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Budget 2026 | FM Sitharaman names 7 archaeological sites for heritage tourism push, 8 more yet to be named

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on February 1, announced the development of 15 archaeological sites as “vibrant experiential cultural destinations” to boost heritage tourism. In her Budget speech, she named seven of these sites, while the remaining eight are yet...

Tibetans vote in first phase of Sikyong, parliament-in-exile elections; community survival tops agenda

Polling was held across the world, including in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, where the Central Tibetan Administration set up three polling booths at different locations to facilitate voting by Tibetans residing in the state.

Democracy in Exile: Voting for Tibet’s Future

Tsering Passang | 1st February 2026 Today, I cast my vote in London to elect the Sikyong and Chithues of Tibet’s government-in-exile — the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) based in India. It was a simple act on the surface,...

Legal team flags coercive relocations, pastureland disputes in Qinghai’s Tibetan nomadic regions

The visit came after appeals from local residents who raised long-standing concerns over pastureland ownership disputes, forced relocations, and the lack of fair compensation, according to a report by Tibet Times, as cited by Phayul.

WUC urges OIC to raise Uyghur rights after Secretary-General’s meeting with Chinese leadership

The meeting, held on January 26, focused on enhancing dialogue and cooperation between the OIC and China. However, the WUC said there was no public reference to the ongoing human rights situation in East Turkistan, where it alleges China...

“This is a sign Tibetans haven’t given up”: CTA’s Chief Election Commissioner Yeshi on polls to elect ‘Sikyong’

The voting process, described as unique, is being conducted across 27 countries, with approximately 91,000 registered voters and 309 polling zones set up globally. The final phase of the election is scheduled to be held in April.

Title: Beijing Lawyers Aid Tibetan Nomads Facing Forced Relocation

Beijing lawyer Dong Peng leads a legal team to Tso Ngon, Amdo, to support Tibetan nomads fighting forced relocation, land seizures, and environmental destruction.

ITCO Launches Tibet Awareness Series in UP to Highlight Strategic Ties

The India Tibet Coordination Office launches a week-long awareness series in Uttar Pradesh to highlight shared heritage and China's geopolitical threat to India.

Exiled Tibetans Prepare for 'Unique Polls'; Dalai Lama May Vote in South India

Tibetan exiles begin 'unique' global elections across 27 countries. Over 91,000 will vote, with the Dalai Lama expected to cast his ballot in South India.

China puts Dalai Lama birthplace under surveillance

For Tibetans, visiting the Dalai Lama’s birthplace carries spiritual weight. Surveillance discourages such visits. The post China puts Dalai Lama birthplace under surveillance appeared first on The Sunday Guardian.