Jetsun Pema to be honoured with Pearl S. Buck award
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct 18: Jetsun Pema, recognised as the “Mother of Tibet” and the younger sister of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, is set to receive the prestigious Pearl S. Buck Award, The Randolph announced on October 12. She will be honoured with the award on April 18, 2024 in recognition of her […]
Tibetan activist group in Minnesota condemns Israeli action in Palestine
By Tenzin Dedan DHARAMSHALA, Oct 18: The Student For Free Tibet (SFT) Minnesota chapter expressed solidarity with the Palestinian people and condemned Israel’s military action against its Palestinian population. This statement was released amid escalating tensions in the region, drawing attention to the human rights violations and the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. […]
US urges China to create conditions for talks with Tibetan leadership
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct 18: In an ongoing effort to encourage peaceful dialogue between China and Tibetan leaders, the US State Department on October 10 issued a report to Congress calling on China to create necessary conditions for negotiations aimed at resolving the longstanding Tibet-China conflict. The report said that a negotiated resolution offers the best […]
Uttarakhand initiates implementation of Tibetan Rehabilitation Policy
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct 18: The state government of Uttarakhand in India has taken a significant step towards the implementation of the Tibetan Rehabilitation Policy (TRP), directing all its departments to submit comprehensive reports on the TRP within a week, the Times of India reported on October 12. The Tibetan Rehabilitation Policy was formalised […]