Dalai Lama congratulates Indian PM Modi on India’s historic landing on the moon
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, August 24: Tibetan leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama has extended his warm congratulations to Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on the momentous achievement of Chandrayaan-3’s successful landing on the moon. In a heartfelt message, His Holiness expressed his admiration for the dedication and scientific prowess demonstrated by the […]
Veteran Tibetan political prisoner Sonam Gyalpo passes away in Lhasa
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug 24: Former Tibetan political prisoner Sonam Gyalpo, who has spent an aggregate of 16 years in Chinese prison on vague political charges has reportedly passed away. The veteran political prisoner passed away aged around 72 on August 16 at his residence in Lhasa. Born on June 14, 1955, Gyalpo hailed […]
China condemns visa restrictions by US over boarding schools in Tibet
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Aug 24: China voiced its strong opposition to the U.S. government’s decision to impose visa restrictions on senior Chinese officials involved in the “forcible assimilation” of Tibetan children in government-run boarding schools in Tibet. The move by the US sparked a fiery response from Beijing, with strong words exchanged on both sides. […]