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Japanese Parliamentarian Wada Yuichiro Visits Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile

Dharamshala: On 3rd September 2025, Japanese Parliamentarian Wada Yuichiro visited the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, where he met with Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel and Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang. The lawmaker presented the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker with a copy...

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...

Tulku Palden Wangyal dies in a Chinese prison after years of torture

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Sep. 4: In yet another case of death in detention, prominent Tibetan religious leader Tulku Palden Wangyal, also known as Chogyal Tulku, died in a Chinese prison on July 19 following years of imprisonment and reported torture,...

Kullu landslides: One dead, six feared trapped after houses collapse

A landslide in Kullu's Akhada Bazaar killed one and injured three, with six feared trapped. Rescue efforts are hampered by continuous heavy rainfall.

Head Lama of Choegyal Monasteries in Gonjo Tulku Palden Wangyal Dies in Custody After Enduring Prolonged Torture

Dharamshala: Tulku Palden Wangyal, the Head Lama of the Choegyal Monasteries in Botoed (འབོ་སྟོད་གྲོང་), Gardhab (སྒར་འདབ་གྲོང་), Ngyagle (ཉག་ལེ་གྲོང་), and Shungkor (གཞུང་སྐོར་གྲོང་) villages of Gonjo (Ch: Gongjiue) County, passed away in prison at the age of 53 after prolonged detention,...

Heavy Rains Damage Tibetan Settlements in Kullu Manali

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh damaged Tibetan settlements in Kullu and Manali, affecting dozens of homes. CTA allocated relief funds and no casualties were reported.

US Senators Press Rubio to Appoint Tibet Coordinator

US senators urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to quickly appoint a Tibet Coordinator, citing China’s repressive policies and the need to defend Tibetan rights.

Australia Tibet Lobby Day Backs Dalai Lama’s Reincarnation Rights

At Australia’s 13th Tibet Lobby Day, Tibetans urged MPs to support the Dalai Lama’s right to choose his reincarnation and raised concerns over China’s repression.

Senators call for swift selection of new Tibet coordinator

September 3, 2025 Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Sen. John Curtis (R-NV) sent a bipartisan letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling on the Secretary to appoint a Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issue as soon as possible. The...

Dalai Lama urges honest dialogue at “Tibet-Himalayan relations conference” in Dharamshala

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Sep. 3: A five-day conference on the “Tibet–Himalaya Relations Conference” began with over 100 scholars, descendants of the royal families of the Himalayan regions, lamas, and representatives from across the Himalayan region in attendance at the Sikyong...

Exile Tibetans mark their 65th democracy day with Indian, Japanese lawmakers as top guests

(TibetanReview.net, Sep03’25) – The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) marked the 65th Tibetan Democracy Day Sep 2 morning on the Tsuglakhang courtyard by heaping praises on His Holiness the Dalai Lama for his foresight and concern For Tibet and its...

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...

20-30 Himalayan Communities Attend Maiden Tibet-Himalaya Conference in Dharamsala

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 3 Sept: Amid growing international trends of oversimplifying and essentialising the Himalayan region, participants from the region and scholars specialised in its study have come together at the Tibet-Himalaya Relations Conference to reclaim their agency...

Evening news wrap: Centre grants relief to minority migrants; Trump says India ‘kills with tariffs’, & more

India has exempted specific migrants from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet from penal action under the new immigration law. Simultaneously, US President Donald Trump has labeled India as the "most tariffed nation," asserting that New Delhi proposed...

Five-day Tibet-Himalaya Relations Conference Begins in Dharamshala

Dharamshala: The five-day Tibet-Himalaya Relations Conference, scheduled from 3 to 7 September 2025, commenced earlier today at the Sikyong Hall in Gangchen Kyishong with a brief inaugural ceremony graced by the presence of Chief Guest Sikyong Penpa Tsering and...

Himachal rain: 7 killed in Sundernagar landslide, 2 trapped in debris in Kullu

1,162 roads, including seven national highways, blocked; 15 houses evacuated in Jogindernagar village after mudslide.

Taiwan Councillors Form Tibet Support Network

On Tibetan Democracy Day, 40 Taiwan councillors formed a Tibet support network, pledging solidarity, citing the Dalai Lama’s words, and affirming democratic values.

Dalai Lama Returns to Dharamshala After Ladakh Visit

His Holiness the Dalai Lama returned to Dharamshala after six weeks in Ladakh, where he led teachings, inaugurated projects, and met Czech President Petr Pavel.

Tibetan singer A-Sang under restriction after release

Released in early August, Tibetan singer A-Sang remains under surveillance and off social media after a July 8 arrest for a song referencing the Dalai Lama.

CTA Marks 65th Tibetan Democracy Day in Dharamshala

The Central Tibetan Administration marked 65 years of Tibetan Democracy Day in Dharamshala with speeches, awards, and cultural performances.

Weather update: Red alert in J&K, Punjab; Yamuna crosses danger mark in Delhi

IMD's latest nowcast predicts moderate to intense rain in these areas during the next few hours, bringing concerns of flash floods, landslides, and waterlogging. On Wednesday morning, the water level in Delhi's Yamuna River surpassed the danger level.

Central Tibetan Administration Commemorates the 65th Tibetan Democracy Day

Dharamshala – The Central Tibetan Administration and the Tibetan community in Dharamshala celebrated the 65th Tibetan Democracy Day earlier this morning at the Tsuglagkhang courtyard, in the presence of distinguished guests: Hon’ble MP Wada Yuichiro, Member of the House...

Dalai Lama returns to Dharamshala

The Dalai Lama’s return to Dharamshala coincides with the 65th anniversary of the establishment of Tibetan democracy. His return was initially scheduled for Monday, but due to inclement weather conditions, his flight was rescheduled and he has reached back...

Landslides claim five lives as heavy rains lash Himachal

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh caused landslides and flash floods, killing five and blocking 1,337 roads, including national highways. Rescue efforts ongoing.

Tibetan singer on restricted release after broadcasting a song celebrating the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday

September 2, 2025 In early August, Chinese authorities released popular young Tibetan singer, A-Sang, according to a source who is close to the singer. However, after his release, local public security officials placed him under constant surveillance and are...