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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.
Sikyong Penpa Tsering holds discussion on Tibet issue with global leaders
According to a CTA report, the discussions centred on the situation in Tibet, the institutional continuity of the Dalai Lama, human rights and religious freedom, and the preservation of press freedom
Elections’26: The Case for Sikyong Penpa Tsering’s re-election
OPINION Mr Tenzin Norbu* presents his case for the re-election of Mr Penpa Tsering as the Sikyong in the 2026 Tibetan general elections, noting that if he wins over 60% of the votes in the preliminary round, he will...
International Campaign for Tibet Chairman Richard Gere honored with Human Rights First Inaugural Visionary Award
October 16, 2025 The International Campaign for Tibet’s (ICT) long-time Board Chairman, renowned philanthropist, humanitarian and actor Richard Gere, has been honored as the inaugural recipient of the Human Rights First (HRF) Visionary Award. HRF presented the award to...
Officials sacked after investigation find grassland damaged by controversial firework display in Shigatse
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 16: An official investigation following widespread public outcry by Shigatse authorities has found that the controversial fireworks display sponsored by Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx and designed by Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang caused damage to more...
Tibetan actor Lobsang Chompel passes away at 68 in Lhasa
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 16: Tibetan actor Lobsang Chompel, best known for his award-winning performance in Xiuxiu: The Sent-Down Girl, reportedly passed away in Lhasa on October 10 at the age of 68. His role in the 1998 film earned...
China Expands Missile Forces in Tibetan Plateau
New facilities near Golmud in Qinghai Province suggest an expansion of the PLARF's long-range conventional and nuclear strike capabilities, with major implications for India, Taiwan, and the U.S.
UK delays deadline for decision on China ‘super embassy’ as spy row intensifies
The decision on whether to approve the ‘super embassy’ has been pushed back to December
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...
Last surviving member of first team to conquer Everest dies aged 92
Kanchha Sherpa part of expedition that put Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary atop world’s highest peak in 1953Kanchha Sherpa, the last surviving member of the mountaineering expedition team that first conquered Mount Everest, has died at the age of...
China’s New Tibet Report Masks Forced Relocations of 93,000 Rural Tibetans
By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA 16 Oct: China has released a new think tank report portraying its rural development policies in occupied Tibet as “a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity,” a model it contrasts with Western modernisation, which it...
Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel Arrives in Bylakuppe for Sera Jey Convocation and 11th Ngagyur Nyingma Seminar
Dharamshala: On 16 October 2025, Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel arrived at Serjey Yega Choeling Monastery in Bylakuppe, where he was warmly received in traditional Tibetan fashion by parliamentarian Konchok Yangphel, Local Tibetan Justice Commissioner Phuntsok Palden, Settlement Officer Gelek...
Peace Signed, War Declared: China’s Treachery Against India in 1962
India further sought to strengthen the ties with the PRC by signing of the Panchsheel Agreement in 1954 for peaceful coexistence. The post Peace Signed, War Declared: China’s Treachery Against India in 1962 appeared first on The Sunday Guardian.
You Can Only Do What You Can Do
A reflection and practice on generating loving-kindness and compassion when dealing with difficult people The post You Can Only Do What You Can Do appeared first on Tricycle: The Buddhist Review.
Sikyong Meets with Martin Hála–Led Sinopsis Team and Czech Senators Jiří Oberfalzer and Přemysl Rabas
Prague, Czech Republic: On 15 October 2025 (CEST), Sikyong met with Martin Hála and his team of sinologist, journalist, and analyst from Sinopsis, all of whom are well acquainted with the Tibetan cause and have been long-standing supporters. Their...
Chinese artist Cai Guoqiang blamed for grassland damage from Tibet fireworks
A famous Chinese artist and his sponsor will be held liable for damaging 300,000 square metres of ecologically sensitive Himalayan grassland in a fireworks display, authorities said on Wednesday. Several officials in Tibet, including the county party secretary, were...
China punishes officials over fireworks publicity stunt in ecologically fragile Tibet plateau
Fireworks affected about 30 hectares of grassland, leaving behind plastic debris and firework remnants that were ‘not thoroughly cleaned’
China is Eying for Lithium Mining Near Mt Everest
China’s plan to mine lithium near Mt Everest alarms scientists, who warn of severe ecological damage in Tibet’s fragile high-altitude environment.
Former Tibetan Prisoner Namkyi Addresses US Congress
Former Tibetan prisoner Namkyi told US lawmakers of torture and worsening repression in Tibet, urging continued American support for religious freedom.
Sikyong Penpa Tsering Meets Global Leaders in Prague on Tibet Cause
Sikyong Penpa Tsering met global leaders in Prague to discuss Tibet’s future, press freedom, and international support for the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation.
Video Shows Chinese Rocket Debris Falling Over Tibet’s Amdo
A viral video shows Chinese rocket debris crashing in Tibet’s Amdo, reigniting concern over pollution and safety in China’s rocket drop zones.