House approves $4 million loan for Minnesota’s ‘Tibet Town Project’ despite calls to turn down funding
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Mar. 28: A resolution proposing a budget reduction for the Tibet Town Project (TTP) failed to pass the floor test during the ongoing ninth (budget) session of the 17th Tibetan Parliament in Exile on Saturday. The motion secured only eight votes in favor of the reduction, while 10 members voted against it, […]
House elects new Chief Justice Commissioner, two justices and auditor general of CTA
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Mar. 29: In a significant development during the twelfth day of its 2025 budget session, the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile (TPiE) elected a new Chief Justice Commissioner, two justices for the Tibetan Supreme Justice Commission (TSJC), and an Auditor General for the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) through a secret ballot on Saturday. Filling […]
Bill to prevent administrative deadlock sent to ad hoc committee for review
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Mar. 29: The Tibetan Parliament in Exile has voted to establish an ad hoc committee to review proposed changes to “the Rule of Budget” following extensive debate during its ninth budget session. The amendment tabled by the 16th Cabinet (Kashag), which would create emergency procedures for government expenditures when normal governance structures are […]
China releases “White Paper” on Tibet human rights, draws International concerns
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Mar. 29: The Chinese government has released a new white paper on human rights in Tibet, drawing renewed international criticism over its treatment of Tibetan culture, education, and religious practices. The document, titled “Human Rights in Xizang in the New Era”, was released by the State Council Information Office at a press conference in Lhasa […]
‘Tibet visit guidelines’ released by ICT to combat Chinese propaganda
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Mar. 29: Advocacy group International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) has released comprehensive guidelines for official delegations visiting Tibet, urging adherence to a “Do-No-Harm Principle” to avoid inadvertently amplifying Chinese state propaganda. Released on March 26, the document titled “Guidelines for official visits to Tibet” outlines essential criteria that official delegations should observe when granted access […]
Dalai Lama expresses condolences to earthquake victims in Myanmar
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Mar. 29: Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama has issued a statement expressing profound sadness over the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, which has claimed, according to Myanmar’s military junta, over 1,000 lives and left thousands injured. “I offer my condolences to the families of those who have […]