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Xi Jinping calls for stricter crackdown on religion as path to ‘Ethnic and Social Harmony’

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 30: Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged tighter regulation and enforcement of religious affairs, declaring that the sinicization of religion is “the...

UN raises alarm over Chinese influence in French museums’ erasure of Tibet

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 30: The UN Special Rapporteur on Cultural Rights on Monday voiced concerns over the erasure of the term “Tibet” from French...

200 TYC leaders gather for 19th General Body Meeting in Dharamshala

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 29: Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC), the largest Tibetan NGO advocating for complete independence for Tibet, commenced its 19th General Body Meeting...

China’s draft ‘Ethnic Unity’ Law seek to expand assimilation drive

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 29: A newly proposed law in China has sparked alarm among rights groups, who warn it will entrench repression of minorities, accelerate...

Former head of Gelugpa tradition, 104th Gaden Tripa, passes away at 90

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 26: His Eminence the 104th Gaden Tripa, H.E. Dorje Chang Je Tsun Lobsang Tenzin Palzangpo, the former head of the Gelugpa tradition...

Tenzin Choegyal’s ‘Snow Flower’ nominated for Best World Music Album at 2026 ARIA Awards 

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 26: Tibetan-Australian artist Tenzin Choegyal has earned a nomination for Best World Music Album at the 2025 ARIA Music Awards for...

Tibetans left to clean up debris despite Chinese artist and Arc’teryx promises of remediation

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 25: Despite apologies and pledges of environmental responsibility, Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang and Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx are facing renewed backlash...

CTA President open to seeking another term but vows not to campaign

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 25: The incumbent President of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), speaking to Phayul on Wednesday, indicated his willingness to seek a...

HRW calls China for immediate release of rights activist Zhang Yadi

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Sep 23: Global watch-dog Human Rights Watch has called on Chinese authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Zhang Yadi, a 22-year-old student...

Tibetans, supporters in Brussels rally for peace and compassion to honour Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 23: Over 70 Tibetans and supporters cycled through the streets of Brussels on Sunday in a peace and compassion rally commemorating...

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