After the Chinese invasion of Tibet in 1949, the Dalai Lama assumed full political authority in 1950. He was forced to flee into exile in March 1959 following the violent suppression of the Tibetan uprising. He has since lived in India, along with over 80,000 Tibetan refugees, continuing to
Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the Mandi district administration to conduct relief and rescue operations on a war footing in the disaster-affected areas of the district, ensuring that relief reaches all those in need.
In a pointed remark aimed at China, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasised the distinct identity of the Dalai Lama's institution, Gaden Phodrang Trust, saying that "China has nothing to do with the institution", it is rooted in Tibet and revered by the people of the Himal
During the visit, the SDRF team surveyed the impacted areas and identified vulnerable individuals in urgent need of aid. Relief materials, including basic need kits and medical kits, were distributed to the affected families as part of the immediate response effort.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the Mandi district administration to conduct relief and rescue operations on a war footing in the disaster-affected areas of the district, ensuring that relief reaches all those in need.
As Tibetans around the world prepare to celebrate the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama on July 6, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju joined the celebrations and wished him a long and healthy life.
Sources said that Union Minister Nadda presided over a detailed presentation by senior officials of MoRTH, during which the status, challenges, and future plans for the development of road infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh were discussed comprehensively.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu flagged off 20 e-taxis from the Himachal Pradesh Secretariat in Shimla on Saturday under the Rajiv Gandhi Swarozgaar Start-up Yojana (RGSSY).
The State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) released data covering the period from June 20 to July 4, 2025, which showed large-scale destruction across the hill state.
BJP national president JP Nadda said, "When the protector himself becomes the predator, how will the administration function. I am worried and hurt by the way things are happening in Himachal Pradesh."