Massive fireworks in Tibet by Chinese artist Cai Guoqiang and Arc’Teryx sparks environmental backlash
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 22: A massive fireworks spectacle staged by Chinese contemporary artist Cai Guoqiang in collaboration with outdoor apparel brand Arc’Teryx on the Tibetan Plateau has ignited widespread criticism and environmental concern. The performance, titled “Rising Dragon”, unfolded on September 20 along a high-altitude ridge in Gyangze County, Shigatse (Ch. Xigaze) prefecture, and was streamed […]
‘Wisdom of Happiness’ documentary to premiere across United States
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 22: ‘Wisdom of Happiness’, a documentary featuring His Holiness the Dalai Lama and his teachings on inner peace and compassion, will screen coast-to-coast in the United States on October 16 in what is being described as a unique “experiential event”. The documentary film, directed by Barbara Miller and Philip Delaquis, offers […]
22-year-old student advocate for Tibet held incommunicado in China for 49 days
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 19: Zhang Yadi, known online by the alias Tara, a 22-year-old international student and outspoken advocate for Tibetan culture, has been missing inside China for 49 days. Originally from Changsha, Hunan, Zhang had been studying in France and was due to begin a Master’s program in Anthropology at SOAS, University of London, […]
Middle Way Day marked by honouring 17 top Tibetan language students
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 18: On the occasion of the Middle Way Day, the Global Tibetan People’s Movement for Middle Way Approach awarded a total prize money of ₹1Lakh to 17 students who excelled in this year’s CBSE class X and class XII Tibetan language examinations. Tenzin Shinyi, Vice President of the GTPM for the […]
Two additional Election Commissioners elected ahead of 2026 elections
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 18: The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile elected two seasoned Tibetan women leaders as Additional Election Commissioners ahead of the 2026 general elections on Friday during the last day of the parliamentary session. Former parliamentarian Tsering Youdon was elected as one of the two additional commissioners, securing 30 votes against 11 for her opponent, Karma […]
Tibetan monk missing since 2021 after arrest in Lhasa
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 17: Dhargye, a Tibetan monk, has been missing for more than four years after being arbitrarily arrested by Chinese police in Tibet’s capital, Lhasa. The news of his disappearance has only now surfaced outside Tibet. According to Tibet Times, a Dharamsala-based Tibetan news outlet, Dhargye, aged 63, was arrested on August […]
CTA security minister urges Tibetans visiting Tibet to remain vigilant against Chinese influence
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 17: Minister of Security Gyari Dolma cautioned Tibetans travelling to Tibet not to fall under Chinese influence or in the propaganda machinery, emphasising the importance of vigilance during visits to their homeland during the 2025 general session of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on Wednesday. Her remarks followed questions raised a day earlier by […]
Dalai Lama extends birthday wishes to PM Modi, expresses gratitude to India for warm hospitality
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 17: Tibetan leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, extending warm greetings on his birthday and wishing him continued good health and a long life on Wednesday. In his message, the Tibetan spiritual leader lauded India’s achievements under Modi’s leadership. “As India’s longest staying […]
Bill seeking amendment on rules of budget fails house floor test
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 16: A bill proposing amendments to provisions in rules of budget failed the floor test after extensive deliberation on Tuesday during the 2025 general session of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile. The amendment to the Rules of Budget sought to introduce emergency financial measures for the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) in situations where normal […]
China stations military veterans in schools and kindergartens in Tibet
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 16: China has launched a pilot programme in Tibet that stations military veterans in state-run kindergartens and schools, raising alarm over the growing militarisation of Tibetan education. According to a new report by Tibet Watch, the initiative aims to instill Communist Party ideology and military discipline in Tibetan children as young as […]