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Alert sounded along Arunachal's Siang river after formation of artificial lake in Tibet

Arunachal Pradesh Disaster Management director Atul Tayeng in a letter to deputy commissioners on the issue.

08 Aug 2020 1:03 PM

File image of Tibetan activist Tenzin Tsundue. (Photo courtesy: Facebook/ Tenzin Tsundue)

Tibet's Independence is India's best security against China, says activist Tenzin Tsundue

Tibetan activists like Tsundue are urging India to realise what exactly Beijing is up to: Bullying India.

10 Jul 2020 2:27 AM

Police detain a protester after spraying pepper spray during a protest in Causeway Bay before the annual handover march in Hong Kong, Wednesday, July. 1, 2020. (AP)

Hong Kong police make first arrest under new security law

Police force had issued statement that they would consider protesters promoting Hong Kong’s separation from China as illegal

01 Jul 2020 12:44 PM

A portrait of the 11th Panchen Lama, Gendhun Choekyi Nyima, an important religious leader second only to the Dalai Lama in the Tibetan Buddhist hierarchy, is seen as exile Tibetans mark his birthday in Dharmsala, India. (AP)

Tibetans demand China disclose fate of Lama taken away in '95

The Tibetan parliament in northern India, said the boy continues to be recognised as the 11th Panchen Lama

18 May 2020 9:55 AM

An ode to Tibet

Artist Sudhir Katkar adds modern elements to traditional Tibetan Thangka art, which usually has a religious undertone.

12 Nov 2019 12:09 AM

But the Dalai Lama believes that this parochial view of the issue is slowly changing. ‘For the Tibet issue, now, a number of Chinese leaders realize that over 70 years their policy regarding Tibet is unrealistic. There is too much emphasis on use of force that has resulted in a dilemma over how to deal with Tibet,’ he said. (Photo: AP)

'Maybe in a Year or Two...': The Dalai Lama Says He May Visit China

Beijing took control over Tibet in 1951 and ever since then they have refused to hold talks with the Dalai Lama.

03 Oct 2019 5:58 PM

ibetan government-in-Exile Lobsang Sangay said on Thursday that the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370 that provided special status to Jammu and Kashmir is India's 'internal matter.' (Photo: File)

‘India's internal matter’: Tibetan President-in-Exile on scrapping Article 370

Lobsang Sangay condoled the death of former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj and called her a very 'humble and decent' woman.

08 Aug 2019 9:02 AM

China's official state news agency Xinhua said the earthquake was felt in Tibet, which neighbors the state. (Photo: Representational)

6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Arunachal Pradesh, tremors felt in Tibet

It struck at 1:45 am. Arunachal Pradesh is the least densely populated state, but is still home to more than 1.2 million people.

24 Apr 2019 9:22 AM

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama listening to a question during a press conference in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

Dalai Lama praises PM Ardern for practicing compassion

The spiritual leader said he admired the way New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern dealt with the Christchurch terror attacks recently.

04 Apr 2019 8:32 PM

The United States believes that the decision on picking the next Dalai Lama should be as per Tibet's religious traditions and that it is not a role of the state, a top Trump administration official has told lawmakers. (Photo: File | AP)

Chinese effort to impose its own Dalai Lama would be opposed: US

Officials said that such decisions 'should be made by religious communities on their own and without outside interference'.

06 Dec 2018 2:44 PM

Ajeet Bajaj, a renowned adventurer-explorer, and Deeya, his fearless daughter-protégé and mountaineer, embarked on this incredible journey last month on April 16 when they reached base camp at 16,700 feet above sea level.

First Indian father-daughter duo create history as they scale Mount Everest

Father-daughter duo were the first Indians to traverse Mt Elbrus (5642 m) from the North side to the South Side (via the summit) in 2012.

17 May 2018 11:31 AM

However, an official government spokesperson last week clarified that Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has been 'accorded all freedom to carry out his religious activities in India'. (Photo: AFP/File)

After leaders told to stay away, Tibetans scrap Dalai Lama event in Delhi

The Tibetan govt has shifted the ‘Thank You India’ event from Delhi to Dharamsala.

06 Mar 2018 5:58 PM

Yulmed has an average elevation of 3,650 metres above sea level (Photo: AFP)

Tibet's least populated village finally gets electricity

In 2008, the local government built a small hydropower station, but it failed to meet increasing power demands.

02 Jan 2018 8:35 PM

The expressway that costs USD 5.8 billion to be built cuts travel time between Lhasa and Nyingchi from eight to five hours, with a speed limit of 80 km per hour. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

China opens expressway in Tibet close to border in Arunachal Pradesh

The massive infrastructure development in Tibet also prompted India to ramp up infrastructure development on its side.

01 Oct 2017 6:40 PM

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (Photo: AP)

China opens highway to Nepal via Tibet; could be used for defence purposes too

The 40.4-kilometre highway in Tibet between Xigaze airport and Xigaze city centre officially opened to the public on Friday.

18 Sep 2017 5:21 PM

Tibetans can adapt to high altitude living due to genetic variations that allow them to maintain low red blood cell levels in environments with thin air (Photo: Pixabay)

Tibetans are made for colder climate

New study shows genetic makeup allow them to adapt to higher altitudes

17 Jun 2017 2:15 PM

‘No problem if anyone calls me a demon’: Dalai Lama

Kiren Rijiju had earlier asserted that the Dalai Lama's visit was strictly religious and not political.

05 Apr 2017 3:09 PM

The Dalai Lama will visit Arunachal Pradesh from April 4 to 13. (Photo: PTI)

China warns India again over Dalai Lama's Arunachal visit

China warned India of "serious damage" to bilateral ties if it allows the Dalai Lama to visit Arunachal Pradesh.

01 Apr 2017 1:02 PM

The CAS has set up permanent observation stations in lake Namtso, the Nyingchi area and Mount Everest known locally as Qomolangma.

China to build new scientific observation station in Tibet

The station, which will cover 2,600 square meters, is expected to be constructed in October in Deshing village of Metok County.

30 Mar 2017 5:34 PM

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama gestures as he speaks on "Reviving Indian Wisdom in Contemporary India' at a public event in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Dalai Lama’s Arunachal visit to cause serious damage: China warns India

China claims Arunachal Pradesh as part of Tibet and routinely objects to any visits by top leaders, officials and diplomats to the area.

03 Mar 2017 3:46 PM

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