The Chinese government has stationed large numbers of troops at Larung Gar in Serta and imposed tight restrictions across the religious encampment, sharply limiting access for tourists and pilgrims as authorities press ahead with the demolition of monks' and...

There is a growing concern that the Chinese government will define the narrative of Tibetan archaeological research findings exclusively through the framework of the so-called “ Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress.”

Reported By Palden  Translated By TenGyal  Druk Bum Gyal, the county governor of Drakkar (Xinghai) County in Tsolho (Hainan) Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, has been dismissed from his position for failing to enforce policies restricting Tibetans from participating in religious activities. Recently, the Chinese government issued policy directives strictly prohibiting local populations from practising Nyung-ne, the traditional Tibetan fasting retreat, and placing further restrictions on religious activities in the five counties of Serchen (Gonghe), Trikka (Guide), Drakkar (Xinghai), Mangra (Guinan) and Ba in Tsolho (Hainan) Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. However, Druk Bum Gyal, the county governor of Drakkar County, was dismissed and demoted to a minor position for failing to immediately implement policies to ban fasting practices (Nyungne) and to dismantle prayer flags in the county. According to a reliable source from within Tibet, “Authorities issued orders across counties in Tsolho Prefecture to restrict religious activities, crack down on hoisting of prayer flags (lungta and darchok), and mandate display of the Chinese national flag on every household’s front gate. However, Drukbum Gyal- who served as both Communist Party Secretary and Governor of Drakkar County—resisted immediate enforcement, stating, ‘If we implement this policy immediately in our county, there is no telling how the public will react; we will implement it slowly over time.’ Consequently, higher officials immediately stripped him of his posts and reassigned him to a minor administrative role in the Tsolho Prefecture People’s Congress.”  The source further noted, “The local Tibetan residents are widely praising Druk Bum Gyal, calling him ‘a brave man who did the right thing.’ Meanwhile, religious practices and activities in Tsolho Prefecture have been heavily clamped down upon, with authorities mandating that at least one representative per family attend a Chinese national flag-raising ceremony every Monday...

Reported By Palden Translated By TenGyal The Chinese government has issued a directive restricting religious activities in Tibet’s sacred Nyenpo Yurtse mountain region, warning that any individuals or groups who stay without authorisation or undertake circumambulations on foot around...

Reported By Palden Translated By TenGyal The Chinese government has issued directives barring all monastics whose residences were recently demolished from remaining at Serthar Larung Gar, ordering them to return to their native monasteries. Authorities have been forcibly deporting...

Reported By Palden Translated By TenGyal In addition to beginning the actual demolition of monastic residences in Larung Gar, Serta, Tibet, the Chinese government continues to impose heavy restrictions in the area. Since July 13, the Chinese government has...

Reported By Palden Translated By TenGyal Distinguished Tibetologist and former professor at Qinghai Nationalities University, Demchok has passed away at the age of 86. Today, on July 17, reports emerged that the prominent Tibetology scholar and former professor at...

Reported By Palden Translated By Tengyal Surge in Campaigns Implementing and Publicizing “ Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress” On the July 5, a meeting was held in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, to study, publicize, and implement...

Name: Lobga Rangzen (Lobsang Palden) Age: 52 Status: Died

The Chinese government has forced the sudden shutdown of the Ganjong Sherig Academy (Gangjong Academy of Ancient and Modern Studies), an institution established bythe late Tulku Hungkar Dorje.