Dalai Lama inaugurates Khamgar Druk Dharmakara college

By Tenzin Dedan DHARAMSHALA, Sept 28: A significant chapter in the realm of Buddhist education unfolded on Wednesday as the foremost Buddhist figure His Holiness the Dalai Lama graced the inauguration ceremony of the Khamgar Druk Dharmakara College in Tashi-Jong cluster settlement in Northern India. This newly established Buddhist institution holds the promise of advancing […]

Sixth session of the parliament postponed indefinitely

By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Sept 28: The parliamentary secretariat in an official circular on Thursday announced the indefinite postponement of the sixth session of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile (TPiE).  In accordance with Article 49 (ii) of the Charter of Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, “if a session of the Tibetan Assembly is required to be adjourned by more […]

Tibetan sentenced to two years for possessing photos of Dalai Lama

By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Sept 28: Tsultrim, a resident of Tsaruma Township in the so-called Chongchi County in eastern Tibet, has reportedly been sentenced to two years in prison after a secret trial conducted by the Intermediate People’s Court of Ngaba County. His conviction is tied to his possession of photographs of the exiled Tibetan spiritual […]

Agreement between Nepal-China raises concern for Tibetan refugees

By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Sept 28: Following the meeting between Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Hangzhou, Beijing and Kathmandu have jointly issued a statement on Tuesday that emphasised Nepal’s renewed commitments to China over matters related to Tibet and Tibetans. The joint statement between Nepal and China […]