According to Tibet Times, access to Larung Gar has been sharply restricted since the demolition drive began, with a checkpoint on the main access road allowing only a limited number of local residents and tourists to enter under strict...

A gigantic hydroelectric project is being pursued in the Tibetan Autonomous Region, in an area that is both sacred and geologically risky. The post Progress “With Chinese Characteristics”: A Threat to the Tibetan People? first appeared on Bitter Winter.

OPINION Palden Sonam* is piqued by the phenomenon of candlelight vigils being held when the sun is still up, and therefore in broad daylight, and asks whether this does not dilute the effectiveness of holding the events. Whoever coined the...

Family members of Pawo Lobga Rangzen, who self-immolated outside the United Nations on July 2, 2026, met on Wednesday with Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues Riley Barnes to brief the US government on his sacrifice, his final message, and...

August 19, 2026 Despite guarantees under China’s Prisons Law, Chinese authorities have repeatedly denied requests by lawyers of imprisoned Tibetan businessman Dorjee Tashi (Duoji Zhaxi) to visit him, including requests made as recently as July-August, according to an August...

Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug. 19: Braving torrential monsoon showers, scorching heat, and challenging uphill stretches, a group of ten Tibetan activists completed a gruelling cycle rally of more than 360 kilometres from Paonta Sahib to Dharamshala over six days,...