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Black Hat March | Day 9 : From Bilaspur to Kiratpur Sahib

Day 9 of the Black Hat March began slightly later than usual due to heavy rainfall in Bilaspur. The day commenced with prayers, followed by a briefing from the organizing committee outlining the plan for the journey ahead. Once...

Tibetan Public Marathon 'Run for Dharamshala' Held on World Health Day

The Tibetan Settlement Office successfully hosted the Run for Dharamshala marathon on World Health Day to promote wellness and celebrate community fitness.

China breaks ground for another massive solar power plant in Tibet, with little social impact info

(TibetanReview.net, Apr07’26) – China’s mega projects in ecologically fragile, seismically active Tibet, especially those meant for generating electric power and providing mass transport services, have always been controversial, all the more because they also involve what is seen as...

Elections’26: Cut out noises and vote in sanity for the 16th TPiE

OPINION Ahead of the Tibetan public voting on Apr 26 to elect the 45-member, 18th Tibetan Parliament in Exile, Tenzin Norbu* pitches for candidates who support the middle way policy for the sake of ensuring an orderly functioning of...

In Tibet, China’s 15th five-year plan drives enforced assimilation under the guise of development

  IN TIBET, CHINA’S 15TH FIVE-YEAR PLAN DRIVES ENFORCED ASSIMILATION UNDER THE GUISE OF DEVELOPMENT IN TIBET, CHINA’S 15TH FIVE-YEAR PLAN DRIVES ENFORCED ASSIMILATION UNDER THE GUISE OF DEVELOPMENT China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) makes clear that the Chinese...

Central Tibetan Administration pays tribute to Tibetan monk Thupten Nyendak, recalls sacrifice for religious freedom

In a post shared on the social media platform X, the CTA's Tibet Advocacy Section remembered Thupten Nyendak, also known as Tulku Athup, as a revered spiritual leader, a Tulku and an abbot, who sacrificed his life at the...

Black Hat March | Day 8 : From Sundernagar to Bilaspur

The day began as usual with morning prayers, followed by a briefing from the organizing committee outlining the day’s activities. With determination and unity, the marchers set out on a long and demanding journey, walking for nearly 11 hours...

Nepal Film Festival Faces Backlash Over Chinese 'Xizang' Propaganda

The Nepal International Film Festival is facing intense criticism from Tibetan activists over a controversial screening segment labeled as Chinese propaganda.

Freedom Trail Trek Retracing Dalai Lama's 1959 Escape Concludes in Tawang

The second edition of the Freedom Trail trek in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, has just concluded, retracing the Dalai Lama's historic 1959 escape into India.

No evidence of Food poisoning by guides in Nepal’s fake Mt Everest rescue racket

(TibetanReview.net, Apr06’26) – While 32 people face charges for a $20 million fraud in the widely reported multi-year fake Mt Everest rescue scandal, authorities have clarified that there is “no evidence” that guides intentionally poisoned clients to engineer altitude...

Delhi gov’t to phase out Chinese CCTV cameras due to security concerns

(TibetanReview.net, Apr06’26) – Following central government guidelines citing security and data privacy concerns, the government of Delhi is to replace over 140,000 Chinese-made CCTV cameras, reported economictimes.com Apr 2. More than half of Delhi’s CCTV surveillance network comprises Chinese-origin...

31st GCM Gold Cup kicks off in Kollegal with 12 teams

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, April 6: The 31st Gyalyum Chenmo Memorial Gold Cup (GCMGC), the premier sporting event of the Tibetan exile community, kicked off on Sunday at the Dhondenling Tibetan settlement in Kollegal, Karnataka, India and will run from...

Nepal International Film Festival faces backlash over Chinese propaganda segment “Xizang Panorama”

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, April 6: The Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF), held from April 3 to 5 in Kathmandu, has come under intense scrutiny for featuring a controversial segment titled “Xizang Panorama.” The festival, organised in collaboration with the...

Black Hat March | Day 7 : From Mandi to Sundernagar

Day 7 of the Black Hat March began early at 5:00 AM, as usual. However, unlike other days, it commenced with the solemn chanting of Mani prayers in remembrance of the late Ngari Rinpoche Tenzin Choegyal, marking the 49th...

Must-Read Books: 10 Best Travel Books for Your Next Long-Haul Flight | Top Books Every Reader Should Explore

Travel books such as Eat, Pray, Love, Into the Wild, and The Art of Travel continue to inspire readers with stories of exploration, self-discovery, and cultural encounters. From classic road narratives to modern travel memoirs, these books are ideal...

Upper Mustang residents push for full opening for tourism

(TibetanReview.net, Apr05’26) – To most Tibetans having any awareness about the place, Upper Mustang is a historically Tibetan area in Nepal where a clandestine guerrilla base was established in the early 1960s to launch cross-border attacks on the Chinese...

Gangtok Exhibition Celebrates the Dalai Lama’s Life and Historic Journey

A three-day photo exhibition in Gangtok celebrated the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday and historic 1959 arrival in India, promoting his message of peace.

Black Hat March | Day 6 : From Padhar to Mandi

Day 6 began early at 5:00 AM with prayers, followed by a briefing from the organizing committee outlining the day’s program. Shortly thereafter, the march commenced. On the way to Mandi, the marchers were graciously hosted for lunch at...

Tibetan Monk Zega Gyatso Released in Critical Condition, Raises Renewed Concerns Over Treatment of Tibetan Prisoners

A recently released report from the Human Rights Desk of the Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR) of the Central Tibetan Administration has raised serious concerns over the condition of Tibetan monk Zega Gyatso, who was released from...

Tibet is Not Negotiable: India’s Ecological and Civilizational Stakes

When thinking about the future of India’s Tibet policy, two critical things must be taken into account, water, and Buddhism. The post Tibet is Not Negotiable: India’s Ecological and Civilizational Stakes appeared first on The Sunday Guardian.

Exhibition showcases independent Tibet during British India

(TibetanReview.net, Apr04’26) – Tibet was an independent country when Great Britain ruled India and had a political officer posted in Sikkim, then also an independent kingdom, to conduct diplomacy with it, highlights an exhibition that opened Apr 3 at...

Black Hat March | Day 5: From Bir to Padhar

The fifth day of the Black Hat March commenced at 5:00 AM with prayers, followed by a briefing from the organizing committee on the day’s planned activities. Although there were no Tibetan settlements along the route, the marchers felt...

Nepal’s spring Everest climbing season begins as 32 charged for scamming climbers, insurers

(TibetanReview.net, Apr03’26) – The dangers of climbing the world’s highest peak, Mt Everest, posed by nature and its elements are pretty well-known. However, other dangers also appear to lurk. Nepal has charged 32 people involved in facilitating climbs and...

3.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet

An earthquake of magnitude 3.8 struck Tibet on Friday as per the National Center for Seismology.

Dalai Lama Accepts Invitation for Summer Visit to Ladakh

Dalai Lama has officially accepted an invitation from regional Buddhist leaders to visit Ladakh this summer, bringing spiritual blessings to the region.