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German statesman and Tibet advocate Dr. Christian Schwarz-Schilling passes away at 95

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, April 8: Dr. Christian Schwarz-Schilling, a longtime advocate for Sino-Tibet dialogue and a steadfast supporter of the Tibetan cause, reportedly passed away on Monday at the age of 95. A prominent figure in German and international...

New Nepalese govt. reaffirms ‘One China’ policy as ties with Beijing deepens 

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, April 8: Nepal’s newly appointed Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal on Tuesday assured Chinese Ambassador Zhang Maoming that Kathmandu’s position toward Beijing would remain unchanged honouring ‘One China’ policy under the new administration led by Prime Minister...

Tibetan activists launch 90-hour hunger strike outside UN HQ to spotlight Tibet 

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, April 8: Tibetan activists from the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) chapters of New York and New Jersey have launched a 90-hour hunger strike protest in front of the United Nations Headquarters, aiming to draw urgent international...

ICT and global Tibetan community remember groundbreaking life of Dr. Schwarz-Schilling

April 8, 2026 The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) has learned with great sadness that Professor Dr. Christian Schwarz-Schilling, former German Federal Minister and Parliamentarian, passed away on April 6, 2026, at the age of 95. Professor Dr. Schwarz-Schilling...

China’s enforced disappearance and sentencing of Venerable Dhargye

Apri 8, 2026 The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) spotlights the enforced disappearance and secret sentencing of Venerable Dhargye, a 63-year-old Tibetan monk, as a stark illustration of China’s escalating campaign of religious repression and judicial secrecy in the...

India approves 2 hydro power projects in Arunachal, to invest ₹40,176 crore

Hydropower projects in the region could prove to be strategically important as China has begun construction of the world's largest dam over Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet, sparking concerns for Arunachal and Assam in the downstream region. 

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Expresses His Heartfelt Condolences on the Passing of Long-time Tibet Supporter Dr. Christian Schwarz-Schilling

Dharamshala: On behalf of the Central Tibetan Administration and the Tibetan people, Sikyong Penpa Tsering conveyed his heartfelt condolences on the passing of Dr. Christian Schwarz-Schilling, a longstanding friend and supporter of the Tibetan cause. He passed away on...

Hunger Strike at UN: Tibetans Demand Repeal of China’s Ethnic Unity Law

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 8 April: Tibetans in New York and New Jersey are staging a 90-hour chain hunger strike in front of the United Nations(UN) headquarters, calling for an end to China’s systematic eradication of Tibetan identity. The...

Black Hat March | Day 9 : From Bilaspur to Kiratpur Sahib

Day 9 of the Black Hat March began slightly later than usual due to heavy rainfall in Bilaspur. The day commenced with prayers, followed by a briefing from the organizing committee outlining the plan for the journey ahead. Once...

Tibetan Public Marathon 'Run for Dharamshala' Held on World Health Day

The Tibetan Settlement Office successfully hosted the Run for Dharamshala marathon on World Health Day to promote wellness and celebrate community fitness.

China breaks ground for another massive solar power plant in Tibet, with little social impact info

(TibetanReview.net, Apr07’26) – China’s mega projects in ecologically fragile, seismically active Tibet, especially those meant for generating electric power and providing mass transport services, have always been controversial, all the more because they also involve what is seen as...

Elections’26: Cut out noises and vote in sanity for the 16th TPiE

OPINION Ahead of the Tibetan public voting on Apr 26 to elect the 45-member, 18th Tibetan Parliament in Exile, Tenzin Norbu* pitches for candidates who support the middle way policy for the sake of ensuring an orderly functioning of...

In Tibet, China’s 15th five-year plan drives enforced assimilation under the guise of development

  IN TIBET, CHINA’S 15TH FIVE-YEAR PLAN DRIVES ENFORCED ASSIMILATION UNDER THE GUISE OF DEVELOPMENT IN TIBET, CHINA’S 15TH FIVE-YEAR PLAN DRIVES ENFORCED ASSIMILATION UNDER THE GUISE OF DEVELOPMENT China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) makes clear that the Chinese...

Central Tibetan Administration pays tribute to Tibetan monk Thupten Nyendak, recalls sacrifice for religious freedom

In a post shared on the social media platform X, the CTA's Tibet Advocacy Section remembered Thupten Nyendak, also known as Tulku Athup, as a revered spiritual leader, a Tulku and an abbot, who sacrificed his life at the...

Black Hat March | Day 8 : From Sundernagar to Bilaspur

The day began as usual with morning prayers, followed by a briefing from the organizing committee outlining the day’s activities. With determination and unity, the marchers set out on a long and demanding journey, walking for nearly 11 hours...

Nepal Film Festival Faces Backlash Over Chinese 'Xizang' Propaganda

The Nepal International Film Festival is facing intense criticism from Tibetan activists over a controversial screening segment labeled as Chinese propaganda.

Freedom Trail Trek Retracing Dalai Lama's 1959 Escape Concludes in Tawang

The second edition of the Freedom Trail trek in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, has just concluded, retracing the Dalai Lama's historic 1959 escape into India.

No evidence of Food poisoning by guides in Nepal’s fake Mt Everest rescue racket

(TibetanReview.net, Apr06’26) – While 32 people face charges for a $20 million fraud in the widely reported multi-year fake Mt Everest rescue scandal, authorities have clarified that there is “no evidence” that guides intentionally poisoned clients to engineer altitude...

Delhi gov’t to phase out Chinese CCTV cameras due to security concerns

(TibetanReview.net, Apr06’26) – Following central government guidelines citing security and data privacy concerns, the government of Delhi is to replace over 140,000 Chinese-made CCTV cameras, reported economictimes.com Apr 2. More than half of Delhi’s CCTV surveillance network comprises Chinese-origin...

31st GCM Gold Cup kicks off in Kollegal with 12 teams

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, April 6: The 31st Gyalyum Chenmo Memorial Gold Cup (GCMGC), the premier sporting event of the Tibetan exile community, kicked off on Sunday at the Dhondenling Tibetan settlement in Kollegal, Karnataka, India and will run from...

Nepal International Film Festival faces backlash over Chinese propaganda segment “Xizang Panorama”

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, April 6: The Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF), held from April 3 to 5 in Kathmandu, has come under intense scrutiny for featuring a controversial segment titled “Xizang Panorama.” The festival, organised in collaboration with the...

Black Hat March | Day 7 : From Mandi to Sundernagar

Day 7 of the Black Hat March began early at 5:00 AM, as usual. However, unlike other days, it commenced with the solemn chanting of Mani prayers in remembrance of the late Ngari Rinpoche Tenzin Choegyal, marking the 49th...

Must-Read Books: 10 Best Travel Books for Your Next Long-Haul Flight | Top Books Every Reader Should Explore

Travel books such as Eat, Pray, Love, Into the Wild, and The Art of Travel continue to inspire readers with stories of exploration, self-discovery, and cultural encounters. From classic road narratives to modern travel memoirs, these books are ideal...

Upper Mustang residents push for full opening for tourism

(TibetanReview.net, Apr05’26) – To most Tibetans having any awareness about the place, Upper Mustang is a historically Tibetan area in Nepal where a clandestine guerrilla base was established in the early 1960s to launch cross-border attacks on the Chinese...

Gangtok Exhibition Celebrates the Dalai Lama’s Life and Historic Journey

A three-day photo exhibition in Gangtok celebrated the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday and historic 1959 arrival in India, promoting his message of peace.