Exile – Page 155

Sikyong Sangay declared winner of final election amid accusations

27th April 2016 Tenzin Gaphel 4625 Views

By Lobsang Tenchoe

DHARAMSALA APRIL 27: The Tibetan Election Commission (EC) today announced the official result of the final Tibetan election for Sikyong (Prime Minister) of the 15th Kashag and members of the 16th Tibetan Parliament-in-exile (TPIE).

CTA forms new committees to make amends for past mistakes

25th April 2016 Tenzin Gaphel 3883 Views

By Lobsang Tenchoe

DHARAMSALA, Apr 25: Sikyong Lobsang Sangay, the political head of the Tibetan people held a press conference today at the headquarters of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), briefing Tibetan and Indian press about the new committees that the Central Tibetan Administration has decided to form to address various affairs related to the Tibetan administration.

Panchen Lama turns 27, Tibetans urge China to release him

25th April 2016 Tenzin Gaphel 4396 Views

By Lobsang Tenchoe
DHARAMSALA, Apr 25: The regional Tibetan Women’s Association, Dharamsala along with regional chapter of Tibetan Youth Congress commemorated the 27th birth anniversary of His Holiness the 11th Panchen Lama, Gendun Choekyi Nyima.

Four World Uyghur Congress Leaders to meet His Holiness

22nd April 2016 Tenzin Gaphel 4185 Views

By Lobsang Tenchoe

DHARAMSALA, Apr 22: India has reportedly issued visas to four World Uyghur Congress (WUC) leaders, deemed ‘terrorists’ by China.

Sikyong and Education Department’s obsession over examination marks

21st April 2016 Tenzin Gaphel 3812 Views

By Kalsang Dhondup

April 21, 2016

In many countries with highly developed education systems, examination marks are not held as the most important area to impart a holistic education to students. Rather, a student’s sense of responsibility for society, ability to think critically and capacity to express their passion in various innovative and artistic mediums are held in higher regard than examination results.

Twitter’s new China head puts free speech at risk

19th April 2016 Tenzin Gaphel 3661 Views

DHARAMSALA, Apr 18: Twitter’s deeper foray into china upsets the small yet significant number of Chinese users, sparking controversies.

His Holiness saddened by earthquakes in Ecuador and Japan

18th April 2016 Tenzin Gaphel 4524 Views

DHARAMSALA, Apr 18: The Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama has expressed his sadness at the significant loss of life and magnitude of destruction caused by the devastating earthquakes in Ecuador and Japan and contributed towards relief and rescue works.