ever ‘Conclave of Tibetan Freedom Fighters’ in Dharamshala

The Department of Security of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) on Monday concluded the first-ever "Conclave of Tibetan Freedom Fighters" at the courtyard of the main Tibetan temple, Tsuglagkhang, in the North Indian hill town of Dharamshala.

China intensifies livestock slaughter push in Tibet, raises concerns over nomadic displacement

A recent report highlights growing concerns over Chinese government campaigns in Tibetan regions that allegedly pressure nomadic communities to sell livestock to slaughterhouses, a move critics say threatens traditional livelihoods and cultural practices, as reported by Tibet Times.

Final round of polls begin for members of 18th Tibetan parliament in-exile

Over 91,000 registered Tibetan voters from 27 countries across the world are casting votes to elect members of Tibetan Parliament in-exile. There are total 93 candidates who are contesting for the final round of elections out of which total...

China’s ethnic unity law sparks alarm in Europe over cultural erasure, transnational reach

Following Beijing's adoption of a controversial "ethnic unity" law on 12 March 2026, the Office of Tibet in Brussels has ramped up its outreach to European policymakers, warning of sweeping consequences that extend beyond China's borders. The legislation poses...

Tibeans-in-Exile mark 37th birthday of 11th Panchen Lama in Shimla with renewed call for release

The observance was jointly organised by the Jonang Monastery, Shimla chapters of the Tibetan Women's Association and the Tibetan Youth Congress. Monks, along with members of the Tibetan community, gathered at the Dingu Hill prayer site near the monastery...

Amnesty raises alarm over Tibetan religious leader’s alleged detention by Chinese authorities

Amnesty International has issued an urgent appeal to Chinese authorities, demanding answers on the whereabouts of Tibetan spiritual leader Choktrul Dorje Ten Rinpoche, who has reportedly been missing since his detention in December 2025, as reported by Phayul.

India has to be a self-confident, prosperous, harmonious society to serve the world: RSS General Secretary Hosabale

The event, themed "India's Global Vision & Role in the Emerging World: Civilizational Foundations for Prospering Together," brought together scholars and community leaders, including Walter K Anderson (Author & Former State Dept) and Walter Russell Mead (Hudson Institute).

Canada Tibet Committee Executive Director warns Canadian panel of China’s expanding transnational repression

Sherap Therchin, Executive Director of the Canada Tibet Committee (CTC), presented a stark and deeply personal account before Canada's Subcommittee on International Human Rights, cautioning about the widening scope of China's transnational repression and its direct consequences, according to...

US calls on Nepal to enhance support for Tibetan refugees, strengthen economic ties amid regional pressures

US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Samir Paul Kapur, highlighted the difficulties faced by Tibetan refugees in Nepal during his visit to Kathmandu from April 20 to 22, calling on the Nepali government to...

China accused of letting Tibetan prisoners’ health collapse amid medical neglect

According to Tibet Times, writer-activists Gangkye Drubpa Kyab and Tsering Dolma are facing severe medical crises after being deprived of proper treatment and supervision in custody. Drubpa Kyab is said to be suffering from memory loss, impaired vision, and...

China’s crackdown tightens grip on Tibetan monks

Two Tibetan monks, Samten Gyatso and Jamyang Samten from Chu Khama Monastery in Machu County, were detained by Chinese authorities over a year ago and continue to remain in custody, with no official disclosure about their condition or legal...

CTA highlights case of Tibetan political prisoner Tsultrim Gyaltsen ahead of expected release in 2026

The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has spotlighted the case of Tibetan writer and political prisoner Tsultrim Gyaltsen, renewing attention on alleged human rights violations in Tibet.

China pressures Nepal over Tibet, Taiwan amid growing strategic anxiety

China has stepped up diplomatic pressure on Nepal, urging stricter curbs on activities linked to Tibet and Taiwan. The concerns were raised during a high-level meeting between Chinese Ambassador Zhang Maoming and Nepal's Home Minister Sudan Gurung, reflecting China's...

Tibetan youth urged to uphold identity, culture at Australian tournament

The Central Tibetan Administration reported that the remarks were made during the 14th Australian Tibetan Youth Unity Cup Tournament and the 3rd Inter-Tibetan Weekend Language School Cultural Meet, held in Newcastle, New South Wales, from April 9 to 12,...

