Tibet news
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Dalai Lama Will Return to Tibet Very Soon, Dr. Sangay Says He Believes in Israel
The head of Tibetan Government-In-Exile, President Sangay’s visit to Israel is likely to ruffle feathers in China. While seeking support for Tibet in Israel, he also expressed his belief that His Holiness the Dalai Lama will return back to Tibet, where he belongs and the Tibetans inside and outside Tibet will be reunited with basic freedom.
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Rumtek Celebrates Karmapa’s 33rd Birthday Anticipating His Visit
On the occasion of the 33rd birthday of the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, the Rumtek monastery rose into a grand celebration in front of huge portraits of their spiritual head on Tuesday. This celebration comes out as a call their hope for the visit of the Karmapa who has long been denied permission…
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Tibetan Director Wins Two Golden Goblet Awards in Shanghai
At the 21st Shanghai International Film Festival that concluded on Sunday night, a Tibetan director won two golden goblet awards for the film ‘Ala Changso’. The Tibetan film directed by Sonthar Gyal has won two awards – the jury grand prix and best screenplay, shared by Tashi Dawa and Sonthar Gyal.
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First Mr. Tibet to Participate in 2018 Mr. Global Contest
The first title holder of Mr. Tibet, Nyima who won the contest held in October last year is now selected as one of the contestants for the Mr. Global 2018 contest. The international contest for men is scheduled to be held in Bangkok on July 21 this year and Mr. Nyima from Bangalore will be…
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Tibetans Begin Prayer Service for Dalai Lama’s Good Health & Long Life
The Department of Religion and Culture, Central Tibetan Administration on Tuesday organized a five day mega prayer service for the Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s good health and long life at the Main Temple in McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala. The prayer service is an annual program presided over by the dignitaries from the…
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HP Govt Now Provides 5 MBBS Seats Reserved for Tibetan Students
According to the announcement made by the Department of Education, Central Tibetan Administration on Monday, the government of Himachal Pradesh state now provides a total of five MBBS seats reserved for Tibetan students. Tibetan students now have a total of 6 MBBS seats reserved, including the one allocated by the Central Tibetan Schools Administration (CTSA),…
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A Tibetan Charged of Spying for China Jailed in Sweden
A Tibetan origin man who has been arrested on charge of spying for China in Sweden and nearby European states has been convicted by a Swedish court on Friday. Case against the Tibetan man shocked the Tibetan exile community and the convict has now been handed 22 month prison term by the court.
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Tibetans Should Choose Dalai Lama’s Reincarnation Says US
United State’s government led by President Donald Trump’s administration in a the report sent to the Congress expressed its concerns over the Chinese government’s interference in the selection, education and veneration of Tibetan Buddhist religious leaders and told that the Tibetan people should choose the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation.
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First Tibetan, Bhutila Karpoche Wins Election in Canada
The candidate from New Democratic Party, Bhutila Karpoche made a history by sweeping in an easy win over the electoral district of Parkdale-High Park in Ontario, Canada on Thursday and became the first ever Tibetan to be elected to a public office in North America. Interestingly, the Tibetan has reportedly won the polls by a…
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Indian Govt. Orders Restriction of Unidentified Tibetans Meeting Dalai Lama
The Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama receives of thousands of visitors from across the world every year at his residence in Dharamsala, India. However, following the security concerns from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Central Government of India, the local police has been instructed to restrict Tibetans with unverified identity from meeting…