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Dharamshala: Tibetan Youth Congress condemns Chinese foreign minister’s India visit

Dharamshala: Tibetan Youth Congress condemns Chinese foreign minister’s India visit

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Ahead of Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi’s visit to India, the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) has called upon the Indian government, democratic nations, and all defenders of freedom and justice to hold People’s Republic of China (PRC) accountable for its ongoing human rights “violations” and its policies of cultural and political “repression” in Tibet. TYC called upon international communities to stand with their struggle and resolutely reaffirm the Tibetan people’s inalienable right to self-determination. (HT Photo for representation) TYC, which is the oldest and largest Tibetan NGO based in Dharamshala, in a statement on Sunday said that they unequivocally condemn the Chinese foreign minister’s visit to India and reject any attempt by the PRC to portray itself as a responsible global power while it continues its illegal occupation and colonial rule over Tibet. Wang Yi will attend a meeting of the national security advisers of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) countries to be held in New Delhi on June 22-23. “For more than seven decades, the Chinese Communist Party has subjected Tibet …

Penpa Tsering sworn in for second term as head of Tibet’s ‘government-in-exile’ in Dharamshala

Penpa Tsering sworn in for second term as head of Tibet’s ‘government-in-exile’ in Dharamshala

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The head of the Tibetan “government-in-exile”, Penpa Tsering, on Wednesday reaffirmed his commitment to the “Middle Way Policy” chartered by Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama for the resolution of issues with the Chinese government, as he took oath here following his re-election to the post. Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama (L) attends the oath taking ceremony of government’s “sikyong” or leader Penpa Tsering (R), President of the Central Tibetan Administration at Namgyal Monastery in McLeod Ganj near Dharamsala. (AFP) Addressing a gathering after the swearing-in ceremony at McLeod Ganj, the Sikyong (head) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), also accused the Chinese government of attempting to “erase” Tibetan identity and spreading “misinformation” aimed at weakening Tibetan unity. Penpa Tsering said that “Middle Way Policy” which seeks a resolution to the Sino-Tibet conflict through non-violence, dialogue and mutual benefit would be lasting. “We will continue the backchannel communications with caution and steadiness with the Chinese government until a resolution is achieved,” he said. The Tibetan leader called upon community members, both living inside Tibet and …

Shimla: Tibet Support Groups assert 14th Dalai Lama’s exclusive reincarnation authority

Shimla: Tibet Support Groups assert 14th Dalai Lama’s exclusive reincarnation authority

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Representatives of Tibet Support Groups from 32 countries on Friday unanimously endorsed the exclusive authority of the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso to determine matters related to his reincarnation, warning against any interference by China in the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Sikyong of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) Penpa Tsering reiterated that safeguarding the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, particularly the issue of the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama remains a major focus. (HT Photo for representation) The endorsement came through the Dharamshala Declaration, adopted on the first day of the Special International Tibet Support Groups Conference being held in Dharamshala. The declaration was read out by Kai Muller, representative of Tibet Support Groups, in the presence of Penpa Tsering, the Sikyong (president) of the Central Tibetan Administration, and RK Khrimey, former MP from Arunachal Pradesh and national convener of the Core Group for Tibetan Cause. In the declaration, the participants reaffirmed that the authority to identify the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama rests solely with the centuries-old institution of the Dalai Lama and the Gaden Phodrang …

Tremors felt in Kolkata after earthquake hits Myanmar, Bangladesh and Tibet

Tremors felt in Kolkata after earthquake hits Myanmar, Bangladesh and Tibet

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Tremors were felt in parts of Kolkata following reports of an earthquake in neighbouring countries, such as Myanmar, Bangladesh and Tibet, on Tuesday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). Locals reported feeling tremors after their surroundings began shaking, after which they realised there was an earthquake. Speaking to ANI, Mrityunjay Das said he saw things shaking, which led him to realise an earthquake was occurring. “We felt the tremors. Later, we felt that the lamp and chair had moved from their position, which is when we got to know that there was an earthquake,” he said. Another local said he felt a jerk at his shop, “A little while ago, when I was in the shop, I felt a sudden jerk. Later, I got to know that there was an earthquake.” Earlier on Tuesday, an earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck Myanmar at about 9:04 PM. It occurred at a depth of 27 km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. The earthquake was felt at a latitude of 20.42 degrees North and a longitude of …

Firmly Believe Tibet Will Rise Again: BJP Leader Murali Manohar Joshi | India News

Firmly Believe Tibet Will Rise Again: BJP Leader Murali Manohar Joshi | India News

