Tibet News

by Phayul Newsdesk on November 14, 2025 at 2:12 pm

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 14: Chinese authorities are intensifying ideological indoctrination among Tibetan elementary school students through “red” re-education campaigns, Mao-centric propaganda, and military-style training, according to a new report by the Washington-based advocacy group International Campaign for Tibet (ICT). Drawing on accounts and images from Chinese state and local propaganda outlets, the report documented The post Tibetan elementary students indoctrinated with ideological, militarised training: Report appeared first on Phayul.

by Phayul Newsdesk on November 13, 2025 at 2:59 pm

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 13: The newly constructed Hongqi Bridge at the Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station in Barkham (Ch. Ma’erkang), Aba (Ngaba) Tibetan Prefecture, in the traditional Tibetan province of Amdo suddenly collapsed on Tuesday afternoon. The construction of the 758-metre-long bridge had just been completed in January and opened to traffic just months ago.  A The post Hongqi Bridge in Tibet’s Barkham collapses, no casualties reported  appeared first on Phayul.

by Phayul Newsdesk on November 12, 2025 at 1:56 pm

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 12: Tibetan leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama has extended his warm congratulations to Catherine Connolly on her election as the President of Ireland, expressing confidence that her long years of public service will guide her leadership during a time of global challenges. “Your many years’ experience in public service will The post Dalai Lama congratulates new President of Ireland Catherine Connolly appeared first on Phayul.

by Phayul Newsdesk on November 12, 2025 at 1:53 pm

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 12: The Czech capital celebrated the 90th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the enduring friendship he shared with the late Czech President Václav Havel at a gala event titled “Dalai Lama 90, Havel 89” held Tuesday at Prague’s historic Vinohradské Divadlo. The event honoured their shared moral and spiritual legacy, The post Prague celebrates Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, Václav Havel’s legacy in joint tribute gala appeared first on Phayul.

by Phayul Newsdesk on November 11, 2025 at 2:02 pm

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 11: Tibetan-Canadian activist and human rights advocate Chemi Lhamo has been elected as the spokesperson of the World Liberty Congress (WLC) at its second General Assembly held in Berlin, which brought together over 180 delegates and democracy activists from more than 60 autocratically ruled countries. The World Liberty Congress, a global The post Tibetan activist Chemi Lhamo elected spokesperson of World Liberty Congress appeared first on Phayul.

by Phayul Newsdesk on November 10, 2025 at 5:49 pm

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 10: Czech President Petr Pavel will co-patron a special gala evening in Prague on November 11 to honour the 90th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The event will also commemorate the 89th birthday of the Czech’s late first president, Václav Havel. Earlier in the summer, President Pavel met with The post Czech President Petr Pavel to co-patron Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday appeared first on Phayul.

by Phayul Newsdesk on November 7, 2025 at 5:02 pm

Tenzin Cheme The intent of this commentary on the Charter of the Tibetans in Exile is to highlight inconsistencies in its present framework and perhaps inspire broader calls for reforms that advance equitable and balanced representation. As outlined by the Tibetan Election Commission, the Charter of the Tibetans in Exile is “Based on the spirit The post Opinion: Charter vs Time appeared first on Phayul.

by Phayul Newsdesk on November 7, 2025 at 3:08 pm

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 7: The Central Election Commission (CEC) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has announced an extension of the voter registration deadline for the upcoming elections of the President and the members of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile until November 30, 2025, following multiple appeals from Tibetan settlements and local election offices across The post CTA Election Commission extends voter registration deadline until November 30 appeared first on Phayul.

by Phayul Newsdesk on November 7, 2025 at 3:06 pm

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 7: The 15th edition of the “Rendez-vous Bundesplatz” light show, titled “Voyage,” currently lighting up the facade of Switzerland’s Federal Palace in Bern, has come under scrutiny after organizers dropped a planned projection of Tibet following intervention from the Swiss Parliamentary Services. The segment depicting Tibet’s scenic beauty was reportedly removed on the grounds that The post Switzerland’s ‘Rendez-vous Bundesplatz’ light show drops Tibet for being ‘too political’ appeared first on Phayul.

by Phayul Newsdesk on November 6, 2025 at 5:36 pm

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 6: Tibetan-origin American politician Aftab Karma Singh Pureval has been re-elected as the Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio, securing a decisive second term after defeating Republican challenger Cory Bowman, half-brother of US Vice President JD Vance, in Tuesday’s general election. According to reports, the Democratic incumbent won by a landslide, claiming nearly The post Tibetan-origin Aftab Pureval re-elected as Cincinnati Mayor for second term appeared first on Phayul.