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Tibet will decide on The Dalai Lama's succession, not China
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 21 (ANI): The US House of Representatives had unanimously passed the Tibetan Policy and Support Act (TPSA) to strengthen policy in support of Tibet, a move that was reciprocated as "encouraging and empowering" by the representatives of the Himalayan Buddhist region
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Nepali Congress obstructs Parliament proceedings
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], Feb 7 (ANI): Nepal's main opposition party Nepali Congress on Friday obstructed the House of Representatives proceedings for the second consecutive day as a mark of protest over the indictment of party's deputy leader Bijaya Kumar Gachhadar on corruption charges.
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Tibetans express happiness over passage of 'Tibetan Policy and Support Act
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Lhasa [Tibet], Jan 31 (ANI): Tibetans have expressed happiness over the passage of the 'Tibetan Policy and Support Act' by the US House of Representatives.
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Lobsang Sangay welcomes US' move to pass Tibet human rights bill
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], Jan 29 (ANI): President of Central Tibetan government-in-exile Lobsang Sangay on Wednesday expressed his gratitude over passage of the Tibet human rights bill by the United States House of Representatives, saying it is a "landmark show of support by th
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US House passes bill to support Tibet, warns sanctions on Chinese official
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D. C. [United States], Jan 29 (ANI): The US House of Representatives has passed a bill strengthening Washington's support for human rights and environmental protection in Tibet, and advocating sanctions against China if it interferes in the succession of Tibetan spiritual leader D
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US House passes Tibet human rights bill
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [United States], Jan 29 (ANI): The US House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a bill strengthening Washington's support for human rights and environmental protection in Tibet.
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Nepal: Agni Prasad Sapkota elected House speaker unopposed
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], Jan 26 (ANI): The ruling Nepal Communist Party's lawmaker Agni Prasad Sapkota has been elected the Speaker of House of Representatives unopposed as no other lawmaker contested against his candidacy, the state media said.
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US Senate approves rules for Trump's impeachment trial
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Jan 22 (ANI): The US Senate early on Wednesday approved the rules for the impeachment trial of Donald Trump following a 53-47 vote to adopt the trial plan for the removal of the US President.
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Impeachment trial of President Trump begins in US Senate
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C [US], Jan 22 (ANI): The impeachment trial of President Donald Trump began in US Senate on Tuesday (local time), the House largely controlled by the Republican party.
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Nepal's Deputy House Speaker Tumbahangphe resigns
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], Jan 21 (ANI): Nepal's Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives, Shiva Maya Tumbahangphe, announced her resignation from the post on Monday afternoon.
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Nepal Communist Party nominates Agni Sapkota as its candidate for Speaker
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], Jan 19 (ANI): The ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) on Sunday nominated Agni Sapkota as its candidate for the new Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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Trump impeachment trial could begin as soon as next week
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 15 (ANI): The United States House of Representatives is expected to meet on Wednesday to discuss sending the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the Senate, triggering a trial early next week, Democrats said following a meeting with House Spea
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