Berlin, Germany, 12 June 2026: Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration participated in a high-level panel discussion titled “Testing Global Red Lines: East Turkistan, Tibet, and Taiwan” during the International Uyghur Forum (IUF) held at OCAK Hotel in Berlin. The distinguished panel brought together prominent political leaders and representatives from Europe and Asia,...

Dharamshala: The leadership and staff of the Central Tibetan Administration held a prayer service this afternoon to mourn the passing of former Kalon (Kasur) Choepe Paljor Tsering Namru Ringpapo Ntsang, who passed away in Australia on 11 June 2026. The late Kasur devoted more than four decades of dedicated service to His Holiness the Dalai...

Dharamshala, 12 June 2026: The third Tibetan Arts and Crafts Exposition commenced today at the Tsuglagkhang in McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala. The two-day event, organised by the Department of Religion and Culture (DoR&C), was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile. Following the ceremonial lighting of a butter lamp and...

Dharamshala: The Department of Religion and Culture, Central Tibetan Administration, commenced its 3rd Tibetan Arts and Crafts Exposition at the courtyard of Thekchen Choeling Temple in Dharamshala earlier today. The two-day event brings together Tibetan artists, artisans, and cultural organisations to showcase the diversity of Tibetan arts, crafts, and cultural heritage. The exposition was inaugurated...

Dharamshala: The Public Service Commission (PSC) conducted a two-day workshop on the CTA Competency Framework Review, Validation, and Application on 10-11 June 2026, attended by 15 training nodal officers from various departments and autonomous bodies, including 8 male and 7 female participants. During the opening session, PSC Chairman Karma Yeshi emphasised on the importance of...

Berlin: Sikyong Penpa Tsering arrived in Berlin on the morning of 11 May 2026 as part of his official visit to Germany. In the afternoon, he met with Hon. MP Thomas Rachel, Chairman of the Parliamentary Group on Freedom of Religion or Belief at the German Bundestag, for a wide-ranging discussion on the current situation...

– dalailama.com New Delhi, 12 June 2026: Dr. Rajesh Malhotra, Senior Consultant at Apollo Hospitals, said: “His Holiness the Dalai Lama underwent successful left knee replacement surgery on Monday, 8 June, at in New Delhi. “Throughout his treatment, His Holiness’s personal medical team and the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama remained in close...

Bangalore: The Department of Education, Central Tibetan Administration, commenced a three-day orientation programme for Tibetan College students participating in the summer internship programme at Dalai lama Institute for Higher Education, Bangalore. The orientation will run from 11-13 June, preparing students for their upcoming internship placements. The inaugural session was attended by Dr. Tenzin Pasang, Principal,...

Dharamshala, 11 June 2026: Secretary Karma Rinchen, who served for more than 30 years in the Department of Security, assumed charge today as the new Secretary of the Department of Information and International Relations, Central Tibetan Administration. The Department of Information and International Relations held a brief handing-over and taking-over ceremony between the incoming Secretary,...