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Prayers, celebrations mark Dalai Lama’s 91st birthday in Leh

The 14th Dalai Lama during an event organised on his 91th Birthday celebrations, at Choglamsar in Leh on Monday. (Waseem Andrabi/HT)

chandigarh news

Updated on Jul 07, 2026 09:15 am IST

Exiled Tibetans mourn death of activist outside UN headquarters

The CTA political leader (Sikyong), Penpa Tsering, in a statement, expressing deep sorFrow said while we honour his devotion, human life is precious and must be preserved to serve the long-term struggle for Tibet. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Updated on Jul 04, 2026 08:28 am IST

'Human life is precious': Tibet leader reacts to man's self-immolation in US

Tibetan community members participate in a march in memory of Tibetan activist Lobga Rangzen, who passed away after self-immolation in New York, in Mcleodganj, Himachal Pradesh.

world news

Updated on Jul 03, 2026 09:52 pm IST

Who was Lobga Rangzen? Tibetan man dies after setting himself on fire near UN HQ

A man identified by Voice of Tibet, a media outlet of exiled Tibetans, as Tibetan activist Lobga Rangzen, walks carrying a Tibetan flag near the United Nations headquarters, before setting himself on fire in an appeal for Tibetan independence, in New York, U.S, July 2, 2026.

us news

Updated on Jul 03, 2026 06:22 pm IST

Dharamshala: Tibetan Youth Congress condemns Chinese foreign minister’s India visit

TYC called upon international communities to stand with their struggle and resolutely reaffirm the Tibetan people’s inalienable right to self-determination. (HT Photo for representation)

chandigarh news

Published on Jun 22, 2026 06:36 am IST

Report accuses China of ‘reshaping’ Tibetan identity

The report has recommended that Chinese authorities should repeal laws, regulations, and policies that restrict freedom of religion or belief, freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and other fundamental rights protected under international human rights law. (File)

chandigarh news

Published on Jun 06, 2026 12:36 pm IST

All about Lipulekh: The key pass that has India and Nepal locked in a dispute

Among the two routes used for this pilgrimage is the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand. However, Nepal has staked a territorial claim over the pass, stating that it is part of Nepali territory.

india news

Updated on Jun 01, 2026 08:17 am IST

Penpa Tsering sworn in as head of Tibet’s 'government-in-exile' in Dharamshala

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama (L) attends the oath taking ceremony of government's "sikyong" or leader Penpa Tsering (R), President of the Central Tibetan Administration at Namgyal Monastery in McLeod Ganj near Dharamsala.

india news

Updated on May 27, 2026 04:45 pm IST

The Invisible ‘R’: Decades of exile, resistance, and fight for Tibet

It was in 1949 when the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) first crossed into Tibet. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Published on May 23, 2026 05:56 am IST

Interview: ‘Know China’s intent on reincarnation, ready for any eventuality’

Penpa Tsering (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on May 22, 2026 10:59 pm IST

Deepa Anappara: “Female explorers were seen as having loose morals”

Author Deepa Anappara (Courtesy Jaipur Literature Festival)

books

Published on May 16, 2026 03:04 pm IST

Inside the Qinghai–Tibet train that takes you to the roof of the world

The Qinghai-Tibet train is also known as the Sky Train, Lhasa Express, Rocket to the rooftop of the world, and the world's highest railway.

travel

Updated on Mar 26, 2026 07:18 am IST

HT Picks; New Reads

This week’s pick of interesting reads includes a novel on the colonial race to explore in the nineteenth century, another set in contemporary Pakistan, and a volume on Malabar Islam (Akash Shrivastav)

books

Published on Mar 14, 2026 03:34 am IST

Hoping to return to homeland, exiled Tibetans mark 86th anniversary of Dalai Lama’s enthronement

Hoping to return to their homeland, exiled Tibetans on Sunday marked the 86th anniversary of the enthronement of the 14th Dalai Lama on the Golden Throne of Tibet at the Potala Palace in 1940. (File Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on Feb 23, 2026 05:08 am IST

China plans to erode foundations of Tibetan civilisation, says CTA

Exam answer sheet or application paper blurry view on table in examination room with blur education background of school university students taking exam test writing answer in seat row with stress (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

chandigarh news

Published on Feb 06, 2026 07:26 am IST

Tibetans in exile raise concern over mass arrests, communications blackout

Raising concern over mass arrests and communications blackout following protest against gold mining in Kashi, Kham Zachukha, eastern Tibet, the Tibetans in Exile seek government intervention. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

chandigarh news

Published on Dec 18, 2025 03:58 am IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 strikes Tibet

The Tibetan Plateau is known for its seismic activity due to tectonic plate collisions.

world news

Published on Dec 11, 2025 01:41 pm IST

China aims to control Tibetans through next Dalai Lama: Sikyong

Sikyong Penpa Tsering (File)

chandigarh news

Published on Nov 15, 2025 05:14 am IST

Sikyong Penpa Tsering holds discussion on Tibet issue with global leaders

Political leader of Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) Sikyong Penpa Tsering (File)

chandigarh news

Published on Oct 17, 2025 07:40 am IST

HT Archive: Dalai Lama wins Nobel Peace for Tibet movement

Exiled spiritual and political leader of Tibet, the Dalai Lama receives the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize from Chairman of the Nobel Committee Egil Aarvik in Oslo. (HT PHOTO)

india news

Published on Oct 11, 2025 05:36 am IST

New study sounds alarm over deepening ecological crisis in Tibet

The publication, which brings together more than twenty international experts, examines the Tibetan Plateau’s accelerating ecological breakdown and its far reaching implications for Asia’s water security, regional stability, and global climate governance. (File)

chandigarh news

Published on Oct 10, 2025 03:34 am IST

Nearly 1,000 trapped after severe blizzard hits Mt Everest, rescue ops underway

Heavy snowfall began on Friday evening and has intensified on the eastern slopes of Mount Everest in Tibet.

world news

Published on Oct 06, 2025 12:07 pm IST

India's Darjeeling to Mt Everest: Dozens dead, hundreds stuck in Himalayas

Dudhia iron bridge collapsed due to heavy rain in Darjeeling on Sunday.

india news

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 03:04 pm IST

UN special rapporteur flags change of Tibetan exhibits’ names at Paris museums

Special Rapporteur Xanthaki emphasised that replacing Tibetan-preferred terminology with terms more acceptable to Chinese authorities undermines the rights of Tibetans to access and enjoy their cultural heritage and compromises their right to self-determination. (File)

chandigarh news

Published on Sept 30, 2025 11:36 pm IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.4 strikes Tibet

The Tibetan Plateau is known for its seismic activity due to tectonic plate collisions.

world news

Published on Aug 24, 2025 07:52 pm IST

Xi Jinping pushes for mega-dam, rail links to boost infrastructure in Tibet

Xi’s visit indicates Beijing attaches high importance to the region’s development as the president is personally leading a central government delegation to Tibet for the first time.

world news

Published on Aug 21, 2025 07:14 pm IST

China’s Xi Reminds Tibet That Beijing Is in Charge

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Chinese President Xi Jinping waves as he arrives at Lhasa in western China's Tibet Autonomous Region on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, to attend an event to mark the 60th anniversary of the consolidation of Beijing's long-contested rule over the Himalayan territory..

world news

Published on Aug 21, 2025 05:30 pm IST