Tibet news
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Two Karmapas to Jointly Identify Shamar Rinpoche’s Reincarnation
Two Karmapas, Ogyen Trinley Dorjee and Thaye Dorjee plans to jointly identify Shamar Rinpoche’s reincarnation. The widely recognized claimants to the title of Karmapa, the highest leader of Karma Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism are working on clearing the controversy surrounding them since many years.
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Tibetan Settlements Receive Rs. 30 Million Grant-in-Aid from Karnataka Govt.
The Tibetan settlements in the state has received Rs. 3 crore grant-in-aid from Karnataka government. Tibetan settlements in the state will benefit from the aid as the support will greatly help in the administrative expenses as well as other benefits. The aid has been a much needed timely support from the host authorities to the…
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Haryana to Frame Tibetan Rehabilitation Policy, Facilities for Tibetan Children
The state of Haryana is going to frame the Tibetan Rehabilitation Policy for the refugees. The state has sought approval to provide facilities and benefits to the Tibetan refugee children. The Tibetan Rehabilitation Policy framed by the union government of India in 2014 aims to provide sustainable rehabilitation support for Tibetan refugees.
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Dalai Lama’s Reincarnation Belongs to Tibetans: Belgium
His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation belongs to the Tibetan religious community says Belgium minister Philip Goffin. In a recent discussion at the Belgian Federal Parliament, the question of Tibet was discussed. Particularly, the Belgian stand on His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation was discussed in the face of Chinese claims.
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US Passes Bill to Sanction Chinese Interference in Dalai Lama Successor
The US House of Representative on Tuesday passed a bill to sanction Chinese interference in the selection of His Holiness the Dalai Lama successor. In a historic victory to Tibet, The Tibetan Policy and Support Bill was passed in the house with an overwhelming mandate. The bill represents a major update to the landmark Tibet…
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China Should Not Meddle in Dalai Lama’s Reincarnation: Rep. Dongchung
The Representative to at the Bureau of His Holiness the Dalai Lama warns China not meddle in Dalai Lama’s reincarnation. China has been putting up their say in the naming of the successor to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. However, the Tibetan religious heads and the administrative heads have sternly rejected any authority with China.
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Tibetan Artist Nominated At 2020 Queensland Music Awards
Tibetan artist is nominated at the 2020 Queensland Music Awards set to take place in March this year. A Tibetan song Apo Gaga, written and sung by Tenzin Choegyal is nominated in one of the seventeen categories of the Queensland Music Awards. The prestigious music awards supported by the local government recognizes various cultural heritages…
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Gyari Dolma Aspires to Become Sikyong in 2021 Election
The former Kalon at Central Tibetan Administration in Dharamshala, Ms. Gyari Dolma has announced for aspirations to become Sikyong in 2021 elections. The former Kalon (Minister) during a recent event in New Delhi publicly announced that she hopes to lead the Tibetans. While Ms. Gyari Dolma is the first speak on the upcoming elections, she…
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Trump Administration Very Late on China Report Required by Tibet Act
The State Department of Donald Trump’s administration is very late on China report required by the Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act. The US Congress is getting frustrated over the delay in submitting the report over the situation the past year. According to reports, the state department’s report is one month overdue to the Congress.
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US Will Fund $19 Million for Tibet Programs in 2020
As per the approval from both the houses and the President, United States will provide $19 million for Tibet programs in funding. The new spending bills of US includes steady spending support for Tibet programs in the new period. US President Donald Trump signed the final approvals of the spending late last month.