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European Parliament condemns China’s ‘ethnic unity law’, warns of intensified repression

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 1: The European Parliament, in a resolution adopted on Thursday, strongly condemned China’s newly adopted law on “ethnic unity and progress,” warning that it will deepen the systematic suppression of ethnic identities and further strain relations between...

US Senators introduce ‘Tibet Atrocities Determination Act’ to probe alleged crimes by China

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA May 1: A bipartisan bill titled the Tibet Atrocities Determination Act has been introduced by Rick Scott and Jeff Merkley, seeking a formal investigation into whether the actions of the Chinese government in Tibet constitute genocide or crimes...

Exile Tibetans mark ‘Tibetan Calligraphy Day’ with exhibition, workshops in Dharamshala

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, April 30: The exile Tibetan government, officially known as the Central Tibetan Administration, and its Tibet Museum, in collaboration with Palbung Sherabling Monastery, marked ‘Tibetan Calligraphy Day’ on Thursday with a special exhibition.  The observance of...

China-linked disinformation campaign fails to disrupt Tibetan elections: DFRLab

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, April 30: A China-linked online disinformation campaign reportedly attempted to undermine the 2026 Tibetan general elections held across 27 countries but failed to gain traction, remaining largely ineffective, according to researchers at the Digital Forensic Research...

CTA’s first ‘Tibet Freedom Fighters’ Conclave’ in Dharamshala honours 89 veterans, adopts 28 resolutions 

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, April 27: The Department of Security of the exile Tibetan government, officially known as the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), convened its first-ever two-day “Tibet Freedom Fighters’ Conclave” from April 24 to 25 in Dharamshala. A total...

Dharamshala Tibetans cast ballots in final round of 2026 general elections

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, April 26: Exile Tibetan electorates in Dharamshala, the seat of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile, officially known as the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) cast their ballots across 11 polling stations on Sunday in the final round of the...

EC invalidates Nepal’s Choejor Tibetan settlement polls over “serious violations”

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, April 25: Days ahead of final elections of the Tibetan parliament in exile, the Central Tibetan Administration’s Election Commission, in an official communication dated April 23, invalidated the election results from the Choejor Tibetan Settlement, including...

TYC concludes 25-day ‘Black Hat March’ in Delhi, submits appeals to UN and PMO 

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, April 24: The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC), one of the largest pro-independence organizations in exile, concluded its 25-day “Black Hat March” in New Delhi on Friday, culminating in a final protest action at Jantar Mantar. The march, which...

Amnesty International demands information on missing Tibetan educator Choktrul Rinpoche

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, April 23: Amnesty International on Monday issued an urgent appeal to Chinese authorities seeking clarity on the fate and whereabouts of Tibetan religious leader and educator Choktrul Dorje Ten Rinpoche, who has reportedly been missing since December 2025 following his...

Tenzin Choegyal’s “Snow Flower” wins 2026 Queensland Music Award for Best World Music

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, April 22: Tibetan-Australian musician and Grammy-nominated artist Tenzin Choegyal has won the 2026 Queensland Music Awards(QMA) in the World Music category for his album “Snow Flower.” Expressing great joy over the nomination, Choegyal said, “I wasn’t...