India raises concerns over controversial mega-dam on the Brahmaputra in Tibet
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Aug 8: The government of India has taken note of reports that China has commenced construction of a mega dam project on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, which forms the upper course of the Brahmaputra. The minister of state for external affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh informed the Rajya Sabha […]
Kirti Monastery in Dharamshala marks the 83rd birthday of 11th Kirti Rinpoche
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Aug 8: The exile base of the Kirti Monastery in Dharamshala celebrated the 83rd birthday of its foremost religious figure His Eminence the 11th Kirti Rinpoche, Lobsang Tenzin Jigme Yeshe Gyamtso Rinpoche, on Friday with mass prayers and a cake-cutting ceremony. Although Kirti Rinpoche is currently in Dharamshala, he did not attend […]