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Kalon Karma Gelek Apologizes and Willing to Resign if Needed
The Kalon of Department of Religion and Culture, Central Tibetan Administration on Thursday issued an apology for his statement on Tulku Ugen Topgyal. In the unsettling controversy over the remark made by Tulku Ugen Topgyal, this is the third statement issued in the regard by Kalon, Yuthok Karma Gelek. He has apologized for his earlier…
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Kashag Rebukes Senior Lama’s Remark Against Dalai Lama’s Virtual Teachings
In the recent uproar over a remark by a senior Tibetan lama against His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s virtual teachings, Kashag, the cabinet of Central Tibetan Administration, issued a statement condemning the remark. The senior lama accused the virtual teachings being carried out by Tibetan spiritual masters as a sign of degrading religious values.
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With More Troops, India China Border Tension Rises Along Tibet
With more troops building up at the border along Ladakh and Tibet, the India China border tension rises. The recent developments of bringing in more troops are heating up the long standing dispute. With the lost of the strategic position of Tibet, border tensions between the two Asian giants have always been a matter of…
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Tibetan Nun Enters Rare Meditative State After Passing Away in India
In a rare development, a Tibetan Buddhist nun has entered a meditative state after passing away in India. The state of ‘Thukdam’ as called in Tibetan is a rare meditative state only very learned spiritual masters enter on their death. The report by the Department of Religion and Culture, Central Tibetan Administration explained the rare…
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Bill to Recognise Tibetan Independence Introduced in US Congress
A bill to recognise Tibetan independence has been introduced in the US Congress in the latest developments. According to the proposed bill, the head of the state or the president will be authorised to recognise the independence of Tibet from the People’s Republic of China. This is a very strong effort from the US law…
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India’s Response to China, 2 BJP MPs Attend Taiwan President’s Swearing-in
In a growing tussle over the border disputes, India’s response to China comes tough as 2 law makers attend Taiwan president’s swearing-in ceremony. In addition to sending congratulations, the two law makers of the ruling ruling party emphasized that India and Taiwan share belief democratic values. As expected, it did not go well with China!
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Dharamshala Airport Ready to Accept Passengers After Lockdown
Gaggal airport is now ready for operation after almost two months lockdown. Gaggal airport will now accept passengers from today after the aviation sector in India begins operation in a staggered manner. The district administration announced its preparedness to safely manage daily operation of the airport on Sunday.
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Dalai Lama to Confer First Ever Live Empowerment Teaching
The Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama will confer the first ever live empowerment teachings amid lock down. Following the first live teachings from the spiritual leader, His Holiness will now confer the first live empowerment teaching at the end of this month. The official website of His Holiness the Dalai Lama published…
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184 Cases of Coronavirus Infection, 8 Deaths in Exile Tibetans
As per the latest updates, there is a total of 184 cases of coronavirus infections in the exile Tibetan community. The Central Tibetan Administration in Dharamshala on Thursday published the latest update on Coronavirus infection in Tibetan communities. It is also reported that out of 184 cases, 8 of them have succumbed to the infection.
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Nepal Blames India for Spreading A More Lethal Coronavirus
In a new war of words, the Nepali Prime Minister on Tuesday accused India of spreading a more lethal coronavirus. The statement comes in a time when the two nations territorial disputes have flared up. The border tensions have been flared over a road to Tibet built for pilgrims from India. Surprisingly, the road has…