Tokyo 2020: Olympic and Paralympic Games postponed because of coronavirus
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games have been postponed until next year because of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic.
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Author: Tibet Express Newsdesk
Himachal reports first possible COVID-19 death, Tibetans launch helpline for elders amid lockdown
DHARAMSALA, 23 March: Tibetans in the exile headquarter here in Mcleod Gang have launched a helpline number for the elderly people as Himachal Pradesh has been placed under lock down reporting its first causality to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Former Tibetan political prisoner passes away due to health complications sustained during incarceration
DHARAMSALA, 21 March: A former political prisoner of Tibet has passed away earlier this week due to prolonged health complications sustained during his time in the Chinese prison.
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COVID-19: Two test positive in preliminary tests in Kangra
DHARAMSALA, 20 March: Two people have tested positive for coronavirus in the preliminary tests in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district.
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Don’t blame ‘China’ for the coronavirus — blame the Chinese Communist Party
By Josh Rogin | The Washington Post | 20 March 2020.
We must all be specific in blaming the Chinese Communist Party for its actions. It was the CCP that hid the virus outbreak for weeks, silencing doctors, jailing journalists and thwarting science — most notably by shutting down the Shanghai lab that publicly released the first coronavirus genome sequence.
Tibetan leaders condole demise of Nobel laureate Betty Williams
DHARAMSALA, 19 March: The Tibetan spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama as well as the political head of the Tibetan people, Dr Lobsang Sangay have both offered their condolences over the demise of Nobel laureate and peace activist Betty Williams.
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Iran And Italy Are Paying A Hefty Price For Close Ties With Communist China
Iran and Italy’s economies are worsening, and their people are suffering most in this Wuhan virus outbreak — all because of their leaders’ short-sighted and foolish decisions.
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COVID-19: Tibetan Parliament concludes its curtailed budget session
DHARAMSALA, 17 March: The 16th Tibetan Parliament-in-exile today held its budget session and approved the budget allocation of the Central Tibetan Administration for the fiscal year 2020-2021.
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COVID-19: Dalai Lama temple to close for devotees, Kashag issues urgent appeal
DHARAMSALA, 17 March: The office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Tuesday announced that Tsuglagkhang, the main temple will be closed for devotees from tomorrow.
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Tibetan Parliament to hold 2020-2021 budget session just for a day after kangra imposes Section 144
DHARAMSALA, 16 March: The Tibetan Parliament-in-exile has announced that it will now conclude the budget session for the financial year 2020-2021within a day after the imposition of Section 144 in the Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district for a month.
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