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D'y Speaker concludes visit to Chandigarh, Simla and Delhi
Submitted by Reporter on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 09:22.Friday, 8 May 2008
Dharamshala: Dolma Gyari, deputy speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, concluded her official visits to Simla, Delhi, Chandigarh and Jaipur.
President of European Parliament meets with the DIIR Kalon
Submitted by Reporter on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 09:11.The European Parliament says China must engage in substantive discussions with representatives of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Brussels: The President of the European Parliament, Hans-Gert Pottering has met with Mrs Kesang Yangki Takla, Kalon for the Department of Information and International Relations.
Global Green Congress Passes Resolution Supporting Tibet
Submitted by Reporter on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 09:04.Friday, 9 May 2008
New York: The second Global Green Congress held in Sao Paoulo, Brazil, from 1-4 May, passed a resolution strongly condemning China's brutal repression of the Tibetan demonstrations in Tibet and expressed serious concern about the Chinese government's policy of assimilating large number of Chinese immigrants into Tibet.
Photo News: Kalon Takla speaks at the European Parliament
Submitted by Reporter on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 04:14.
Kalon Kesang Yangkyi Takla, Kalon for the Department of Information and International Relations, addressing the human rights commission at the European Parliament in Brussels on 6 May 2008. On her right is Jampal Chosang, Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Bureau du Tibet, Paris (AFP/John Thys)
Updates on Tibet, 7 May 2008
Submitted by Reporter on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 03:57.4 May 2008
Chamdo (Ch: Changdu) County, Kham (incorporated into Chamdo Prefecture, "TAR") - Tibetan man shot and killed after he resists arrest
At around 9 am on 4 May, seven People's Security Bureau (PSB) officials arrived at the home of Akar Tashi (around 38/39 years of age) in Lathok Yuchu Township, Chamdo County. The officials attempted to arrest Akar Tashi which resulted in a scuffle.
Updates on Tibet, 8 May 2008
Submitted by Reporter on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 03:53.1-8 May 2008
Nagchu (Ch: Naqu) Prefecture, Kham (incorporated into "TAR") - Authorities re-locate Stupas to create space for a park
Statement by Special Envoy of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Kasur Lodi Gyaltsen Gyari
Submitted by Reporter on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 03:49.Envoy Kelsang Gyaltsen and I had the honour of briefing His Holiness the Dalai Lama immediately after our arrival yesterday from China. Kalon Tripa, Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche, joined us in the briefing. We also briefed the Deputy Speaker, Mrs. Dolma Gyari, this morning. The Speaker, Mr. Karma Choephel, is currently on an official visit.
China-Tibet talks held in 'frank and candid manner'
Submitted by Reporter on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 03:47.Envoys of His Holiness the Dalai Lama said recent crisis in Tibet is a clear symptom of deeply felt grievances and resentment of the Tibetans with China's policies.
Dharamshala: The two envoys of His Holiness the Dalai Lama said Thursday both sides have expressed strong and divergent views on the nature as well as the causes of the recent tragic events in Tibet in a 'frank and candid manner'.
Radiohead stage Tibet protest
Submitted by Reporter on Wed, 05/07/2008 - 16:03.British rockers Radiohead used the opening concert of their world tour to protest against China's human rights record in Tibet - by decorating the stage with Tibetan flags.
The 'Creep' hitmakers played the first date of their tour at the Cruzan Amphitheatre in Florida on Monday, and used the opportunity to express their support for the people of Tibet.
Obituary: Lobsang P Lhalungpa
Submitted by Reporter on Wed, 05/07/2008 - 15:58.Lobsang P Lhalungpa, who established the first Tibetan language programme of All India Radio and dedicated his service to the preservation of Tibetan Buddhism and culture, died on 28 April, aged 82
 Lobsang P Lhalungpa (1926-2008) |
