EU Presidency declaration on Nepal

The EU Presidency expressed concern over the issue created after the deportation of 18 Tibetans from Nepal, pointing out to the Kathmandu government that this action is opposed to the UN charter on human rights.

Dalai Lama visits Kashmir

People from all faiths and religions gathered to welcome the Dalai Lama to the Buddhist-majority district of Leh. Among those present were the state’s deputy chief minister, Mangat Ram Sharma, and several state ministers.

Dalai Lama envoys, China edge towards better ties

A second visit by delegates of the exiled Dalai Lama to China within months underscores a stunning shift after contacts spent a decade in a deep freeze. Even more revealing was the list of holy places they did not visit.