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Penpa Tsering sworn in for second term as President of Tibetan Govt. in Exile
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 27: President Penpa Tsering took the oath of office for a new term in the highest office of the Tibetan exile polity on Wednesday at the Main Tibetan Temple, in the presence of His Holiness...
US charges American journalist for acting as unregistered agent for China
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 26: U.S. federal authorities have charged an American journalist and political commentator, Thomas Pauken II, with allegedly acting as an unregistered agent for the Chinese government, in a case highlighting growing concerns over Beijing-linked influence...
8th Rangzen Conference urges CTA to change political stance from Autonomy to Independence
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 26: The 8th International Rangzen Conference, held from May 23 to 26 in the Blue Mountains near Sydney, Australia, concluded with the unanimous adoption of a four-point resolution calling for renewed global advocacy for Tibetan...
Dalai Lama grants farewell audience to outgoing cabinet of CTA
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 26: The Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama granted a farewell audience to the outgoing 16th Cabinet of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) at his residence in Dharamshala on Tuesday, following the conclusion...
Champion of Tibetan resettlement project, US Congressman Barney Frank passes away at 86
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 25: Former U.S. Congressman Barney Frank, a long-time supporter of the Tibetan people and a key architect of the Tibetan resettlement initiative in the United States, passed away on May 19 at his home in...
8 year-old Tibetan footballer Tenzin Hannah officially signs with Fulham FC
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 25: An eight-year-old Tibetan footballer has signed with Premier League club Fulham F.C., marking a significant milestone for Tibetan representation in international sport and youth football. Young defender Tenzin Hannah officially joined the west London...
CTA President attends high profile US event in New Delhi at Rubio’s invitation
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 25: The President of the exile Tibetan government, officially known as the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), Penpa Tsering, attended “Freedom 250,” a high-profile diplomatic reception held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Saturday, commemorating...
US lawmakers introduce bill urging greater recognition of Tibetan Govt. in Exile
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 25: United States Congressman Jim McGovern and Michael McCaul introduced a new bipartisan bill in the U.S. House of Representatives, directing the U.S. Secretary of State to advocate for the inclusion and recognition of the...
Tibetan spiritual leader expresses hope of returning to Tibet
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 22: The foremost Tibetan spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, on Thursday reiterated his hope of one day being able to return to Tibet, while addressing devotees during an audience at his residence in...
Dalai Lama’s long-time secretary Tenzin Taklha honoured with Thiksey Medal
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 20: Tenzin Namdhak Taklha, long-time senior aide and private secretary to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, was honoured with the prestigious Thiksey Medal Award on Wednesday in recognition of his decades-long service to the...













