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China Expands Ethnic Unity Campaigns Across Tibet
China expanded ethnic unity campaigns and monastery political education across Tibet during the first 17 days of July.
Bulldozing Tibetan Identity: China Resumes Brutal Demolitions at Larung Gar After Years of Oppressive Surveillance
Dharamshala: Chinese authorities have launched a devastating new wave of demolitions at the Larung Gar Buddhist Academy, the world’s largest Tibetan Buddhist institute, located in Serthar (Ch: Seda) County, Karze, Tibet’s traditional Kham province, now incorporated into China’s Sichuan...
Larung Gar Faces Fresh Demolition Drive as China Tightens Control Over Tibetan Religious Institutions
By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 21 July: A fresh demolition campaign at Larung Gar Buddhist Academy in eastern Tibet has placed more than 1,000 monastic residences at risk, reviving concerns over a long-running effort by Chinese authorities to reduce the...
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Writes to Congratulate Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Assuming Office
– dalailama.com Shewatsel Phodrang, Leh, Ladakh, India: His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Andy Burnham to congratulate him on his assumption of the office of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. “Today, the world is passing through...
9th CTA-Level STEM Exhibition Concludes with 13 Exhibits Recommended for NCERT National-Level Selection
Dharamshala: The Department of Education (DoE) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) successfully concluded the 9th CTA-Level STEM Exhibition 2026, held from 14–17 July at Mewoen Tsuglag Petoen School. Over four days, 42 projects—selected from 139 submissions—were presented by...
Mongolia’s Silent Reincarnation: The Bogd Jetsun Damba and Beijing’s Shadow
By Khedroob Thondup In 2023, His Holiness the Dalai Lama recognised the young boy in Mongolia as the 10th Bogd Jetsun Damba Khutuktu—the spiritual leader of Mongolian Buddhism, equivalent in stature to the Dalai Lama in Tibet. For Mongolians, this...
Official restrictions, intimidation are routine for foreign journalists working in China
(TibetanReview.net, Jul20’26) – While Chinese journalists roam free across the world, foreign journalists in China continue to operate amidst surveillance, administrative pressure, obstacles to reporting, and an environment where sources are increasingly cautious, according to the latest report released...
Lipulekh India-Tibet border trade resumption uncertain past Jun 2026 reopening plan, Nepalis unhappy with China’s Manasarovar access denial
(TibetanReview.net, Jul20’26) – It was previously announced that the ancient trade route between Tibet and India through the latter’s Lipulekh Pass crossing in Uttarakhand state’s Pithoragarh district will reopen after a gap of six years in the first week...
Kalon Palden Dhondup Concludes Official Visit to Tibetan Communities in North Sikkim and West Bengal
Kalimpong: Following the completion of his official visit to Tibetan settlements in Sikkim and parts of West Bengal, Home Kalon Palden Dhondup visited Kalimpong from 14 to 18 July 2026. At around 9:00 a.m. on 15 July 2026, he...
Chinese Authorities Resume Demolition at Larung Gar, the World’s Largest Tibetan Buddhist Institute
Chinese authorities have resumed demolitions at Larung Gar Buddhist Institute, the world’s largest Tibetan Buddhist institute, targeting approximately 1,060 monastic quarters belonging to Tibetan Buddhist monks and nuns, according to information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights...
China reportedly launches new demolition campaign at Larung Gar Buddhist Academy in Tibet
Chinese authorities have begun a fresh round of demolitions at the Larung Gar Buddhist Academy in eastern Tibet, with at least 1,060 residences of monks and nuns marked for demolition, according to the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT).
10th Tibetan Law and Custom Counsellor Training Begins: Chief Justice Commissioner Urges Greater Legal Awareness to Strengthen Tibetan Democracy in Ex...
Dharamshala: The Tibetan Supreme Justice Commission (TSJC) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) inaugurated the 10th Tibetan Law and Custom Counsellor Training at the Administrative Training and Welfare Society this morning. The ten-day training, being held from 20 to...
Petition Seeks UN Memorial for Pawo Lobga Rangzen
A petition seeking a permanent UN-area memorial for Pawo Lobga Rangzen has gathered more than 16,000 signatures toward a 25,600 goal.
East Turkistan and Tibetan Groups Demand UN Action
East Turkistan and Tibetan groups protested outside UN headquarters, urging action on China and support for decolonization and ICC scrutiny.
China’s Internet Crackdown Puts Tibetan Expression at Risk
China’s three-month Qinglang internet crackdown could further restrict Tibetan-language, religious, and cultural expression online, ICT said.
ICT Urges Congress to Pass Tibet Bill During Captive Nations Week
ICT urged Congress to pass the Assuring the Future of Tibet Act and seek repeal of China’s Ethnic Unity Law during Captive Nations Week.
China targets more than 1,000 residences in latest Larung Gar demolition drive
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, July 20: Chinese authorities have launched a new wave of demolitions at Larung Gar Buddhist Academy in eastern Tibet, with at least 1,060 residences of monks and nuns slated for destruction, marking the latest escalation in Beijing’s...
Himachal Pradesh Weather: Are Schools Open Today Amid Red Alert? Here’s The Latest Update
Kangra district has announced a two day closure of schools, colleges and other educational institutions after the IMD issued a Red Alert for heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, a flash flood in Kinnaur has disrupted connectivity to Army and ITBP posts...
During Captive Nations Week, ICT urges US Congress to pass the ‘Assuring the Future of Tibet Act’ and call for the repeal of China’s ethnic unity law
July 19, 2026 As the US commemorates Captive Nations Week from July 19-25, the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) calls on the US Congress to reaffirm the United States’s longstanding bipartisan support to the Tibetan people by passing the...
Tibetan youth body launches int’l hunger-strikes campaign to highlight Lobga Rangzen’s Self-immolation demands
(TibetanReview.net, Jul19’26) – The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC), with its more than 40 chapters in around 14 countries, has launched a relay 24-hour hunger-strikes campaign to press for greater international action, especially from the United Nations, on China’s continuing...
3,000 Tibetans March in Dharamshala for Pawo Lobga Rangzen
About 3,000 Tibetans joined six NGOs in Dharamshala to honor Pawo Lobga Rangzen and oppose China’s Ethnic Unity Law.
Tibetan Youth Congress launches global protest against China, begins chain hunger strike in Dharamshala
The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) on Sunday launched a worldwide chain protest campaign from Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh, beginning with a 24-hour chain hunger strike in memory of Tibetan activist Lobga Rangzen and in protest against China's 'Ethnic Unity...
Himachal: Tibetans commemorate monk Lobsang Lozin on his self-immolation protest’s 14th anniversary
The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has commemorated the 14th anniversary of the death of Tibetan monk Lobsang Lozin, who died after setting himself on fire during a protest in Ngaba, Tibet, on 17 July 2012.
Former China Development Bank President Under Anti-Corruption Probe for Alleged Party Discipline Violations
China's anti-corruption watchdog has placed Ouyang Weimin, former president of the China Development Bank, under investigation for serious violations of party discipline and law, with no further details disclosed. The post Former China Development Bank President Under Anti-Corruption Probe...
The Enduring Power of Tibetan Unity
By Khedroob Thondup When Tibetans crossed into India in 1959, carrying little more than the clothes on their backs and the weight of exile, three forces bound us together: the leadership of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, our deep patriotism,...


























