French Delegation visits Dharamshala
By Alfredo Aguirre / May 22, 2013
A four-member French senate delegation, led by Senator Jean-Francois Humbert of the Union for Popular Movement Party, recently made a week-long visit on May 8-14 to the Tibetan Parliament-in-exile in Dharamshala. The delegation also included senators Michel Berson of the Socialist Party, Bernard Fournier of the Union for a Popular read more →
Land Issues in the Phuntsokling Settlement
By Frencesca Leaf / May 22, 2013
In the 1960s, the state government of Orissa leased approximately 2,250 acres of land for the resettlement of nearly 2500 Tibetan refugees. The allotment was provided so the Tibetan refugees could develop a sustainable livelihood and self-supporting community while in exile. In 1963 the Phuntsokliong Tibetan settlement, Orissa, was officially read more →
Tibet Cries for International Solidarity
By Dave Wood / May 20, 2013
In Dharamsala and around the world, Tibetans and their global supporters celebrated International Tibetan Solidarity Day on 17 May. Organised by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the day was marked by expressions of support through events and prayers. Supporters were also urged to contact their local authorities to draw attention read more →
All India Lobby Campaign
By Sune Petersen / May 20, 2013
As the Northeast zone delegation of the Tibetan All-Indian Lobby Campaign leaves Sikkim after six days of meetings with various state ministers and MPs, much political backing and moral support is gathered for the on-going cause of freedom and justice to Tibet. In December 2012, The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile announced the read more →
His Holiness and Sikyong Visit Europe
By Vanshika Tripathi / April 26, 2013
April marks the month of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s and Sikyong Dr. Lobsang Sangay’s visits to Europe. His Holiness and Sikyong travelled to Europe for a three-nation visit through Italy, Switzerland, and the UK. His Holiness started his visit in Pala Trento, Italy where he was welcomed by read more →
His Holiness presents the Light of Truth Awards
By Vanshika Triparthi / April 26, 2013
His Holiness the Dalai Lama presented the Light of Truth Awards on April 13 in Switzerland to five individuals for their outstanding contributions towards the Tibetan purpose. He acknowledged every recipient, stating “all of you have been long standing friends and supporters of Tibet, for which we are immeasurably grateful.” read more →
A Victory in Australia – His Holiness the Dala Lama to Speak in Sydney
By Reece Garrett and Palden Choeden / April 24, 2013
Public outrage erupted in early April when the University of Sydney withdrew support for an educational talk that was to be included in the Dalai Lama’s 10-day visit to Sydney in June. However, after worldwide condemnation the University has changedits mind and decided to allow the talk to go ahead. read more →
Water Supplies Threatened
By Dave Wood / April 24, 2013
The Chinese government has announced the continuation of its national plan to dam its many rivers. The building of the Songta dam in Tibet will begin immediately, a move which threatens to irreparably alter the local environment and population. It faces strong opposition from critics due to both its immediate read more →
Aftershocks constrain rescue operations in Sichuan
By Sarah Al-Bashtali / April 23, 2013
An earthquake, magnitude 6.6, hit the region of Sichuan on the Tibet/China border on April 20, the same place where a devastating quake killed more than 90,000 people five years ago. By the morning of April 22, the death toll had reached 212 including 25 missing persons. More than 11,000 read more →
Tension in Nepal
By Dave Wood / April 23, 2013
Newly appointed Chinese ambassador to Nepal, Wu Chuntai, met the Nepalese Congress President Sushil Koirala on April 19 to discuss Chinese interests within Nepal, including the concerns over Tibetan activities. These meetings come a month after Wu called for ‘comprehensive cooperative partnership’ with Nepal, which includes political support as well read more →