Dharamshala, 25 March 2026: The Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple, and the yard in front of it were profusely decorated with flowers this morning as part of ceremonies to pray for His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s long life. The occasion was attended by an estimated 4000 people. When His Holiness …

Dharamshala: Reliable reports from exile Tibetan media have confirmed that Tibetan monk Zega Gyatso has been released from Chinese detention in a seriously weakened physical condition. His state of health upon release is clear evidence of the harsh and inhumane treatment that Tibetan prisoners continue to endure inside Chinese prisons …

Dharamshala: The Election Commission of the Central Tibetan Administration convened a press conference on 18 March 2026 to announce the shortlisted candidates for the election to the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile. During the briefing, the Commission stated that the names and brief biographies of the shortlisted candidates will be made available …

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, 14 March 2026: Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel and Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile (TPiE) held a meeting with a delegation from the U.S.–China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC). The delegation included Michael Kuiken, Vice Chair for the 2026 Report Cycle; Reva Price, Commissioner; Taylor Budowich, …

Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration addressed the inaugural session of the 8th All India Tibet Support Group’s Conference, which commenced earlier this morning, 12 March 2026, at the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA). The two-day conference, convened by the Core Group for the Tibetan Cause …