Geneva: 13 UN Special Procedure Mandate Holders have issued a communication letter to the Chinese government raising extreme concerns against the widespread violations and crackdown against Tibetans expressing opposition to the Kamtok hydroelectric power plant in Derge County, Tibet. The joint communication signed by 13 United Nations Independent Experts was …
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama Meets with Representatives of Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation on the Award’s 66th Anniversary
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamshala, HP, India, 4 August 2024: This morning, the Board of Trustees of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF), which is based in Manila, in the Philippines, launched a seven-volume series entitled Greatness of Spirit about previous recipients of the award in the presence of His Holiness the …
Read More »U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti Reaffirms Support for Tibetan Values at Tibet Festival’s Cultural Show
Delhi: On 3 September 2024, in the evening of the first day of the ongoing Tibet Festival, “Spirit of Tibet: Celebrating Culture and Compassion”, the U.S. Ambassador to New Delhi, His Excellency Eric Garcetti, as chief guest, attended the Tibetan cultural show performance by artistes of Tibetan Institute of Performing …
Read More »Central Tibetan Administration Commemorates 64th Anniversary of Tibetan Democracy Day with Parliamentary Delegation from Estonia
Dharamshala: The leadership of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) and Dharamshala-based Tibetan residents commemorated the 64th anniversary of Tibetan Democracy Day earlier today at Tsuglagkhang in the gracious presence of Estonian parliamentary delegation led by honourable MP Juku-Kalle Raid, the Chair of Tibet Support Group in Estonian Parliament. The delegation from Estonia –who were specially invited by …
Read More »His Holiness the Dalai Lama Returns to Dharamshala to a Rousing Reception After Successful Knee Surgery in the U.S.
Dharamshala: Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama safely returned to Dharamshala this morning to a warm welcome reception from Tibetans, devotees, and well-wishers. Upon his arrival at Kangra Airport, His Holiness was received by Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, Security Kalon (Minister) Dolma Gyari, Settlement Officer …
Read More »His Holiness the Dalai Lama Safely Arrives in Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich: His Holiness the Dalai Lama safely arrived at the Zurich Airport on 23 August 2024 to a warm welcome reception from around 1,200 Tibetans and well-wishers in Switzerland after a two-month-long sojourn in the United States for His knee treatment and recovery. Representative Thinley Chukki from the Tibet Bureau, …
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