Last serving judge of Tibetan Supreme Justice Commission officially concludes tenure
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 10: Justice Commissioner Tenzin Lungtok, the last serving judge of the Tibetan Supreme Justice Commission (TSJC)—the apex judicial body of the Tibetan Government in Exile—officially concluded his five-year tenure on January 9. Appointed on January 10, 2020, his departure marks a critical juncture for the TSJC, which currently has no serving […]
UK Chancellor urged to raise Tibet issue during China visit
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 10: Ahead of UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ visit to China, UK-based Tibet groups and members of the Tibetan community have called on her to prioritise human rights concerns in Tibet during her discussions with Chinese officials. The Chancellor is due to travel to China and hold meetings with Chinese officials on 11 […]
Exile Tibetan leadership congratulates US Speaker Mike Johnson on re-election
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 10: The exile Tibetan leadership has congratulated Mike Johnson on his re-election as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, emphasising the enduring support of the U.S. Congress for the Tibetan cause. The Central Tibetan Administration’s (CTA) President Penpa Tsering and Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile Khenpo Sonam Tenphel conveyed […]
Will push for permanent job for Sambhota teachers: CTA education minister
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 10: Central Tibetan Administration education minister Tharlam Dolma Changra revealed that all necessary documents have been prepared to initiate discussions with Indian government regarding permanent job status for temporary teachers in the Sambhota Tibetan Schools. She was speaking at the closing ceremony of the 8th Tibetan General Conference on Education, held at […]
Chinese authorities restrict Tibetan volunteers for rescue and relief efforts
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 10: Chinese authorities have imposed restrictions on Tibetan volunteers and social organizations from providing rescue and relief efforts to earthquake-affected areas without obtaining official permission. The government has cited “harsh winter conditions, high altitude, low oxygen levels, and remote locations” as reasons for limiting access to the disaster-hit regions. The announcement […]