Parliament to hold additional session on May 24 despite state lockdown

By Tenzin Dharpo DHARAMSHALA, May 17: The additional session of the Tibetan Parliament in Exile (TPiE) scheduled to be held on May 20 has been postponed to May 24, the parliamentary secretariat said on Sunday. The circular by the secretariat instructed member of the parliaments to report to Dharamshala by May 22 despite the lockdown […]

Exile Tibetans mark 26th anniversary of Panchen Lama’s enforced disappearance

By Choekyi Lhamo DHARAMSHALA, May 17: The exile Tibetan community marked the 26th anniversary of the 11th Panchen Lama enforced disappearance on Monday, urging countries and international community to build alliance for the release of the second highest spiritual leader of Tibet and his family. Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was abducted by the Chinese government at the age […]

22 deaths, 443 new cases in a week: CTA’s Covid-19 Task Force

By Choekyi Lhamo DHARAMSHALA, May 17: During the weekly Covid-19 Taskforce briefing on Thursday, the Tibetan community reported 443 new cases and 22 deaths in the last week, raising alarm as the rate of infections grows across India. Deputy Secretary of Health Department Tenzin Kunsang appealed to the public to strictly adhere to the safety protocols, […]