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Tibetans in-exile extend Diwali greetings, express hope for peace and freedom in Tibet
Tenzin Lekshay, spokesperson of the Tibetan government in-exile, said Diwali's spirit of truth and nonviolence resonates deeply with the Tibetan cause. "On this auspicious occasion of Diwali, I, on behalf of the Central Tibetan Administration and all the Tibetans...
Harvard Club of France defies chinese pressure, hosts Lobsang Sangay after multiple venue refusals
Stephanie Mareva Failloux, President of the Harvard Club of France, noted that organising the event was challenging due to hesitance from institutions, schools, and companies regarding hosting the Tibetan leader.
Nepal bids farewell to Kancha Sherpa, the last living member of Everest’s 1953 expedition with state honor
Sherpa was part of the expedition team led by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa. He spent his final days in his ancestral home in Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Everest.
China accused of torturing Tibetan monk as dam protests face brutal suppression
The London-based human rights group Tibet Watch has raised alarm over the worsening condition of Gonpo Tsering, the abbot of Yena Monastery in Shiba village, who is reportedly fighting for his life at a hospital in Chengdu, Sichuan province....
Exposition of holy relics of Buddha in Russia’s Kalmykia draws over 90,000 devotees
Over 90,000 devotees have visited Buddha relics in Kalmykia, Russia, since October 11. The relics, a national treasure from India, are enshrined at the Geden Sheddup Choikorling Monastery. The exposition strengthens India-Russia ties and highlights the region's Buddhist heritage.
China faces rising international condemnation for Uyghur genocide and repression
Dolkun Isa, President of UZDM and former WUC President, addressed the Turkish Muslim Youth Leadership Program in Krefeld, Germany.
UN report raises alarm over China’s transnational human rights violations
According to the report, the UN has expressed concern over China's cross-border operations targeting dissidents, human rights defenders, and members of ethnic and religious minorities abroad. These activities reportedly include harassment, surveillance, intimidation, and forced returns, often carried out...
European parliament confronts China over Tibet and human rights abuses at 42nd EU-China dialogue
According to CTA, European lawmakers strongly criticised China for its continued repression in Tibet and other regions under its control.
Kancha Sherpa, last surviving member of 1953 Everest expedition, passes away
Ang Phurba 'Kancha' Sherpa breathed his last at around 2:00 AM on Thursday. He had spent his final days in his ancestral home in Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Everest.
China’s reckless space ambitions poison Tibet again as Chinese rocket debris sparks toxic disaster
Video clips circulating online show flaming debris crashing into open fields as dense orange fumes rise into the air, with Tibetan voices in the background expressing alarm. One person can be heard shouting, "Oh my God, rocket debris is...
China forces thousands of Tibetans to attend ‘Fake Panchen Lama’ ceremony amid tight security
The four-day religious event took place from October 9 to 12 at the Kyi-kyi Nakha site of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, which is the traditional residence of the Panchen Lamas in Shigatse. There is a previous instance of authorities mandating...
China’s upcoming strategic rail link from Tibet to Lhasa near LAC, big security concern for India, warn Tibetan experts
According to reports, the new rail line aims to strengthen China's connectivity with central Tibet and improve its capacity to mobilise troops and resources along the border areas. The development comes at a time when India is also planning...
China’s reckless expansion turning Tibet into a climate catastrophe, warns Stockholm report
The study, released by the Stockholm Centre for South Asian and Indo-Pacific Affairs ahead of COP30, warns that Tibet, often called the "Roof of the World", is facing environmental breakdown with global implications.
UP Dy CM Maurya leads delegation of monks to transport Buddha relics to Russia’s Kalmykia for exposition
The exposition will be held in the capital city of Elista, the capital city of Kalmykia, from October 11 to 18.
Monks offer prayers to sacred Buddha relics being taken to Russia
National Museum Director General Gurmeet Singh Chawla and a high-level delegation of 11 senior Indian monks on Saturday offered prayers to the sacred Relics of Gautam Buddha, before departing for Russia's Kalmykia Republic for an exposition.
