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Tibetan and India strategic thinkers discuss India-Tibet-China relations and future

The roundtable was part of a broader orientation programme held from March 30 to April 2, organised by the Tibet Action Institute in partnership with the Asia Strategic Forum and Closed Door Policy Consulting. The initiative brought a delegation...

Education Kalon Tharlam Dolma Changra Inaugurates Tibetan Language Laboratory at Petoen School, Addresses the staff and students

Dharamshala: Kalon Tharlam Dolma Changra (Minister) of the Department of Education, Central Tibetan Administration, inaugurated the Tibetan Language Laboratory at Mewoen Tsuglag Petoen School on the morning of 1 April 2026. Upon arrival, the Education Kalon was welcomed by Sambhota...

China has jailed disappeared Tibetan monk in secret trial after sounding his imminent release

(TibetanReview.net, Apr01’26) – A Tibetan Buddhist monk who remained disappeared since his arrest by Chinese police in Tibet’s capital Lhasa more than four and half years ago has been found jailed for seven years after a secret trial, reported...

Dalai Lama set for Ladakh visit this summer

(TibetanReview.net, Apr01’26) – As in past many years, save during the Covid-19 pandemic period of 2020-22, the Dalai Lama is to visit Ladakh this summer. The exiled spiritual leader of Tibet gave his consent after a delegation from the...

Tibetan monk secretly jailed for 7 years by China, whereabouts kept hidden after arrest in Lhasa

The Chinese authorities accused Dargye of performing prayers and making religious offerings to the Dalai Lama, as well as helping a few Tibetan monks escape from Tibet. On August 5, 2021, he was arrested in Lhasa along with his...

Opinion: Not Every Trophy is a Gold Cup – Reclaiming the Prestige of the GCMGC

By Kalsang Rinchen As the countdown begins for the North America GCMGC at the Randall Islands in New York in May 2026, the familiar thrill of “Cup season” is beginning to ripple through the diaspora. For those of us...

Senior Tibetan monk secretly sentenced to 7 years in Lhasa after years of enforced disappearance 

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, April 1: Dhargye, a 64-year-old Tibetan monk, has reportedly been sentenced in secret to seven years in prison following his arbitrary detention in August 2021 in Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet, according to the research group, Tibetan Centre...

Chinese authorities crackdown on Lungnon monastery during memorial rites of Tulku Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, April 1: Chinese authorities have imposed sweeping restrictions and intensified security measures around Lungngn Monastery in Gade County, Golog, during the ongoing memorial prayer ceremonies for the late Tibetan Buddhist leader, Tulku Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche, according...

China’s ‘Ethnic Unity Law’ sparks fresh crackdown on Uyghur language, cultural identity

After the adoption of China's "Ethnic Unity Law" by the National People's Congress on March 12, authorities have reportedly begun a fresh wave of actions aimed at erasing Uyghur cultural identity, according to a report by Uyghur Times (UT).

Tibetan monk secretly sentenced to seven years in prison following years of enforced disappearance

According to the latest information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD), Dhargye, a 64-year-old Tibetan monk, has been secretly sentenced to seven years in prison following his arbitrary arrest in August 2021 in Lhasa,...

Tibet Monk Dhargye Sentenced to Seven Years Imprisonment

Reported and translated by Kelsang Jinpa On August 5, 2021, the Tibetan monk Dargye, who was arrested and forcibly taken away by the Chinese police from the capital of Tibet, Lhasa, was sentenced to seven years in prison according...

17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile concludes last session, adopts new flag rules

(TibetanReview.net, Mar31’26) – That last biannual session of the 17th Tibetan Parliament in Exile (TPiE) concluded on Mar 30 with the adoption of an over Indian Rs. 3.4 billion budget for the financial year Apr 2026-Mar 2027, and new...

ITBP to procure local produce from Himachal farmers

Shimla: The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Himachal Pradesh govt to procure locally produced farm and allied products, including vegetables, fruits, milk, paneer, meat and trout fish.Under the proposed arrangement, the paramilitary force will directly source produce from farmers, cooperative societies and local producers,

From Admiration to Accountability: Art, Influence, and the Responsibility to Name Tibet – A Conversation with Nepalese Actor Buddhi Tamang

Tsering Passang On the evening of Sunday, 29th March 2026, I attended the screening of Milarepa at the Tramshed Theatre in Woolwich, London – an event that proved to be as culturally meaningful as it was personally clarifying. Not...

Dalai Lama Echoes Pope Leo's Call for Peace in Ukraine and Middle East

Dalai Lama officially backed Pope Leo's Palm Sunday peace appeal, urging global leaders to use diplomacy to end conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

TYC Launches Dharamsala–Delhi ‘Black Hat March’ Protesting China’s Ethnic Unity Law

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 31 March: The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC), one of the largest pro-independence Tibetan NGOs, today commenced its “Black Hat March” from McLeod Ganj, a journey that is scheduled to culminate at the United Nations office...

Dalai Lama urges peace and dialogue appeal amid conflicts in Middle East, Ukraine

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, March 31: The Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Tuesday urged peace and dialogue amid ongoing global conflicts including in the Middle East and the war between Russia and Ukraine. He voiced strong...

TYC launches ‘Black Hat March’ from Dharamshala to Delhi, condemning China’s new “ethnic unity” law 

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, March 31: The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC), the largest pro-independence organization in exile, on Tuesday launched a 26-day protest march titled the “Black Hat March” from Lhagyal Ri in Dharamshala to Delhi. The march commenced with...

Across Many Mountains: Memoir of Tibetan Exile Debuts in Tokyo

A Japanese translation of Across Many Mountains, chronicling three generations of Tibetan women’s journey from oppression to exile, recently debuted in Tokyo.

London Office Vows to Strengthen and Promote Tibetan Language and Cultural Identity

The Office of Tibet in London vows to strengthen cultural identity against China's Mandarin mandates by launching new school programs and parent initiatives.

China tightens grip on Tibetan Monastery during Rinpoche’s funeral

Chinese security forces imposed sweeping restrictions around Lung Ngon Monastery in Gade County, Golog, during the funeral rites of the late Choktrul Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche. From March 27 to 30, police and military personnel reportedly surrounded the monastery, severely...

Indian Scholars and Analysts Visit Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, Meet Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel

Dharamshala: A delegation of Indian scholars and analysts visited the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile earlier today, 31 March 2026, where they met with Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel. The visit was part of an orientation program organized by the Tibet Action Institute...

Tibetan president Signs Standardized National Symbols Affirming Historical Status

Central Tibetan Administration signed and standardized its national flag and emblem to reaffirm Tibet's historical status and urge renewed dialogue.

China’s new language law sparks concerns; Tibetan community launches cultural revival initiative

China's newly introduced "Ethnic Unity and Progress" law on March 12, 2026, has raised serious concerns over the preservation of linguistic and cultural identity among ethnic minorities, particularly Tibetans, according to a report by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).