In a press release issued today by the National Democratic party of Tibet here at Dharamsala, an immense grief and condolence have been expressed to the victims and relatives of the terrorist attack in Mumbai few days back.
The conveners of the All Party Indian Parliamentary Forum for Tibet (APIPFT) Shri Basishtha Narain Singh (Rajya Sabha, Samata Party), Shri Kharabela Swain (Lok Sabha, BJP) and Shri P T Gyamtso (Rajya Sabha, SDF) called on the Prime Minister of India
Tibet Gov. Jampa Phuntsok speaks to foreign journalists during a press conference Monday, Aug. 25, 2003 in Lhasa, Tibet, far west of China. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
The Dalai Lama might return to Tibet but only as a Chinese citizen and he must renounce all notions of Tibetan independence so that negotiations with Beijing could progress, Tibet's new Governor said.
The Dalai Lama said talks with China over greater autonomy for Tibet must yield results in the next two or three years, or he could no longer justify his conciliatory approach to youths clamouring for independence.
A Railway Bridge is seen under construction over Lhasa River Monday, Aug. 25, 2003 in Lhasa, Tibet, far west of China. The bridge will be completed in 2005. Photo by Eugene Hoshiko
Basang has never laid eyes on a train — unless you count the ones he's seen in movies or on the old television shows that feed his curiosity about the world beyond the Tibetan plateau.
The Central Tibetan Administration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama expressed its deep regret over the passing away of Her Majesty Ashi Phuntsho Choden, affectionately known to the Bhutanese people as Gayum Angay