China’s tech tyranny unveiled: WUC leaders reaffirm peaceful resistance
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its weekly brief, concerning the ongoing struggle for Uyghur rights and global advocacy for religious freedom and peaceful resistance.
UN slams China and Vietnam over the Tibetan Lama’s mysterious death
UN human rights experts have asked China and Vietnam to explain the arrest, disappearance, and suspicious death of Tibetan spiritual leader Tulku Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche in Ho Chi Minh City, warning that both governments may have violated international human...
China’s war on freedom escalates: Global alarm over widening human rights crisis
Human Rights in China (HRIC) has released its latest weekly brief, painting a grim picture of escalating repression under President Xi Jinping's rule, highlighting the Chinese Communist Party's tightening control over civil liberties, religious freedom, and dissent across the...
China uses Panchen Lama’s Kalachakra to legitimise control over Tibetans
Gyaltsen Norbu, the China-appointed Panchen Lama often dismissed by Tibetans as a "political imposter," is slated to lead the Kalachakra empowerment and teachings at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, the historic seat of the Panchen Lamas in Shigatse, Tibet, from October...
Himachal: Tibetans pray for the Dalai Lama’s long life in Dharamshala
Over 4,000 Tibetans, including Buddhist monks, nuns, and foreign followers from different parts of the world, gathered at the temple to offer prayers for the Dalai Lama's long life.
‘Take down CCP’: Demonstrators slam 76 years of oppression in China
Around 80 protesters gathered outside the Chinese Consulate in San Francisco to mark the CCP's 76th anniversary, condemning decades of oppression and human rights abuses. Speakers from Tibetan, Hong Kong, and Chinese activist groups urged global support against Beijing's...
Snowstorms strand hikers in China, a South Korean climber dies in Nepal
Early snowstorms trapped hundreds of hikers in western China, including near Mount Everest. A South Korean climber died in Nepal during a storm. One hiker died and over 200 were rescued in Qinghai province. Trails closed in another area...
Tibetan Election Commission in-exile announces general elections schedule, to be held in 2 phases on Feb 1 and April 26
The elections of the Sikyong (political leader) and the Tibetan parliament in exile will be held in two phases. The first phase of the elections will be held on February 1, 2026, and the second phase is scheduled for...
Chilling video: Man falls to death on China mountain after untying safety rope to take photos
A 31-year-old hiker died on Mount Nama after removing his safety rope to take photos. He tripped and fell hundreds of meters. He was not using an ice axe, had no permits, and his group hadn't filed a climbing...
Earthquake of magnitude 3.2 strikes Tibet
As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.
Tibet’s climate crisis poses global threat, warns Stockholm Paper
The Stockholm Center for South Asian and Indo-Pacific Affairs warned that the Tibetan Plateau is facing a severe climate crisis due to China's unchecked infrastructure and resource extraction. The report urged global action, calling Tibet's protection an ecological imperative...
Over 200 climbers stranded after blizzard on Tibetan slopes of Mt Everest, 350 rescued
A blizzard on Mt. Everest's Tibetan slopes stranded over 200 hikers, while 350 were rescued. The storm, impacting the remote area since Friday, worsened Sunday. Chinese media provided limited coverage due to the National Day holiday. Separately, Typhoon Matmo...
Dalai Lama extends wishes to Archbishop-designate of Canterbury Sarah Mullally
Vatican News further mentioned that Bishop Mullally succeeds Archbishop Justin Welby. She has served as the Bishop of London since 2018, becoming the first woman to hold that role, and previously served as the Bishop of Crediton in the...
Tibetan leader Penpa Tsering urges Canada to counter China’s cultural genocide
Addressing the media at the Parliamentary Press Gallery in Ottawa on Thursday, Tsering highlighted the impact of state-run boarding schools in Tibet, likening them to colonial-style institutions designed to assimilate an entire generation of Tibetan youth, as reported by...
World unites against China’s brutal campaign to erase Uyghur identity and faith
The report also documented the death of 96-year-old Imam Abidin Damollam in prison while serving a nine-year term. USCIRF further noted the persecution of Uyghur women such as Tursungul Ghopur and Heyrinisa Memet, who were imprisoned for teaching religion...