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Chinese authorities in the southwestern province of Sichuan arrested two students for putting up pro-independence posters on local government buildings in their town, Radio Free Asia (RFA) reports.

Nepalese security personnel have in recent weeks handed over to China a total of 21 Tibetan refugees who crossed the border into Nepal, RFA's Tibetan service reports.

Tibetan leader and Nobel laureate Dalai Lama today said that seeking a ‘‘middle path’’ would lead to a peaceful resolution of the Ayodhya issue.

Deputy Prime Lal Kishenchand Advani on Friday asked the Hindu and Muslim communities to arrive at an amicable settlement of the Ayodhya issue saying the government would act as the facilitator.

The Tibetan government-in-exile in this Himachal Pradesh town is mourning the passing away of a well-known Tibetan Buddhist master in China and praying for his speedy rebirth. Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok, 67, the chief abbot of the Serthar Buddhist Institute

The first step towards the much-awaited pre-poll ‘‘negotiated settlement’’ of the Ayodhya dispute has been taken: The Dalai Lama has come out with an appeal that ‘‘this issue can be resolved through mutual trust, mutual faith and mutual respect’’.

The fifth and the last day of the Tibetan Youth Leadership Training began with Mr. Tenpa Tsering, former Kalon, taking the first two sessions on the topics – 1) Tibet: The World and the UN and 2) Role of Tibetan Youth in the Freedom Struggle.

The passing away of one of the most influential Buddhist leaders in Tibet sent tremors of shock amongst the Tibetan communities in Tibet and exile. The Central Tibetan administration expressed its remorse in press statements issued yesterday.

Tony Blair was today accused of “snubbing” the Dalai Lama after turning down an opportunity to meet the Tibetan spiritual leader during his visit to London in May.

He is the angry young face of Tibetan exiles in India, fighting the stereotypical view of Tibetans as peace-loving monks. Now Pema Dhondup has made what he says is the first film to explore discontent among the young Tibetan exiles.