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Don’t ignore India’s natural and ancient kinship with Bhutan
Fresh from a joyful visit to Bhutan, and the memories of time spent with dear friends there, it is dismaying to read the bitter commentary in the press of India’s alleged mistakes and misdeeds against this important friend, ally...
Update: Glacial lake burst in Tibet led to devastating Tibet-Nepal flood
(TibetanReview.net, Jul10’25) – The deadly flood in Nepal’s Bhote Koshi River that killed at least nine people and left more than two dozen missing this week was triggered by the draining of a supraglacial lake in Tibet, reported Reuters...
India rescues Tibet-Nepal flash-flood stranded Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrims
(TibetanReview.net, Jul10’25) – Indian pilgrims returning after visiting Mt Kailash and Lake Mansarovar in eastern Tibet’s Ngari prefecture, stranded by the devastating Jul 8 Tibet-Nepal border flash floods, were safely evacuated via the Zhangmu (Tibetan: Dram) Port in Nyalam...
Devotees gather at Sarnath to celebrate Ashadha Purnima and Buddha’s first sermon
Devotees from around the world gathered at Sarnath's Mulagandha Kuti Vihara to celebrate Ashadha Purnima, marking the Buddha's first sermon. The event featured prayers, reflections, and messages on peace, unity, and compassion, highlighting Buddhism's timeless relevance and India's spiritual...
“We share border with Tibet, not China,” reasserts Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, July 10: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has reaffirmed the state’s historical and cultural ties with Tibet, stating unequivocally that the north-eastern Indian state shares its border with Tibet, not with China. In an interview...
India shares border with Tibet not China, says Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu
Khandu went on to say that Arunachal Pradesh shares three international borders, insisting that no Indian state shares a border with China, adding that Tibet was occupied by China forcibly in the 1950s. Read on:
'Next successor will be born in free world': Arunachal CM Prema Khandu on next Dalai Lama, says 'China has no role'
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu asserted that the next Dalai Lama would be born in a free world, dismissing China's involvement due to its lack of democratic values. Khandu expressed hope for the current Dalai Lama's long life, while...
Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday brings together German and Tibetan Communities in Celebration
Over 1,000 Tibetans and friends of Tibet gathered in Frankfurt on July 6 to mark the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama with a grand celebration, as reported by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA). The event...
Flash flood devastates Nepal-China border; Nine dead,19 missing as rescue ops continue
The flash flood that took place along the Nepal-China border on Tuesday has left behind a trail of devastation, disrupting lives and infrastructure and leaving at least nine people dead and 19 others missing.
Next Dalai Lama from free democratic country, not China: Arunachal CM Pema Khandu
The chief minister, who is a follower of the Dalai Lama and a Buddhist, said he doesn't know the process of how the next Dalai Lama will be selected, how it will happen or the details but there is established procedure.
Next Dalai Lama from free democratic country, not from China: Arunachal CM Pema Khandu
On China’s objection to the Dalai Lama’s succession issue, Khandu said, "I don’t know why China is objecting to it. They must have their own policy. There is no Dalai Lama institution in China."
'A ticking water bomb': Arunachal CM flags threat from Chinese dam in Tibet 'we share a border with'
Arunachal CM Pema Khandu has said that Indian states share their borders with Tibet, not directly with China, highlighting China’s occupation of Tibet in 1950. Khandu also raised alarm over China’s massive dam project near the Arunachal border, calling...
Nepali lawmakers demand cross-border information sharing mechanism with China following Rasuwa floods
Nepali lawmakers have demanded a cross-border information sharing mechanism with China following the devastating flood of Tuesday, which till now has claimed nine lives, with 19 still unaccounted for.
International Campaign for Tibet appoints new Executive Director, Ryan Fioresi
July 9, 2025 The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) is pleased to announce that Ryan Fioresi will be the Executive Director of ICT’s US office. He assumed the position on July 8, 2025. The post International Campaign for Tibet...
Our border is with Tibet, not China: Arunachal CM Pema Khandu takes swipe at Beijing
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu asserted that the state shares a border with Tibet, not China, amidst Beijing's territorial claims. He highlighted China's dam project on the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra), terming it an existential threat due to potential...
Permafrost collapse triggered devastating flood at Tibet-Nepal border, no info sharing
(TibetanReview.net, Jul09’25) – Eleven people are missing and 350 displaced on the Tibetan side while at least nine have died and 19 remain missing in Nepal after flash floods hit Gyirong (Tibetan: Kyirong or Kyidrong) Port area on Jul...
Paris museum sued for pro-China attempt to ‘Erase the Existence of Tibet’
(TibetanReview.net, Jul09’25) – After ignoring sustained criticisms from experts and protests from activists over many months, the Musée Guimet, a Paris museum known for its rich collection of Asian art, is facing a lawsuit from several groups who accuse...
Former Tibet vice chairman gets suspended death sentence for corruption
(TibetanReview.net, Jul09’25) – Wang Yong, a former vice chairman of the Chinese government of Tibet Autonomous Region has on Jul 8 received the death sentence, with a two-year reprieve, after being tried for accepting bribes during his years of...
Three honoured for compassionate care of stray dogs in Dharamshala
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, July 9: In a heartfelt celebration marking the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and the first anniversary of the Tibetan Sorig Luksung Clinic, three extraordinary individuals were honoured for their long-standing commitment to...
‘Ticking Water Bomb, Bigger Than Military Threat’: Arunachal CM On China’s Mega Dam Project
Khandu emphasizes the dam's danger over military threats in an interview with a leading news agency.
Advocacy and Capacity-Building to Counter China’s Transnational Repression in Australia
In June 2025, the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) conducted a ten-day advocacy and capacity-building visit to Australia to raise awareness and counter the growing threat of China’s transnational repression. Led by Executive Director Ms. Tenzin...
World's largest dam project in China a 'water bomb' for India, says Arunachal CM Khandu
China had approved the construction of the USD 137 billion, five-year project in 2024. It is projected to produce 60,000 MW of power, making it the world’s largest hydropower dam.
Dalai Lama strikes back at China: Tibetans, not CCP, will decide the 15th Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama's recent affirmation that only his office holds the authority to identify his successor is a strong counter to the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) ongoing attempts to interfere in Tibetan religious affairs, according to the Human Rights...
Tibetan Associations of New York declare July 6 as ’14th Dalai Lama Day’ during 90th birthday celebration
The Tibetan Associations of New York and New Jersey held a two-day celebration marking the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama on July 5 and 6, with the main event taking place at Phuntsok Deshi Hall on July...
Sikyong Penpa Tsering Inaugurates ‘Year of Compassion’ Film Festival in Dharamshala
Dharamshala, 8 July 2025: Sikyong Penpa Tsering officially inaugurated the Year of Compassion Film Festival at Gold Cinema, Dharamshala, in front of a packed theatre of local Indian attendees. The two-day event, held on 8-9 July, is facilitated by...









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