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Expressing concern over the devastation caused by major flooding in India’s east coastal state of Orissa, the Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama donated Rs 10 lakhs to the Orissa state government.

The 11 monks from Gadhen Jhangtse monastery broke their four-day fast yesterday, marking an end to their month-long march and fasting campaign. President of Tibetan Youth Congress, Tsewang Rigzin offered the monks juice to break their fast.

The 17th Gyalyum Chemo Memorial Gold Cup (GCMGC) Football Tournament will enter into its quarterfinal stage tomorrow with today’s final round robin matches completing the list of the last 8 teams.

A Tibetan soldier from 7 Vikas of the Indian Army scaled Mt. Manaslu, the 8th highest peak in the world as part of the Indian Army Mt. Manaslu Expedition 2011. Kunchok Tenpa, an everester, set the record by climbing

Pakistan this week sought to deepen ties with its “time tested friend” China after the recent souring of relations with the US over allegations that Islamabad was supporting Afghan insurgents based in Pakistan’s tribal regions.

After several reports of war-footing military build-up across the Himalayas and regular border incursion by the People’s Liberation Army, the Indian Defence Minister AK Antony conceded Tuesday

The self-immolation of two Kirti monks, Lobsang Kalsang and Lobsang Kunchok has stirred up international support and led to widespread protests by Tibetans in exile.

Member of Parliament from Domey province, Gyalrong Dawa Tsering breathed his last today at around 3.20 pm Indian time. He was 59. The day’s final session of the ongoing monsoon sitting of the Tibetan Parliament-in-exile was adjourned

Following years of research and deliberation, a high-level conference of Tibetan Buddhist practitioners and teachers confirmed the 11th century Jonang tradition as a major school of Tibetan Buddhism.

In accordance with the Charter of the Tibetans in exile, Tashi Namgyal was sworn in as the Member of Parliament from North America, Monday here in the exile seat of Dharamshala.