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Nepal has violated the religious freedom of the Tibetan community: USCIRF

By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug 22: The United Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) in its annual report has said Nepal has violated the religious freedom of the Tibetan Buddhist community and their right to freedom of religion or...

US County designates July 6 as “Peace and Justice Day” in honour of Dalai Lama’s birthday

By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Aug 22: A County in California, United States has designated the birthday of Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama as “Peace and Justice Day”. The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County unanimously passed...

China’s Latest Crackdown on VPNs Software in Tibet

–tibetpolicy.net Inside Tibet, people live in a vigorously designed, managed and curated information bubble that the Chinese government made to subjugate Tibet and its people. China’s Internet censorship system, colloquially known as the “Great Firewall,” has suppressed freedom of...

Several Tibetans arrested during Machu Horse-Race Festival

Chinese policemen have beaten and arrested several Tibetans when a few horse owners are involved in a dispute about Tibetan and Chinese horse breed at the 14th Machu horse-race Festival in Tibet. According to the information received to Tibet...

Positive Parenting Workshops Commence in South Settlements

Bylakuppe: The Department of Education, Central Tibetan Administration is organising a series of Positive Parenting workshops scheduled from 21 August to 30 August 2023. The workshop commenced in Bylakuppe on 21 August 2023, with an opening address and background...

Chinese academics propose “Xizang” Over “Tibet” to enhance CCP’s narrative

By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Aug 21: In a bid to reshape Tibet’s international perception and further integrate the region into China’s narrative, Chinese academics have proposed a change in nomenclature, urging the use of “Xizang” over “Tibet” when referring to...

Tibet This Week: 14 August to 20 August 2023

Tibet This Week (TTW) is a weekly news collection of articles and Tibet related news on His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Current situations inside Tibet, Tibetans in Exile, Worldwide Tibetan Movement and others published in various websites.   HIS...

Democracy and Unity: The Pillars of Tibetan Exile Governance

OPINION Prof. Nawang Phuntsog* cautions that the deadlock and the precarious democracy in Dharamsala have the potential to diminish international support for the Tibetan cause and urges bolstering the Tibetan public’s commitment to unite rather than divide us to...

Tibet Advocacy in Tamil Nadu Successfully Concludes

Chennai: Parliamentarians Migyur Dorjee and Lobsang Gyatso Sither have successfully concluded their 4 days Tibet Advocacy program in Tamil Nadu from 16th to 19th of August, meeting the dignitaries including the Director-General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center,...

Shoton: China seeks to ‘improve’, integrate Tibetan opera with Chinese counterpart

(TibetanReview.net, Aug19’23) – Shoton, one of Tibet’s most popular festivals, is traditionally best known for, among other things, the competitive performances of the various opera groups from across the land. But this year, while the week-long festival kicked off...

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Bestows Long-Life Empowerment at Khaltse, Ladakh

–dalailama.com Khaltse, Ladakh, India – As soon as His Holiness the Dalai Lama took his seat on the stage early this morning, he acknowledged that the more than 25,000 people assembled on the teaching ground had come to see...

His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Birthday to be Celebrated as Peace and Justice Day in Contra Costa County, California

Washington, DC: In a joyous occasion for Tibetans and the sign of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s undying positive influence, the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California has passed a resolution declaring His Holiness the 14th Dalai...

English Language Teacher Required at Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts(TIPA)

The Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts announces a vacancy for an English Language Teacher on contractual basis. Interested applicants can read the original announcement in Tibetan below. The last date for submission of application is 15 September 2023.  ...

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Visits Khaltse, Ladakh

–dalailama.com Khaltse, Ladakh, India – In the morning of 18 August 2023, His Holiness the Dalai Lama flew from Leh to Khaltse in the Sham Valley west of Leh. He landed at the helipad near the teaching ground in...

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Visits Khaltse

–dalailama.com Khaltse, Ladakh, India – In the morning of 18 August 2023, His Holiness the Dalai Lama flew from Leh to Khaltse in the Sham Valley west of Leh. He landed at the helipad near the teaching ground in...

China to replace ‘misleading’ name ‘Tibet’ with ‘Xizang’?

(TibetanReview.net, Aug18’23) – In keeping with its ongoing new vigour to  Sinicize Tibet in the mould of President Xi Jinping’s vision, China has been asked at a seminar organized by it in Beijing to use its own name for...

11th Local Tibetan Assembly of Tezu Dhargyeling Sworn In

Tezu: The newly elected members of the 11th Local Tibetan Assembly of Tezy Dhargyeling were sworn in on 17 August following the appointment of Pema Sangpo, Tibetan Local Justice Commissioner of Ladkah and Northern region to administer the oath...

Tibet Advocacy Program in Rajasthan Concludes Successfully

Rajasthan: Parliamentarian Dorjee Tsetan and Parliamentarian Tsering Lhamo began the Tibet Advocacy program in the state of Rajasthan on 12 August 2023. Continuing the advocacy program, on the invitation of Rawat Group of Colleges, Jaipur, the parliamentarians took part...

State-Wise Tibet Advocacy Continues in Kolkata

Kolkata: The parliamentary delegation comprising Parliamentarian Youdon Aukatsang, Parliamentarian Geshe Monlam Tharchin and Parliamentarian Tashi Dhondup met with Shri Saugata Roy, Member of Lok Sabha and Member of All-Party Indian Parliamentary Forum for Tibet on 14 August 2023. They...

Pema Tsering Sworn in as Settlement Officer of Darjeeling

Pema Tsering was sworn in as the new settlement officer of Darjeeling replacing the outgoing settlement officer Phuntsok Topgyal. The two-day official handover ceremony was held between the outgoing and the new settlement officers on 16-17 August in the...

Department of Finance Announces a 294 Square Footage Shop for Rent

Dharamshala: The Department of Finance announces a shop space of 294 square feet, located inside the newly renovated CTA’s staff mess, for rent. The reserve price for the shop begins from 20,000 rupees and will be rented through a...

Conference: Former Indian Army chief accuses China of rewriting free Tibet’s history

(TibetanReview.net, Aug17’23) – India’s former Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Mukund Naravane (retd) has on Aug 16 rubbished China’s assertion that Tibet has been a sovereign subject of it since ancient times, calling it “incorrect and an...

3rd Amazon Web Service Cloud Computing Skills Training for Tibetan Youth Commences

Dharamshala: Youth Empowerment Support (YES) section of the Department of Home, CTA, began its fourteen-day Amazon Web Service (AWS) Cloud Computing Skills Training for a group of young Tibetan this morning at Administrative Training and Welfare Society in Dharamshala....

Tibetan Administration Welfare Society Invites Contractor for Safe Demolition of Old Staff Quarter Buildings

The TIBETAN ADMINISTRATION’S WELFARE SOCIETY (TAWS), Department of Finance, CTA Gangchen Kyishong, Dharamshala, District Kangra (HP), invites for the safe dismantling of the staff quarter buildings in CTA, Gangchen Kyishong, Dharamsala. Bidders experience in dismantling of similar work and...

Former Indian Army Chief criticises China’s historical revisionism at 6th Rangzen Conference

By Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Aug 17: The Former Chief of the Indian Army, General Dr. MM Naravane (Retd.), shared his insights during the 6th edition of the International Rangzen (Independence) Conference 2023, dedicated to the cause of Tibetan independence....