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Last Updated:November 16, 2025, 17:31 IST Murali Manohar Joshi said he had “unwavering faith” that Tibet will rise again and reclaim its realm that was far larger than that of China Murali Manohar Joshi was speaking on Saturday at the launch of journalist-author Arvind Yadav’s book “Anashwar”. (PTI File) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former minister Murali Manohar Joshi hailed the spirit of the exiled Tibetan Buddhists, and said that Tibet will rise again through the teachings of non-violence of the 14th Dalai Lama. Joshi, along with former MP Karan Singh and Tibet House director Geshe Dorji Damdul, was speaking on Saturday at the launch of journalist-author Arvind Yadav’s book ‘Anashwar’ — the first authorised biography in Hindi of the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso. “I bow to the Tibetan Buddhists and the Tibetan people for how much they have endured and accepted for their guru, his ideals, and for his instructions. Yet they never wavered from their principles. The Tibetan people who came and lived here went through immense hardship. So many …

China aims to control Tibetans through next Dalai Lama: Sikyong

China aims to control Tibetans through next Dalai Lama: Sikyong

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Calling for global support to protect religious freedom in Tibet, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the political leader of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), said the Chinese government’s interference in recognising reincarnated lamas is aimed at controlling the next Dalai Lama — and, through him, the Tibetan people. Sikyong Penpa Tsering (File) Tsering said this while speaking during the fifth anniversary conference of International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance (IRFBA), also known as The Article 18 Alliance, in Prague. “The Chinese government is interfering in the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist tradition of recognising reincarnated lamas, especially the 15th Dalai Lama. While they ignore the living 14th Dalai Lama, their main aim is to control the next Dalai Lama so they can control the Tibetan people,” he said, according to a CTA report. In his July 2 statement, exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama announced that the 600-year-old institution of the Dalai Lama will continue and reiterated that Gaden Phodrang Trust has sole authority to recognise the future reincarnation and no one else has any such authority …

Earthquake of 4.8 magnitude strikes remote region of Tibet: Report | World News

Earthquake of 4.8 magnitude strikes remote region of Tibet: Report | World News

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Apr 29, 2025 02:27 PM IST China’s Earthquake Networks Centre said a 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet’s remote Rutog County on Tuesday. A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit Tibet’s remote Rutog County on Tuesday, China’s Earthquake Networks Centre said. The earthquake struck at 4:17 a.m. (2017 GMT on Monday), according to the report. (Pic used for representation)(Reuters) The earthquake struck at 4:17 a.m. (2017 GMT on Monday), according to the report. (This is a developing story. Please check back for updates) News / World News / Earthquake of 4.8 magnitude strikes remote region of Tibet: Report See Less Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Earthquake hits Xizang region in Tibet as death count from massive quake rises to 126 – India TV

Earthquake hits Xizang region in Tibet as death count from massive quake rises to 126 – India TV

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Image Source : AP Tibet is reeling under back-to-back earthquakes. Earthquakes in Tibet: Another earthquake of magnitude 4 on the Richter Scale jolted Tibet on Wednesday morning. As per the information, the quake occurred at around 06:58 am (IST) and the epicentre was in Xizang. This comes after a powerful 7.1 magnitude quake killed 126 and caused major devastation in Tibet. The epicenter was located at a depth of around 10 kilometres beneath the surface. The tremors were also felt in neighboring Nepal, where the earthquake’s magnitude was recorded at about 4.2 on the Richter scale. Xigaze is located 90 km north-east of Lobutse in the Khumbu Himalayan range in northeast Nepal, and is the last border town of Tibet not far from the Nepal-Tibet-Indian tri-junction touching Sikkim. Xigaze, also Shigaste, is the seat of Panchen Lama, the second most influential Buddhist monk after the Dalai Lama. Over 100 killed in massive earthquake Earlier on Tuesday, a massive earthquake struck near one of the holiest cities in southern Tibet, killing at least 126 people and injuring …

Tremors Felt In Patna, Guwahati After 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake In Tibet: LIVE Updates

Tremors Felt In Patna, Guwahati After 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake In Tibet: LIVE Updates

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New Delhi: An earthquake of 7.1 magnitude hit Tibet early this morning, with tremors felt in several parts of North India. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at 6:35 am and Xizang in Tibet was the epicenter of it.  The tremors were particularly felt in Patna, Guwahati where people were seen outside their houses and apartments. Further, as per NCS data, two more earthquakes struck the region later in the morning. So far, there are no reports of damage. Here are the LIVE Updates:  Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Back-channel talks with China exist, but expecting too much not reasonable: Tibetan govt-in-exile president

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While talks between the representatives of Dalai Lama and the Chinese government have seen no headway in over a decade now, Tibetan government-in-exile Sikyong (president) Penpa Tsering said back-channel communication with China exists. He, however, was quick to add that expecting too much to come of it would not be reasonable at present, given the recent policies of the Xi Jinping-led Chinese government. Tibetan govt-in-exile president Penpa Tsering (HT Photo) Penpa Tsering, who was elected in 2021, is the second democratically elected Sikyong of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) based at Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! While talking to Hindustan Times, he said, “Since April last year, I have consistently said that we do indeed maintain back-channels with China. However, if one examines the policies and programs of the Xi Jinping government, particularly in Tibet, East Turkestan, and Mongolia, it becomes evident that there is a trend towards increased control. While we acknowledge the existence of back-channels, expecting significant progress at this …