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China discovers up to 25 tonnes of potential gold reserve in Tibet’s Lhoka

(TibetanReview.net, Jan20’25) –A Chinese company and its subsidiary have reported on Jan 20 the discovery of a potentially large reserve of gold in southern Tibet’s Lhoka (Chinese: Shannan) City. China Silver Group Ltd and its subsidiary CSMall Group Limited...

China investing $27.8 billion in major construction projects on 60th ‘autonomous’ Tibet anniversary

(TibetanReview.net, Jan20’25) –China said Jan 19 that its regional Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) government will invest more than 200 billion yuan (about $27.8 billion) into the construction of major infrastructure projects on the 60th anniversary this year of its...

Earthquake Today: 6.4 magnitude quake strikes southern Taiwan near Chiayi, TSMC evacuates some factories

Earthquake Today: A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck southern Taiwan near the city of Chiayi, according to the island's weather bureau.

China rejects CTA President’s appeal for proper assistance for Dingri earthquake victims

Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 20: The Chinese government has dismissed an appeal by the President of the Tibetan Government in Exile, officially known as the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA)Penpa Tsering, urging Beijing to prioritize the needs and rights of...

Kalon Dolma Gyari Concludes Her Official Visit to Europe

Italy: Kalon (Minister) Gyari Dolma of the Department of Security, Central Tibetan Administration, has completed her two-day official visit to Italy. On 16 and 17 January, the Kalon held meetings with various officials both in person and via online...

Tibetan Diaspora in America Organises Prayer Service for Earthquake Victims in Tibet

United States: The Office of Tibet in Washington, D.C., issued an appeal to Tibetan associations under there jurisdiction to organise a prayer service in solidarity with the victims of the devastating earthquake in Tibet’s Shigatse region, which brought immense...

1,200 Buddhist Monks Attend Guru Padmasambhava Chanting Program in Odisha, India

Celebrating the legacy of Guru Padmasambhava. From sambadenglish.com More than 1,200 Buddhist monks from 17 countries gathered in the eastern Indian state of Odisha (formerly Orissa) to participate in the first-ever Guru Padmasambhava chanting program, which took place from...

4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Khyungchu County

Reported By Palden Edited by Pema Tso Translated By TenGyal A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck Khyungchu County in Tibet this morning. In response, the Chinese government has imposed restrictions on the sharing of photos and videos related to the event....

Amid pleas by Tibetans not to refer to Tibet as “Xizang,” India’s NCS calls Tibet “Xizang” over 50 times since Tibet quake

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA 20 Jan: India's primary agency responsible for monitoring and studying earthquakes, the National Centre for Seismology(NCS) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India has also used China’s colonial term  “Xizang” instead of “Tibet” ...

Tuting Settlement Office Observes Handing Over Ceremony for Outgoing and New Settlement Officers

Dharamshala: The official hand-over and take-over ceremony was done to mark the complete transition of leadership between the outgoing Settlement Officer Dechen Wangpo and newly appointed Settlement Officer Chemi Dorjee on 20 January 2025. Kunga Jigmey, Tezu Dhargyeling Officer,...