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Tibetans Hold Prayer Service in Memory of Peaceful Demonstrators of 1989

DHARAMSHALA: The Department of Religion and Culture, Central Tibetan Administration, held an hour-long prayer service in remembrance of the sacrifices made by peaceful Tibetan demonstrators who took part in the protests of 1989 against the Chinese government. CTA President Dr Lobsang…


CTA President Expresses Concern at News of Self-Immolation in Ngaba

DHARAMSHALA: CTA President Dr Lobsang Sangay today expressed his deep concern at reports of yet another self-immolation protest in Ngaba county (incorporated into China’s Sichuan Province) in northeastern Tibet. Tsekho, popularly known as Tsekho Tugchak, a middle-aged man in his…


Education Council and Advisory Committee Hold Its 6th Annual Meeting

DHARAMSHALA: The Education Council and Advisory Committee of Central Tibetan Administration held its 6th meeting today at Kashag Secretariat hall. The meeting was presided by Chief guest, Kalon Karma Gelek Yuthok, Department of Education, Education Secretary Karma Singhe and Chairman,…


China’s acute water shortage imperils economic future

Charles Parton, Financial Times (Read Original Story Here) The bestiary beloved of China commentators and economists needs an addition to its black swans, grey rhinos, white elephants and the ‘tigers and flies’ targeted in the corruption war. Welcome to the Camel…