Visiting Indian MP Urges “Course Correction” in India’s China-Tibet Policy
By Contact Staff / September 17, 2012
A senior Indian Member of Parliament visited Dharamsala on September 17th, expressing his hope that the Indian government will make a ‘course correction’ with regards to its Tibet policy and ‘stand more firmly in support of the Tibetan cause.’ Mr. Yashwant Sinha, a senior BJP leader and chairman of the read more →
15th Tibetan Parliament Holds Its Fourth Session in Dharamsala
By Contact Staff / September 14, 2012
This month the 15th Tibetan Parliament sat for its fourth session in Dharamsala. Its task was to review the work of cabinet (Kashag) departments and carry out legislative duties; however, the opening day was dedicated entirely to the worsening situation inside Tibet and to the Tibetans who have self-immolated demanding read more →
TWA Celebrates 28th Re-Founding Anniverary in Exile
By Contact Staff / September 10, 2012
The Tibetan Women’s Association (TWA) commemorated its 28th anniversary in exile this month, and paid tribute to the many Tibetan heroes who sacrificed their lives during the uprising of 1959 and the subsequent years of repressive Chinese policies within Tibet. The organization was involved in restoring freedom for their people read more →
Self-Immolation Count Rises Over 50 in August
By Contact Staff / August 27, 2012
The ongoing wave of Tibetan self-immolations worsened this month, with more protests centered in the Ngaba region of Eastern Tibet. On August 6th, Lobsang Tsultri, a native of Ngaba, set himself on fire near Kirti Monastery. According to reports he shouted slogans calling for the return of His Holiness the read more →
Gu Kailai Receives Suspended Death Sentence
By Contact Staff / August 24, 2012
The wife of former Chongqing Communist Party leader Bo Xilai, has been given a suspended death sentence after a Chinese court found her guilty of murdering British businessman, Neil Haywood. The sentence will likely be commuted to life in prison after two years, and could be further reduced for good read more →
Dharamsala Celebrates India’s 65th Independence Day
By Contact Staff / August 15, 2012
The 15th of August commemorates India’s independence from British rule and its birth as a sovereign nation. This day is observed all over India, in every school and college, with flag-raising ceremonies, parades, and cultural events. The Tibetan people never lag in giving full support to the Indian government, because read more →
TYC Announces Indefinite Hunger Strike in New Delhi
By Contact Staff / August 13, 2012
On August 12th the Tibetan Youth Congress held its 43rd working committee, with 115 members representing 42 regional chapters in attendance. In addition to conducting educational workshops, attendees focused on addressing the most recent developments in the China-Tibet situation and have declared an indefinite hunger strike campaign to start on read more →
US Congressmen Urge International Conference on Tibet
By Contact Staff / August 10, 2012
As the number of Tibetan self-immolations continues to grow, two US Congressmen have issued an open letter to Secretary of State Hilary Clinton urging her to “undertake stronger, more coordinated, visible, international diplomatic steps to reverse the crisis in Tibet.” James P. McGovern (D) of Massachusetts and Frank R. Wolf read more →
Kalon Tripa Completes One Year in Office
By Contact Staff / August 8, 2012
The new leadership of the Central Tibetan Administration, headed by Kalon Tripa (Prime minister) Dr. Lobsang Sangay, has completed its first year in office. Dr. Sangay is the first Kalon Tripa to act as political leader of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) since HH the Dalai Lama devolved political power read more →
Lha Welcomes Three Cultural Exchange Groups in July
By Contact Staff / August 7, 2012
This month, Lha welcomed three cultural exchange groups to Dharamsala. In early July, a new group of 11 adults from Kentucky, led by Professor Ken Casey, joined Lha at Ahimsa House. They spent two weeks in the McLeod Ganj area, with one week’s travel to Bir and Tso Pema. In read more →