Tibetans remember their martyrs on 40th anniversary of Youth CongressOctober 8th, 2009 DHARAMSALA - Tibetan men and women sang patriotic songs to mark the 40th anniversary of the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) here on Wednesday. The TYC was established on October 7, 1970.
Tibetan exiles hope for Dalai Lama's meeting with ObamaOctober 8th, 2009 DHARAMSALA - The decision of US President Obama to meet Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama after Obama's China visit has raised hopes amongst the Tibetan exiles living in India. Obama will not be meeting the Dalai Lama during his five-day trip to the US capital.
Tibetan exiles in India stage protest march on China's National DayOctober 1st, 2009 DHARAMSALA - Tibetan exiles living in Dharamsala on Thursday staged a protest march on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Carrying banners, placards and their national flags, they marched down the winding streets to protest what they called 60 years of Chinese oppression.
Dalai Lama urges China to exercise restrain in dealing with ethnic tensionJuly 9th, 2009 DHARAMSALA - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Thursday asked the Chinese government to exercise restraint in dealing with the ethnic violence in Urumqi, the capital of China's Xinjiang Uighurs province, which has claimed 156 lives and left thousands injured. "I am deeply saddened and concerned with the worsening situation in East Turkistan (Xinjiang), especially with the tragic loss of lives.
Ethnic clashes in China sadden Dalai LamaJuly 8th, 2009 DHARAMSALA - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Wednesday expressed concern over the ethnic clashes in China's Xinjiang province that have left at least 156 people dead and over 1,000 injured. "I am deeply saddened and concerned with the worsening situation in East Turkestan (Xinjiang), especially with the tragic loss of lives," the Nobel peace laureate said in a statement.
Tibetan exiles mull ways to break impasse with ChineseJune 22nd, 2009 DHARAMSALA - The Tibetan government-in-exile in this Himachal Pradesh town is deliberating upon ways to break the impasse with the Chinese for restarting the dialogue process on the future of Tibet, says a Tibetan official. "We have deliberated upon ways to break the impasse with the Chinese so that the dialogue process can come back on track," Sonam N.
Tibetan exiles take candlelight march in ManaliApril 27th, 2009 MANALI - Tibetan exiles took a candlelight march here pressing for the release of the Panchen Lama from China. The candlelight vigil was held on the occasion of Panchen Lama's 20th birthday celebrations.
Tibetans take out candlelight procession in DharamsalaApril 25th, 2009 DHARAMSALA - Thousands of Tibetan exiles Saturday took out a
candlelight procession in this Himachal Pradesh town to mark the 20th birth anniversary of Gendun Chokeyi Nyima, whom the Dalai Lama has recognised as the 11th Panchen Lama. 'The Panchen Lama is in the custody of the Chinese for the past 14 years...
Tibetan exiles present play on alleged Chinese atrocitiesMarch 29th, 2009 DHARAMSALA - Tibetans living-in-exile presented a play here on alleged Chinese atrocities to mark 50 years of Chinese rule in Tibet. Through street performance, Tibetans portrayed the alleged atrocities being inflicted by Chinese troops in Lhasa, the capital of the roof the world.
Tibetan exiles in Dharamsala observe 50 years of Chinese oppressionMarch 28th, 2009 DHARAMSALA - Hundreds of Tibetans, including monks and nuns, marched through the streets of Dharamsala on Saturday to observe 50 years of Chinese oppression in their homeland. China marks March 28 as its inaugural Serfs' Emancipation Day, marking the date in 1959 when Chinese troops took direct control of the government in Lhasa after being rushed there in to quell an uprising.
China thanks India, but reminds it of Tibet pledgeMarch 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Worried that Tibetans may hold violent protests to observe the 50th year of the Dalai Lama's exile, China Wednesday thanked India for providing security to their missions but reminded New Delhi of its pledge not to allow Tibetans to indulge in political activities. 'Tibetans in India have not stopped protests and candle-light demonstrations.
Tibetan exiles participate in special prayer in DharamsalaMarch 12th, 2009 DHARAMSALA - Hundreds of Tibetans, including monks, nuns and officials of the Tibetan Government-in-exile, on Wednesday attended an annual special prayer ceremony that marked the 16th day of the first month of the Tibetan calendar year here. On the occasion, the Dalai Lama gave his annual spring speech at the main temple here.
Tibetan exiles take out silent protestFebruary 25th, 2009 DHARAMSALA - Hundreds of Tibetan exiles Tuesday took out a silent protest here on the eve of Losar (Tibetan New Year). 'The exiles participated in the peaceful protest to express solidarity with our brethren who sacrificed their lives for rights of the people of Tibet,' said president of the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) Tsewang Rigzin.
Tibetan exiles still ready for talks with ChinaFebruary 17th, 2009 DHARAMSALA - The Tibetan government-in-exile has always been ready for restarting the dialogue process with China on the future of Tibet provided Beijing is sincere and ready to discuss the issue, a Tibetan official said here Tuesday. 'We (the government-in-exile) are ready to restart the negotiations with the Chinese...
Tibetan exiles not to celebrate new yearFebruary 6th, 2009 DHARAMSALA - Tibetan exiles have decided not to celebrate Losar (Tibetan New Year), the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) of its government-in-exile said Saturday. According to the Tibetan lunar calendar, Losar is the first day of the year.
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