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China condemns CTA election as exile Tibetans cast votes to elect leadership

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Feb. 4: China has condemned the ongoing 2026 General Election of the Central Tibetan Administration, dismissing it as a “farce” where Tibetans in exile across the world cast their ballots to choose their future political leadership....

Chinese national with alleged police background arrested in McLeod Ganj for illegal stay

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Feb. 4: Himachal Pradesh Police on Monday arrested a Chinese national in McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, for allegedly residing in India without a valid visa. The arrest has drawn heightened security attention due to the area’s sensitivity...

US approves $23 million in Tibet assistance; funding restored for RFA and VOA

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Feb. 4: The United States has restored and approved Tibet-related foreign assistance for fiscal year 2026, reaffirming bipartisan congressional support for the Tibetan people. The legislation, which passed both chambers of Congress, was signed into law...

Leaders congratulate Dalai Lama’s Grammy win as China calls it “anti-China political manipulation”

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Feb. 3: Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s historic win at the Grammy Awards has drawn widespread praise from political leaders in India and the Tibetan community in exile, even as Beijing strongly condemned...

Dalai Lama wins first Grammy for spoken-word album on compassion and peace

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Feb. 2: The globally revered Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama won his first Grammy Award on Sunday at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, securing the honour in the category Best Audio Book, Narration...

Dalai Lama’s succession cannot be politically appointed, certainly not by CCP, says Scottish MP Chris Law

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 30: Scottish National Party MP Chris Law, a long-time parliamentary advocate for Tibet, has categorically rejected China’s claim to authority over the succession of His Holiness Dalai Lama, stating that the Tibetan spiritual institution “cannot...

Forced relocation of Tibetan nomads in Amdo raises legal and rights concerns

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 29: A legal team led by Beijing-based Chinese lawyer Dong Peng recently travelled to nomadic regions of Qinghai, the traditional Tibetan province of Amdo, to provide legal assistance to affected communities. The team’s visit followed...

EC revokes electoral rights of Tibetan doctor, issues warnings to Nechung Secretary and Sikyong candidate

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 28: The Central Tibetan Administration’s Election Commission on Wednesday announced the revocation of electoral rights of retired physician Dr. Ngawang Lodoe, also known as Dr. Tara, and the issuance of official warnings to Nechung monastery’s...

Tibetan singer Ah Sang released from prison but remains under surveillance

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 27: Chinese authorities have released Tibetan singer Ah Sang months after detaining him again following a brief period of freedom in early August. Despite his release, the singer remains under constant surveillance, highlighting the continued...

Senior Tibetan Buddhist leader’s whereabouts unknown after detention

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 26: A senior Tibetan Buddhist leader from the so called Qinghai province, the traditional Tibetan province of Kham, has reportedly remained unaccounted for since his detention in December 2024, raising serious concerns over enforced disappearance,...