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China for more state-enterprise major projects in Tibet to ensure stability, unity

(TibetanReview.net, Aug26’25) – With the population of towns and cities in Tibet already overwhelmingly Chinese immigrants, Beijing wants to maintain, or even speed up, the momentum of the Sinicization there by ensuring for them urban infrastructure and facilities as...

Monsoon showers in Ladakh delay Dalai Lama’s return to Dharamshala

(TibetanReview.net, Aug26’25) – The Dalai Lama was scheduled to leave Ladakh’s capital Leh on Jun 26 after spending six weeks in the Union Territory of India, but had to postpone it due to heavy rain, reported the IANS news...

Sadhguru embarks on motorbike Kailash Yatra after brain surgeries, marks India-China spiritual ties

NEW DELHI: The reopening of the Kailash Yatra route through Tibet has allowed Indian pilgrims to undertake the spiritual journey to Mount Kailash after a five-year hiatus, reflecting improving India-China relations.

Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel Addresses Closing Ceremony of Inter-School Dialectics Meet

Dharamshala: Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile attended the closing ceremony of the Inter-School Dialectic Meet at the Tibetan Children’s Village, Chauntra, as the Chief Guest. The Inter-School Dialectics Meet, organized by the Department of Education, Central...

SFT to Honour Tibetan Activists and Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Leader with Annual Lhakar Awards

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 26 Aug: Student for a Free Tibet(SFT) has conferred its annual Lhakar Awards, honouring the SFT France chapter and Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Anna Kwok for activism in exile, while recognising imprisoned climate activist Anya(A-Nya)...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Visits Tibetan Settlements in Kullu-Manali and Addresses the Public

Dharamshala: On 23 and 24 August 2025, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, in his capacity as the incumbent Kalon (Minister) of the Department of Religion and Culture as well as the Department of Home, visited several Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, schools, Men-Tsee-Khang...

China’s Digital Crackdown in Tibet: A Regime of Silence in the Virtual Age

OPINION Aritra Banerjee* dwells on how China has weaponized technology to suppress faith, speech, and dissent on the Tibetan Plateau, cutting Tibetans off from each other, their diaspora, and the wider world, causing a profound erosion of cultural identity,...

Tibetan mixed martial artists shine at UFC event in Shanghai

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Aug 25: Three mixed martial artists from eastern Tibet’s Ngaba region in Amdo province recorded stunning victories at UFC Fight Night 257, held on Saturday, at the Shanghai Indoor Stadium in China.  The fastest win of the...

UK pushes back ruling on China’s proposed ‘mega-embassy’ in London

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Aug. 25: The UK government has pushed back its ruling on China’s proposed “mega” embassy in London after Beijing declined to provide full, un-redacted architectural drawings for several buildings in the scheme, intensifying a long-running row...

China imprisons Tibetan monk for allegedly sending money abroad

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Aug. 25: Chinese authorities have reportedly detained 48-year-old Tibetan monk Zega Gyatso of Tsang Monastery in Amdo, eastern Tibet, for allegedly sending money abroad. Nearly two months since his arrest, his whereabouts and condition remain unknown,...

Dalai Lama concludes 6-week Ladakh visit, in Delhi tomorrow

SRINAGAR: The Dalai Lama Monday praised Ladakh for its development and the warm hospitality extended to him during his six-week visit to the region.

Xi Jinping visits Lhasa ahead of 60th anniversary of Tibet Autonomous Region

Chinese President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Lhasa on 20 August 2025, marking his first visit since 2021, ahead of the 60th anniversary of the Tibet Autonomous Region.

Ven. Zega Gyatso Arrested

Almost two months have passed since Chinese authorities arrested Ven. Zega Gyatso, a monk from Tsang Monastery, on the alleged charges of “sending money outside.” At present, there...

Tbetan Monastery Leader Takes Own Life After China Intensifies Religious Crackdown in Tibet

In a land where all avenues of dissent are sealed off, Geshe Shersang Gyatso, a 52-year-old leader of Tsang Monastery in the Amdo region of occupied Tibet, took his own life on 18...

Tibetan Monk Shersang Gyatso of Tsang Monastery in Tibet Takes His Own Life in Protest Against Chinese Repression

Dharamshala: Chinese authorities have intensified restrictions on monasteries in Tibet, expelling all monks under the age of 18 from Tsang Monastery (Tib: གཙང་དགོན་པ།) and subjecting monks to strict controls and severe pressure. According to reliable sources, the strict measures...

India, China will need to tide over these hurdles as two Asian neighbours look to smoothen ties

From dam construction on the Brahmaputra to supporting Dalai Lama and relations with Taiwan — Several issues are still there between India and China as both the countries try to improve bilateral ties. Read on:

Watch | 'TikTok must be banned, it's a massive influence operation': Expert on Chinese apps

As the debate around TikTok has resurfaced, the Chinese social media platform must stay banned as it is a massive influence operation of the Communist Party of China (CPC), according to Prasiddha Sudhakar, a researcher of disinformation at the...

China gives in principle nod to resume trade with India through Shipki-La: Himachal govt

The state government would now take up the matter with the Union commerce ministry for completing codal formalities

China’s Panchen addresses symposium to mark 60th TAR anniversary

(TibetanReview.net, Aug24’25) – Well ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s arrival in Tibet’s capital Lhasa on Aug 20, leading a large central delegation to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), Beijing-imposed Tibetan Buddhist...

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Attends Lunch at Abi-Spang Spituk

-dalailama Leh, Ladakh: His Holiness the Dalai Lama was today invited to a lunch in his honour at Abi-Spang Spituk by the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) and the Ladakh Gonpa Association (LGA). Despite the persistent and untimely rain, His...

China has agreed in principle to resume trade with India through Shipki-La in Kinnaur: Himachal govt

China agrees in principle to resume trade via Shipki-La in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh after Wang Yi's visit. Talks also underway for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

Ex-CRPF chief Anish Dayal Singh named Deputy NSA, to oversee internal affairs including Naxal and J&K security

A 1988-batch IPS officer, Anish Dayal Singh has served in the Intelligence Bureau for almost 30 years before heading the ITBP and CRPF. With his extensive experience and a record of operational reforms, Singh is expected to play a...

Tibetan monk Geshe Shersang Gyatso dies by suicide in protest against Chinese repression at Tsang monastery

Tibet Times's report indicated that his death was perceived as a final act of resistance against China's persistent repression.

Earthquake of magnitude 3.4 strikes Tibet

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 98km.

Arunachal's Begging village signs MoU for pre-feasibility report of Siang project

The latest to join were the residents of Begging village in Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, where over 85% of households pledged their support for the preparation of the project's PFR. This comes close on the heels of similar...