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UK Tibet groups call on govt. to reject China’s mega-embassy ahead of decision
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 6: Free Tibet, a London-based Tibet rights group and allied rights organisations which have been at the forefront of sustained protests, public rallies, and advocacy efforts against China’s proposed mega embassy at Royal Mint Court,...
SmartVote Tibet re-launches voter information platform ahead of 2026 CTA elections
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 6: SmartVote Tibet, an online voter information platform developed by the Tibetan civil society group Project Democracy, re-launched its website on Monday ahead of the 2026 Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) general elections. The event was...
Xi reiterates reunification of Taiwan, Yarlung Tsangpo dam project in New Year address
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 2: Chinese President Xi Jinping has reiterated Beijing’s long-standing claim over Taiwan, declaring that the “reunification of our motherland” is “unstoppable,” while also confirming the start of construction of a major hydropower project on the...
China slams Bollywood film ‘Battle of Galwan’, calls it factually incorrect
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 2: China has strongly criticised the upcoming Indian film Battle of Galwan, starring Bollywood actor Salman Khan, accusing it of distorting facts and presenting a one-sided narrative of the deadly 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian...
Irish intelligence warns universities to be cautious in engagements with China
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 31: Ireland’s military intelligence agency has cautioned the country’s universities about potential risks linked to academic and research engagement with China, according to recent media reports. The warning, delivered through confidential briefings to senior university...
Irish intelligence warns its universities while engaging with China
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 31: Ireland’s military intelligence agency has cautioned the country’s universities about potential risks linked to academic and research engagement with China, according to recent media reports. The warning, delivered through confidential briefings to senior university...
MT Tibetan settlement awaits inspections as Delhi HC orders action on unlicensed commercial establishments
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 29: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to take appropriate action against cafes, restaurants, hotels, and other commercial establishments operating in Majnu...
Minthang residents threatened with punishment after arrest of educationist Chogtrul Dorje Tenzin
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 26: Chinese authorities in Amdo Golog have intensified political pressure on local Tibetans following the arrest of respected religious leader and educationist Chogtrul Dorje Tenzin, ordering residents to attend a state-led governance meeting and warning of punitive...
Tibetan activist injured in minor accident during nationwide bike rally, vows to rejoin within weeks
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 24: Tibetan activist Lodoe Palden, who embarked on a 90-day nationwide bike rally to raise awareness about Tibet and the Tibetan freedom struggle, sustained a minor injury following a road accident on December 20 while...
EC bars Tashi Topgyal from Sikyong election, announces 91,042 registered voters for 2026 elections
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 23: The Central Tibetan Administration’s (CTA) Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday announced that 91,042 Tibetans have been registered as voters for the upcoming 2026 general elections, while also declaring disciplinary action against Sikyong candidate Tashi...














