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Tibetan Girl Wins Miss Himalaya Global Title in New Delhi
A Tibetan girl participating in a beauty pageant in New Delhi has been crowned with the title of Miss Himalaya Global. The Tibetan girl who had earlier participated in Miss Tibet beauty pageant, participated in the Mr. and Miss Glory of India 2020 held last week in New Delhi at which she has won the…
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A Vietnamese TV Channel Named as Dalai Lama TV Launched
A Vietnamese television channel named after the Tibetan spiritual leader as the Dalai Lama TV has been launched. The television channel which is a local language channel was inaugurated on last Friday in a grand ceremony. The channel has been launched with an aim make the teachings of His Holiness accessible to millions of Vietnamese…
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Tibetan Refugees Can Now Appear in Indian Public Service Exams
According to the latest announcement, Tibetan refugees can now appear in the Indian public service exams. While the eligibility does not apply for all Tibetan refugees, those Tibetans who moved to India before 1962 are now eligible. More than a hundred thousand Tibetans are living in India as refugees over the past sixty years.
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Dalai Lama Congratulates Arvind Kejriwal on Winning Elections in Delhi
The Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama in a letter to Arvind Kejriwal congratulates his victory in Delhi elections. In appreciation of the vibrant democracy of India, His Holiness has extended his best wishes to the Chief Minister of New Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal on his third term in the national capital.
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Two Karmapas to Jointly Identify Shamar Rinpoche’s Reincarnation
Two Karmapas, Ogyen Trinley Dorjee and Thaye Dorjee plans to jointly identify Shamar Rinpoche’s reincarnation. The widely recognized claimants to the title of Karmapa, the highest leader of Karma Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism are working on clearing the controversy surrounding them since many years.
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Tibetan Settlements Receive Rs. 30 Million Grant-in-Aid from Karnataka Govt.
The Tibetan settlements in the state has received Rs. 3 crore grant-in-aid from Karnataka government. Tibetan settlements in the state will benefit from the aid as the support will greatly help in the administrative expenses as well as other benefits. The aid has been a much needed timely support from the host authorities to the…
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Haryana to Frame Tibetan Rehabilitation Policy, Facilities for Tibetan Children
The state of Haryana is going to frame the Tibetan Rehabilitation Policy for the refugees. The state has sought approval to provide facilities and benefits to the Tibetan refugee children. The Tibetan Rehabilitation Policy framed by the union government of India in 2014 aims to provide sustainable rehabilitation support for Tibetan refugees.
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Nancy Pelosi and Donald Trump Attend Prayers Event for Tibetans
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Donald Trump have attended a prayers event for the Tibetans and other religious prisoners. The rare union of the top leaders of the United States took place on Thursday morning at the National Prayer Breakfast. The prayers event saw addresses from both of the top leaders to convey their messages.
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Dalai Lama’s Reincarnation Belongs to Tibetans: Belgium
His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation belongs to the Tibetan religious community says Belgium minister Philip Goffin. In a recent discussion at the Belgian Federal Parliament, the question of Tibet was discussed. Particularly, the Belgian stand on His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation was discussed in the face of Chinese claims.
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WHO Declares Coronavirus Global Emergency, Tibet Reports Positive Case
With the unprecedented outbreak of Coronavirus from China, the World Health Organization has declared a Global Health Emergency. Despite efforts to contain the virus that originated from China, there are new cases of positive cases reported worldwide. Cases of positive tests have been reported from Tibetan area of Sichuan today.