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European Parliament passes resolution on violations of religious freedom in Tibet
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, May 9, 2025 – The European Parliament has unanimously adopted a resolution denouncing China’s ongoing violations of religious freedom and human rights in Tibet, marking a rebuke against escalating repression under Chinese President Xi Jinping’s leadership....
Dalai Lama congratulates the new leader of Roman Catholic Church Pope Leo XIV
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 9: The foremost Buddhist leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama extended his congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as the head of the Roman Catholic Church, expressing hope and goodwill in...
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Extends Warm Greetings to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
Dharamshala: This morning, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama sent a letter to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, offering his warmest congratulations on the latter’s election as leader of the Roman Catholic Church. In the letter, His Holiness the...
WBBSE Class 10th Exam 2026 Timetable: WB Madhyamik Exam Datesheet Released At wbbse.wb.gov.in; Get Direct Link Here
WB Madhyamik Exam 2026 Datesheet: The Madhyamik Pariksha (Secondary Examination), 2026 datesheet has been released by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) on the official website of WBBSE at wbbse.wb.gov.in. How to view the Madhyamik Pariksha 2026...
Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel Congratulates German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Dharamshala: Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, extended his heartfelt congratulations to Chancellor Joachim-Friedrich Martin Josef Merz of the Federal Republic of Germany. The Speaker wrote, “We are grateful to the government and the people of Germany for their...
New European Parliament resolution opposes China’s interferences in Dalai Lama’s succession
May 8, 2025 In a resolution adopted today (May 8, 2025) in Brussels, the European Parliament has once again condemned China’s ongoing assimilationist policies and abuses of religious freedom in Tibet and called for an immediate end to Chinese...
Earthquake of magnitude 3.7 jolts Tibet
As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.
Tibetan-origin US city mayor seen likely to win Mayoral re-election this fall
(TibetanReview.net, May08’25) – Aftab Pureval, the Tibetan-Indian-origin Mayor of Cincinnati in the US state of Ohio is to face Cory Bowman, the half-brother of Vice President JD Vance, this fall for his re-election bid. The two were the top...
Tibetan man detained by Chinese authorities after seeking basic utilities for family
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, May 8: A 42-year-old Tibetan man named Kelsang has been detained by Chinese authorities after publicly appealing for access to electricity and water that his family has been denied for over nine years, according to information released...
Autonomous University of Madrid hosts seminar on renowned Tibetan filmmaker Pema Tseden’s legacy
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 8: The Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) held a seminar on Tuesday focusing on the life and works of renowned Tibetan writer and filmmaker Pema Tseden, a pioneering figure in Tibetan-language cinema...
India accuses China’s state media of pro-Pak bias in Pahalgam response strike reportage
(TibetanReview.net, May08’25) – India has strongly criticized China’s state media Global Times May 7 for spreading disinformation to mislead the public on New Delhi’s retaliatory May 7-8 night cruise missile strikes at terror infrastructure deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied...
Sikyong Meets Key US Officials to Strengthen Tibet Advocacy Post USAID Cut
By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 8 May: Subsequent to his meetings with the current and former Chairs of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee on 1 May, Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has engaged in further...
European Parliament Resolution Strongly Opposes China’s Attempts to Interfere in the Succession of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Brussels, 8 May 2025: In the run up to the 30th anniversary of the enforced disappearance of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the 11th Panchen Lama of Tibet, the European Parliament during its plenary in Strasbourg from 5 – 8 May...
Sikyong Penpa Tsering Continues U.S. Visit with Congressional Meetings and Think Tank Engagements
Washington D.C.: On 7 May 2025 (EDT), Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration held several substantive meetings, advancing the Tibetan cause and strengthening U.S. support ahead of the upcoming 90th birth anniversary of His Holiness the 14th...
Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel Emphasises Cultural Importance of Tibetan Opera at 28th Shoton Festival Opening Ceremony
Dharamshala: The 28th Shoton (Yogurt) Festival commenced on 7 May 2025 at the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA). Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel as the Chief Guest, joined by officiating Sikyong Kalon Tharlam Dolma Changra, Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering...
Sikyong Penpa Tsering Engages with U.S. State Department Officials, Meets Several Legislators in D.C.
Washington D.C.: On 5 May 2025 (EDT), Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration met with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, a longstanding advocate for Tibetan rights and lead sponsor of the bipartisan Resolve Tibet Act of 2024. Senator...
Dalai Lama happy to contribute to flourishing of Buddha Dharma in China
(TibetanReview.net, May07’25) – Some 5,000 people attended a long-life prayer ceremony offered by three Tibetan groups this morning to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Tsuglakhang, Dharamshala, one of great many such offerings being continuously made to him...
Dalai Lama offered Tenshug by Shang Gaden Choekhorling Monastery, Chatring and Phari communities
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 7: The foremost Tibetan spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, was offered a Long Life Prayer (Tenshug) on Wednesday by members of the Shang Gaden Choekhorling Monastery in Nepal, as well as the Chatring...
Dalai Lama congratulates Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, May 7: Tibetan leader His Holiness The Dalai Lama has extended his congratulations to Friedrich Merz on his election as Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, expressing optimism about the new leader’s ability to navigate current...
28th Shoton Festival begins in Dharamshala with 14 opera troupes
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, May 7: The 28th Tibetan Shoton Festival in exile opened today at the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA) in Dharamshala, marking the beginning of a 12-day celebration of traditional Tibetan opera that will run until May...
India Successfully Halts Sale of Sacred Buddha Relics in Hong Kong
By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 7 May: India has successfully stopped Sotheby’s auction of sacred Buddha relics, with the global giant auction house postponing the sale of the relics scheduled to be auctioned on Wednesday in Hong Kong. This last-minute...
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Attends Long-life Prayers Offering
-By dalailama.com Dharamshala: Overnight rain let up this morning as His Holiness the Dalai Lama walked from the gate to his residence, through the courtyard, to the Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple. Representatives of those offering prayers, Shang Gaden...
Kalon Dolma Gyari Attends 26th Anniversary of Bharat Tibbat Sahyog Manch with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
New Delhi: The Bharat Tibbat Sahyog Manch (BTSM) commemorated and celebrated its 26th anniversary with a thought-provoking program held at Ghalib Institute near ITO, New Delhi. The program began with the singing of the National Song “Vande Matram”, bringing together...
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Congratulates Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of Germany
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India – This morning His Holiness the Dalai Lama wrote to Friedrich Merz to congratulate him on being elected Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. “Since my childhood I have felt a special affinity...
Have urged Centre for 4-laning of Shimla-Rampur NH: Vikramaditya
This road is strategically important as Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) jawans deployed on the India-China border in Kinnaur district travel using this road; there is currently a two-lane road from Dhali to Rampur-Kinnaur


























