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Tibetan leaders discuss strategies to preserve culture amid harsh Chinese policies
Dharamshala, March 15: The 12th Education Council and Advisory Committee's two-day annual conference commenced at the Kashag (Cabinet) Secretariat, focusing on the effects of strict Chinese policies on Tibetan culture and discussing strategies to preserve and promote Tibetan identity, Tibet.net reported.
Tibetan community and supporters mark 66th Uprising Day, reflect on struggle
Dharamshala, March 10: The Tibetan government-in-exile observed the 66th Tibetan National Uprising Day in Dharamshala, marking the anniversary of the 1959 uprising against Chinese rule. Tibetan leaders, activists, and supporters gathered to reflect on the struggle for Tibetan freedom and the evolving international response to the issue.
Tibet commemorates 29th anniversary of 1989 uprising against China with prayer service
Dharamshala, March 8: The Department of Religion and Culture of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) held a one-hour prayer service on March 8 to honor the sacrifices of peaceful Tibetan protesters who participated in the 1989 demonstrations against the Chinese government, as reported by Tibet.net.
Namgyal Monastery offers prayers for Dalai Lama's long life, renowned actor Richard Gere joins in
Dharamshala March 5: Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala was abuzz with spiritual fervor as over 700 Tibetans, including monks and former monks of the Namgyal Monastery, gathered to offer special long life prayers for the Dalai Lama.
Dharamshala: Tibetans-in-exile offer prayers on third day of Losar, pray for long life of Dalai Lama
Dharamshala, March 2: The Tibetans-in-Exile in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala offered special Sang-Sol (incense burning) prayers on the third day of Losar, the Tibetan new year, and prayed for the long life of the Dalai Lama and worshipped the mother nature.
Tibetan New Year celebration begins with special prayers in Dharamshala
Dharamshala March 1: Tibetans in exile are celebrating Losar, also known as the Tibetan New Year. Tibetans are welcoming the Wood Snake Year 2152 and will bidding good bye to Dragon Wood year 2151.
Dalai Lama arrives at Dharamshala after a successful visit to South India
Dharamshala 21 February: Tibetan spiritual leader the 14th Dalai Lama received a warm welcome at Kangra airport as he returned to Dharamshala after his successful visit to South India.
Former Himachal Pradesh Minister Kishan Kapoor passes away at 73, JP Nadda and other leaders pay condolences
Shimla, February 1: Senior BJP leader Kishan Kapoor passed away at the age of 73 after a prolonged illness at PGI Chandigarh.
Himachal Pradesh: CM Sukhu announces Rs 150 crore International Convention Centre in Dharamshala
Dharamshala, January 23: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced the construction of an International Convention Centre near Tapovan, with an investment of Rs 150 crore, in the Dharamshala Assembly constituency of Kangra district.
China tightens control over people inside Tibet, escape to India is not an easy task now, says Tsering
Dharamshala, January 14: China's intensified control over Tibet has made it increasingly difficult for Tibetans to escape to India. In 2024, only eight Tibetans managed to flee to Dharamshala, a significant decline from over 40 in 2023 and the 3,000 who crossed into India annually from the 1990s to 2008.
Tibet Support Group from Germany reaffirms solidarity with Tibet during meeting in Dharamshala
Dharamshala, January 13: Members of the Tibet Support Group from Germany's Westerwald, gathered in Dharamshala on January 10 to discuss the ongoing struggles faced by Tibetans under Chinese repression.
Tibetans in exile offer special prayers for victims of Tibet earthquake
Dharamshala, January 9: Following a recent earthquake in Tibet, hundreds of Tibetans in exile gathered to mourn and offer special prayers for the whole night for the victims of the earthquake.
Dharamshala: Tibetans in-exile hold candlelight vigil to express solidarity with victims of Tibet's earthquake
Dharamshala, January 9: Hundreds of Tibetans-in-exile gathered in Dharamshala to participate in a candlelight vigil and express solidarity with the victims of the earthquake that struck Tibet on January 7.