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Monthly Archives: March, 2006

Tibetan Medical Centre Celebrates 45th Anniversary

The Tibetan Medical and Astro Institute (TMAI) celebrated its 45th founding anniversary on 23 March 2006. The chief guest for the occasion was Mr. Tenpa C. Samkhar, Secretary for the Health Department of the Central Tibetan Administration.

DA leader to meet Dalai Lama

Democratic Alliance leader Tony Leon is to leave for Dharamsala, India, on Monday to visit Tibet’s Buddhist spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, the party said on Monday.

HIV/AIDS and Human Rights

Today's human rights violations are the causes of tomorrow's conflicts. Today AIDS has become one of the most devastating diseases humankind has ever faced. Since the epidemic began, more than 60 million people have been infected with the virus.

Dreaming about Lhasa

Utpal Borpujari meets Tibetan couple whose first feature film, ‘Dreaming Lhasa’ explores the psyche of young Tibetans juxtaposing it with the older generation’s passion for the Tibet cause.

Tibet’s Biggest Hydropower Project to Begin Power Generation Late This Year

The first generating unit in a 100,000-kw hydropower project in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region is expected to go in operation and go on stream late this year.

Tibet Week at Leeds University

From March 13th - 17th 2006, the Leeds University Free Tibet Society held a week of events aimed at promoting the Tibetan cause, as well as Tibet's unique culture.

Gere wants to repair road to Dalai Lama’s house

Hollywood star Richard Gere is keen to repair a narrow potholed mountain road leading to the house of Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala town.

China to spend 700 million dollars on Tibetan roads

With an historic train line to Tibet about to open, China is now planning to spend around 700 million dollars on a vast new road network for the Himalayan territory, state press has reported.

Monks lucky to be on the road

Tom Petty says, "You don't have to live like a refugee." So tell that to Thupten Tendhar. He's the first to admit, "We are living as refugees."

“Nangma” – Tibetan Traditional Band to Tour U.S.

"Nangma" Bodkyi Solgyun Rolyang Tsokpa is based in Dharamsala, HP India. We decided to name our band "Nangma," because our music is dedicated to the preservation of the Nangma and Thoeshey genres of Tibetan music.

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