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Second Wave of Covid-19 and India’s Corona Virus Predicament
13th April: In India, under the second wave, new infection is spreading like a wildfire, making new records almost daily in terms of the number of people infected. Yesterday, India left behind Brazil to become the second worst-hit country after the United States in terms of Covid-19 infection. Many states in the country are reporting…
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India in jeopardy as China plans to build mega dam in Tibet
The structure will span the Brahmaputra River before the waterway leaves the Himalayas and flows into India. The river, known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibetan, is also home to two other projects far upstream, while six others are in the works or under construction. Last October, the Tibet local government signed a “strategic cooperation…
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The final phase of voting for Tibetan election begins
Dharamshala, April 11: The final phase of voting for the Tibetan election begins on Sunday at 8:00 am for Sikyong and 45 members of the Tibetan Parliament in exile. Penpa Tsering and Aukatsang Kelsang Dorjee are the two candidates for Sikyong. During the first phase of elections, there were eight candidates for Sikyong in which Penpa Tsering…
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Home kalon visits Kollegal settlement
Kollegal:Home Kalon Sonam Topgyal khorlatsang arrived in Kollegal Dhondenling Tibetan settlement on 8th April, after his successful visit to ladakh.He was accorded a warm welcome reception by the settlement officer Gelek Jungney, community leaders, NGO heads and students all lined up with khatak in their hands. Kalon was accompanied by south zone Chief Representative officer…
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Are you eligible to vote with green book payment due?
There is a myth that Tibetans who have only paid their green book payments up to 31st march 2021 would be prohibited from casting their votes for the upcoming election on 11th April 2021.This myth is circulating in the social media particularly in Facebook and WhatsApp.