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Tibetan Lama Tulku Palden Wangyal reportedly died in Chinese custody after prolonged detention
Tulku Palden Wangyal, Head Lama of several Choegyal Monasteries, died in Chinese custody at 53 after years of imprisonment and mistreatment. The Central Tibetan Administration condemned his death as part of Beijing's suppression of Tibetan religious leaders and called...
Tibetan leader Penpa Tsering rejects Beijing’s claim over the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation
Speaking at the 65th anniversary of Tibetan Democracy Day in the courtyard of the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamshala, Tsering said Beijing has "no legitimate right whatsoever" to interfere in the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist practice of recognising reincarnations, as...
TCHRD criticises Xi Jinping’s Tibet visit as ‘stage-managed spectacle’
The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy criticised Xi Jinping's Lhasa visit, calling it a "stage-managed" display that ignored Tibetan autonomy. The report highlighted Sinicisation, restricted Tibetan language and culture, and alleged forced labour, intermarriage, and resource displacement,...
Tibetan leader A-Nya Sengdra faces an extended jail term amid rights outcry
Chinese authorities have extended Tibetan activist A-Nya Sengdra's prison term, delaying his release to February 2026. Known for fighting corruption and environmental crimes, he has faced isolation and health concerns. Rights groups warn this reflects China's ongoing crackdown on...
CTA condemns China’s ‘Weapon of Fear’ on International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
In a statement shared on X, the Tibetan government-in-exile said that Chinese authorities routinely detain Tibetans in secrecy, depriving them of their rights and subjecting them to inhuman torture.
CTA highlights plight of Tibetan monk jailed for celebrating Dalai Lama’s birthday
The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the Tibetan government-in-exile, has profiled Tibetan political prisoner Lobsang Gephel, shedding light on his ongoing imprisonment for the simple act of celebrating the 80th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama.
Nobel Peace Centre pulls China-made Dalai Lama ornaments after backlash
"This represents globalisation at its most appalling: a spiritual leader oppressed in China is being commercialised by China itself," wrote the advocacy group Chinese Youth Stand 4 Tibet, which connects Chinese-Tibetan youth and is led by activist Ginger Duan,...
Chinese pressure forces censorship of Tibet, Uyghur, Hong Kong art in Bangkok exhibition
Sai, a Myanmar artist and curator who left Thailand following pressure from Chinese authorities to remove the works of Tibetan and other exiled artists from an exhibition in Bangkok, expresses that he feels "not safe at all" even after...
UK delays decision on China’s proposed ‘mega-embassy’ in London over transparency, security concerns
The UK government has delayed its decision regarding China's proposed large embassy in London after Beijing refused to provide complete and unredacted architectural plans for various buildings within the project, heightening an ongoing dispute concerning transparency and security. The...
Xi Jinping visits Lhasa ahead of 60th anniversary of Tibet Autonomous Region
Chinese President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Lhasa on 20 August 2025, marking his first visit since 2021, ahead of the 60th anniversary of the Tibet Autonomous Region.
Tibetan monk Geshe Shersang Gyatso dies by suicide in protest against Chinese repression at Tsang monastery
Tibet Times's report indicated that his death was perceived as a final act of resistance against China's persistent repression.
Earthquake of magnitude 3.4 strikes Tibet
As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 98km.
China: Under-construction bridge collapses, 12 workers dead, 4 missing
Atleast 12 construction workers were killed after a steel cable snapped during bridge construction in northwest China's Qinghai Province. Four workers remain missing, Xinhua News reported, citing officials from the emergency command headquarters handling the accident.
Tibetans, allies to protest in London against China’s proposed ‘Mega-Embassy’ near Tower of London
Tibetans and their supporting communities in the UK are planning to stage a significant protest in London on August 23, in response to China's contentious proposal to construct a "mega-embassy" at the former Royal Mint Court, adjacent to the...
Dipankar Buddhas parade through Bhaktapur celebrating Panchadan, the festival of five summer gifts
Parading through the narrow alleys and dancing to the beats of traditional musical instruments, Dipankar Buddhas were seen celebrating the Panchadan festival on Wednesday in Bhaktapur, Nepal.
