A new recreational hall at Jampaling old people’s home in Mcleod Ganj has been inaugurated by Mr Sonam Topgyal, Home Minister of the Tibetan government-in-exile. The purpose of the new hall is to create a friendly environment for residents and they will now be able to watch and listen to His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s teachings and Tibetan related news on television. Ven Lama Zopa Rinpoche financed the project.