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Leaked CCP memo targets Dalai Lama 90th celebrations
An internal eight-point directive orders surveillance, bans gatherings and images, and targets youth centers as Tibet marks the Dalai Lama’s 90th and TAR’s 60th.
Prison Sentence Extended for Tibetan Activist A-Nya Sengdra
Tibetan activist A-Nya Sengdra’s sentence has been extended beyond 2025, raising serious health concerns, Tibet Watch reported.
CTA Finance Department Launches Online Green Book Portal
The CTA’s Finance Department has launched an online Green Book portal, enabling Tibetans worldwide to apply, upload documents, and track applications digitally.
Sikyong Concludes Final Engagement in Dharamshala with Addresses to Sarah College and Tibetan Community Members
Dharamshala: On the final morning of his official visit program in Dharamshala on 29 August 2025, Sikyong Penpa Tsering addressed students and faculty at Sarah College for Higher Tibetan Studies, where he was warmly received by Director Samten Gyatso...
A spiritual defiance that maps Tibet’s future
By stating that his reincarnation will occur in a ‘free country,’ the Dalai Lama has redefined the geography of Tibetan identity. The post A spiritual defiance that maps Tibet’s future appeared first on The Sunday Guardian.
Nepal PM Oli raises Lipulekh trade route issue with China’s Xi ahead of SCO summit
Nepalese Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli on Saturday raised an objection to an agreement reached between India and China to use Lipulekh as a trade route during a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin, according...
China’s new law on advancing ethnic unity to give a new fillip to ongoing assimilation drive in Tibet
(TibetanReview.net, Aug30’25) – On his arrival in Tibet’s capital Lhasa on Aug 20 – which was the eve of celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the founding of Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) – Chinese President Xi Jinping gave an...
Eight-Point TAR Document Calls for Strict Ban on Information Linked to His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday Celebrations
Reported By Kelsang Jinpa Edited By Pema Tso Translated By TenGyal As celebrations marking His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday continue with ceremonial and festive activities across the free world, Chinese authorities, citing the potential influence of such...
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.
CTA launches online Green Book for Tibetans worldwide
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Aug 29: The Department of Finance of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has announced the launch of a new Green Book Online Application Portal, a step forward in digital transformation aimed at making services more accessible for...
China extends Tibetan environmental activist A-Nya Sengdra’s sentence
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug. 29: Prominent Tibetan community leader and environmental activist A-Nya Sengdra, who was scheduled to complete his seven-year prison term next month, has had his sentence extended by Chinese authorities, Tibet Watch reported. Sengdra, known for...
Nobel Peace Center Removes Dalai Lama Souvenir Made in China
The Nobel Peace Center in Oslo pulled Dalai Lama ornaments made in China after backlash, highlighting the irony of Beijing banning his image while profiting abroad.
China snubs UN rights experts to raise Tibetan environmental activist’s jail sentence
(TibetanReview.net, Aug29’25) – Rather than dropping the charges and releasing him unconditionally as advised by nine UN human rights experts way back in 2020, China has increased the jail sentence of a popular Tibetan social and environmental activist in...
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,...
Sikyong Penpa Tsering Encourages Tibetan Youth to Take Pride in Identity During Third Day of Dharamshala Engagement
Dharamshala: On the third day of his official visit around Dharamshala, Sikyong Penpa Tsering began with a visit to Nyingtob Ling Society, a centre for children with special needs, where he was warmly welcomed by Director Ngawang Lhamo and...
Xi Jinping’s Tibet Visit Signals Battle Over Dalai Lama’s Succession
Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s surprise trip to Tibet last week, spanning nearly 2,000 miles, was framed as a celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the so-called Tibet Autonomous Region. Yet beneath the official fanfare lay Beijing’s...
Torrential rains ravage Kullu-Manali, Tibetan settlements hit as Beas river overflows
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Aug 28: Torrential rains in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu-Manali have unleashed devastating floods and landslides, cutting off the popular tourist hub from the outside world and affecting Tibetan settlements in the region. Two days ago, Manali witnessed one...
Nobel Peace Center pulls Chinese-made Dalai Lama souvenir after backlash
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug. 28: The Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, Norway, has quietly removed Christmas tree ornaments bearing the image of His Holiness the Dalai Lama from its gift shop following a wave of criticism over the discovery...
Tibetan Protesters Detained in New Delhi as Chinese FM Wang Yi Meets Indian Leaders
Around 30 Tibetan activists were briefly detained by Indian police on Aug 19 while staging a protest outside Hyderabad House in New Delhi, where Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval for the 24th...
Tibet’s Hidden Power: Rare Earths in a Land Under Occupation
To China, Tibet has always been Xizang, meaning the western treasure-house, and this belief turned into a strong realization after its first comprehensive geological surveys there, conducted by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Ministry of Geology between...
Tibetan Monk Detained in Amdo, Whereabouts Unknown Nearly Two Months After Arrest
Chinese authorities have reportedly detained 48-year-old Tibetan monk Zega Gyatso of Tsang Monastery in Amdo, eastern Tibet, for allegedly sending money abroad, according to a report by Tibet Times. Nearly two months since his arrest, his condition and whereabouts...
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...
Dhobi Tibetan Refugee Settlement Near Manali Hit by Flood After Cloudburst
By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA 28 Aug: Palrabling Tibetan refugee settlement in Dhobi, near Manali in Himachal Pradesh, was once again struck by flooding on Tuesday afternoon following a cloudburst in Fojal village, located upstream of the settlement.
Report Says Tibetans Feel Crushed by Chinese Propaganda
A new report says Tibetans in Lhasa feel crushed by nonstop propaganda, harsh restrictions, and staged loyalty shows during Xi Jinping’s visit to Tibet.
Sikyong Penpa Tsering Graces the 66th Founding Anniversary of Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts and Its Yarkyi Festival
Dharamshala: On 27 August 2025, the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA) in Dharamshala celebrated its 66th founding anniversary with the annual summer Yarkyi festival in the Institute’s main auditorium. The event featured two competing teams, Ngonpa and Gyalu...



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