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“We realised they won’t be found”: Betrawati family performs ‘Shradh rituals’ as two brothers still missing after Nepal floods

In Bogti Tar village of Betrawati, a family performed mourning and Shradh rituals for two brothers, Kedar Prasad Acharya, 65, and Madhusudan Acharya, 60, who went missing after floods struck the area on August 26.

“Saw this and were horrified”: Belgian PM Bart De Wever condoles deaths in Nepal floods

Expanding diplomatic horizons in the national capital on Thursday, visiting Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever took a moment during his high-level engagements to address humanitarian tragedies in the region, offering condolences to the families of Indian citizens who...

Why should the Nepal floods not be surprising?

Geologists have warned about the vulnerability of the Rasuwa/Bhote Koshi access since the 2025 floods in the region.

Funerals Without Bodies: Locals In Nepal Hold Symbolic Cremation For Loved Ones Missing In Floods

As many as 1,252 people have been killed so far in devastating floods that tore through several villages along the Tibetan border in Nepal last week, as many others remain missing

Nepal Floods Latest Update: Death Toll Climbs To 1,252, 4,875 People Missing; Chitawan, Nawalparasi Among Worst-Hit Districts

The death toll from Nepal’s devastating flash floods has climbed to 1,252, with thousands still missing more than a week after the disaster. Rescue teams continue search operations across the worst-hit districts as authorities recover more bodies and assess...

Death toll due to flash floods in Nepal rises to 1,252

The death toll due to the devastating flash floods in Nepal rose to 1,252 on Thursday as more bodies were recovered from the affected areas while thousands remain missing after more than a week of the disaster, police said....

Why the Tibetan Diaspora Must Sound the Alarm on Tibet’s Repression and Environmental Crisis

By Khedroob Thondup The Tibetan struggle has always been about survival — of a people, a culture, and a land. Today, that struggle is not only political but ecological. The repression inside Tibet is inseparable from the disastrous environmental...

Democratic China and Future of Tibet Forum Concludes with Five Key Declarations

Dharamshala, September 2, 2026: Organised by the Tibetan Community Development Fund (TCDF) in collaboration with the Tibet Policy Institute (TPI), the three-day Democratic China and Future of Tibet Forum successfully concluded in Dharamsala bringing together 29 Tibetan and Chinese study scholars, experts...

Education Kalon Urgen Tenzin Visits TCV Upper and TCV Gopalpur to Assess School Facilities and Address Students

Dharamshala: As part of the Department of Education’s ongoing school inspection programme, Education Kalon Urgen Tenzin and Education Secretary Karma Choeying, conducted official visits to the Tibetan Children’s Village (TCV) School Upper and TCV Gopalpur on 31 August and...

Deputy Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel Educates New CTA Recruits on Charter of Tibetans in Exile

Dharamshala: As part of the Public Service Commission (PSC)’s Implementation Readiness Training Program (IRTP), Deputy Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on 1 September 2026 addressed a new batch of CTA civil servant recruits on the Charter...

Nepal Floods: Drone Visuals Show Devastation In Devighat As Death Toll Climbs To 1,204 | WATCH

Nepal floods on August 26 caused 1,225 deaths and 4,757 missing across Nepal and Tibet. Devastation seen in Devighat, Nuwakot.

Book honouring Lobga Rangzen’s legacy launched in Dharamshala

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 2: Marking two months since the passing of Tibetan independence activist Lobga Rangzen, a collection of 77 essays and prose pieces written by Tibetans in the aftermath of his self-immolation was launched on Wednesday at...

German Environment Minister Schneider links Nepal flash floods to climate change; calls India “key partner” for global climate action

Speaking to ANI on Wednesday, Schneider described what happened in Nepal as “terrible” and said people had lost their lives and homes due to the impacts of climate change.

CTA reaffirms democratic legacy on 66th Tibetan Democracy Day

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 2: The exile Tibetan government, officially known as the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), on Wednesday commemorated the 66th anniversary of Tibetan Democracy Day at the Tsuglagkhang Temple in Dharamshala, reaffirming the democratic institutions established under...

China’s Brahmaputra Mega Dam Raises Fresh Flood, Water Flow Concerns For India

PRAGUE- China is constructing a massive hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo, known internationally as the Brahmaputra, in Tibet near its heavily militarized border with India, raising concerns over the potential consequences for downstream countries, according to a recent...

1989 Tiananmen Square protest leader addresses 66th Tibetan democracy anniversary

(TibetanReview.net, Sep02’26) – Wang Dan, a prominent Chinese political activist, history scholar, and one of the primary student leaders of the 1989 Tiananmen Square pro-democracy movement, visited Dharamshala as distinguished guest at the 66th Tibetan democracy day which was...

Tibet-Nepal avalanche disaster a warning against China’s ongoing devastation of the fragile Himalayan mountain system

(TibetanReview.net, Sep02’26) – The glacial collapse that tore through Nepal’s borderlands may have originated on the Nepali side of the Himalayas. But that does not give China a clean chit for the scars its infrastructure push is leaving across...

Nepal Floods 2026: Death Toll Reaches 1,127 While 4,858 People Remain Missing As Search Operations Continue Across Devastated Regions

Nepal’s flash flood disaster has killed 1,127 people, while nearly 4,900 remain missing a week after the catastrophe. Rescue teams continue searching debris and hydropower sites as authorities begin shifting attention towards rehabilitation and rebuilding. The post Nepal Floods...

CTA Marks 66th Tibetan Democracy Day with Official Celebrations in Dharamsala

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 2 Sept: The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) on Wednesday marked the 66th anniversary of Tibetan democracy in exile, commemorating the establishment of the Tibetan People’s Deputies — the precursor to today’s Tibetan Parliament in Exile...

Central Tibetan Administration Commemorates the 66th Tibetan Democracy Day in Dharamshala

Dharamshala: Marking the 66th Tibetan Democracy Day on the eve of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s scheduled return to Dharamshala, the leadership and staff of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), joined by Tibetan settlers, monastic communities, students, and representatives...

6 Places In India Where Indian Citizens Face Entry Restrictions; Check Full List And Details

Some places in India have faced criticism over policies that restrict entry or services for Indian citizens. From hostels and cafes to tourist areas, here are some spots that have been associated with foreigners-only or selective-entry practices. The post...

Statement of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on the Commemoration of the 66th Tibetan Democracy Day

Today is a uniquely important day in the calendar of the exile Tibetan people: it is the 66th anniversary of the day on which His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the indispensable leader of the Tibetan people, out deep sense...

Statement of the Kashag on the 66th Tibetan Democracy Day

On the 66th anniversary of Tibetan democracy in exile, we offer our deepest gratitude to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. His Holiness' visionary leadership established a democratic system and inspired Tibetans to embrace democracy. We also express our heartfelt...

Who is Captain Priya Adhikari? Nepal’s first female helicopter pilot flying between narrow mountains to save lives

Captain Priya Adhikari, Nepal’s first woman helicopter captain, has emerged as one of the key figures in the country’s massive rescue operation after devastating floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border. Adhikari has flown around 100 rescue missions in...