Central Tibetan Administration
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Sikyong Expresses Condolences on the Death of Former Himachal Chief Minister Raja Virbhadra Singh
The Central Tibetan Administration’s Sikyong Penpa Tsering expressed his sincere regret and condolences on the death of Shri Virbhadra Singh, former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh. On July 8, the individual departments of the Central Tibetan Administration performed a prayer ceremony, and the offices were closed at midday as a symbol of respect and sadness…
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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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Sikyong Sangay Says His Cabinet Will Stay in Power If Parliament Fails to Appoint New Justice Commissioner
The President of Central Tibetan Administration, Lobsang Sangay in a public briefing said that his cabinet could stay in power if parliament fails to appoint the new Tibetan supreme justice commissioner. In a short appeal to the public, Sikyong Sangay explains the possible situations at the democratic set up, the Tibetan government in exile in…
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The final phase of voting for Tibetan election begins
Dharamshala, April 11: The final phase of voting for the Tibetan election begins on Sunday at 8:00 am for Sikyong and 45 members of the Tibetan Parliament in exile. Penpa Tsering and Aukatsang Kelsang Dorjee are the two candidates for Sikyong. During the first phase of elections, there were eight candidates for Sikyong in which Penpa Tsering…
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Historic Feat: US State Dept. Officially Host Elected Tibetan Leader
In a historic feat, the US state department has officially hosted the elected Tibetan leader on Friday. This development was a follow up after the appointment of Robert A. Destro of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor to serve as the United States Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues on Wednesday.
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US Starts Funding CTA, Tibetan Government in Exile Directly
In a historic move by the US authorities, a direct funding for the Central Tibetan Administration, the Tibetan Government in Exile has been initiated. The President of CTA, Dr. Lobsang Sangay made the announcement by a live public briefing from Dharamshala in India last week, calling the development as a result of many years effort.
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Another Tibetan Tests COVID-19 Positive in Himachal Pradesh
In a breaking report, a Tibetan woman has tested COVID-19 positive in the state of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday. According to the confirmation from the COVID-19 emergency relief committee of exile Tibetan administration, the Tibetan woman became the second Tibetan to contract Coronavirus in India till date.
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Tibet Issue Core to Solving India China Border Dispute: Prez Sangay
In an appearance on national television news channel, President Dr. Lobsang Sangay told that the Tibet issue is the core to solving India China border dispute. There has been a recent rise in incursions into Indian territory by Chinese border police, leading to high tension situations between the two Asian giants.
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Ladakh is the Most Visited Place by Dalai Lama as a Guest of India
During the times of high tension between India and China, a former diplomat criticized the Tibetan spiritual leader and its administration. However, the President of exile Tibetan administration responded that Ladakh, the epicenter of ongoing border tensions is the most visited place by His Holiness the Dalai Lama as a guest of India!
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Tulku Ugen Topgyal Apologizes, Withdraws His Controversial Statement
The recent complaint raised by Tulku Ugen Topgyal against online teachings by Buddhist spiritual leaders including His Holiness the Dalai Lama created a huge controversy. Following strong condemnation by many individuals as well as institutions, the Tulku has on Saturday written a letter of apology and withdrawn his statement.