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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...
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...
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....
CTA urges crowd-funding to help monsoon-affected Tibetan settlements
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Aug 17: In the wake of a destructive flood that swept through several Tibetan settlements in India, the exile Tibetan government’s Secretary Palden Dhondup from the Department of Home on August 11, appealed for support from...
Tibetan writer Dhi Lhaden under heavy surveillance after release from prison
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug 15: Concerns have been raised over the situation of prominent Tibetan writer Dhi Lhaden who was recently released from Chinese prison following the completion of his four-year sentence. The lack of transparency surrounding the writer’s...
Dalai Lama calls for unity and support amid spate of natural disasters
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, August 15: In a statement released on August 10, Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama expressed deep concern and empathy for the series of devastating natural disasters that have struck various parts of the...
Strategic meeting of Tibetan Parliament concludes with launch of strategic plan 2023-2026
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Aug 15: The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile (TPiE) concluded a five-day strategic meeting held in Delhi from August 6th to 11th, 2023. The meeting culminated with the launch of the TPiE Strategic Plan 2023-2026, which outlines a comprehensive...
UN experts demand detailed information on nine Tibetan environment defenders
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug 12: The United Nations experts on Thursday issued a demand to the Chinese government, urging them to provide comprehensive information on nine Tibetan environmental human rights defenders who were imprisoned between 2010 and 2019...
BJP MP Rajdeep Roy calls out China’s betrayal in parliament
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Aug 12: In an address during the Indian Parliament’s Lok Sabha on August 10, Member of Parliament Dr Rajdeep Roy from the ruling party shed light on the historical context of the Tibet-China issue, underscoring the...
Xi’s 10 years in Tibet strengthened control and assimilation: ICT Report
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, August 9: A comprehensive report by Tibet lobby group International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) has shed light on Xi Jinping’s 10 years of rule in Tibet, dispelling optimism that his leadership would bring about a more...
Tibetan rights group reclaim Brick Lane after Chinese propaganda incident
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug 9: Brick Lane, the vibrant epicentre of artistic expression in London, recently bore witness to a contentious transformation as one of its iconic walls was surreptitiously replaced overnight with Chinese Communist Party propaganda slogans...
China focused on tackling the “Five Poisons”: British Intelligence
DHARAMSHALA, Aug. 8: A comprehensive report detailing the operations and objectives of the Chinese intelligence services was presented to the British Parliament by its intelligence agencies. The report shed light on the expansive and intricate activities of China’s intelligence apparatus,...
Notable Tibetan writer Dhi Lhaden released after four years in Chinese prison
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug 8: Tibetan writer Lobsang Lhundup known widely by his pen name Dhi Lhaden has been released from Chinese prison after serving four years in prison according to multiple sources. The writer was arrested in...
Team Tibet bows out of CONIFA Asia Cup
DHARAMSHALA, August 7: The Tibetan men’s national football team’s aspirations at the CONIFA Asia Cup came to an end after two consecutive losses in the group stage of the tournament. The team’s efforts on the field were met with disappointment...
Chinese Government’s new religious guidelines spark concerns over assimilation efforts
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, August 6: The Chinese government is set to enforce new guidelines on religious activities within the People’s Republic of China (PRC), including occupied regions beginning September 1. The contentious regulations, recently revealed by Radio Free Asia...
Record-breaking tourism surge in Tibet raises concerns over cultural impact
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, August 6: The so called Tibet Autonomous Region has witnessed an unprecedented surge in tourism, with July recording an all-time high in passenger throughput since the inception of civil aviation in the region in 1965. While...




