Chinese police allegedly beat and confine Tibetan woman in Lhasa
Tibetan woman Gonpo Kyi, sister of imprisoned businessman Dorjee Tashi, allegedly attempted suicide after repeated police assaults and unlawful confinement in Lhasa, the Central Tibetan Administration said. She sustained severe injuries while protesting Chinese authorities' mistreatment and denial of...
Report warns China’s military expansion in Tibet threatens Himalayan ecology, water security, and regional stability
"The Chinese military presence in Tibet has developed from early force deployments in the 1950s to a complex military network intricately linked to China's national defence strategy and economic framework," the report explained. As per the International Institute for...
India, China to resume direct flights: MEA
India and China agreed to resume direct flight connectivity between the Chinese mainland and India at the earliest, as a part of the discussions upon Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Wang Yi's visit.
India, China to set up Working Group to advance effective border management, re-open border trade through three designated trading points
India and China held the 24th round of the Special Representatives' dialogue on the Boundary Question here on Tuesday and agreed on a series of measures to improve bilateral ties including setting up a Working Group, under the WMCC,...
Jaishankar raises concerns with Chinese Foreign Minister over China’s mega dam construction on Brahmaputra river
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised India's concerns during his meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday.
No change in India’s position on Taiwan: Economic, tech ties to continue, say sources after Jaishankar-Wang talks
"There is no change in our position on Taiwan. We stressed that like the rest of the world, India has a relationship with Taiwan that focuses on economic, technology and cultural ties. We intend to continue it," sources said...
India-China relations showing positive trend toward returning to cooperation, says Wang Yi
During the visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to India, India and China agreed to maintain the momentum of bilateral ties as the countries mark 75 years of their diplomatic ties. The talks between him and EAM Dr...
Positive momentum in ties linked to peace in border areas, de-escalation process should move forward: Jaishankar to Chinese Foreign Minister
Noting that the basis for any positive momentum in bilateral ties with China is the ability to jointly maintain peace and tranquillity in the border areas, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday that it is also essential...
China tightens crackdown in Tibet on Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday; bans rituals, arrests Tibetans
Chinese authorities increased security across Tibet ahead of the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday, restricting gatherings, monitoring communications, and arresting Tibetans.
90 Tibetan children’s paintings displayed in Dharamshala restaurants to celebrate Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday
The exhibition, titled "Dear Kundun" - Tibetan Children's Art Exhibition, was inaugurated on Sunday by the Tibet Fund and Khadhok, a Tibetan Artists' organisation. The event features artworks and heartfelt messages in tribute to the 90th birthday of the...
Free Tibet leads campaign against China’s ‘Mega-Embassy’ plans in London
"China's proposed 'mega-embassy' in London is more than an oversized diplomatic building; it is a multi-dimensional threat," Free Tibet said in one of its posts. "With key details of its plans redacted, there is a real risk that the...
CTA profiles Tibetan Abbot Jamyang Lekshay imprisoned for opposing China’s dam project
The Central Tibetan Administration profiled Tibetan political prisoner Jamyang Lekshay, jailed for opposing China's Kamtok Dam. Chinese authorities reportedly targeted Yena Monastery monks with re-education. The CTA condemned these actions and highlighted human rights abuses, urging the global community...
Tibetan government-in-exile celebrates 79th Indian Independence Day, expresses hope for Tibet’s freedom
Tharlam Dolma Changra, the officiating Sikyong (president) of the Tibetan government-in-exile, hoisted the Indian national flag and extended gratitude to the Government and people of India on the occasion. The celebration saw members of the Tibetan community holding both...
Tibetan Government-in-Exile remembers monk who self-immolated protesting Chinese rule
The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the Tibetan government-in-exile, remembered self-immolator monk Tsewang Norbu, a 29-year-old Tibetan who set himself on fire on 15 August 2011 in protest against Chinese repression in Tibet.
Tibetan Monk missing months after arrest, family demands fair trial
As per the report, the Tibetan man was forcibly detained by the Chinese authorities in Sangchu County, Kanlho (Gannan) Prefecture in Tibet's traditional province of Amdo, incorporated into China's Gansu Province. As per CTA, the authorities, thereafter, carried out...



































