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Budget 2026 | FM Sitharaman names 7 archaeological sites for heritage tourism push, 8 more yet to be named

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on February 1, announced the development of 15 archaeological sites as “vibrant experiential cultural destinations” to boost heritage tourism. In her Budget speech, she named seven of these sites, while the remaining eight are yet...

Tibetans vote in first phase of Sikyong, parliament-in-exile elections; community survival tops agenda

Polling was held across the world, including in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, where the Central Tibetan Administration set up three polling booths at different locations to facilitate voting by Tibetans residing in the state.

Democracy in Exile: Voting for Tibet’s Future

Tsering Passang | 1st February 2026 Today, I cast my vote in London to elect the Sikyong and Chithues of Tibet’s government-in-exile — the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) based in India. It was a simple act on the surface,...

Legal team flags coercive relocations, pastureland disputes in Qinghai’s Tibetan nomadic regions

The visit came after appeals from local residents who raised long-standing concerns over pastureland ownership disputes, forced relocations, and the lack of fair compensation, according to a report by Tibet Times, as cited by Phayul.

WUC urges OIC to raise Uyghur rights after Secretary-General’s meeting with Chinese leadership

The meeting, held on January 26, focused on enhancing dialogue and cooperation between the OIC and China. However, the WUC said there was no public reference to the ongoing human rights situation in East Turkistan, where it alleges China...

“This is a sign Tibetans haven’t given up”: CTA’s Chief Election Commissioner Yeshi on polls to elect ‘Sikyong’

The voting process, described as unique, is being conducted across 27 countries, with approximately 91,000 registered voters and 309 polling zones set up globally. The final phase of the election is scheduled to be held in April.

Title: Beijing Lawyers Aid Tibetan Nomads Facing Forced Relocation

Beijing lawyer Dong Peng leads a legal team to Tso Ngon, Amdo, to support Tibetan nomads fighting forced relocation, land seizures, and environmental destruction.

ITCO Launches Tibet Awareness Series in UP to Highlight Strategic Ties

The India Tibet Coordination Office launches a week-long awareness series in Uttar Pradesh to highlight shared heritage and China's geopolitical threat to India.

Exiled Tibetans Prepare for 'Unique Polls'; Dalai Lama May Vote in South India

Tibetan exiles begin 'unique' global elections across 27 countries. Over 91,000 will vote, with the Dalai Lama expected to cast his ballot in South India.

China puts Dalai Lama birthplace under surveillance

For Tibetans, visiting the Dalai Lama’s birthplace carries spiritual weight. Surveillance discourages such visits. The post China puts Dalai Lama birthplace under surveillance appeared first on The Sunday Guardian.

Vulture collapse fuels the stray dog, disease and wildlife crises

The disappearance of vultures triggered a chain reaction now threatening public health, biodiversity, and conservation policy across India. The post Vulture collapse fuels the stray dog, disease and wildlife crises appeared first on The Sunday Guardian.

Himalayan populations have strongest genetic links with Tibet, Siberia, less so with China

(TibetanReview.net, Jan31’26) – The Himalayan populations have strongest of ancestral affinity with Tibet and Siberia but less with China, reported the timesofindia.com Jan 31, citing a recent DNA study presented at an ongoing international conference. A recent DNA study...

China’s lifting of sanctions on UK MPs dismissed as ‘meagre return’ on PM’s visit

(TibetanReview.net, Jan31’26) – Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer of Great Britain has said China had lifted “all restrictions” on six current members of the British Parliament, after he held talks with President Xi Jinping in Beijing. However, a Labour...

Exile Tibetan community gears up for ‘Unique Elections’ across 27 countries; Dalai Lama may cast vote

The Tibetan community living in exile is preparing for the first phase of elections to choose the Sikyong (President) and members of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, scheduled to be held on February 1. Termed a "unique election" by the Tibetan...

Exiled Tibetans gear up for ‘unique polls’, Dalai Lama may cast his vote in South India

More than 91,000 Tibetan voters have registered themselves in 27 countries around the world.

BOOK: China’s official records since imperial times cited to prove Tibet’s sovereign status

(TibetanReview.net, Jan30’26) – The English translation has been launched on Jan 29 of a book by a retired professor from US and Hong Kong which lays bare China’s official and archival historical records which pointedly refute the current party-state’s...

Dalai Lama’s succession cannot be politically appointed, certainly not by CCP, says Scottish MP Chris Law

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 30: Scottish National Party MP Chris Law, a long-time parliamentary advocate for Tibet, has categorically rejected China’s claim to authority over the succession of His Holiness Dalai Lama, stating that the Tibetan spiritual institution “cannot...

UN Experts Warn of China’s Forced Labour Imposed on Tibetans inside Tibet

United Nations human rights experts have raised grave concerns over widespread and systematic forced labour imposed on Tibetans living in Tibet, warning that policies enforced by the Chinese state under the pretext of “poverty alleviation” are coercive in nature...

English Translation of “Tibet Was Never Part of China Since Antiquity” Launches; Sikyong Commends Use of Imperial Chinese Records to Counter False Nar...

Washington D.C.: On the evening of 28 January 2026, Sikyong Penpa Tsering arrived at Dulles International Airport, where he was received by Representative Namgyal Choedup and Chinese Liaison Officer Tsultrim Gyatso of the Office of Tibet, Washington, D.C., amid...

Tibetan Singer Detained for Dalai Lama Song Released After Six Months in Detention 

Tibetan artist, Tsukte (popularly known as Asang), was released on 25 January 2026 after spending nearly 6 months in detention in Ngaba (Ch: Aba) County, Sichuan Province. His release was reportedly accompanied by strict conditions that continue to curtail...

Reflect on 2025 with SFT’s End of Year

In December of 2022, I sat down to write my first End of Year Letter, a tradition passed down from Executive Directors before me. I was sitting at the same desk I am at now, writing to you all,...

Climate crisis depopulating Nepal’s ethnically Tibetan Limi Valley in face of gov’t apathy

(TibetanReview.net, Jan29’26) – Humla, Nepal’s northern-most district sharing border with Tibet, suffers from climate change-induced livelihood breakdown and the increasing outmigration of communities in the face of government apathy to the residents’ worsening plight, reported kathmandupost.com Jan 25. In...

Forced relocation of Tibetan nomads in Amdo raises legal and rights concerns

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 29: A legal team led by Beijing-based Chinese lawyer Dong Peng recently travelled to nomadic regions of Qinghai, the traditional Tibetan province of Amdo, to provide legal assistance to affected communities. The team’s visit followed...

CFU marks Holocaust Remembrance Day, urges global action on ongoing Uyghur genocide

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU) commemorated the millions of innocent people killed during the Holocaust and paid respect to the survivors whose resilience and testimony have ensured that history is remembered. The day marked the...

Support for Issues of Forced Relocation and Lack of Adequate Compensation Faced By Tibetan Nomadic Communities

Reported By Palden Edited By Pema Tso Translated By TenGyal A team of lawyers, led by the Beijing based advocate Dong Peng has reached the Tibetan nomadic regions in Tsongon (Qinghai Province) to help address issues faced by the...