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Tibetan diaspora protests, Dharamsala stays conspicuously silent on PRC’s 76th founding anniversary

DHARAMSALA, 1 Oct: As Tibet remains under Chinese occupation and continues to be ranked as the least free places in the world, China marked the 76th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China(PRC) today with a flag-raising ceremony...

Dhamma Setu: India’s Kangyur bridge to global outreach

The Kangyur or Kanjur is Buddha's recorded teachings (or the 'Translation of the Word'), and the Tengyur or Tanjur is the commentaries by great masters on Buddha's teachings (or the 'Translation of Treatises').

Panchkula lawyer, his 2 aides get life term for wife’s murder

Though Rajni’s body could not be recovered, the prosecution successfully proved the murder with the help of strong circumstantial evidence, including the recovery of her jewellery and other material leads.

UN rights expert sees Paris museums’ censoring of ‘Tibet’ as violation of cultural rights, self-determination

(TibetanReview.net, Sep30’25) – The move by two well-known museums in Paris last year to censor the name ‘Tibet’ by replacing it with terms preferred by or agreeable to China, was criticized earlier this year by the UN expert in...

China faces barrage of calls to improve its record in Tibet etc at UN rights forum

(TibetanReview.net, Sep30’25) – Statements delivered at the ongoing, 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council, Geneva, by a number of democratic countries reflect a broad and unified call from the international community on China to improve its human...

President Xi sees religious crackdown as only way for ethnic, social harmony

(TibetanReview.net, Sep30’25) – Chinese President Xi Jinping has on Sep 29 called for further enactment of law and regulation, as well as stricter law enforcement for religious affairs in a push to sinicize religions and thereby ensure ethnic and...

UN special rapporteur flags change of Tibetan exhibits’ names at Paris museums

The Dharamshala-based Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), in a report, said that reports indicate that the Musée du Quai Branly and the Musée Guimet have replaced the term “Tibet” with “Xizang Autonomous Region” and “Himalayan World,” respectively, sparking accusations of...

Urgent Call for Action from 52 Rights Groups on Systemic Abuses and Political Control in Hong Kong’s Prisons 

September 30, 2025  The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights  Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)Palais des NationsCH-1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland Dear High Commissioner Volker Türk,  As a coalition of 52 civil society...

World Animal Protection urges action after fireworks disrupt wildlife and fragile ecosystems

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 30: World Animal Protection (WAP) has called on Chinese authorities to take immediate action to mitigate environmental damage and protect local wildlife following a large-scale fireworks display in Tibet’s ecologically sensitive region. The controversial display art,...

Xi Jinping calls for stricter crackdown on religion as path to ‘Ethnic and Social Harmony’

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 30: Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged tighter regulation and enforcement of religious affairs, declaring that the sinicization of religion is “the only way” to achieve ethnic unity, social harmony, and long-term stability in the country,...

UN raises alarm over Chinese influence in French museums’ erasure of Tibet

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 30: The UN Special Rapporteur on Cultural Rights on Monday voiced concerns over the erasure of the term “Tibet” from French museum exhibits, warning that the adoption of Chinese-approved labels, such as “Xizang” and “Himalayan...

The Arc’teryx fireworks stunt in Tibet – A call for corporate accountability in fragile ecosystems

September 30, 2025 On September 19, 2025, Canadian outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx, in collaboration with Chinese pyrotechnic artist Cai Guo-Qiang, staged a promotional fireworks display titled "Rising Dragon" at over 5,500 meters (18,000 feet) in Tibet’s pristine mountains. The...

China Detains Student Activist Who Backed Tibetan Rights, Held Since July

Zhang was arrested on July 31 in the southwestern province of Yunnan, while visiting China from France, where she had been studying

UN Experts Condemn French Museums for Erasing “Tibet” Name Under Chinese Pressure

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 30 Sept: UN experts have raised serious concerns over the erasure of the name “Tibet” in French museums, declaring that such actions contribute to the sinicization of Tibetan heritage by the Chinese government and undermine...

China’s draft ‘Ethnic Unity’ law raises alarm over minority rights

Submitted to the National People's Congress on September 8, 2025, the 62-article draft Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress reportedly seeks to legally enforce ideological conformity under the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), raising serious human rights concerns both...

Multiple Nations Voice Strong Concerns Over Human Rights Situation in China at 60th UNHRC Session

Geneva, 25 September 2025: At the 22nd and 23rd meetings of the 60th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, many countries raised strong concerns about the human rights situation in China. The debate focused on violations in...

UN Special Rapporteur Raises Concerns Over Paris Museums’ Use of Nomenclature in Tibetan Exhibits

Geneva, 29 September 2025: The United Nations Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights, Alexandra Xanthaki, has raised serious concerns over recent changes in the nomenclature of Tibetan exhibits at two major Parisian museums. Reports indicate that the...

Earthquake of magnitude 3.3 strikes Tibet

As per the NCS, the earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

Myanmar earthquake: North-East region hit with 4.7 magnitude quake; tremors felt across Assam, Manipur

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Myanmar near the India border early Tuesday, causing tremors across Manipur, Nagaland, and Assam. This seismic event, centered southeast of Ukhrul, followed a 3.4 magnitude quake in Maharashtra and a 3.3 magnitude tremor in...

In a first, Rs 4,600-cr rail projects to link India with Bhutan

In a historic step to deepen ties with Bhutan, India on Monday announced the launch of two cross-border railway projects that will, for the first time, connect the Himalayan kingdom with the Indian Railways network. In a joint presser...

Young Tibet advocates gather in Brussels to advance Tibetan rights with EU policymakers

September 29, 2025 Brussels – Eleven young Tibetans and Tibet supporters from across Europe gathered in Brussels last week for the 2025 edition of the Tibetan Empowerment Days, a training and advocacy program coordinated by the International Campaign for...

China begins producing lithium from two major Tibet mines

(TibetanReview.net, Sep29’25) – China said Sep 28 that it had commenced producing lithium from two major salt lake mines in Tibet as questions about the genuineness of its claimed commitment to environmental protection came into sharp focus when the...

TYC Commences its 19th General Body Meeting

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA 29 Sept: ​​The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC), the largest  Tibetan organisations in exile advocating for the full independence of Tibet, commenced its 19th General Body Meeting(GBM) today at the Lower TCV School hall, with around...

LG Ladakh Kavinder Gupta chairs Law & Order Review Meeting

Asks officials to remain vigilant, responsive, people-friendly approach Promises to address every legitimate concern of people through dialogue & democratic means Calls upon youth to channel their energies towards constructive nation-building Leh , Sept 29: Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of...

North Korea’s foreign minister in China, meets Premier Li on her second visit in less than a month

In her second trip to China in less than a month, North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui met Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday, as Beijing and Pyongyang continue to deepen high-level diplomatic engagement amid shifting regional dynamics