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Renowned educator Chogtrul Dorje Tenzin detained, Minthang school forced to shut down
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 8: Chogtrul Dorje Tenzin, a highly respected Tibetan educationist and head of Minthang Monastery Osel Thegchog Ling and the Minthang Ethnic Vocational School in Golog, has been detained by Chinese authorities on December 4, according...
Dalai lama’s office issues guidelines ahead of Mundgod visit, PAP mandatory for foreigners
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 8: The office of the foremost Buddhist leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama has issued a detailed circular on Saturday outlining procedures for devotees wishing to receive blessings from the Tibetan spiritual leader during his...
Tibetan Chief Justice Commission Issues Revised Allocation of Tibetan Settlements and Scattered Communities Under Jurisdiction of the Three Local Tibe...
Dharamshala: The circulation of the list outlining the allocation of Tibetan settlements and scattered communities under the jurisdiction of each of the three Local Tibetan Justice Commissions—designated as either permanent or ad hoc regions—on 21 November 2012, along with...
Exile Tibetan leaders call on Himachal leaders during winter state legislature meet
(TibetanReview.net, Dec07’25) – Delegations from the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) have called on top government, legislative, and opposition leaders of Himachal Pradesh during the state’s winter legislative session, which is held in Dharamshala, extending greetings, renewing ties, and seeking...
Tibetan Women’s Association marks 30 years of silent protest
The Tibetan Women's Association (TWA) observed the 30th anniversary of the historic 'Silent Protest' staged during the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995, a symbolic act remembered as the first protest by Tibetan exiles...
Richard Gere Promotes Dalai Lama Doc, Reflects on Oscar Ban
Richard Gere discusses his new documentary Wisdom of Happiness and addresses his 1993 Oscar ban, highlighting the Dalai Lama's enduring message of compassion.
HP Revenue Minister & MLA Meet Dalai Lama in Dharamshala
HP Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi and MLA Harish Janathan met the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala on Dec 2, reaffirming strong state ties with the Tibetan community.
30 years of Panchen Lama’s disappearance
China’s silence on the fate of the 11th Panchen Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, is not merely a Tibetan issue—it is a global test of religious freedom, human rights,… The post 30 years of Panchen Lama’s disappearance appeared first on...
India’s Russia strategy faces a China-centric reality
The India-Russia relationship must be understood for what it is today, not what it was 50 years ago. It is no longer the sentimental bond of the Cold War; it is an interest-based partnership that survives only as long...
Overseas Chinese student who advocated Tibet dialogue held in solitary confinement while visiting home
(TibetanReview.net, Dec06’25) – A young Chinese woman studying in France and visiting her home in Changsha, Hunan province, in July before joining the School of Oriental and Asian Studies in London for further study has been learnt to be...
Young motorcyclist applauded for fulfilling a woman’s wish for her deceased child’s photo placed closest to heaven in Tibet
(TibetanReview.net, Dec06’25) – A Stone of Rebirth at the sacred Mount Kailash in Western Tibet has gained popularity in China over past year, with many leaving photos of deceased loved ones there. A young man journeying to Tibet on...
After 10-yr chase, wildlife sleuths nab the ‘ghost’
Interpol-wanted wildlife trafficker Yangchen Lachungpa, a decade-long fugitive, was apprehended in a remote Sikkim village. Her arrest, following a complex operation, marks a significant breakthrough in combating international wildlife smuggling. Authorities believe her network linked Indian tiger reserves to...
China makes cat-and-mouse game rearrest of a Tibetan singer
(TibetanReview.net, Dec05’25) – Chinese authorities in a historically Tibetan areas of Sichuan province had re-arrested in Aug 2025 a Tibetan singer in his 20’s after having released him shortly following his initial arrest on Jul 6 for having performed...
Full integration by Sinicization drive reported launched in Gansu Tibetan area
(TibetanReview.net, Dec05’25) – The Chinese party leader of the historically Amdo Tibetan area in Gansu province had recently undertaken a tour to enforce Beijing’s most recent directive to fully implement “the Party’s strategy for governing Tibet in the new...
TWA marks 30th anniversary of historic ‘Silent Protest’ in Beijing by exile Tibetan women
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 5: The Tibetan Women’s Association (TWA) on Friday commemorated the 30th anniversary of the historic ‘Silent Protest’ held during the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in September 1995. The event, observed...
China rearrests Tibetan singer Ah Sang after brief release in August
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 5: Chinese authorities have once again detained popular Tibetan youth singer Ah Sang, just weeks after his short-lived release in early August, according to the Washington-based International Campaign for Tibet (ICT). His current whereabouts remain unknown. Ah...
[Book Review] The Robe and the Sword: How Buddhist Extremism Is Shaping Modern Asia by Sonia Faleiro
A Book Review Submitted by an Anonymous Contributor to Tsamtruk.com. Two Buddhisms: How Faleiro’s New Book Separates Aggressors from the Oppressed In the collective imagination of the West, Buddhism is frequently reduced to a monolith of serenity – a...
TWA Commemorates 30th Anniversary of Historic ‘Silent Protest’ in Beijing
By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 5 Dec: The Tibetan Women’s Association (TWA) today commemorated the 30th anniversary of the ‘Silent Protest’ staged in Beijing by a delegation of exiled Tibetan women during the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women...
TIBETAN YOUTH CONGRESS PRESIDENT MEETING WITH SHRI PANKAJ GOYAL, NATIONAL GENERAL SECRETARY OF BHARAT TIBET SAHYOG MANCH (BTSM)
Today 5th Dec 2025, The Tibetan Youth Congress president, convened a meeting with Shri Pankaj Goyal, National General Secretary of Bharat Tibet Sahyog Manch (BTSM). During the meeting, the Tibetan Youth Congress presented a Souvenir of Appreciation to Shri...
Tawang Conference Revives Legacy of 6th Dalai Lama
CM Pema Khandu led a Tawang conference honoring the 6th Dalai Lama, urging a revival of his overlooked cultural and literary legacy in the Himalayas.
Tashi Thondup Deported from Shanghai Over ‘Tibetan Connection’
Indian citizen Tashi Thondup was detained and deported from Shanghai airport after Chinese officials racially profiled him for having "Tibetan facial features."
CTA Invites Himachal CM to Officiate Dalai Lama’s Nobel Anniversary
A CTA delegation invited Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to be Chief Guest at the Dalai Lama's 36th Nobel Peace Prize anniversary on December 10.
China’s move to tax condoms to boost births a non-starter
(TibetanReview.net, Dec04’25) – Running out of viable options to address its demographic crisis, China has decided to impose a 13% Value-Added Tax (VAT) on condoms and other contraceptive products only to be asked, “If you can’t afford a taxed...
ICT’s Washington Internship Program for Tibetan Americans open for application
December 4, 2025 The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) is now accepting applications for the Washington Internship Program for Tibetan Americans (WIPTA) for summer 2026. The deadline to apply is January 23, 2026. The post ICT’s Washington Internship Program for Tibetan...
Senior Chinese leader pushes intensified ‘sinicization’ of Tibetan Buddhism during visit to Labrang Monastery
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 4: He Moubao, the Secretary of the Kanlho (Gannan) Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Party Committee, has renewed calls for the systematic “sinicization” of Tibetan Buddhism during an inspection tour across the prefecture, including a prominent stop...













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