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Champion of Tibetan resettlement project, US Congressman Barney Frank passes away at 86 

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 25: Former U.S. Congressman Barney Frank, a long-time supporter of the Tibetan people and a key architect of the Tibetan resettlement initiative in the United States, passed away on May 19 at his home in...

8 year-old Tibetan footballer Tenzin Hannah officially signs with Fulham FC 

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 25: An eight-year-old Tibetan footballer has signed with Premier League club Fulham F.C., marking a significant milestone for Tibetan representation in international sport and youth football. Young defender Tenzin Hannah officially joined the west London...

CTA President attends high profile US event in New Delhi at Rubio’s invitation

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 25: The President of the exile Tibetan government, officially known as the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), Penpa Tsering, attended “Freedom 250,” a high-profile diplomatic reception held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Saturday, commemorating...

US lawmakers introduce bill urging greater recognition of Tibetan Govt. in Exile

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 25: United States Congressman Jim McGovern and Michael McCaul introduced a new bipartisan bill in the U.S. House of Representatives, directing the U.S. Secretary of State to advocate for the inclusion and recognition of the...

Tibetan spiritual leader expresses hope of returning to Tibet

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 22: The foremost Tibetan spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, on Thursday reiterated his hope of one day being able to return to Tibet, while addressing devotees during an audience at his residence in...

Dalai Lama’s long-time secretary Tenzin Taklha honoured with Thiksey Medal 

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 20: Tenzin Namdhak Taklha, long-time senior aide and private secretary to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, was honoured with the prestigious Thiksey Medal Award on Wednesday in recognition of his decades-long service to the...

EU presses Nepal to address the rights of undocumented Tibetan refugees

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 19: The European Union has formally urged the Government of Nepal to address the longstanding humanitarian and administrative challenges faced by undocumented Tibetan refugees in the country, according to an official communication from the European...

Tibetan students record outstanding performance in 2026 CBSE examinations

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 18: The Department of Education under the Central Tibetan Administration announced on Monday exceptional performances by Tibetan students in the 2026 Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) all-India exams for Class 10 and Class 12...

Tashi Delek sworn in as new Europe MP for 13-day term following Thubten Wangchen’s resignation

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 18: Tashi Delek was sworn in on Monday as the newest member of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile following the resignation of Europe and Africa MP Thubten Wangchen, who was recently appointed as the Representative for...

Panchen Lama’s 31st year of enforced disappearance marked by Exile Tibetans

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 18: The Tibetan Youth Congress, the largest pro-independence organization in exile, on Sunday commemorated the 31st anniversary of the enforced disappearance of the 11th Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, who was abducted by the Chinese government at...