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Earthquake of 4.8 magnitude strikes remote region of Tibet: Report

The earthquake struck at 4:17 a.m. (2017 GMT on Monday), according to the report. (Pic used for representation)
Updated on Apr 29, 2025 04:05 PM IST

China slaps tit-for-tat visa curbs on US officials over Tibetan issues

China has stated that US officials who acted 'egregiously' over Tibetan issues would face visa curbs
Published on Apr 14, 2025 10:28 PM IST

Compassion, values may lead to a more peaceful world: Dalai Lama at Freedom Trail in Arunachal

The Dalai Lama is helped by monks as he leaves after leading a prayer session in Dharmsala. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 06, 2025 03:26 PM IST

‘Environmental risk posed by China’s Medog Dam project’

The Yarlung Tsangpo, originating from the Tibetan Plateau, flows into India as the Brahmaputra river. (HT file photo)
Published on Mar 25, 2025 08:54 AM IST

China’s Tibet strategy: Co-opt the Dalai Lama or control his successor?

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The 14th Dalai Lama (File)
Published on Mar 24, 2025 06:11 AM IST

His place, in a free world

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China’s efforts to have a say in the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama are not just about asserting its control over Tibet
Published on Mar 16, 2025 07:57 PM IST

Dalai Lama urges followers to reject any successor chosen by China

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama’s new book, Voice for the Voiceless, was released in the US and the UK on Tuesday. (File photo)
Published on Mar 13, 2025 05:58 AM IST

Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China

Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China
Published on Mar 11, 2025 08:01 AM IST

Dalai Lama’s elder brother Gyalo Thondup, key leader in China talks, dies at 97

FILE - Gyalo Thondup, elder brother of the Dalai Lama, speaks to media in Dharamshala, India, Nov. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia, File)
Published on Feb 09, 2025 12:49 PM IST

Tibet Museum launches travelling exhibition across US to raise awareness

The exhibition spans several key locations, including New York, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Chicago, as reported by the Office of Tibet.
Published on Feb 04, 2025 03:49 PM IST

Tibetan President-in exile ends northeast visit, slams harsh policies of China

Tibetan President-in exile concludes Northeast visit, slams Chinese oppressive policies
Published on Feb 01, 2025 01:15 PM IST

Dalai Lama’s new book offers insights into decades-long dealings with China

The book, Voice for the Voiceless: Over Seven Decades of Struggle With China For My Land and My People, consists of the Dalai Lama’s personal, spiritual and historical reflections and will be released on March 11.
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 03:35 PM IST

Book, map with original names of Tibetan places to counter China’s claims: Sikyong Penpa Tsering

Work on the map is underway and the completion of the process will depend on the level of details that will be included in the map, Sikyong (president) Penpa Tsering said. (HT File)
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 06:56 AM IST

Tibetan monasteries suffer severe damage in 6.8-magnitude earthquake

at least two Tibetan Buddhism monastic institutions in Tibet suffered significant damage, and an undetermined number of monks and nuns were injured.
Published on Jan 14, 2025 12:45 PM IST

Tibet earthquake injuries rise to 337 as rescuers search for survivors

Thousands of rescuers were searching for survivors in freezing conditions on January 8 after a devastating earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 126 people and injured 337
Published on Jan 10, 2025 11:05 AM IST

‘Not Xizang’: Tibet govt-in-exile slams China’s ‘propaganda’

Sikyong (president) of Tibetan government-in-exile Penpa Tsering appealed to the international community not to fall into the trap of Chinese ‘propaganda’ of using Chinese names for Tibetan places. (HT File)
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 05:46 AM IST

Over 47,000 resettled as rescue efforts continue after Tibet earthquake

Rescuers inspect a damaged house following a powerful earthquake that struck Shigatse, southwestern China's Tibet region.
Published on Jan 09, 2025 06:05 PM IST

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes China's Qinghai province near Yellow River

The epicentre of a magnitude 5.5 earthquake that rocked sections of the Chinese province of Qinghai on Wednesday is close to the Yellow River's source, which is the primary natural waterway that supplies northern China.
Published on Jan 08, 2025 03:15 PM IST

Tibet earthquake: 126 dead; rescue workers search for survivors

A member of the rescue team works amidst rubble in the aftermath of an earthquake in Tibet
Published on Jan 08, 2025 11:56 AM IST

India’s condolence message on Tibet quake makes no reference to China

More than 1,000 houses were damaged by the earthquake, which had its epicentre in Tsogo township in the city of Shigatse. (REUTERS)
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 02:45 AM IST

Tibet earthquake death toll rises to 126, nearly 200 injured| 10 points

Rescue teams look through rubble in the aftermath of an earthquake in a location given as Shigatse City, Tibet.
Published on Jan 07, 2025 08:26 PM IST

Eyewitness video captures destruction after powerful earthquake rocks Tibet

Rescue teams stand amid rubble in the aftermath of an earthquake in a location given as Shigatse City, Tibet.
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 09:19 PM IST

China travel: Mt Everest scenic area shut after 6.8-magnitude quake hits Tibet

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, people stand amidst damaged houses in the aftermath of an earthquake in Tonglai Village, Changsuo Township of Dingri in Xigaze, southwestern China's Tibet Autonomous Region on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 04:13 PM IST

Earthquake of 7.1 magnitude strikes Nepal, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

Tremors from a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Nepal felt in Delhi-NCR and North India.
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 10:34 AM IST

China escalating transnational repression: Tibetan leader on recent sanctions on advocacy group

Sikyong (president) of Tibetan government-in-exile Penpa Tsering (File)
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 06:44 AM IST

China defends plan to build world's largest dam over Brahmaputra River in Tibet

China said it will continue to maintain communication with countries in the lower reaches.
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 08:19 PM IST

China sanctions 2 Canadian groups over Uyghur, Tibet

China said on Sunday that it was retaliating against 20 Canadians and two Canadian organisations that deal with human rights concerns pertaining to Tibet and the Uyghurs.
Published on Dec 22, 2024 04:24 PM IST

Tibetan delegates call attention to Derge Dam project at COP29

Officials said they highlighted the potential ecological impacts of the Derge Dam project. (File)
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 09:44 AM IST

In photos: Take a look at some of Abu Abraham’s most iconic political cartoons

A take on the language wars. (Image courtesy Ayisha Abraham)
Updated on Nov 02, 2024 12:36 PM IST

Himachal travel alert: Landslide blocks highway, cuts off Kinnaur from Shimla

A landslide in Himachal’s Kinnaur blocked the NH 5. Himachal Pradesh travel alert: Landslide blocks highway, cuts off Kinnaur from Shimla
Published on Oct 01, 2024 04:23 PM IST