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Belgium’s Tibetan School Celebrates Mother’s Day
Sherab Nangjey School in Belgium celebrates Mother’s Day with love, culture, and community service, promoting Tibetan identity and values in exile.
Mother of late Tulku Hungkar Dorjee passes away months after his suspicious death in Vietnam
By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 13 May: Grief has claimed the life of a prominent Tibetan religious figure, late Tulku Hungkar Dorjee’s mother, after her son died under suspicious circumstances in Vietnam while escaping Chinese persecution in late March.
Mother of Late Hungkar Rinpoche Dies Amid Grief and Ongoing Repression in Tibet
Mother of Hungkar Rinpoche dies in Tibet amid grief and repression; CTA urges probe into his suspicious death in Chinese custody.
Dukkar Drolma, Mother of the Late Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche, Has Passed Away
Reported by: Jampa Tsering Edited by: Pema Tso Translated by: Choegyal Kyab On May 6, 2025, around 5 PM local time in Tibet, Dukkar Drolma, mother of late Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche, passed away at her residence near Lung Ngon...
CBSE 12th Result 2025 OUT: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) Top With 99.29% Pass Rate
CBSE 12th Result 2025 OUT: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the results of Class 12 board exams 2025 officially. The pass percentage this year was 88.39%, and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) were the top-performing school...
Mother of Late Hungkar Rinpoche Passes Away Following Prolonged Illness and Grief
Dharamshala: Kasa Dukar Dolma (Tib: ཀ་བཟའ་གདུགས་དཀར་སྒྲོལ་མ།), 85, the mother of the late Hungkar Rinpoche, reportedly passed away on 6 May 2025 in Golog, Amdo, following a prolonged illness caused and exacerbated by the distress and emotional toll of her...
Education Kalon Graces Inaugural of the Four-day Workshop for Physical Education Teachers at Upper TCV
Dharamshala: The Department of Education, Central Tibetan Administration, in collaboration with the Tibetan National Sports Association (TNSA), inaugurated a workshop for physical education teachers today at the Upper Tibetan Children’s Village School in Dharamshala. The workshop began with a...
Taiwan MND detects 31 Chinese aircraft in its territory; Beijing launches satellite
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said it detected 31 Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels, and one official ship operating around the island by 6 am (UTC+8) on Tuesday.
HRW urges Pope Leo XIV to review Vatican’s 2018 agreement with China to protect religious freedom
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged newly appointed Pope Leo XIV to review the Vatican's 2018 agreement with the Chinese government, which gives Beijing significant control over the appointment of Catholic bishops.
No casualties reported as 5.5-magntiude earthquake jolts southwest Tibet
(TibetanReview.net, May12’25) – An earthquake of what China said was of 5.5-magnitutde has struck early this morning an area in Tibet that was previously hit also by the devastating 6.8-magnitude earthquake of Jan 7 this year, according to Chinese...
Sikyong Penpa Tsering engages with Tibetan youth, urges unity against Chinese oppression
During his visit to Amherst and Ithaca, Tsering emphasised the importance of Tibetan youth engagement, unity among Tibetans in exile, and international recognition of Tibet's historical independence, while warning of ecological damage in the Tibetan Plateau due to Chinese...
5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet’s Shigaste
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 12: A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck Shigatse, in Southern Tibet early Monday morning, according to the China Earthquake Administration (CEA). The tremor occurred at 5:11 a.m. local time at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers...
Mother of late Tulku Hungkar Dorje dies consumed with grief
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 12: Dugkar Dolma, the mother of the late Tulku Hungkar Dorje, passed away on May 6 at around 5 p.m. local time at her residence near Lungngon Monastery in Golog, Amdo, in eastern Tibet. She...
HRW urges Pope Leo XIV to rethink China-Vatican deal amid ongoing religious repression
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, May 12: International rights Watch dog Human Rights Watch has called on newly elected Pope Leo XIV to urgently review the Vatican’s 2018 agreement with China that allows the Chinese government to nominate bishops for...
Earthquake hits Lhaze in Tibet, no casualties reported
By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 12 May: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 struck Lhaze County in Shigatse City in the traditional Tibetan province of U-Tsang at 2:41 AM on Monday, according to the China Earthquake Administration (CEA).
OPINION | Tibet’s Future on the World Stage Hangs in the Balance as 2026 Elections Loom
London | 12 May 2025 | Tsering Passang As the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) – Tibet’s government-in-exile – prepares for its 2026 general elections, a renewed wave of political energy is rising across the Tibetan diaspora. Yet this momentum...
Sikyong Penpa Tsering Addresses Tibetan Communities in Amherst and Ithaca
Washington DC: After successfully concluding his engagements with Members of Congress in Washington, DC, Sikyong Penpa Tsering visited Amherst, Massachusetts and Ithaca, New York on 10 and 11 May 2025, respectively, to connect with members of the Tibetan community....
Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 strikes Tibet
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit Tibet on May 12, highlighting the region's seismic risks due to active tectonic movements.
US And China Announce Substantial Progress In Geneva Trade Talks, Full Deal Briefing Expected Soon
Geneva: US on Sunday announced a trade deal with China in Geneva, a statement by the White House said.Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent said that there was substantial progress between the parties."I'm happy to report that we made...
Volodymyr Zelenskyy Agrees To Meet Russian President Vladimir Putin In Turkey After US Pushes Ukraine To Accept Russia's Offer
Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is prepared to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin this week, shortly after US President Donald Trump urged him to "immediately" accept the Russian leader's offer to hold peace talks in Turkey, CNN...
Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Jolts Tibet; Shallow Depth Raises Risk Of Aftershocks And Surface Damage
Tibet: An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 on the Richter Scale jolted Tibet on Monday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible...
China jacks up military activity around Taiwan
The MND said that of the 36 sorties, 17 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central and southwestern ADIZ (Air Defence Identification Zones).
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes China's Tibet
Authorities have dispatched emergency response services and no casualties have been reported so far, CEA said.
Buddha Purnima 2025: Date, history, significance and wishes
In 2025, Buddha Purnima will be observed on Monday, May 12. The festival commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha.
Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 rocks Tibet
As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.


























