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Porok Karpo: How Loten Namling’s Swiss-Tibetan Pop Rock Continues the Fight to Preserve Our Cultural Identity
To say that His Holiness the Dalai Lama is an influential person would be an immense understatement. Apart from his prominence as a globally-recognized spiritual and political leader, His Holiness has been making waves in the world of music as well. Last year, his debut album Inner World in which his sacred mantras and teachings…
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Tibetan on 21 Years Jail Term Under Chinese Authorities Dies of Prison Injuries
A Tibetan serving a 21 years jail term under Chinese authorities has died of prison injuries. According to the information released by a human rights organisation, the victim has died of serious physical injuries that led to his death at a local hospital. For the worse, the family members of the deceased had no knowledge…
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Penpa Tsering Wins Preliminary Round of Tibetan Elections
As the official announcement for the preliminary round of elections in exile Tibetan community was made, Penpa Tsering came out with largest number of votes. Along with the announcement for the results of Sikyong elections, the results for the elections for Members of Tibetan Parliament in Exile was declared. The official list of finalists will…
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Tibetan Language Activist Released After 5 Years Term But Fears Restrictions
Tibetan Business man who was arrested for campaigning in favour of Tibetan language education in Tibet was released after completing five year term. However, despite the news of his release, there has been no formal contact with the Tibetan activist and it raises the concern whether he is actually free even after completing his five…
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US Urges Nepal to Legally Register and Protect Tibetan Refugees
The United States Department of State in a statement to Radio Free Asia urged Nepal government to legally register and protect Tibetan refugees. As the Chinese influence over Nepal grows stronger, Tibetan refugees in the country are being strictly monitored to not allow activities that are sensitive to the Chinese government. It urged Nepal follow…
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India Successfully Countered a Chinese Intrusion At Sikkim Border
India is reported to have successfully countered a Chinese attempt to intrude into its territories at Sikkim border. According to the sources of major breaking reports, India foiled a Chinese attempt to intrude into its territories across the Sikkim borders and thwarted the Chinese army away from intrusion. In the violent face off, at least…
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Top Two Candidates Will Contest Final Round Exile Tibetan Election
After the preliminary round of exile Tibetan elections, top two candidates will be contesting in the final round. According to the compilation of polling results by local election bodies in exile, there are two clear front runners. While the lead is held by former Speaker Penpa Tsering, Kalsang Dorjee Aukatsang has clinched the second spot.…
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How to surrender Tibetan Identity Certificate (IC) and RC
Tibetan citizens of India born between January 26, 1950, and June 30, 1987, and their descendants can now surrender their Foreigner’s Registration Certificate and Identity Certificate to apply for an Indian passport. The Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India issued a directive on September 17, 2018, allowing eligible Tibetans to obtain Indian…
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Nepal Detains 5 Tibetans As Voting in Exile Elections Held in Secrecy
The tight political crack down over Tibetan refugees in Nepal is well known, local police has reportedly detained around five Tibetans as voting in exile elections were held in secrecy. According to the Tibetan report by Radio Free Asia, five Tibetans including a journalist and an official have been detained by Nepal Police in Boudha…
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Tibetan School Receives Certificate of Excellent Academic Performance from CBSE
A Tibetan school in India has been given the certificate of appreciation by CBSE for excellent academic performance. In the social media update shared by the official handles of the Tibetan school, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi has recognised it with a certificate for excellent academic performance in the board exams…