Dalai Lama expresses sympathy, offers donation for relief efforts of Odisha train accident
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 6: Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama has extended condolences to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and the families over the horrific tragic train collision that took place Friday evening in Balasore district, Odisha that have led to the loss of many lives and injuries. In his letter, […]
Tibet supporter Chow Hang-tung put under solitary confinement for marking Tiananmen Massacre anniversary
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, June 6: Long-time Tibet supporter, a human rights lawyer and Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Chow Hang-tung who is serving time in prison has been put under solitary confinement for undergoing a 34-hour long hunger strike to commemorate the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre. Chow Hang-tung, also the vice-chair of […]
China lobbies to cancel CTA President’s talk in Australia
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA June 6: The Chinese government is facing allegations of undermining free speech in Australia after its attempt to block the head of Tibet’s government-in-exile from speaking at the National Press Club. The scheduled appearance of President Penpa Tsering has sparked heated debate, with officials from the Chinese embassy expressing their displeasure […]