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Tibetan Independence Day Marked with Currency-Themed Ceremony in Dharamsala

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 13 Feb: The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) and Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) today jointly commemorated the 113th anniversary of the Proclamation of Tibet’s Independence by the Great 13th Dalai Lama today at the...

Penpa Tsering Secures Re-Election as Sikyong After Decisive Preliminary Vote

Incumbent Sikyong Penpa Tsering wins re-election as the Tibetan political leader, securing over 61% of preliminary votes to bypass a final runoff vote.

Election Commission Declares Result of Preliminary Election of Sikyong and Members of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile

Dharamshala: The Election Commission of the Central Tibetan Administration held a press conference this afternoon, 13 February 2026, to announce the results of the preliminary election for the Sikyong and members of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile. In accordance with...

Popular Tibetan Anti-Corruption Activist Released in Deteriorating Health After More Than Seven Years in Prison

Before prison and after release picture of A-nya Sengdra The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy has learned about the release of popular Tibetan anti-corruption activist and community leader A-nya Sengdra on 7 February after serving more than...

Tibetan Activist A-nya Sengdra Released in Critical Health After Seven Years of Torture and Deliberate Medical Neglect in Chinese Prison

13 February 2026 Prominent Tibetan environmental defender and anti-corruption activist A-nya Sengdra has been released from Mianyang Prison in China after enduring more than seven years of unjust imprisonment for his courageous activism. The 55-year-old nomad and community leader...

Why Nehru recognised Tibet as a part of China — CDS Anil Chauhan explains

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan stated that Jawaharlal Nehru recognized Tibet as part of China to foster a strong relationship, recalling the Panchsheel agreement. He emphasized that India must reconsider its perspective on Himalayan boundaries, particularly in...

Central Tibetan Administration Condemns China’s Use of ‘Epstein Files’ to Tarnish His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Reputation

Dharamshala: State-run and affiliated media outlets in the People’s Republic of China have recently intensified their recurring smear campaigns against His Holiness the Dalai Lama following references to Him in the “Epstein Files.” These allegations, aimed at spreading misinformation...

Dalai Lama Safely Returned After Two-Month Spiritual Tour

Dalai Lama has safely returned to Dharamshala following a busy two-month spiritual tour in Karnataka, where he met with nearly 16,000 devoted followers.

Businessman shot dead in Dehradun, second murder in city in 48 hours

A businessman was allegedly shot dead in Dehradun on Friday. The incident took place near Silver City Cinema, on Rajpur Road. This is the second murder in the city in the last 48 hours and the third in 11...

Feature Story: Will Norbulingka Institute’s legacy survive its crumbling administration?

Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Feb. 12: For nearly three decades, the Norbulingka Institute in Dharamshala has stood as one of exile Tibet’s most enduring cultural beacons—a living sanctuary where the refined traditions of Tibetan art, once threatened by displacement, found...