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ED Uncovers Cross-Border Gold Smuggling Syndicate in Ladakh; Over 1,000 Kg Gold Worth ₹800 Cr Pushed Into India
LEH: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has unearthed a massive cross-border gold smuggling racket that allegedly pushed over 1,000 kilograms of foreign-origin gold into India during 2023 and 2024,… The post ED Uncovers Cross-Border Gold Smuggling Syndicate in Ladakh; Over...
UNHRC’s Volker Turk raises alarm on global human rights crisis as Tibet faces deepening repression
At the UNHRC, High Commissioner Volker Turk warned that human rights face global threats, citing conflicts, shrinking freedoms, and discrimination. Despite some progress, Tibetans endure repression, cultural assimilation, and arbitrary detentions. He urged urgent international action to protect peace,...
Tenth Session of the 16th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile Begins
Dharamshala, 10 September 2025: The tenth session of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, scheduled to be held from 10 to 18 September 2025, officially began today at 9:30 AM with the Speaker’s announcement of session commencement. Present at the session...
17th Tibetan Parliament-in-exile commences its 10th session
By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 10 Sept: The Tibet issue is intrinsically international and not merely an internal affair of China, the Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, said today in his session commencement address as the 17th...
Deputy Speaker Meets European Youth Delegation from Denmark
Dharamshala: On 10 September 2025, the Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang met with Danish participants of the European Youth Delegation at the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile earlier today. During the meeting, the Deputy Speaker provided an overview of the Tibetan democratic...
Sikyong Warns Tibetan Refugees to Exercise Caution Amid Gen Z Protests
By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 10 Sept: Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the political head of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) today urged Tibetan refugees in Nepal to exercise caution amid the student-led Gen Z protests against widespread corruption, nepotism and unemployment...
UNHRC 60th Session: High Commissioner Volker Türk Emphasises Rights of Uyghurs, Other Muslim Minorities, and Tibetans in China
Geneva, 8 September 2025: At the opening of the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, High Commissioner Volker Türk issued a stark warning: human rights, the foundation of peace, justice, and human dignity, face unprecedented global...
Five of family killed in house collapse due to landslide in Kullu
Eight members of the family were buried in the debris of whom five died and three were rescued by villagers during the accident that happened at 1.30 am, the police said
Dalai Lama sends prayers, relief assistance to monsoon-hit Himachal state
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Sep 9: Tibetan leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives and extensive destruction caused by this year’s unusually heavy monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh. In a letter...
Eight short films by young Tibetans to screen at 13th Dharamshala Tibet Film Festival
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 9: The 13th edition of the Tibet Film Festival (TFF) is set to commence in Dharamshala from September 11 to 12 at Upper Tibetan Children’s Village School, coinciding with the Tibetan Youth Festival. Parallel to...
Tibetan activists worldwide demand immediate release of ailing environmentalist A-Nya Sengdra
Tibetan youth and activists across Europe and the United States have launched coordinated protests against the Chinese government following its unexpected and arbitrary decision to extend the prison sentence of Tibetan environmentalist A-Nya Sengdra.
Dalai Lama Expresses Sadness at Loss of Life, Property Caused by Catastrophic Monsoon in Himachal
By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 9 Sept: The Tibetan spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, has expressed deep sadness and solidarity with the people of Himachal Pradesh following the devastation caused by this year’s monsoon floods in the state,...
Five of family killed in house collapse due to landslide in Himachal’s Kullu
Head of family survives as he was sleeping in the verandah, while the rest of the members, including two children, were buried in the debris in remote Sharmani village.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Writes to CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Expresses Sadness Over Monsoon Damage in Himachal Pradesh
–dalailama.com Dharamshala, 9 September 2025: His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, to express his sadness over the loss of life and unprecedented destruction of property and infrastructure in...
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Writes to CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, Expresses Sadness Over Monsoon Damage in Himachal Pradesh
Dharamshala, 9 September 2025: His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, to express his sadness over the loss of life and unprecedented destruction of property and infrastructure in several...
Tibetan Chief Justice Commissioner Yeshi Wangmo to Visit Ladakh to Attend Golden Jubilee of TCV Ladakh
Dharamshala: Tibetan Chief Justice Commissioner Yeshi Wangmo is scheduled to visit Ladakh from 11 to 14 September 2025 to attend the 50th founding anniversary celebration of the Tibetan Children’s Village School in Sonamling Tibetan Settlement. On 11 September, the...
Yamuna water level declines in Delhi days after touching season's highest
The water level has been declining after touching the season's highest at 207.48 metres last Thursday.
“Voices from Margins”: Side event at Human Rights Council highlights urgent minority rights concerns in South Asia
The Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD), together with partners, hosted a side event on Monday at the 60th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva titled, "Voices from the Margins: Protecting Minority Rights in South Asia." The event...
In a sign of warming ties, China has lifted major trade curbs on India
(TibetanReview.net, Sep08’25) – India confirmed Sep 5 that China had lifted certain export restrictions, leading to the resumption of supplies of rare earths, fertilisers, and tunnel-boring machines to India, reported deccanchronicle.com Sep 6. On its part, New Delhi has...
Team Tibet’s Climate Cup 2025 run ends in semi-finals
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Sep 8: The Tibetan National Men’s Football Team delivered one of its most spirited campaigns at the 3rd Climate Cup Football Tournament 2025, held at the Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Astro Turf Open Stadium in Spituk, Ladakh. Though...
CTA President urges legal compliance and self-reliance to Tibetan Chamber of Commerce
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 8: The President of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) Penpa Tsering urged Tibetan institutions and enterprises to uphold legal compliance and strengthen self-reliance at the 18th Annual General Meeting of the Tibetan Chamber of Commerce...
Former CTA Minister Tsering Dhondup passes away at 65 in Dharamshala
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 8: Former Minister of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), Tsering Dhondup Yangdhar, passed away at his residence in Dharamshala on the morning of September 7, following a prolonged illness. He was 65. The late minister,...
Obituary: Central Tibetan Administration Holds a Prayer Service to Mourn the Demise of Former Kalon Tsering Dhondup Yangdhar
Dharamshala: The leadership and staff of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) held a prayer service this afternoon to mourn the passing of former Kalon (Minister) Tsering Dhondup Yangdhar, who passed away at his residence in Dharamshala on the morning...
China asks Nepal to talk to India, saying Lipulekh dispute is bilateral
(TibetanReview.net, Sep07’25) – China has told Nepal that it respects the latter’s claim over Lipulekh pass but refused to get involved when the issue was raised by visiting Prime Minister KPS Oli. Oli visited China for the Aug 31-Sep...
Torrential rains devastate Tibetan settlements in Kullu-Manali, CTA provides ₹4 lakh relief fund
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 7: Continuous torrential rains have caused widespread damage across Tibetan settlements in the Kullu-Manali region, with Dekyiling and Dobhi Palrabling among the areas most severely affected. The late August downpours triggered landslides, flooding, and severe...


























