Tibet news
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Another Tibetan Tests COVID-19 Positive in Himachal Pradesh
In a breaking report, a Tibetan woman has tested COVID-19 positive in the state of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday. According to the confirmation from the COVID-19 emergency relief committee of exile Tibetan administration, the Tibetan woman became the second Tibetan to contract Coronavirus in India till date.
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Tibet Issue Core to Solving India China Border Dispute: Prez Sangay
In an appearance on national television news channel, President Dr. Lobsang Sangay told that the Tibet issue is the core to solving India China border dispute. There has been a recent rise in incursions into Indian territory by Chinese border police, leading to high tension situations between the two Asian giants.
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Tibet’s Potala Palace Opens for Visitors After 4 Months
The Potala palace in the capital city of Lhasa will open for visitors after four months of lock down. According to the local updates, Potala palace will open for visitors from Wednesday with severe restrictions after remaining shut for more than four months. The major tourist attraction in Lhasa has been the winter palace of…
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Monastery Area in MT Sealed As a Woman Tests COVID-19 Positive
In a discovery during delivery, an Indian woman tested positive for COVID-19 and her contact points to Majnu Ka Tilla or MT. The woman who was shifted to a near by hospital following complications during her delivery and she tested Coronavirus positive there. As a result, the parts of the Tibetan colony is now sealed…
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Tulku Ugen Topgyal Apologizes, Withdraws His Controversial Statement
The recent complaint raised by Tulku Ugen Topgyal against online teachings by Buddhist spiritual leaders including His Holiness the Dalai Lama created a huge controversy. Following strong condemnation by many individuals as well as institutions, the Tulku has on Saturday written a letter of apology and withdrawn his statement.
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Coronavirus: 30 New Cases and 1 Death in Tibetan Abroad
In an update to the Coronavirus infection in exile Tibetan communities, 30 new cases of infection and 1 new death are reported from those living outside India, Nepal and Bhutan. This brings the total number of cases to 214 with 9 deaths in the exile Tibetan community. With only report 1 report of death from…
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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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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…