Local
Venerable Ugyen Jangchub Arrested and Subjected To Beatings
Reported By Palden Edited By Pema Tso Translated By TenGyal The Chinese authorities have surrounded and continue to impose restrictions on the late His Eminence Choktrul Hung Kar Dorje Rinpoche’s Lung Ngon Monastery. From March 27th to 30th, as...
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Extends Congratulations to Most Reverend Sarah Mullally on Her Appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury
– dalailama.com Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to The Most Reverend Sarah Mullally to offer his heartfelt congratulations on her appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury. “The world today faces many profound challenges,” he wrote, “and this...
CTA President congratulates Nepal’s new Prime Minister Balendra Shah
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, March 28: The President of the Tibetan government-in-exile, officially known as the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), Penpa Tsering, on Saturday extended his heartfelt congratulations to Nepal’s newly sworn-in Prime Minister, Balendra Shah. In a formal congratulatory...
Taiwan to teach Mandarin to Tibetan students in India
(TibetanReview.net, Mar28’26) –While imposing Mandarin learning from pre-school education onwards as a coercive measure with an agenda to assimilate the Tibetan people envisaged by China’s recently adopted ethnic unity and progress law is condemned, learning the language as a...
World Uyghur Congress condemns Canadian MP Michael Ma’s remarks on Uyghur abuses, raises concerns over forced labour links
The controversy arose during a meeting of Canada's House of Commons Industry Committee on March 26, 2026, where discussions were underway regarding Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent agreement with China. The deal allows the import of 49,000 Chinese-manufactured electric...
Sikyong Penpa Tsering Extends Sincere Congratulations to Nepal’s New Prime Minister, Honourable Balendra Shah
Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering, on behalf of the Central Tibetan Administration and the Tibetan people, extended his warmest congratulations to the newly elected Prime Minister of Nepal, Honourable Balendra Shah, who was sworn in on 27 March 2026. In...
Tibet, a rare exception to China’s visa-free entry for citizens of over 50 countries
(TibetanReview.net, Mar27’26) – While China has opened up the People’’s Republic of China (PRC) for visa-free entry or transit to a total of 77 nationalities from over 50 countries in an effort to give a boost to its flagging...
China vents spleen on Czech senate resolution on Dalai Lama succession, Tibetan identity issues
(TibetanReview.net, Mar27’26) –China has on Mar 27 expressed anger over the Czech Senate’s Mar 25 resolution on Tibet. The resolution condemned, among other things, China’s move to appoint its own reincarnate successor to the current Dalai Lama and its...
China tightens Mt Kailash pilgrimage for Tibetan devotees
(TibetanReview.net, Mar27’26) –Undertaking a pilgrimage to Mt Kailash has become more restricted to Tibetan devotees than even non-Tibetan tourists, with the former being subjected to onerous ID checks and patriotism tests, reported bitterwinter.org Mar 27, citing local Tibetan sources....
Czech Senate challenges China over Dalai Lama succession
The Czech Senate unanimously passed a resolution affirming the Tibetan people's exclusive right to choose the next Dalai Lama, rejecting Chinese interference. Reported by the CTA, the motion urges the Czech government to support Tibetan spiritual freedom and condemns...
Govt seeks power to override court rulings in new CAPF recruitment reform Bill
Centre introduces Central Armed Police Forces Bill 2026 to unify CAPF officer rules, override some court rulings, formalise IPS deputation, sparking Opposition federalism concerns.
A Year On, Vietnam and China Must Account for Tulku Hungkar Dorje’s Death
A year after the death of Tulku Hungkar Dorje in Ho Chi Minh City, the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, detention, and death remain shrouded in secrecy. The failure of both Chinese and Vietnamese authorities to provide credible explanations has intensified concerns...
Czech Senate condemns China’s Dalai Lama reincarnation meddling, assault on Tibetan identity
(TibetanReview.net, Mar26’26) – The Senate of the Czech Republic’s parliament has on Mar 25 adopted a resolution, defending the religious freedom of the Tibetan people and their exclusive right to determine their future spiritual leaders in the context of...
The Mirage of Democracy for Exiled Tibetans
I was born in Bylakuppe, one of the largest Tibetan settlements in southern India. From childhood, I grew up in simple barracks, along muddy roads, and among fields shaped by limited resources. These experiences have deeply influenced how I...
Tibet Ranked Least Free Region for Third Consecutive Year in Global Freedom Index
Tibet has once again been ranked the least free region in the world, receiving the lowest possible score in the Freedom in the World 2026 report published by Freedom House. For the third consecutive year, Tibet recorded an overall...
Tibetan parliament adopts new regulations governing use of national flag, emblem, and anthem
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, March 26: Lawmakers of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, during the ongoing budget session on Thursday, formally adopted a comprehensive set of rules regulating the use of the Tibetan national flag, emblem, and national anthem. The legislation, titled...
Taiwan, Tibetan institute sign MOU to teach Mandarin in Tibetan schools in India
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, March 26: In a significant step toward strengthening educational and cultural ties, Taiwan and a Tibetan higher education institute in India signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday to facilitate the placement of Mandarin teachers...
29 new ITBP outposts set up along China border: MHA report
New Delhi: The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has strengthened its presence with 29 new border outposts along the India-China border since 2020 as part of a broader security buildup along the 3,488 km border, according to a report of...
China’s policies drive Tibet to zero score in freedom rankings
Freedom House's 2026 report ranks Tibet among the world's least free regions with a zero score. The findings highlight severe Chinese restrictions on religious freedom, cultural identity, and political rights. State policies continue to enforce ethnic assimilation and strict...
Tibet, Taiwan Sign First MoU to Boost Mandarin Education in Tibetan Schools
By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 26 March: In a significant step toward expanding educational opportunities for Tibetan students in India, the Dalai Lama Institute for Higher Education in Bangalore, on Wednesday, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Taiwan to...
Taiwan Sends Mandarin Teachers to Tibetan Schools in India
Taiwan will send native Mandarin teachers to Tibetan schools in India following a historic educational partnership aimed at empowering the exiled community.
Czech Senate Unanimously Rejects Chinese Control Over Dalai Lama Succession
The Czech Senate unanimously passed a landmark resolution defending Tibet's exclusive right to choose the next Dalai Lama, rejecting Beijing's interference.
Historic Czech Senate Resolution Upholds His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Authority, Rejects China’s Role in Reincarnation
Prague: In a historic display of international solidarity, the Czech Senate on 25 March, 2026, passed a landmark resolution defending the religious freedom of the Tibetan people and their exclusive right to determine their future spiritual leader. The motion...
Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile passes resolutions on Tibet, ethnic unity law
Dharamshala: The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile has passed two key resolutions: one on the "critical situation inside Tibet" and the other on China's "Ethnic Unity and Progress" law.
Nepal to get new railway line with India as RSP gov’t takes office, its Tibet railway lagging
(TibetanReview.net, Mar25’26) – Ahead of a new government taking office in Kathmandu following the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), with its 35-year-old Prime Ministerial leader Balen(dra) Shah’s, massive recent electoral victory, India has come out with a Detailed Project Report...

























