Tibet news
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Tibetan monks have been charged with unknown offences in secret Chinese tribunals
China’s persecution of ethnic minorities has been thrown back into the spotlight, this time in Tibet when a new investigation revealed for the first time that four monks were sentenced to up to 20 years in prison on unknown allegations. According to a 61-page report by Human Rights Watch, Choegyal Wangpo, Lobsang Jinpa, Norbu Dondrup,…
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Dalai Lama is greeted by Ministers, artists and educators on his birthday.
Many Indian leaders and celebrities honored Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his 85th birthday on Monday. The Tibetan Journal has produced a list of Twitter welcomes from well-known Tibetans. His Holiness’ birthday is one of the most important dates on his followers’ calendars, particularly among Tibetans.
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His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama’s 86th Birthday to be celebrated within home
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama turns 86 on July 6, and in light of the ongoing pandemic, the Kashag, or cabinet of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), has directed Tibetans to avoid congregating and instead celebrate at home. The Kashag Secretariat directed Tibetans to recite the Chenrezig mantra, “Om Mani Padme Hung,” the six-syllable…
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Tibetan students from Bangalore distributed dry rations to 113 homes.
To mark His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet’s 86th birthday, Tibetan students in Bangalore gave dry rations to 113 families. On July 2, 2021, the regional Tibetan RTYC and Tibetan youth hostel Bangalore students donated dry food and clothing to around 113 households living in the Koromagala slum neighborhood of Bangalore.
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TSJC has appointed Yeshi Wangmo as its new Secretary
Yeshi Wangmo, Secretary of the Department of Finance, takes over as the new Secretary of the Tibetan Supreme Justice Commission at a brief handover ceremony held this afternoon at the Tibetan Supreme Justice Commission’s office. Secretary Tashi Gyatso Shadrong, who is stepping down, is succeeded by Secretary Yeshi Wangmo. The oath of office was administered…
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Tibetan scholar held without charge for two years.
Tibetan writer who was arrested on unclear allegations two years ago has still not been brought to trial, and his family has been kept in the dark about his status. According to RFA, Lobsang Lhundup, also known as Dhi Lhaden, was detained in June 2019 while working at a private cultural education center in Chengdu,…
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A Tibetan from Hunsur attempted to self-immolate.
A guy named Lobsang Tenzin,60, of ‘I’ Village attempted to self-immolate on Sunday morning in Hunsur, South India but was unsuccessful because his daughter smothered the flames. He attempted self-immolation because he was dissatisfied with the behavior of members of the Tibetan Parliament in Exile. According to Voice of America, Lobsang Tenzin’s principal motivation for…
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Newly elected members of 17th TPiE conducts oath taking ceremony
On Wednesday, newly elected members of the 17th Tibetan parliament-in-exile, situated in Dharamshala, took their oaths. First, Dawa Tsering, one of the most senior members, was sworn in as Protem Speaker in front of Chief Justice Commissioner Sonam Dagpo, and subsequently other MPs. Due to Covid-19 policy, all procedures were held indoors, and no media…
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Dawa Tsering is sworn in as the 17th TPiE’s pro-tem Speaker.
Mr. Dawa Tsering, the pro-tem Speaker of the 17th Tibetan Parliament in Exile, was sworn in earlier this morning at the Tibetan Supreme Justice Commission here in Gangchen Kyishong. Chief Justice Commissioner Sonam Norbu Dagpo gave the oath of office. Given the current restrictions in place to combat the spread of Covid, only a small…
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Penpa Tsering sworn-in as new Sikyong of CTA
Penpa Tsering(53) was sworn in as Sikyong on Thursday, succeeding Lobsang Sangay. At a tiny ceremony held here(Gangkyi) under the constraints imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, Chief Justice Commissioner Sonam Norbu Dagpo gave the oath to Penpa Tsering at the presence(virtually) of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. His Holiness greeted the new Sikyong of…