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China starts building world’s biggest hydropower dam

1.2tn yuan project has broken ground in Tibet, premier says, despite fears of downstream nations India and BangladeshConstruction of the world’s biggest hydropower megadam has begun, China’s premier has said, calling it the “project of the century”.The huge structure...

'Not immediately worried': Himanta Biswa Sarma plays down fears over China's Brahmaputra dam; cites river's multiple sources

Assam's chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, addressed concerns regarding China's Brahmaputra dam project, stating there's no immediate cause for alarm as the river's flow relies on multiple sources, including Bhutan, Arunachal Pradesh, and local rainfall. He acknowledged conflicting views...

China Begins Construction of $167 Billion Mega-Dam in Tibet, Sparking India Border Tensions

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA 21 July: China officially announced on Saturday the start of the construction of the world’s largest and riskiest hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo in occupied Tibet, known as the Brahmaputra River in India, bordering...

Sikyong Encourages Tibetan Youth Abroad to Embrace Identity and Strengthen Advocacy

Dharamshala: On 21 July, Sikyong Penpa Tsering held an hour-long interactive session with approximately 60 Tibetan students from abroad, during which he emphasised the profound responsibility of being Tibetan and the importance of remaining hopeful, noting that “hope is...

Not immediately worried about China constructing world's largest dam on Brahmaputra: Himanta

China on Saturday, July 20 formally started the construction of a $167.8 billion dam over the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, close to the border with India in Arunachal Pradesh.

China begins building world's largest dam, fuelling fears in India

The dam is on a Tibetan river that flows into India and Bangladesh, and could affect millions downstream.

Celebrating His Holiness’s 90th Birthday in Madison, Wisconsin

Tricycle reports from the Midwest Gotoen Trungkar The post Celebrating His Holiness’s 90th Birthday in Madison, Wisconsin appeared first on Tricycle: The Buddhist Review.

Tibetan Environmental Defender Tsongon Tsering Released Early Amid Heavy Restrictions 

Tibetan environmental rights activist Tsongon Tsering was released from prison on 8 July 2025, after spending more than eight months in detention in Ngaba (Ch: Aba) Prefecture, Sichuan Province. His early release, before completing his full sentence, was reportedly...

Massachusetts Honors Dalai Lama's 90th Birthday with Historic State Tributes

Massachusetts honors Dalai Lama's 90th birthday with Governor's Citation and Legislative Resolution, launching global "Year of Compassion" observance.

World Uyghur Congress’ weekly brief highlights global efforts to combat Uyghur rights violations

The WUC emphasised that this legislation responds directly to growing evidence, including a recent report from Global Rights Compliance, that exposes the Chinese Communist Party's use of Uyghur forced labour in East Turkistan's mining sector. U.S. officials have underlined...