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News · 21 Mar, 2026

China Expands Chengdu J 20 Presence in Tibet Raising Alarms Along India Border

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tibet Rights Collective TRC China has reportedly intensified its military footprint in Tibet with the deployment of advanced stealth fighter jets near the Ind…

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News · 08 Nov, 2025

Chinese Infrastructure Buildup Near India’s Northern Borders: The Eight-Year Surge Since Doklam

True to Mao Zedong’s aphorism that “political power grows out of the barrel of a gun,” China’s rise as a global power has been backed by strategic military …

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News · 2 Sept, 2025

China’s Charm Offensive Toward India: A Threat to Tibet’s Future?

Introduction: Why Tibet Should Be Concerned As Beijing pushes a fresh wave of diplomacy toward New Delhi amidst rising China–US tensions , Tibetans in exile are watching clos…

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News · 25 Jun, 2025

Dalai Lama’s Succession to Be Addressed at 15th Tibetan Religious Conference?

Dharamsala, India – The 15th Tibetan Religious Conference, scheduled for 2–4 July 2025 in Dharamsala, northern India, is set to be a pivotal moment for Tibetan Buddhism…

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News · 29 Apr, 2025

In Grief and in War: How Tibetans Have Always Stood with India in Her Darkest Hours

On April 20, 2025, a devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, claimed the lives of seven brave Indian soldiers, shaking the nation to its core. As India reels from this g…

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News · 18 Oct, 2024

17th Anniversary of the Dalai Lama’s U.S. Congressional Gold Medal: Celebrating a Legacy of Peace and Compassion

On October 17, 2024, the world marks the 17th anniversary of a momentous occasion: the awarding of the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. In 2007, H…

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News · 18 Jul, 2024

India’s Hydroelectric Push in Arunachal Pradesh Irked China

China has reacted angrily to reports of India expediting the construction of hydroelectric power projects in the Himalayan region, where Beijing has made territorial claims. The Ch…

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News · 28 Dec

His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Bestow Teachings and Empowerment in Bodhgaya

His Holiness the Dalai Lama is set to grace the Kalachakra Ground in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India, with three days of profound teachings commencing from December 29 to 31, 2023. The spir…

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News · 03 Oct

China to host 3rd Trans-Himalaya Forum Amid Border Tensions near Tibet`s Sensitive Border

China is preparing to host the 3rd Trans-Himalaya Forum for International Cooperation in Nyingchi, Tibet, and Pakistan's acting foreign minister, Jalil Abbas Jilani, is slated …

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News · 08 Sep

Tibetan Community protests against Chinese Government at Majnu Ka Tilla ahead of G20 Summit

The Tibetan community staged a protest against the Chinese government at Majnu Ka Tilla in North Delhi, a day before the 18th G20 Summit commences in New Delhi. The protest, organi…

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News · 02 Sep

Tibet Team Joins First Ever Climate Cup Football Tournament in Ladakh, Promoting Sustainability and Environmental Awareness

The inaugural 'Climate Cup 2023' football tournament, India's first-ever professional football event in Ladakh, commenced on 1st September at the Open Astroturf Stadium…

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News · 08 Aug

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Visits Lamdon Model Senior Secondary School in Ladakh

Lamdon Model Senior Secondary School in Leh, Ladakh, India, marked a momentous occasion on August 7, 2023, as it celebrated its Golden Jubilee with great pomp and grandeur. The hig…

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News · 01 Aug

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Visit to Stok Village Reinforces Commitment to Spiritual Growth and Learning

On Monday, 31st July 2023, His Holiness the Dalai Lama embarked on a momentous visit to the Stok village's majestic golden Buddha statue, an occasion marked with great joy and …

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News · 10 July

US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues Meets Dalai Lama, Triggers Angry Response from China

In a significant diplomatic move, the US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues Under Secretary Uzra Zeya, met with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Tibetan political leader Sikyong…

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News · 22 Apr

Zemithang hosts major Buddhist conference in India- first stop of Dalai Lama`s escape

Zemithang, the first stop of the 14th Dalai Lama during his flight from China-occupied Tibet in 1959, recently hosted a major Buddhist conference on April 17. The conference, which…

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News · 18 Apr

Tibetan in Exile held solidarity march in support of the Dalai Lama

Tibetan communities across India have held rallies in support of the Dalai Lama following the controversy over a video in which he was seen kissing a young boy. Protests led by Tib…

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News · 30 Jan

Tibetans in Exile express solidarity with climate activist Sonam Wangchuk

Tibetans, Ladakhis, and local Indians gathered in Dharamshala's Mcleod Ganj Square to show their support for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's ongoing fast for Climate Chan…

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News · 04 Jan

China is making incursions along the Indo-Tibet border: Sikyong Penpa Tsering

Central Tibetan Administration’s Sikyong Penpa Tsering, President of the Tibetan Government in Exile, asserted on Tuesday that all incursions along the Indo-Tibetan border ha…

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News · 16 Dec

Tibetans in exile protest against Chinese encroachment in Tawang

Source: ANI On December 9, Tibetan refugees in Dharmshala, Himachal Pradesh, protested against China's incursion into Indian territory in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh…

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News · 15 September 2022

Dalai Lama to visit Sikkim from Oct 28-Nov 1

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama accepted the invitation of Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay to visit Sikkim in the end of October this year. "His benign presence will b…

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News · 08 Sep 2022

Five organizations offer Tenshug to His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Long Life

Dharamsala: The morning five organizations, the Tendhong Cultural Preservation Society (Mön), the International Jonang Well-being Association, the Domey-Mang-Bha-Ja-Sum Associ…

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News · 31 Aug 2022

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Returns to Dharamshala

Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama, returned to Dharamshala this morning to a warm welcome by local Tibetans, devotees and well-wishers, following a month-long visit to Leh, …

