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Visiting European Parliamentarians from Austria and Germany Assure to Raise Discussion of Introducing Resolution on Sino-Tibet Conflict in Parliament

Dharamshala: A seven-member delegation of the European Parliament from Austria and Germany who are on a two-day visit to Dharmashala sat for a press meeting with the Tibetan news media today to demonstrate their solidarity and support for the...

China’s ‘golden week’ holiday sees consumption boom as pent-up demand takes wing

The National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday period has sparked a flurry of activity, and consumption and tourism have reached multi-year highs. But time will tell whether the boom is sustainable in the long run.

How Aligning With China Changed Life in the Solomon Islands

The author of a new book on the diplomatic switch says that ending recognition of Taiwan affected life in unexpected ways across the island nation.

Education Kalon Attends Inter-school Literary and Cultural Meet-2023 at TCV Gopalpur School

Dharamshala: Kalon Tharlam Dolma Changra from the Department of Education, Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), attended the Inter-school Literary and Cultural Meet-2023 at Tibetan Children’s Village (TCV) school in Gopalpur as chief guest, along with Directors and Principals of the...

China expands climate change surveillance on Himalayan peak

BEIJING (Reuters) - China has set up weather stations on Cho Oyu, the sixth highest mountain in the world on Tibet's border with Nepal, expanding a series of high-altitude meteorological gauges in the

Pakistani minister defends decision to expel Afghans

BEIJING (Reuters) - Pakistan's foreign minister defended on Thursday an order that all illegal immigrants, including 1.73 million Afghans, must leave, saying no other country allows illegal immigrants

China censors image of hugging athletes over reference to Tiannamen massacre

By Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Oct 6: A controversial move by China has captured global attention, as the host country for the Asian Games 2023 has banned a photograph portraying two Chinese athletes embracing during the games. The ban was...

India Raids 'Pro-China' News Site With US Link Amid Press Freedom Scrutiny

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is under the spotlight after another raid on a news organization.

PRM Delegation Visits Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile

Dharamshala: PRM delegation consisting of Janine Wynne, Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS); Katherine Perkins, Acting PRM/EAP (East Asia Pacific)-SCA (South Central Asia) Director; Denis Test, PRM South Asia Unit Lead; Makenzie Rowe, Regional Refugee Coordinator for South Asia; Andrew Chapman,...

Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile Hosts European Parliamentary Delegation

Dharamshala, 5th October 2023: A European Parliamentary delegation visited the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile and had a very productive meeting with Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang and members of the Standing Committee. A gala dinner at the...

China retains title for worst internet freedom for 9th consecutive year

By Tenzin Dedan DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 6: Global internet freedom continues to decline for a 13th consecutive year, Freedom House reports in its annual internet freedom report. This report, which examined 70 countries representing 88 percent of the global internet...

Dalai Lama expresses grief over flash flood in Sikkim

By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Oct 6: The Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Tuesday expressed his condolences for the loss of life and extensive property damage caused by the flash flood in Sikkim. His office released...

What turned Teesta into a killer? Here’s proof Sikkim flash floods are a man-made disaster

In 2013, the National Remote Sensing Centre in Hyderabad alerted authorities that some of the glacial lakes in the upper reaches of Sikkim were increasing in size, including the South Lhonak lake.

Representative Karma Singey Attends 112th National Day Celebration of Taiwan in Canberra

Canberra: Representative Karma Singey of the Tibet Information Office in Canberra attended the 112th National Day reception of Taiwan at the old Australian Parliament on 5 October 2023. The event was attended by numerous dignitaries including Australian MPs, politicians, diplomats, prominent people and the local Taiwanese community in Canberra....

India needn’t recognise Taliban but it shouldn’t let China keep Afghanistan away from it either

It would be in the best interest of New Delhi and Kabul to maintain a minimal staff presence in their embassies and allow bilateral trade.

Terror threat to China ‘is challenge to our own’: Taliban FM says

Amir Khan Muttaqi also gives ‘effective guarantee’ of Chinese nationals’ safety in the country during talks with counterpart Wang Yi on sidelines of regional forum in Tibet.

China wind farm sets high-altitude records, but how do turbines keep up in the thin Himalayan air?

Visiting the Zhegu Wind Farm in Tibet could literally take your breath away at well over three miles above sea level, and Beijing sees it as an ideal place for a power play in its energy-security push.

China spy agency widens remit as well as reach with WeChat social media account

State security ministry’s recent assertiveness on the platform has included commentary on China-US relations.

Friday Briefing: Strike Kills 51 in Ukrainian Village

Plus the Nobel in literature.

Partisan’s parrot: Or how not to do ethnography like Carole McGranahan

This review by Luna LH* finds that Carole McGranahan’s book on marginalisation of Chushigangdruk in exile Tibetan discourse is of a piece with the noxious politics of resentment and exceptionalism abetted by its partisans. Testimony as alternative history: Fact...

J-K: Anand Jain posted as new IGP of Jammu region

Jammu, Oct 5 (PTI) The director of Jammu and Kashmir’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Anand Jain has been posted as the new Inspector General of Police of Jammu region, a government order said on Thursday. He will replace additional director...

PM Modi to visit Uttarakhand on October 12

Dehradun, Oct 5 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttarakhand on October 12 to offer prayers at Jageshwar Dham, have a ‘darshan’ of Adi Kailash, meet soldiers at the India-China border and address a public meeting in Pithoragarh....

Dalai Lama Expresses Condolences and Support for Sikkim Amidst Flash Flood Tragedy, Reschedules Upcoming Visit

His Holiness the Dalai Lama has expressed his deep sadness and condolences to Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang and the people of Sikkim following the tragic flash flood that struck the Teesta River Valley on the night of October...

A burst glacial lake caused Sikkim flood. What’s a GLOF & why Indian subcontinent’s at great risk

Scientists have ample evidence of GLOF events unleashing megafloods. The Sikkim flash flood happened after decades of warnings about exactly such an occurrence. 

European Parliament Delegation Meets Kalon Norzin Dolma and Discusses Pressing Issues Concerning Tibet

Dharamshala: Kalon(Minister) Norzin Dolma of the Department of Information and International Relations(DIIR), Central Tibetan Administration received the visiting delegation of the European Parliament and Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), Regional Office South Asia today on 5 October at...

Hind Yugm Utsav 2.0 Takes Center Stage in Sarnath, Varanasi

GLOBAL PR CONNECT (GPRC) New Delhi [India], October 5: Hind Yugm Prakashan hosted a two-day Hindi literature event ‘Hind Yugm Utsav 2.O’ on Saturday and Sunday, September 30 and October 1, at the ‘Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies...

Woman Dumped 9 Dogs and Puppies in 'Sweltering Heat' Without Water: Police

Deborah Perez, 62, was arrested after the dogs were dumped in a Florida parking lot.

China’s Wang Yi pushes Himalayan neighbours on ‘territorial integrity’ at forum near disputed border with India

Top Chinese diplomat stresses environment and infrastructure as he hosts diplomats in Tibet city near contested area of Arunachal Pradesh, which has been at centre of tensions between Beijing and New Delhi.