China raises concern among locals as Tibet’s tourist sites reopen
By Choekyi Lhamo DHARAMSHALA, MAR 24: Authorities of Kardze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan have reopened Tibetan tourist sites risking the lives of local Tibetan residents to a second wave of the virus coming into the region amid coronavirus outbreak, raising concerns about the safety of Tibetans. Chaksam Kha monastery in Kardze reopened on Friday […]
Sikyong advises caution to the public, curbs CTA attendance by 50%
Sikyong advises caution to the public, curbs CTA attendance by 50% By Choekyi Lhamo DHARAMSHALA, MAR 23: The President of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) addressed a press conference this morning advising caution to the Tibetan public as the outbreak reaches Kangra district. CTA administration has decided to cut down 50% of employee attendance due […]
London man second Tibetan to die from COVID-19
By Tenzin Dharpo DHARAMSHALA, Mar. 24: An elderly Tibetan man died of COVID-19 at a hospital in London around 1 am (London Time) on 24 March 2020, becoming the second Tibetan in exile to die from the COVID-19 virus, Radio Free Asia reported. There are no other details at the moment. The first case of death […]