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20-30 Himalayan Communities Attend Maiden Tibet-Himalaya Conference in Dharamsala

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 3 Sept: Amid growing international trends of oversimplifying and essentialising the Himalayan region, participants from the region and scholars specialised in its study have come together at the Tibet-Himalaya Relations Conference to reclaim their agency...

Evening news wrap: Centre grants relief to minority migrants; Trump says India ‘kills with tariffs’, & more

India has exempted specific migrants from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet from penal action under the new immigration law. Simultaneously, US President Donald Trump has labeled India as the "most tariffed nation," asserting that New Delhi proposed...

Five-day Tibet-Himalaya Relations Conference Begins in Dharamshala

Dharamshala: The five-day Tibet-Himalaya Relations Conference, scheduled from 3 to 7 September 2025, commenced earlier today at the Sikyong Hall in Gangchen Kyishong with a brief inaugural ceremony graced by the presence of Chief Guest Sikyong Penpa Tsering and...

Himachal rain: 7 killed in Sundernagar landslide, 2 trapped in debris in Kullu

1,162 roads, including seven national highways, blocked; 15 houses evacuated in Jogindernagar village after mudslide.

Taiwan Councillors Form Tibet Support Network

On Tibetan Democracy Day, 40 Taiwan councillors formed a Tibet support network, pledging solidarity, citing the Dalai Lama’s words, and affirming democratic values.

Dalai Lama Returns to Dharamshala After Ladakh Visit

His Holiness the Dalai Lama returned to Dharamshala after six weeks in Ladakh, where he led teachings, inaugurated projects, and met Czech President Petr Pavel.

Tibetan singer A-Sang under restriction after release

Released in early August, Tibetan singer A-Sang remains under surveillance and off social media after a July 8 arrest for a song referencing the Dalai Lama.

CTA Marks 65th Tibetan Democracy Day in Dharamshala

The Central Tibetan Administration marked 65 years of Tibetan Democracy Day in Dharamshala with speeches, awards, and cultural performances.

Weather update: Red alert in J&K, Punjab; Yamuna crosses danger mark in Delhi

IMD's latest nowcast predicts moderate to intense rain in these areas during the next few hours, bringing concerns of flash floods, landslides, and waterlogging. On Wednesday morning, the water level in Delhi's Yamuna River surpassed the danger level.

Central Tibetan Administration Commemorates the 65th Tibetan Democracy Day

Dharamshala – The Central Tibetan Administration and the Tibetan community in Dharamshala celebrated the 65th Tibetan Democracy Day earlier this morning at the Tsuglagkhang courtyard, in the presence of distinguished guests: Hon’ble MP Wada Yuichiro, Member of the House...

Dalai Lama returns to Dharamshala

The Dalai Lama’s return to Dharamshala coincides with the 65th anniversary of the establishment of Tibetan democracy. His return was initially scheduled for Monday, but due to inclement weather conditions, his flight was rescheduled and he has reached back...

Landslides claim five lives as heavy rains lash Himachal

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh caused landslides and flash floods, killing five and blocking 1,337 roads, including national highways. Rescue efforts ongoing.

Tibetan singer on restricted release after broadcasting a song celebrating the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday

September 2, 2025 In early August, Chinese authorities released popular young Tibetan singer, A-Sang, according to a source who is close to the singer. However, after his release, local public security officials placed him under constant surveillance and are...

PRC has no authority over Dalai Lama’s reincarnation: CTA President on Tibetan Democracy day

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 2: The President of the exile Tibetan government, officially known as the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), Penpa Tsering, at the 65th anniversary of the Tibetan Democracy Day, delivered a strong rebuke to Beijing’s claim over...

Taiwan councillors launch Tibet support network on Tibetan Democracy Day

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Sep. 2: 40 councillors from 15 local councils across Taiwan and across party lines announced the formation of the Taiwan City Councillors Network for Tibet pledging solidarity with the Tibetan people and affirming their commitment to democracy,...

Tibetan Democracy Day: Sixty-Five Years of Exile, and Still Counting

OPINION Charisma fades, but institutions endure, and the Dalai Lama’s pivotal decision taken 65 years ago to democratize the exile Tibetan governance stands out as a rebuttal of China’s assumption that Tibetans cannot govern themselves, and as a symbol...

Dalai Lama returns to a rainy Dharamshala to hearty Tibetan welcome greetings

(TibetanReview.net, Sep02’25) – The Dalai Lama returned to his exile home of some 65 years at McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, today to a rainy but hearty welcome by local Tibetans after being away since Jul 12, including 45 days in...

TCHRD criticises Xi Jinping’s Tibet visit as ‘stage-managed spectacle’

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy criticised Xi Jinping's Lhasa visit, calling it a "stage-managed" display that ignored Tibetan autonomy. The report highlighted Sinicisation, restricted Tibetan language and culture, and alleged forced labour, intermarriage, and resource displacement,...

Tibetans in Dharamsala celebrate 65th Tibetan Democracy day

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 2 Sept: The Central Tibetan Administration(CTA) today marked the 65th anniversary of its democratic system, commemorating the swearing-in of the first Commission of Tibetan People’s Deputies on 2 September 1960, a milestone that laid the...

Chandigarh-Shimla NH blocked due to landslide at Sanwara

Dharampur-Kasauli road that branches out of the national highway is also in danger, officials said, adding vehicles are stranded on both sides.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Safely Returns to Dharamshala Following a More than Month-and-a-half-long Sojourn in Ladakh

Dharamshala: Despite heavy rainfall and foggy weather, His Holiness the Great 14th Dalai Lama safely returned to Dharamshala this afternoon to a warm welcome from Tibetans, devotees, and well-wishers, following a month-and-a-half-long sojourn in Ladakh. Leadership from the Central...

Statement of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on the 65th Anniversary of the Tibetan Democracy Day

2 September 2025  Today marks a momentous occasion—the 65th anniversary of the establishment of Tibetan democracy. It is also a day to remember with deep reverence the boundless kindness of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the supreme leader of...

Statement of the Kashag on the 65th Anniversary of the Tibetan Democracy Day

2 September 2025  Today, on this momentous occasion of the sixty-fifth anniversary of Tibetan Democracy Day, concurrent with the global observance of the ‘Year of Compassion’ in celebration of His Holiness the Great 14th Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, the...

Statement of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on the commemoration of the 65th Tibetan Democracy Day

Today marks a momentous occasion—the 65th anniversary of the establishment of Tibetan democracy. It is also a day to remember with deep reverence the boundless kindness of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the supreme leader of Tibet, for bestowing...

Statement of the Kashag on the Sixty-Fifth Anniversary of the Tibetan Democracy Day

Today, on this momentous occasion of the sixty-fifth anniversary of Tibetan Democracy Day, concurrent with the global observance of the ‘Year of Compassion’ in celebration of His Holiness the Great 14th Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, the Kashag extends its...