The 14th Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebrations began in Dharamshala, with Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Rajiv Ranjan Singh, as well as Hollywood actor Richard Gere, joining in the singing of the Tibetan and Indian national anthems at Tsuglagkhang temple to honour the spiritual leader
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday greetings to the Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, on his 90th birthday, calling him a symbol of "love, compassion, patience and moral discipline."
On the eve of the 90th birthday of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama, prominent Indian leaders, including BJP leader Vijay Jolly and JD(U) leader Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh, attended a celebratory event in Dharamshala to honour the revered figure.
As per the NIA statement, the search on Friday was carried out in the 'US donkey route' human trafficking case, as per details already shared through a press note issued.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday attended the 90th birthday celebrations of the 14th Dalai Lama at Tsuglagkhang, the main Tibetan temple in Dharamshala where the spiritual leader resides.
Celebrations ahead of the 90th birthday of Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, are underway in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. According to the Gregorian calendar, the Dalai Lama's birthday is officially observed on July 6.
Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong said on X that the reincarnation of Tibetan spiritual leaders follows strict, centuries-old rituals and cannot be decided by one person, including the Dalai Lama. He listed traditional methods like divination and the Golden Urn, all requiring approval from Ch
He expressed concern over China's attempts to dictate the spiritual leadership of Tibet, questioning the government's motives and disregard for religious freedom amid preparations for the upcoming birthday celebrations of the Dalai Lama.
Tibetan Spiritual Leader, the Dalai Lama, has stated that the Gaden Phodrang Trust can only recognise future reincarnations, and no one else has the authority to decide on the matter.
Celebrations have commenced in Dharamshala and the surrounding regions of Kangra ahead of the 90th birthday of 14th Dalai Lama, attracting global spiritual leaders, dignitaries, and well-wishers.
The celebrations mark the formal commencement of a year-long national tribute to the spiritual leader, being organised by the Union Culture Ministry in collaboration with the Bhagwan Mahaveer Ahimsa Bharti Trust, Delhi.