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China expels nine generals in sweeping purge amid so called anti-corruption drive

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 20: In one of the most extensive military purges in decades, China has expelled nine top generals from the People’s Liberation...

China’s soft power looms over former Tibetan President Lobsang Sangay’s event in France

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 18: The Harvard Club of France organised a talk with Dr. Lobsang Sangay, the former President of the exile Tibetan government...

Rights group renews call for monastic leader in critical condition following torture

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA. Oct. 18: The London-based research and advocacy group Tibet Watch has renewed its urgent appeal for the release and medical care of Gonpo...

Richard Gere honoured with inaugural ‘Visionary Award’, spotlights rights abuses in Tibet

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 17: Long-time friend of Tibet and renowned Hollywood actor Richard Gere was honoured with Human Rights First’s inaugural ‘Visionary Award’ on...

Officials sacked after investigation find grassland damaged by controversial firework display in Shigatse

By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 16: An official investigation following widespread public outcry by Shigatse authorities has found that the controversial fireworks display sponsored by Canadian...

Tibetan actor Lobsang Chompel passes away at 68 in Lhasa

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 16: Tibetan actor Lobsang Chompel, best known for his award-winning performance in Xiuxiu: The Sent-Down Girl, reportedly passed away in Lhasa on...

Chinese rocket debris falls over Tibet’s Amdo spewing toxic smoke

By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 15: Suspected debris from a Chinese rocket reportedly fell in Mangra County in Amdo, Tibet, on Monday, sparking fire and releasing...

Social media misinformation sparks xenophobic abuse against Tibetans in Nepal amid ‘TOB’ controversy

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 14: A social media firestorm in Nepal has spiralled into a wave of misinformation and xenophobic hate targeting members of the Tibetan...

Tibetans coerced to attend the Kalachakra empowerment led by ‘fake Panchen’

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 14: Chinese authorities have reportedly forced thousands of Tibetans, including monks, nuns, and high-ranking lamas such as the 7th Gunthang Rinpoche,...

Tulku Hungkar Dorjee awarded Tenzin Delek Rinpoche Medal of Courage posthumously

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 13: The late Tulku Hungkar Dorjee, revered abbot of Lung Ngon Thubten Choekor Ling Monastery in Golog, Amdo, eastern Tibet, was...

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