Bir: Sikyong Penpa Tsering commenced his official visit to the three Tibetan settlements in Bir and Chauntra with a warm reception led by Bir Tibetan Society (BTS) Officer Karma Namgyal, Bir Nangchen Tibetan Settlement Officer Samten Choephel, and Bir Dege Tibetan Settlement Officer Kunchok Lhamo. As part of his official …

Washington DC: A special reception to celebrate the 91st birthday of His Holiness, the Great 14th Dalai Lama was hosted jointly by the Office of Tibet, International Campaign for Tibet, and Capital Area Tibetan Community on 9 July 2026. Despite the sudden heavy rain, the reception was well attended with …

Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering extended his condolences on the demise of the U.S. Senator and Tibet Supporter Lindsey Graham on behalf of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) and the Tibetan people. In the letter, Sikyong recalled his recent meeting with the late senator, during which Senator Graham reflected on his …

Samey, Jangthang: On 11 July 2026, Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) visited the remaining Tibetan communities in the Jangthang region, including Chumur, Sumdo, the Samey branch school of the Tibetan Children’s Village (TCV), and Samey Tibetan community. During the public gatherings held at each settlements, Sikyong …

Nyoma, Ladakh: Continuing the fourth day of his official visit to Ladakh, Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration visited the Jangthang Nyoma on 9 July 2026, where he inspected community facilities of the Tibetans, met with residents, and addressed a public gathering on the welfare and future development …

At about 5:00 PM on Thursday, the 2nd of July 2026, Lobsang Palden, also known as Rangzen Lobga, a patriotic hero, was reported to have planted a Tibetan national flag he was carrying on a crossroad in front of the United Nations Headquarters in New York City and then set …