China accused of silencing Tibetan voices as activist handed 18-year secret sentence

The Central Tibetan Administration has highlighted the cases of Lodoe Gyatso and Palden Yeshi, both imprisoned under opaque legal proceedings. Gyatso is serving 18 years for a peaceful protest, while Yeshi received six years after disappearing in 2021, reportedly...

Emmy nomination for Tibet documentary highlights China’s tightening grip

An investigative documentary by PBS FRONTLINE, titled "Inside China: Battle for Tibet", has earned a nomination at the 47th News & Documentary Emmy Awards in the Outstanding Hard News Report: Long Form category.

ICT highlights Tibetan monk Dhargye’s 7-year sentence as “stark example” of religious repression

The International Campaign for Tibet has condemned the seven-year sentencing of Tibetan monk Dhargye following years of incommunicado detention. Arrested for religious acts like making offerings to the Dalai Lama, ICT argues his case highlights a lack of judicial...

Tibetan activists launch 90-hour hunger strike outside UN against China’s oppression

Tibetan activists launched a 90-hour hunger strike outside the UN, demanding the release of the 11th Panchen Lama. The Tibetan Youth Congress protest seeks global intervention against Chinese policies, including cultural erasure in boarding schools and environmental destruction, while...

Central Tibetan Administration pays tribute to Tibetan monk Thupten Nyendak, recalls sacrifice for religious freedom

In a post shared on the social media platform X, the CTA's Tibet Advocacy Section remembered Thupten Nyendak, also known as Tulku Athup, as a revered spiritual leader, a Tulku and an abbot, who sacrificed his life at the...

3.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet

An earthquake of magnitude 3.8 struck Tibet on Friday as per the National Center for Seismology.

Tibet Museum exhibits old documents from 1947 to prove Independent status of Tibet

The Tibet Museum of the Tibetan government in-exile inaugurates an exhibition "Frontier Diplomacy: Britain, Tibet and Sir Basil Gould", to prove the independent status of Tibet.

China tightens security, imposes restrictions at Lungngn Monastery during Tulku Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche memorial ceremonies

Chinese authorities have enforced extensive restrictions and heightened security around Lungngn Monastery in Gade County, Golog, during the ongoing memorial prayer ceremonies for the late Tibetan Buddhist leader Tulku Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche, according to Tibet Times, as cited by...

Tibetan and India strategic thinkers discuss India-Tibet-China relations and future

The roundtable was part of a broader orientation programme held from March 30 to April 2, organised by the Tibet Action Institute in partnership with the Asia Strategic Forum and Closed Door Policy Consulting. The initiative brought a delegation...

Tibetan monk secretly jailed for 7 years by China, whereabouts kept hidden after arrest in Lhasa

The Chinese authorities accused Dargye of performing prayers and making religious offerings to the Dalai Lama, as well as helping a few Tibetan monks escape from Tibet. On August 5, 2021, he was arrested in Lhasa along with his...

China’s ‘Ethnic Unity Law’ sparks fresh crackdown on Uyghur language, cultural identity

After the adoption of China's "Ethnic Unity Law" by the National People's Congress on March 12, authorities have reportedly begun a fresh wave of actions aimed at erasing Uyghur cultural identity, according to a report by Uyghur Times (UT).

China tightens grip on Tibetan Monastery during Rinpoche’s funeral

Chinese security forces imposed sweeping restrictions around Lung Ngon Monastery in Gade County, Golog, during the funeral rites of the late Choktrul Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche. From March 27 to 30, police and military personnel reportedly surrounded the monastery, severely...

China’s new language law sparks concerns; Tibetan community launches cultural revival initiative

China's newly introduced "Ethnic Unity and Progress" law on March 12, 2026, has raised serious concerns over the preservation of linguistic and cultural identity among ethnic minorities, particularly Tibetans, according to a report by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).

Tibetan Youth Congress holds ‘Black Hat March’ from Dharamshala to Delhi

The march was flagged off by Tibetan security minister-in-exile Dolma Gyari from the Lhagyal Ri Temple in McLeodganj. The month-long march will conclude at the United Nations office in New Delhi on April 25.