By Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 19: A young Tibetan woman named Tsedon from Nyemo County has reportedly died in Chinese custody, according to Dharamshala-based Tibet Times. Her family members were reportedly informed about her death nearly half a month...

By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 17: Days after Taiwan elected a pro-sovereign President who vowed to defend it against foreign influences, China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, issued a stern warning during a press meeting in Cairo, Egypt. He warned...

By Tsering Dhundup The issue of housing for Tibetan exiles in India persists as a complex challenge, despite concerted efforts from multiple stakeholders, including the Indian government, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), and associated...

By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 16: A group of activists affiliated with Tibetan Youth Association in Europe (TYAE) on Monday staged a protest, as Swiss President Viola Amherd welcomed Chinese Premier Li Qiang to Bern, Switzerland. The meeting between...

By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 16: The exiled Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Sunday congratulated Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te, who won the presidential election, securing an unprecedented third term for his party, the Democratic Progressive...

By Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 12: Khadhok Collective, a group of Tibetan artists known for their expression through art, inaugurated their second exhibition titled, “Thin Line” at The Other Space cafe on Jogiwara road here on Tuesday. The display...

By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 10: The participation of Tenzin Paldon, representing Tibet at an international beauty pageant held in Cambodia came to an abrupt end after the Chinese government exerted pressure on the organisers. The incident has sparked...

By Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 9: A tragic incident unfolded in New York City during the early hours of New Year’s Day, involving two Tibetan youths at the KTM Bar and Lounge in Queens. An altercation as reported by...

By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan 9: Recent satellite imagery, dated less than a month ago, has revealed an alarming acceleration in China’s illicit construction activities within the Beyul Khenpajong region of northeast Bhutan. The images captured the rapid development...

By Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 9: A body matching the description of Geshe Tenzin Chodrak, also known as Dadul Namgyal, a 64-year-old Buddhist monk, was found by the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday, following an extensive search...

By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Jan 4: Boston-based biotech company Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced that it will stop selling DNA kits, specifically the Human Identification (HID) products, in Tibet as of December 31, 2023. The move follows persistent advocacy by Tibet...

By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 3: The foremost Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Wednesday expressed his profound sympathy and extended prayers for the victims affected by the earthquake in Japan during a ceremony held in...

By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Jan 3: Manjushri, a Dharamshala based organization dedicated to promoting Tibetan children’s literature and education, unveiled new books that included five Tibetan folktale books, a Tibetan jigsaw puzzle, and an activity book on Tuesday. Jamyang Gyaltsen,...

By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 2:  China’s top lawmakers ousted nine senior military officers from the national legislative body on December 29, prompting observers to question such drastic measure and the overall stability of Chinese military set up. Analysts...

By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 2 : A 39-year-old Tibetan woman named Tsering Tso has reportedly been detained in Drachen County in the so-called Rangkyongjong Tibetan Autonomous Region on December 19 due to her online posts that were perceived as...

By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec 30: The 5th Hainan Island International Film Festival concluded with a poignant tribute to the late Tibetan filmmaker Pema Tseden, as his final film, “Snow Leopard” secured the title of Best Director. Following its...

By Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Dec 30: A Tibetan man named Lhakdor has been reportedly detained by Chinese authorities in Palyul County (Ch. Baiyu) in Kardze Autonomous Prefecture for allegedly spreading rumours online about Tibet’s independence, according to TibetTimes. He...

By Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Dec 30: The recent devastating magnitude 6.2 that struck the so called Gansu and Tsongon (Ch. Qinghai) provinces of Tibet has left a trail of destruction, claiming at least 149 lives and causing extensive damage...

By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Dec 30: China has been using collective punishment as a means to clampdown on dissent and further its repressive policies, according to a new report byMadrid-based human rights organization Safeguard Defenders (SD) . The report titled ‘FAMILIES...

By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec 29: Chinese authorities in Tibet has reportedly coerced Tibetans to commemorate Mao Zedong’s 130th birth anniversary, according to Radio Free Asia, crediting him with the “peaceful liberation of Tibet” in 1950. The official Chinese...

By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec 29: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday made a resolute declaration, emphasizing China’s steadfast determination to prevent the separation of Taiwan from the mainland. His remarks come at a crucial juncture, just a little...

By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Dec 27: Beijing has imposed sanctions on the US risk intelligence firm Kharon and two researchers in response to recent East Turkistan (Xinjiang)-related sanctions imposed by Washington. The Chinese foreign ministry disclosed that Kharon, recognized for...

By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 26: The digital age has brought about a profound transformation in the way people engage in philanthropy, and this shift has become even more evident in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The adoption...

By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Dec 23: Activist group Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) have issued a robust statement expressing their solidarity with the Palestinian people in their struggle for self-determination. SFT while reiterating its commitment to nonviolence, mourned the...

By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Dec 23: The International Sangha Forum (ISF) 2023, themed “Bridging Traditions, Embracing Modernity: A Dialogue on the Buddha’s Teachings in Today’s World,” concluded on Friday, with a series of resolutions aimed at fostering unity and addressing...

By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec 23: Gonpo Kyi, the sister of the imprisoned Tibetan businessman Dorjee Tashi, has reportedly been released from Chinese custody after eight days in detention, according to advocacy group Tibet Watch. Her husband Choekyong was...

By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec 22: The parliament secretariat of the Tibetan Parliament in Exile in an official circular on Thursday announced that the remainder of the sixth session of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile (TPiE) has been rescheduled later...

By Tsewang Gyalpo Arya China released a new law, “Patriotic Education Law of the People’s Republic of China”[1], purported to be adopted at the 2023rd Session of the Standing Committee of the 10th National People’s Congress on October 24...

By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec 21: Gonpo Kyi’s husband, Choekyong, was reportedly released by the Lhasa police on Dec. 18, after being held for a few days. However, the current whereabouts of Gonpo Kyi remains undisclosed, according to information...

By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 20: Former Tibetan political prisoner Kunchok Lodoe, who spent 13 years incarcerated in Drapchi prison in Lhasa, has reportedly passed away at the age of 54 on December 11, according to various sources. Born...