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Dharamshala: The Budget Session (11th Session) of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile for the fiscal year 2026–2027, scheduled from 16 to 30 March, commenced today at 9:30 a.m. with the session commencement announcement by Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel. The session convened in the presence of Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang, Penpa …

Dharamshala: In a letter congratulating the newly elected Prime Minister of Japan, Shigeru Ishiba, His Holiness the Dalai Lama wrote: “Over the years, I have had the opportunity to visit Japan quite regularly. I deeply appreciate the interest and enthusiasm that people from all walks of life have shown in …

Dharamshala: The Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR), Central Tibetan Administration, earlier today commenced the 2nd International Tibet Youth Forum, a hallmark initiative of the 16th Kashag, in Dharamshala that brought together over 100 Tibetan youths representing diverse educational and professional backgrounds from more than 13 countries. The inaugural …

Shewatsel, Leh, Ladakh, India – This morning His Holiness attended a farewell lunch at the Sindhu Ghat, on the banks of the Indus River, near Shey. It was offered by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC). Among those present were the elected Councillors headed by the Chief Executive Councillor …

Shewatsel, Leh, Ladakh, India – His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Governor Josh Green to offer his heartfelt condolences to the people of Hawaii, particularly those from Maui, on the tragic loss of life and destruction of property, including heritage buildings, due to the recent devastating wildfires. He …

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama today issued a statement offering prayers to those affected by a series of natural disasters that were reported from different parts of the world. His Holiness writes, “This year we have seen a shocking series of natural disasters in many different parts of the …