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Dolma Ling Nunnery Welcomes First-Ever Female Leadership in Historic Shift

Dolma Ling Nunnery names first-ever female leadership, marking a historic step for Tibetan Buddhist nuns and advancing gender equality in monastic life.

International Everest Day 2025: Everything To Know About Date, Significance, Origin And More

International Everest Day is observed every year on May 29 to honour the historic ascent of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa of Nepal in 1953. The day commemorates human endurance, courage,...

CTA Health Department issues advisory on new COVID-19 omicron subvariants in India

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 28: In response to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in India driven by newly identified Omicron subvariants NB.1.8.1 and LF.7, the Department of Health of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), known also as the...

Kathmandu film festival under scrutiny for hosting Chinese propaganda segment ‘Xizang Panorama’

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 28: The 21st edition of the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF), set to run from May 29 to June 2, has come under heavy criticism for featuring a controversial film segment titled “Xizang Panorama,”...

Over 30,000 Tibetan farmers, herders relocated from ancestral land: TPI Report

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, May 28: In an alarmingrevelation, over 30,000 Tibetan farmers and herders in their ancestral lands in the high altitude regions of Tibet have been forcefully relocated between 2019 to 2022 under what is described as “population...

Uttar Pradesh: ITBP’s HWWA Wing Hosts Seminar On Menstrual Hygiene For Women In Uniformed Services

In a landmark initiative to promote menstrual and reproductive health among women in uniformed services, the Himveer Wives’ Welfare Association (HWWA) of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), in collaboration with SHEWings Foundation, organised a comprehensive awareness seminar at the...

China’s First National Security White Paper Signals Tighter Control Over Tibet, East Turkistan

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 28 May: Ironically, China, long known for its secrecy and tight control, has released its first-ever White Paper on National Security, acknowledging both “external” and “internal risks” at a critical stage in its modernisation. The...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering’s Official Visit to Vancouver Island Focuses on Tibetan Identity and Middle Way Advocacy

Dharmashala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the political leader of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), made his second official visit to Vancouver Island, Canada, on 26 May 2025. During his visit, he addressed the local Tibetan community at an event organised...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering’s Official Visit to Vancouver Focuses on Tibetan Identity and Middle Way Advocacy

Dharmashala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the political leader of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), made his second official visit to Vancouver, Canada, on 26 May 2025. During his visit, he addressed the local Tibetan community at an event organised by...

Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Tibetan Parliament to visit Tokyo

Dharamshala: Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile and Dolma Tsering Teykhang, Deputy Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, are scheduled to visit Tokyo in Japan, from 29 May to 6 June 2025. The Speakers will depart from Dharamshala...

Tibetan delegation in Frankfurt seeks German backing against China’s repression

During their stay, the delegation conferred with Frank Auth, the President of Friends for Friends in Frankfurt, and Dieter Beine, Chief Protocol Officer of Hessen.

Education Kalon Tharlam Dolma Changra Addresses Closing Ceremony of SEE Learning and Compassion Training Workshop

Dharamshala: Kalon (Minister) Tharlam Dolma Changra of the Department of Education, Central Tibetan Administration, as chief guest, addressed the closing ceremony of the seven-day workshop on SEE Learning (SEEL) and Cognitively Based Compassion Training (CBCT) for Tibetan school SEEL...

World’s Poorest 75 nations owe China $22bn debt repayments this year alone

(TibetanReview.net, May27’25) – The most vulnerable nations on Earth are facing a “tidal wave” of debt repayments from this year as a Chinese lending boom starts to be called in, reported theguardian.com May 27, citing a new report published...

V-TAG Canada Hosts Dinner Honouring Sikyong, Showcasing Youth Leadership

V-TAG Canada hosts dinner for Sikyong Penpa Tsering, spotlighting youth leadership, civic engagement, and Tibetan community unity in Canada.

China’s first national security White Paper labels Tibet and East Turkestan as ‘security concerns’

By Tsering Dhundup Dharamshala, May 27: The Chinese government has released its first-ever National Security White Paper, marking a significant shift in the framing of national security by positioning the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) as the central pillar of...

Veteran Tibetan Activist Continues 6th Solo Cycle Rally from Dharamshala to Delhi

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA,  27 May: Veteran Tibetan activist Jamyang Tenzin departed from Dharamshala today to continue his sixth “Tibet awareness solo cycle rally” from Dehradun to Delhi via Dharamshala.

TYC NORTH AMERICA TOUR

  The Tibetan Youth Congress President Gonpo Dhundup la and Joint Secretary Tsering Choephel la, embarked on a comprehensive tour of North America on March 7, 2025. The primary objective of the tour was to engage with Tibetans in...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Highlights 16th Kashag’s V-TAG Initiative During his Public Address in Vancouver

Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering visited Vancouver and addressed members of the Tibetan community from the Greater Vancouver region at the Tibetan Cultural Society of British Columbia on 25 May 2025. In his address, the Sikyong stated, “Though our struggle...

Tibet-occupying China, Not Pakistan, is India’s ‘primary adversary’, says US intelligence report

(TibetanReview.net, May26’25) – Following its armed invasion and illegal annexation of Tibet in the middle of the last century, China is now India’s “primary adversary” and its defence priorities focus on countering the threats posed by this new neighbour....

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Calls for Unity and Shared Responsibility Among Tibetans in Calgary

Dharamshala: On 24 May 2025, as part of his ongoing official visit, Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) visited Calgary, Canada, where he was warmly welcomed by members of the Tibetan community and representatives of the...

Tibetan Delegation in Frankfurt Seeks Stronger German Support for Tibet

Tibetan delegation led by Thinlay Chukki visits Frankfurt, urges German support for Tibet’s rights, and promotes cultural awareness at Tibet House.

New Book Sheds Light on Tibetan Women Writers in Exile

Exile Women and Literature by Kunsang Dolma highlights the powerful voices of Tibetan women writers in exile and their role in preserving culture and identity.

Tibetan activist Jamyang Tenzin concludes sixth solo cycle rally for Tibet

Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 26: Veteran Tibetan activist Jamyang Tenzin successfully concluded his 6th solo cycle rally for Tibet on Sunday, which began from Dekyiling to Delhi, passing through Shimla and Dharamshala. The month-long awareness campaign commenced on April...

After Kailash-Mansarovar, locals seek resumption of Shipki La-Tibet border trade

(TibetanReview.net, May25’25) – As hopes rise for the revival of border trade between India and Tibet through Shipki La in Kinnaur district, of Himachal Pradesh state and residents have urged the local authorities to take up the issue with...

Sinicization of Tibetan names

Language standardization has long been a focal point in China’s nation-building efforts. In the ever-evolving landscape of China’s governance, language and names play a crucial role in shaping national identity. The Sinicization of Tibetan names—an effort to align naming...