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Nepal's Mingma G Sherpa receives heroic welcome after historic ascend of h
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Sherpa last year had set the incredible feat of becoming the first Nepali to successfully summit all eight 8,000-meter peaks without supplemental oxygen. Hailing from Rolwaling of Dolakha District bordering the Tibetan side from Nepal, Sherpa on October 4, stood atop Shishapangma (8,027 mete
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Chinese authorities implement new restrictions on Tibetan children during
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Chinese authorities have enforced new measures that severely limit Tibetan children's cultural and religious freedoms as Tibetans usher in the winter school break, according to a report by Radio Free Asia.
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"Brahmaputra ecosystem will become fragile and dry...": Assam CM on China'
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Raising concern over China's proposed dam on the Brahmaputra river in Tibet, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that if the dams come then the Brahmaputra ecosystem will become "fragile and dry."
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China increases military presence and tightens control at Larung Gar Buddh
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The arrival of the troops on December 20, 2024, is accompanied by helicopter surveillance, signalling an escalation of security measures at the world's largest Tibetan Buddhist study centre, the CTA said.
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Tibetan Parliament-in-exile publishes resolution of solidarity amid ongoin
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The official statement reaffirmed the Tibetan people's ongoing struggle for their fundamental human rights, religious freedom, and cultural preservation in the face of the Chinese Communist Party's occupation of Tibet.
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China deploys hundreds of troops to Larung Gar, intensifies religious crac
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Larung Gar Buddhist Academy, the world's largest Tibetan Buddhist study center, has seen increased Chinese military presence, with 400 troops deployed and helicopter surveillance introduced. New regulations set for 2025 will limit residency, enforce registration, and reduce the number of pra
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Vitiligo a valid reason to reject recruitment in central armed forces: Del
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Delhi High Court in a landmark decision has held that a candidate suffering from vitiligo is not entitled to be recruited into armed forces.
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US Congressional report exposes China's "systematic repression" of Tibet's
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The report sheds light on the continued suppression of Tibetan religious, cultural, and ethnic rights, focusing on severe restrictions on Tibetan Buddhism, the disproportionate targeting of Tibetans in political detentions, and the role of international corporations in facilitating Chinese s
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Tibetan government in exile raises alarm over China's systematic efforts t
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
According to the CTA, these efforts include removing Tibetan language from educational institutions, particularly in university entrance exams, which has raised concerns among Tibetan students, artists, and educators.
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Chinese authorities torture Tibetan village head to death amid crackdown o
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Chinese authorities have wrongfully arrested over 20 Tibetans and tortured Gonpo Namgyal, a Tibetan village head to death after enduring months of severe torture, including repeated electric shock sessions during his detention.
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UK House of Lords members express concern over China's human rights violat
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
During the session, a group of prominent MPs, led by Lord David Alton and including Lord Martin Callanan, Baroness Smith, Lord Bishop, and Baroness Bannett, voiced serious concerns about China's ongoing human rights abuses in these regions.
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Sikyong Penpa Tsering successfully concludes key engagements in US, streng
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the political leader of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), has successfully concluded a series of engagements across the US, reinforcing the Tibetan cause and promoting unity within Tibetan communities.
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