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Tibet Policy Institute Holds Press Conference to Highlight Recent Developments in Zachukha, Eastern Tibet

Dharamshala: This afternoon at around 2:00 pm, the Tibet Policy Institute (TPI), under the Department of Information and International Relations of the Central Tibetan Administration, held a press conference to highlight recent developments in Zachukha, eastern Tibet. The press...

With Deep Respect: A Devotee’s Letter Concerning the Comfort and Health of His Holiness

To the Relevant Responsible Institutions of the Ganden Phodrangand to the Staff Serving Closely Around His Holiness: With palms joined, I respectfully offer this letter. I write as an ordinary Tibetan devotee. At the same time, this letter represents...

Mass Arrests In Zachuka, Tibet: Around 80 Detained After Protests Against Mining

Chinese authorities have arrested around 80 local Tibetans from Kashi Township (Gaxi Township), in Zachuka, Tibet. Among those detained, some sustained injuries after being subjected to beatings, while others were forced to sign affidavit agreements stating that the main...

Tsering Tso Placed Under House Arrest

Tsering Tso, a female Tibetan tour guide, has been placed under house arrest by the Chinese authorities.

Chinese authorities deploy police, paramilitary presence during Ganden Ngamchoe in Lhasa

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 16: Chinese authorities have reportedly deployed a heavy presence of police and paramilitary forces in Lhasa on Sunday during the annual Ganden Ngamchoe festival, a key religious observance commemorating the parinirvana of Je Tsongkhapa, the...

Opinion: China fuming over 6th Dalai Lama conference in Tawang

By Vijay Kranti In late November when I received invitation to participate in an international conference on Gyalwa Tsangyang Gyatso, the famous and controversial 6th Dalai Lama at Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, I alerted some journalist and diplomat friends...

Many more sites identified to flood Tibet with millions more Chinese tourists each year

(TibetanReview.net, Dec15’25) – In a move to bring many more millions of Chinese tourists to Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) each year, even as the territory remains tightly restricted for non-Chinese foreign visitors, the authorities have identified more than 58,000...

Indo–China border trade via Shipki La from June

A review meeting of departments concerned and key stakeholders was held on December 15 under the chairmanship of deputy commissioner-cum-trade authority Amit Sharma to assess institutional and logistical preparedness.

Elections’26: The story of Kalsang Tsering, a leader of integrity and experience

Dr Tashi Phuntsok* presents his case for the election of Mr Kalsang Tsering as the member of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile from the Australasia constituency in the upcoming, 2026 Tibetan elections. The vibrant democratic tradition founded under the visionary leadership...

Human Rights Day resounds with statements supporting Tibet

December 15, 2025 The December 10th observation of International Human Rights Day this year was marked by comments in support of Tibet by delegates from six countries and a statement from the European Union. The Central Tibetan Administration published...

Ganden Ngamchö Celebrated at Drepung Monastery as His Holiness the Dalai Lama is Honoured

London | 15 December 2025 Drepung Monastery in Mundgod, south India, witnessed a deeply auspicious and historic observance of Ganden Ngamchö yesterday as His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama presided over the annual ceremony commemorating the parinirvana of Jé...

Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile pushes back against China in New Delhi advocacy campaign

Members of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile launched advocacy efforts in New Delhi during Parliament's winter session, urging Indian and international support against China's control over Tibet. The delegation called for dialogue, human rights access, climate studies and action against disinformation...

Prominent Tibetan Lama Chogtrul Dorje Ten Arrested By Chinese Authorities

Reported By Jampa Tsering Edited By Tenzin Phurbu Translated By TenGyal His Eminence Chogtrul Dorje Ten, head of the Minthang Woesel Thekchog Choekhor Ling Monastery in Chikdril (Jigzhi) County, Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in the Tibetan area of Tsognon...

Chief Election Commissioner Lobsang Yeshi Conducts a Series of Election Awareness Programmes in Dharamshala

Dharamshala: The Chief Election Commissioner, Lobsang Yeshi, accompanied by Election Commission Secretary Lobsang Choedak, conducted a series of outreach visits to Tibetan institutions in Dharamshala from 5 to 8 December 2025 to raise awareness of the forthcoming Tibetan General...

Tibetan Youth Congress Slams "Fake" Panchen Lama's Succession Remarks

Tibetan Youth Congress condemns the Chinese-appointed Panchen Lama's claim that Beijing must approve the next Dalai Lama, calling him a political puppet.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Attends Ganden Ngamchö Ceremony at Drepung Monastery

– Sourced by dalailama.com Mundgod, Karnataka, India, 14 December 2025: His Holiness the Dalai Lama attended the Ganden Ngamchö ceremony marking the parinirvana of Jé Tsongkhapa at Drepung Monastery at the request of the entire Gelug tradition. On this auspicious...

Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile Commences Tibet Advocacy Efforts in New Delhi

Delhi, 12 December 2025: In conjunction with the ongoing winter session of the Indian Parliament, members of the Standing Committee of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, led by Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, have begun their advocacy initiatives in New Delhi. To...

First Int’l conference on the 6th Dalai Lama: India’s fitting response to China’s aggression on Arunachal Pradesh

OPINION Vijay Kranti* condemns China’s criticism of the first international conference on the Sixth Dalai Lama of Tibet – which was held in Arunachal Pradesh recently – as a baseless justification of its colonial annexation of Tibet exposed by...

Tibetan Youth Congress condemns China-appointed Panchen Lama’s remarks on reincarnation

The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC), the largest independence advocacy group within the Tibetan diaspora, publicly denounced the recent statements made by the China-appointed Panchen Lama, Gyaltsen (Gyaincain) Norbu, on Friday, describing them as a political tactic intended to strengthen...

Tibet Office Staff Feed the Needy in Brussels

Brussels Tibet Office staff served meals at a local soup kitchen, honoring the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday with a tangible act of compassion.

Dalai Lama Kadrin Jaydrin Award 2025

The Tibetan Youth Congress extends its heartfelt congratulations to Tenzin Tseyang la of Odisha, Phuntsokling Tibetan Settlement for securing first position in the Class 12 Tibetan Language Examination 2025, among students from India, Nepal, and Bhutan. In recognition of...

India upgrades counter terror systems with AI integration

India’s counter terror network undergoes major technological overhaul driven by automation. The post India upgrades counter terror systems with AI integration appeared first on The Sunday Guardian.

Dalai Lama in Mundgod Tibetan settlement for seven weeks

(TibetanReview.net, Dec13’25) – After leaving Dharamshala on Dec 11 morning, and spending the night in New Delhi – where he underwent a routine medical check-up – the Dalai Lama has arrived at Drepung Monastery in the Tibetan settlement in...

Elections’26: Re-electing Sikyong Penpa Tsering: A timely New Year’s Resolution

OPINION Dr Nawang Phuntsog* explains why he has made a New Year Resolution to re-elect Sikyong Penpa Tsering and is inviting others to do likewise in the upcoming, 2026 Tibetan elections. As the year draws to a close, the...

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Arrives at Drepung Gomang Monastery, Karnataka

– Sourced by dalailama.com Mundgod, Karnataka, India, 12 December 2025: Yesterday, His Holiness the Dalai Lama left Dharamsala, where large numbers of Tibetans and people from overseas lined the streets and gathered at the airport to see him off,...