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Sikyong Penpa Tsering Inaugurates Three-Day SEE Learning Workshop for Tibetan School Facilitators, Highlights Universal Human Values
Dharamshala: The Department of Education (DoE) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) commenced a three-day workshop on SEE Learning (Social, Emotional and Ethical Learning) for Tibetan school facilitators of the SEE Learning at the CTA Training Centre, Thumi Hall,...
Opinion: China’s aggression on reincarnation of the Dalai Lama is a threat to India’s Sovereignty and national Security
Vijay Kranti The occasion was oath ceremony of the re-elected Tibetan Sikyong (President) in Dharamshala on 27th May. But the Chinese government used this event to threaten India and push it to follow its diktats. On 25th May Yu...
Choejor petitioner files interim injunction plea against 18th TPiE’s oath-taking ceremony
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 29: Lobsang Tsering, a resident of the Choejor Tibetan settlement in Kathmandu, Nepal, along with his legal representatives from the Dharamshala-based Tibetan Legal Association (TLA), on Friday sought interim relief from the Supreme Justice Commission...
Street co-named ‘Sakya Tsechen Way’ in Queens, New York
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 29: The Sakya Tsechen Association in New York on Wednesday celebrated 25 years of service and contributions to the Tibetan-American community with the official co-naming of a street as “Sakya Tsechen Way” in Woodside, Queens. ...
China’s Aggression on Dalai Lama Reincarnation is a Threat to India’s Sovereignty and National Security
OPINION Vijay Kranti* contends: “The Chinese Embassy Spokesperson’s threats to the Modi Government to keep off the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation is the last wake-up call on India. A puppet Dalai Lama in the hands of Beijing will put the...
Top US official on Tibetan issues leads congratulations to exile Tibetan leader on his re-election
(TibetanReview.net, May29’26) – China may say the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) is illegal – under its colonial laws, of course – and not recognised by any government; but a number of government leaders and lawmakers as well as others...
World leaders congratulate CTA President for second term, reaffirm support for Tibetan cause
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 29: International leaders and lawmakers from the United States, Taiwan, and Australia have extended congratulatory messages to President Penpa Tsering following his oath-taking ceremony on Wednesday, marking the beginning of his second term as the...
ICT report highlights the promise of Tibetan democracy amidst the recent CTA elections
May 29, 2026 On Friday, May 29, the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) released its comprehensive survey of the state of Tibetan democracy. The report highlights the challenges the Tibetan democratic experiment faces on the doorstep of the Chinese...
Tibetan Democracy and the Central Tibetan Administration in a Changing Global Political Landscape
May 29, 2026 With the completion of the worldwide democratic elections for Tibetans in exile on April 26, 2026, and the announcement of parliamentary results on May 13, 2026, the newly elected leadership of the Dharamsala-based Central Tibetan Administration...
Well-wishes and Congratulations Pour in Following Sikyong Penpa Tsering’s Assumption of Second Consecutive Tenure
Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering, having secured a second consecutive mandate by attaining a majority in the first phase of the 2026 Tibetan general election, was formally sworn in on 27 May 2026 as the head of the 17th Kashag...
Earthquake Today in China: 5.3 Magnitude Quake Strikes Ürümqi, Xinjiang, China – Check Epicentre, Tsunami, Affected Areas, & More
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck China today at around 12:25 pm local time, with the epicentre located approximately 184 km from Ürümqi in Xinjiang. The post Earthquake Today in China: 5.3 Magnitude Quake Strikes Ürümqi, Xinjiang, China – Check...
UK Parliamentary Delegation Visits Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile
Dharamshala: A parliamentary delegation from the United Kingdom visited the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on 28 May 2026 and met with Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel and Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang. The delegation comprised MP Kerry McCarthy of the Labour Party...
Taiwan Foreign Minister Congratulates Tibetan Leader Penpa Tsering
Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung warmly congratulates Sikyong Penpa Tsering on his re-election, pledging to strengthen bilateral cooperation in 2026.
Australian Parliamentary Group Congratulates Tibetan Leader Penpa Tsering
Australian lawmakers congratulate Sikyong Penpa Tsering on his re-election and warn that the Dalai Lama's reincarnation must be free from China's control.
Tibetan Cultural Festival Commences in Dharamshala Under New Mandate
Sikyong Penpa Tsering opens the three-day Tibetan Cultural Festival in Dharamshala, drawing global leaders to celebrate heritage and exile democracy in 2026.
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Cement U.S. Ties with Tibet Post-Dalai Lama
U.S. lawmakers have introduced the Assuring the Future of Tibet Act of 2026 to guarantee continued diplomatic support for the Tibetans after the Dalai Lama.
Taiwan Backs Tibetan Leader Penpa Tsering Following Re-election
The Taiwan Parliamentary Group for Tibet congratulates Sikyong Penpa Tsering on his re-election, reinforcing shared democratic values and bilateral ties.
Nepal honours record-holding climbers on Everest Day, calls for preservation of Himalayas
Nepal on Friday celebrated the 73rd Everest Day, honouring the record-holding climbers along with calling for the preservation of the Himalayas with the rising global temperature.
Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Congratulates Sikyong Penpa Tsering on Re-election
Taipei: Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia- Lung Congratulates Sikyong Penpa Tsering on the latter’s re-election as Sikyong of the 17th Kashag of Central Tibetan Administration. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan), Minister...
Mount Everest 2026 Sees Record Rush, Over 1000 Climbers Summit Before Closure
The world's highest peak, which straddles the Nepal-China border, can be scaled from either Nepal or the northern face in Tibet. But China closed its route this year.
New bill in US Congress seeks national, int’l CTA recognition to cement Tibet’s future
(TibetanReview.net, May28’26) – An “Assuring the Future of Tibet Act” bill introduced in the US Congress on May 21 aims to bolster US commitment to support the Tibetan people’s rights by ensuring the ongoing US engagement with Tibetan governance...
Lipulekh India-Tibet border trade route set to reopen after nearly seven years
(TibetanReview.net, May28’26) – The ancient trade route between Tibet and India through the latter’s Lipulekh in Uttarakhand state’s Pithoragarh district is set to reopen after being closed, most recently, since 2020 in the aftermath of Covid-19 pandemic and then...
CTA commemorates Tibetan youths on anniversary of Lhasa self-immolation protest
According to the CTA, Dorjee Tseten, a 19-year-old high school graduate and chef working at a restaurant in Lhasa, set himself on fire along with his friend Dhargye near the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa on 27 May 2012.
Three-day Tibetan Cultural Festival Kicks off in Dharamshala
Dharamshala: The three-day Tibetan Cultural Festival, organised by the Department of Information and International Relations (CTA), commenced this morning at 11 a.m. at the Police Ground in Dharamshala. The festival was formally inaugurated by Sikyong Penpa Tsering, whose swearing-in...



























