China to operationalise first electric train in TibetThe 435.5-km Lhasa-Nyingchi section of the Sichuan-Tibet Railway is expected to be inaugurated ahead of the centenary celebrations of the r...
24 Jun, 2021, 04.14 PM IST
Penpa Tsering sworn-in as president Tibetan government-in-exileChief Justice Commissioner Sonam Norbu Dagpo administered the oath to Penpa Tsering, the second democratically-elected Sikyong (president) ...
27 May, 2021, 03.10 PM IST
Tibetans mark 60 years of uprising through massive ralliesDevotees waved Tibet's colourful "snow lion" flag, which China has outlawed as a symbol of separatism.
11 Mar, 2019, 11.16 AM IST
Treat Tibet as 'core issue', Tibetan govt-in-exile president to IndiaThe chief of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) said Tibet is a "litmus test" and holds the "key" to Beijing in many ways and also is...
14 Dec, 2017, 07.52 PM IST
China builds world's highest road tunnel to connect TibetThe tunnel on the Sichuan-Tibet highway will shorten the time to reach Tibet by two hours.
10 Nov, 2016, 05.06 PM IST
China opens second land port in Nepal to boost trade with South AsiaChina yesterday officially opened the Gyirong Port on the Rasuwagadhi border in Nepal, the second land route for bilateral trade, state-run...
02 Dec, 2014, 08.19 PM IST
China upgrades status of Tibet's police force to military bodyThe Dalai Lama, 79, has been exiled from Tibet since he fled from the remote Himalayan region after a failed uprising against China in 1959.
08 Oct, 2014, 05.41 PM IST
Condemn rights violations by China:Tibetan delegation to IndiaThe Tibetan Parliament-in-exile today urged Centre to adopt a more "assertive and aggressive" foreign policy
09 Sep, 2013, 08.42 PM IST
- Stay away from Tibet, China tells international community
US had accused China of responding to Tibetan immolations with tightened controls over their freedom of religion, expression and assembly.
17 Dec, 2012, 11.03 PM IST
- Dalai Lama demands meaningful autonomy for Tibet through bilateral resolution process
In this regard, the Nobel laureate said the issue of Tibet should be resolved between China and the people of Tibet only.
28 Oct, 2011, 07.45 PM IST
- Endangered crane population expands in Tibet
The population of a critically endangered crane has continued to increase in Tibet thanks to enhanced conservation efforts in recent years,...
20 Jun, 2011, 04.04 AM IST
- China enforces ban on travel to Tibet on riots anniversary
China has accused the followers of Dalai Lama for instigating the the 2008 violence, a charge the exiled leader has denied.
08 Mar, 2011, 10.19 PM IST
- Tibet cuts ticket prices to boost tourism
Tibet is cutting admission fees to key attractions in an effort to boost tourism to the region after riots in March led to a dramatic drop ...
17 Oct, 2008, 10.45 AM IST
- China keeps up Dalai Lama attacks despite talks pledge
China's media kept up its attacks on the Dalai Lama on Saturday, with state press accusing him of destabilising Tibet just a day after Beij...
26 Apr, 2008, 10.07 AM IST
- EU chief meets China's Wen with Tibet on agenda
European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso met on Friday with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, launching high-level dialogue expected to ...
25 Apr, 2008, 09.14 AM IST
- EU diplomat urges China to talk with Dalai Lama
The European Union said on Thursday it will press China in talks this week to engage in a dialogue with the Dalai Lama to bring about "conc...
24 Apr, 2008, 01.01 PM IST
- China launches Tibetan channel for listeners in India
China launched the first-ever 24-hour Tibetan language television channel on Monday to mark its 58th National Day.
01 Oct, 2007, 03.00 PM IST