By Tenzin Chokyi

DHARAMSALA, 3 June: The six newly appointed Kalons (Ministers) of the 17th Kashag of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), also known as the Tibetan government-in-exile, took their oath of office today before Chief Justice Commissioner Yeshi Wangmo during a ceremony held at the CTA’s Sikyong Hall.

According to a circular issued by the CTA’s Media Coordinator, Tsegyal Chukya Dranyi has been assigned the Department of Religion and Culture, Palden Dhundup the Department of Home, Tsering Dhundup the Department of Finance, Ugyen Tenzin the Department of Education, Kunga Tashi the Department of Security, and Pema Tso the Department of Health. Sikyong Penpa Tsering will temporarily oversee the Department of Information and International Relations.

The appointments expand the composition of the 17th Kashag to six Kalons, while Sikyong Penpa Tsering will temporarily oversee the Department of Information and In...