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12th century Nepalese Manjushri statue sold for about Rs 166 crore in 2026

A 12th-century Manjushri sculpture from Nepal recently sold for around ₹166 crore, illuminating the exceptional artistry of Newar creators from the Kathmandu Valley. This sculpture's intriguing journey through different collections illustrates its cultural significance and uniqueness. Furthermore, the influence...

Days after deadly quake, fresh 5.4 tremor jolts Tibet

Fresh earthquakes struck Tibet shortly after a powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake caused significant casualties and damage. More than 12,000 residents were evacuated as rescue operations continued in the affected areas. Chinese President Xi Jinping directed intensified search and rescue efforts...

5.3-magnitude quake hits Tibet as region reels from deadly flash floods

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Tibet recently, following another tremor last week. Devastating flash floods hit the Tibet-Nepal border on August 26, causing widespread destruction. The disaster has raised concerns over the fragile Qinghai-Tibet Plateau environment. Rising temperatures and...

Magnitude 5 quake hits Tibet amid ongoing search for hundreds missing after deadly floods

An earthquake of magnitude five struck Tibet on Thursday. Rescue operations continue following catastrophic flooding near the Gyirong border crossing. The only road to the crossing reopened, allowing heavy machinery access. Authorities reported twenty-one deaths and 541 people remain...

Nepal-Tibet floods: 750 dead, 20,000 deployed as rising rivers hamper rescue ops

Nepal and Tibet floods have claimed 750 lives and left over 3,000 missing. Rescuers continue operations amid warnings of fresh flooding and difficult conditions. Hundreds are believed trapped in hydropower tunnels, requiring specialized international assistance. India and China are...

Nepal floods: How recent reports warned of this disaster months ago

Recent floods in Nepal and Tibet followed ICIMOD's warnings about melting glaciers. These reports highlighted doubled ice loss rates and increased flood risks across the region. A catastrophic flash flood triggered by a glacier collapse killed hundreds and left...

Tibetan protester sets himself on fire outside UN headquarters in New York City

A man, identified as Lobga Rangzen, set himself ablaze outside the UN headquarters in Manhattan, carrying a Tibetan flag in a suspected protest. Witnesses reported seeing him engulfed in flames before being quickly attended to by emergency services. He...

At 90, Dalai Lama gets Grammy for audiobook ‘Meditations’

The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), which is headquartered at McLeod Ganj in Dharamshala, said the award is a profound honour for Tibetan society. Although the Grammy spread cheer in this hill town, celebrations are on hold as the Dalai...

350 trekkers on Tibetan side of Everest rescued

Hundreds of trekkers were stranded near Mount Everest in Tibet due to a blizzard and unusually heavy precipitation. Rescuers successfully guided 350 trekkers to safety in Qudang, while contact was made with over 200 more. The remaining trekkers are...