The Office of Tibet, New York Launches Spanish language website and Quarterly Newsmagazine
The Office of Tibet, New York, last week launched its Spanish language website. Apart from news, commentaries and official press releases, the website provides rich background information on all aspects of Tibet.
Expansion project completed at Tibet’s Gonggar Airport
The expansion of Gonggar Airport, one of the two airports in Tibet Autonomous Region in southwest China,has been completed and is expected to go into trial operation by the end of this month.
Desmond Tutu says Tibet’s freedom must be initiated by Dharamsala
On the eve of International Human Rights Day (10 December) and the 14th Anniversary of the awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to the Dalai Lama of Tibet, an offer to assist in peaceful negotiations between the Tibet Government in-exile and the government of the People’s Republic
China Constructs Road Near Nangpa La to Stem Flow of Tibetan Refugees to Nepal
The Chinese government has recently completed construction of a paved road to Gyaplung, just 6 kilometers from the glaciated Nangpa La (Nangpa Pass) on the Nepal-Tibet border in its effort to stem the flight of Tibetans from Tibet, according to ICT sources in the region.
Tibetan Buddhist Leader’s Execution Imminent – Campaign for his realease intensified on eve of Chinese Premier’s visit
On the eve of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao’s first visit to North America, and marking one year since China sentenced prominent Tibetan Buddhist leader Tenzin Delek Rinpoche to death, Tibetans and Tibet support groups worldwide launched an intensified campaign for his release.
Dalai invokes faith & science – People flock from india and beyond to listen to his holiness
Kalimpong and Darjeeling are close to my heart and I feel honoured to be in the town: with these words, the Dalai Lama’s took his seat on the shudi (a throne specially built for him) at St Joseph’s College (North Point) ground.
Dalai invokes faith & science – People flock from india and beyond to listen to his holiness
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Nepal Rebuffs China, Restricts Commerce
Nepal has recently banned traders from Tibet from entering its territory in the Solu Khumbu region to conduct commerce and trade, in contravention to a decade-old agreement of free cross-border movement, according to some Nepalese and Tibetan businessmen from the region.
Tibetan Muslims relive homeland memories
Md Ramazan and Md Ramzan Altaf Bhatt were among the hundreds who had gathered at St Joseph’s College to pay obeisance to the Dalai Lama today. Part of the tiny Tibetan Muslim community, they were waiting to thank His Holiness on behalf of their “forefathers”.
Tibetans seek clemency for monk sentenced to death by China
Tibetans living-in-exile in India held a special prayer meeting in Dharamsala seeking the release of one of their leaders sentenced to death by a Chinese court.