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News · 25 Aug 2022

Remain strong and preserve your sense of brotherhood and sisterhood: Dalai Lama

Ladakh: The Tibetan Spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama's remarks hold immense significance amid China's attempts to impose its hegemony in Tibet through concepts …

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News · 22 August 2022

His Holiness Dalai Lama consents to preside over the Lamdon Yarchos-Chenmo-2023

To mark Lamdon's Golden Jubilee, the Lamdon Yarchos-Chenmo-2023 will be held with the theme "Connecting People Through Science, Compassion, and Secular Ethics." Accor…

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News · 11 August 2022

Tibetan bikers travel from Karnataka to Dharamshala to promote Free Tibet cause

Two Tibetan bikers rode over 2300 km to reach Dharamshala from Karnataka to promote the ‘Free Tibet Campaign’. The duo is headed towards Leh Ladakh, hoping their journe…

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News · 10 August 2022

Tibetan officials congratulate Jagdeep Dhankhar, the incoming vice president of India

In a letter sent to Jagdeep Dhankhar, His Holiness the Dalai Lama expressed his congratulations on his election as India's 14th vice president. “India has taken great str…

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News · 8 August 2022

Ladakh presents Union Territory anniversary honour to Dalai Lama

The Ladakh Spal-Ngam Duston Award, which honours the historical significance of Ladakh, was presented to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on August 5 by the Union Territory Administrati…

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News · 01 Aug 2022

His Holiness the Dalai Lama concluded three-day teaching in Ladakh

Ladakh: The exiled Tibetan leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama concluded a three-day teaching in the upper reaches of the Himalayas in Ladakh on Saturday. Tens of thousands of follo…

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News · 30 July 2022

PLA Recruits Hindi-speaking Tibetans, Nepalis for Interpretation, Intel-gathering Jobs along LAC

According to latest intelligence inputs as quoted by News18 , the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China is actively recruiting Tibetans and Nepalis from the Tibet Autonomou…

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News · 29 July 2022

The courage and spirit of the people of Tibet is undaunted: H.H the Dalai Lama

Ladakh: "The courage and spirit of the people of Tibet is undaunted and they have unwavering faith and trust in me. Keeping our Buddhist cultural heritage alive in the Himalay…

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Report · 14 Nov

DIFF (Dharamshala International Film Festival) 2023

Founded by filmmakers and artists Tenzing Sonam and Ritu Sarin, DIFF welcomed its 12th edition from 4th to 7th November in Upper Tibetan Children Village School, Dal lake, Dharamsh…

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Report · 04 September 2023

Say Farewell to China, Say Yes to India-Tibet Border

The world is looking forward to the G20 New Delhi summit in September 2023 under India presidency with hope and anticipation of finding new ways in the direction of holistic develo…

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Report · 04 September 2023

Shatsa and Readers in Making: On Spreading Kindness and Compassion Through Reading

Between the pages of a book is a lovely place to be and so is Shatsa, a nonprofit organization based in Sonamling settlement Ladakh that started with the sole purpose of contributi…

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Report · 3 august 2023

The Dalai Lamas Journey to Ladakh: Tracing His Visits and Teachings in the Region

“Down on the plains there’s so much cloud and rain, I missed the blue sky. So, I flew up to Ladakh and the clear blue sky became visible again”. Thousands of peop…

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Report · 6 May 2023

“For Tibet, I must continue walking”: TYC President Gonpo Dhundup on Tibet Matters March

We spoke to Gonpo Dhundup la, President of Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC), the largest non-governmental Tibetan organization based in Dharamshala, India, who is currently leading a m…

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Report · 2 May 2023

An Anguish, an Everlasting Trauma: The Dalai Lama is a leader of the world

By Tenzing Dhamdul, FNVA “Someone who has little knowledge, Will find fault with those who understand. All look with awe on expensive belongings, But who would notice a piece…

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Report · 24 April 2023

Tibetans protest misrepresentations of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

English Translation By Dhardon Sharling This is an English translation of an article published this morning in DERSTANDARD (The Standard), a widely-read German-language newspaper b…

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Report · 8 February 2023

Every Tibetan born after 1959 is born as an activist: Chemi Lhamo on her love for the Land of Snow, No Beijing 2022 protests and Tibetan Resilience

A human rights activist and community organiser, Chemi Lhamo is recognized in Canada’s national current affairs and news magazine Maclean’s Top 50 Power List of 2022. L…

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Report · 19 October 2022

20th CCP Congress & Tibet: What are the Implications?

By Tenzin Samphel The 20th Party Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is underway in Beijing. Ahead of the event, China had started reinforcing its tight control over occu…

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Report · 19 September 2022

Tracking and Decoding China-appointed Panchen Lama Gyaltsen Norbu’s visits to Tibet

Tenzin Tseten and Lakshmi P His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, during his visit to Ladakh, was accorded a hero’s welcome. Hundreds gathered to welcome him as he reached Ladakh…

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Report · 9 September 2022

Significance of the Dalai Lama’s visit to Ladakh

By Tenzin Samphel His Holiness the Dalai Lama chose the remote Himalayan region of Ladakh for his first visit outside Dharamshala since the outbreak of COVID19 in 2019. This is not…

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Report · 15 August 2022

Happy 75th Independence Day to India!

By Youdon Aukatsang, Member, 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile I am a second generation Tibetan born and educated in India, raised with a deep sense of connection to an imagined Tib…

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Report · 1 February 2022

The Spirit of the Panchsheel Agreement & the Need for Its Revival

India was among the first countries to recognize the People’s Republic of China (PRC) as an authorized government. The tone of the relationship between the two sides has vari…

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