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China closes Potala Palace after minor Covid-19 outbreak in Tibet

The action underscores China's continued adherence to its zero-COVID policy, mandating lockdowns, routine testing, quarantines and travel restrictions, even while most other countries have reopened

Sample of monkeypox suspect Tibetan boy sent for examination in Karnataka

Samples of 9-year-old boy from Tibet, suspected of having monkeypox, have been sent to the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory of Bengaluru Medical College and Research Institute for examination

Ladakh visit religious: Govt functionary on Dalai Lama's visit to UT

The Dalai Lama will reach the Union Territory, bordering China, on Friday and is scheduled to stay there for about a month

Not seeking separation of homeland, but more autonomy, says Dalai Lama

Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama on Thursday said he is not seeking separation of his homeland from but China but is seeking more autonomy for his people

China waging dangerous assault on human rights in Tibet: Nancy Pelosi

US Speaker House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday (local time) said that for decades, the Chinese government has waged a dangerous assault on human rights in Tibet

China begins work on planetarium at 'roof of the world' in Tibet

The planetarium, scheduled to be completed in 2024, is expected to receive over 100,000 visitors annually

4.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet, no casualty reported yet

An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 jolted Tibet on Monday morning at around 4

China failed to change Tibetan mind, Dalai Lama tells US Tibet envoy

His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues discussed the rich traditions of freedom and democracy in the US and India

American envoy on human rights and Tibetan issues to travel to India, Nepal

The envoy will travel to India and Nepal to deepen cooperation on human rights and democratic governance goals, and to advance humanitarian priorities, the State Department said

Tibet Airlines' flight in China veers off runway, over 40 injured

Over 40 people were injured when a passenger plane of China's Tibet Airlines with 122 people onboard veered off the runway

Tibet: Nehru did what he thought was best for India, says Penpa Tsering

Responding to a question, he said Nehru's decisions over Tibet were due to his own world vision and he had "too much faith and confidence in China"

US Congress report says China 'systematically' denied access to Tibet

A new US Congress report assessment indicated that foreign diplomats, journalists and tourists were "systematically" denied access to China's Tibet autonomous region over the past year.

China 'asystematically impeded' Americans to travel in Tibet: US report

The Chinese government systematically impeded travel to Tibetan areas by US diplomats and tourists in 2021, the US said in a new report mandated by a law that pushes for American access to Tibet

Tibetans seek justice after 63 years of uprising against Chinese rule

As Tibetians commemorated the 63rd year of Tibetan Uprising Day, demonstrations were held across the world to echo voice of Tibetans seeking justice after decades of struggle against Chinese rule

China walking in footsteps of Taliban, destroying Tibetan culture: Expert

Brahma Chellaney says that China is walking in the footsteps of the Taliban.

China tightens travel restrictions in Tibet ahead of Olympics: Report

Chinese officials have tightened travel curbs in the Tibet region ahead of Beijing Winter Olympics and deployed a large police force in the regional capital Lhasa, a media report said

Indian-American Zeya is America's Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues

The US has designated Indian-origin diplomat Uzra Zeya as its Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat calls on Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday called on Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama during his visit to McLeodganj near here, officials said.

Top US lawmakers urge Biden administration to prioritise Tibetan issue

A bipartisan group of top American Senators has urged the Biden administration to give top priority to the Tibetan issue, in particular engaging with the Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama

Congressional letters urge action from Joe Biden's Tibet Coordinator

Biden administration's Tibet Coordinator must push for meeting between US President and Dalai Lama, implement US laws on Tibet, stop calling Tibet part of China, say more than 60 US Congress members.