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MPs from Australia, NZ & Fiji Visit Dharamshala for Nobel Anniversary

Parliamentarians from Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji visit Dharamshala to meet the Dalai Lama and mark the 36th anniversary of his Nobel Peace Prize.

China Detains Tibetan Educator, Forces Vocational School Closure

Chinese authorities detain Tibetan educator Chogtrul Dorje Tenzin and shut down the Minthang Ethnic Vocational School, pressuring students into state schools.

Dalai Lama's Office Issues Strict Guidelines for Mundgod Visit

Dalai Lama's office mandates Protected Area Permits for foreigners and advance registration for all devotees visiting Mundgod this December.

Dalai Lama Unveils New Book on India’s Forest Governance

Dalai Lama launches "Forest Resources in India," a new book advocating for sustainable governance, community participation, and nature conservation.

Richard Gere Promotes Dalai Lama Doc, Reflects on Oscar Ban

Richard Gere discusses his new documentary Wisdom of Happiness and addresses his 1993 Oscar ban, highlighting the Dalai Lama's enduring message of compassion.

HP Revenue Minister & MLA Meet Dalai Lama in Dharamshala

HP Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi and MLA Harish Janathan met the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala on Dec 2, reaffirming strong state ties with the Tibetan community.

Tawang Conference Revives Legacy of 6th Dalai Lama

CM Pema Khandu led a Tawang conference honoring the 6th Dalai Lama, urging a revival of his overlooked cultural and literary legacy in the Himalayas.

Tashi Thondup Deported from Shanghai Over ‘Tibetan Connection’

Indian citizen Tashi Thondup was detained and deported from Shanghai airport after Chinese officials racially profiled him for having "Tibetan facial features."

CTA Invites Himachal CM to Officiate Dalai Lama’s Nobel Anniversary

A CTA delegation invited Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to be Chief Guest at the Dalai Lama's 36th Nobel Peace Prize anniversary on December 10.

US Leads 15 Nations in Condemning China’s Rights Abuses

15 nations led by the US issued a joint UN statement condemning China's human rights abuses in Tibet, including forced labor and cultural repression.

Congress Leader Urges HP CM to Repurpose At-Risk Tibetan School

Congress leader Manish Sareen urges HP CM Sukhu to repurpose the failing Central School for Tibetans in Dalhousie into a new regional university campus.

Party Official Orders ‘Sinicization’ of Buddhism in Tibetan Prefecture

Kanlho Party Secretary He Moubao orders strict sinicization of Tibetan Buddhism at Labrang Monastery, mandating political loyalty and socialist integration.

ICT Presses Macron to Confront Xi on Tibet During China Visit

ICT urges Macron to raise Tibet human rights, the detention of student Zhang Yadi, and dialogue with the Dalai Lama during his December 2025 state visit to China.

Dalai Lama Mourns 'Tragic Loss' as Catastrophic Storms Sweep Asia

Dalai Lama expresses grief over Asia's deadly storms, offering prayers for victims in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Vietnam as the death toll surpasses 900.

Tibetan Advocate Exposes China’s Religious Repression at UN Forum

Phuntsok Topgyal detailed rights abuses in Tibet at the 18th UN Minority Forum, citing mass expulsions at Larung Gar and custodial deaths of leaders.

Chinese Officials Burn Prayer Flags Citing Fire Risks

Tibet Times reports Chinese officials burned Tibetan prayer flags in Chik Dril County, citing fire hazards, prompting strong local dissatisfaction.

Prague Declaration Backs Tibetan Religious Freedom

Prague Declaration backs Tibetans’ right to choose the next Dalai Lama, echoing Sikyong Penpa Tsering’s call to safeguard Tibetan religious freedom.

Tibetans in Canberra Protest Visit of Senior CCP Official Zhao Leji

Canberra Tibetans protest Zhao Leji’s visit and call on Foreign Minister Penny Wong to raise Tibet and ongoing human rights concerns.

China Expands Radio Coverage in Tibet and Xinjiang as U.S.-Sponsored Broadcasts Fade

China increases Tibetan and Uyghur radio broadcasts as U.S.-supported services shrink, raising concerns about growing state control of information.

Sikyong Extends Condolences After Passing of Senator Jean François Humbert

Sikyong Penpa Tsering mourns Senator Jean François Humbert, praising his long support for Tibet and offering condolences to his family.

For the 46th Time, Tibetan Activists Press Guimet Museum

Tibetan activists in Paris protest for the 46th time, urging the Guimet Museum to restore the name Tibet and stop erasing Tibetan identity.

US lawmakers urge stronger action on Tibet at CECC hearing

US lawmakers at a CECC hearing urged stronger consequences for China’s actions in Tibet, as witnesses highlighted repression and called for increased international pressure.

Indian author launches two books celebrating the Dalai Lama

Indian author Dinesh Shahra launched two books on the Dalai Lama in Shimla, praising His Holiness’s message of peace and calling compassion his guiding purpose.

Kaydor Aukatsang urges debates as CTA election campaign heats up

Kaydor Aukatsang called for mandatory Tibetan and English debates in the 2026 CTA election, saying they are essential for transparency and stronger exile democracy.

Dalai Lama congratulates Nitish Kumar on Bihar election win

The Dalai Lama wrote to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to congratulate his election victory, thanking him for his longstanding friendship and support.

Activist ends Jamyang Tenzin his last Tibet awareness cycle rally

Tibetan activist Jamyang Tenzin completed his seventh and final solo-cycle rally today in Dharamsala, calling on Tibetan youth to remain committed to advocacy and unity.

Canadian MPs push “Year of Compassion,” voice strong support for Tibet

Three Canadian MPs called for 2025 to be the “Year of Compassion” and voiced strong support for Tibet during Tibet Day on the Hill in Ottawa.

Richard Gere brings Dalai Lama’s message of compassion to Ottawa

Richard Gere joined Canadian MPs for Tibet Day on the Hill, urging support for compassion, Tibetan self-determination, and a peaceful resolution to the Sino-Tibetan conflict.

ICT report urges governments to prioritize Tibet’s global importance

A new ICT report says Tibet is a geopolitical pivot of Asia and urges governments to prioritize Tibet to counter China’s abuses and protect regional stability.

“Tibet will rise again,” says senior BJP leader at book launch

At the launch of a new Hindi biography of the Dalai Lama, senior BJP leader Murali Manohar Joshi praised Tibetan resilience and declared that “Tibet will rise again.”