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DeepZang, Monlam Think, and the Future of Tibetan AI: Innovation, Identity, and the Struggle for Digital Freedom
By Tsering Passang The unveiling of “DeepZang” – rendered in Tibetan as “Tér-Tsang,” meaning “Treasure House” – and widely described in Chinese media as the world’s first Tibetan large language model, marks a significant milestone in the evolution of...
Legal mechanisms in place to counter defamation against Dalai Lama: CTA security minister
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, March 18: The Department of Security under the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), led by Security Minister Gyari Dolma, on Wednesday emphasised the existence of legal mechanisms to address serious defamatory statements, particularly those concerning the life...
Tibetan EC Probing Nepal Voting Irregularities, Urges Higher Turnout for Final Round
By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, March 18: The Election Commission (EC) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) on Wednesday announced the shortlisted MP candidates for the final phase of the 2026 Tibetan General Election. The announcement was made at a...
Election Commission Shortlists Final Candidates for Main Election of 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile
Dharamshala: The Election Commission of the Central Tibetan Administration convened a press conference on 18 March 2026 to announce the shortlisted candidates for the election to the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile. During the briefing, the Commission stated that the names...
Australian delegation witnesses Tibetan democracy in exile, CTA calls out China’s crackdown
A delegation participating in the Australia Tibet Council's Tibet Solidarity Tour visited the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile and held talks with Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel and Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang, according to the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).
The CAPF (General Administration) Bill 2026: A visionary step that strengthens India’s internal security without compromising fairness
Having spent over three decades in uniform — first as a young officer learning the ropes of border policing in the unforgiving heights of the Indo-Tibetan frontier with the ITBP, and later steering the Odisha Police as its DGP...
China’s new plan, India’s old dilemma
The National People’s Congress (NPC) of the People’s Republic of China recently approved its 15th five-year plan (15FYP) for 2026-2030. If there were to be one key phrase of the new plan, it would be ‘high quality development’, which is important...
China launches ‘World’s first Tibetan large language model’ to combat ‘distorted ideologies, values’
(TibetanReview.net, Mar17’26) – China said Mar 16 that it had launched the world’s first Tibetan large language model and its application, DeepZang. Developed by CHOKNOR Information Technology Co., Ltd. Officially unveiled in Lhasa, the company’s chairman has said it...
Thousands rally around the globe to commemorate Tibet’s March 10 Uprising Day
March 17, 2026 On March 10, 2026, thousands of Tibetans and supporters of Tibetan freedom gathered in cities and towns to remember the sacrifice and courage of Tibetans’ 1959 uprising against China’s invasion and annexation of their homeland. The...
China’s New ‘Ethnic Unity’ Law Condemned by Rights Group as Threat to Tibetan Identity
Advocacy organization Tibet Action Institute (TAI) has strongly condemned the passage of China’s new “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress,” warning that the legislation formalizes policies that could accelerate the erasure of Tibetan identity, language, and culture. The...
Australia Leads Global Push with Landmark Parliamentary Motion on Tibet
Australia's Parliament passed a landmark cross-party motion condemning human rights abuses in Tibet and opposing interference in the Dalai Lama's succession.
CTA President defends budget priorities, addresses US funding cuts and long-term sustainability
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, March 17: The President of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), Penpa Tsering, who also holds the portfolio of Finance Minister, delivered detailed clarifications on the second day of the ongoing budget session on Tuesday. His responses...
Tsering Dhongthog becomes first Tibetan-American Deputy Assistant Secretary at U.S. State Department
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, March 17: Tsering Dhongthog has been appointed as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Trade Policy and Negotiations at the United States Department of State, marking a historic milestone as the first Tibetan-American to hold a senior position...
Inside the Dramatic 1959 Escape That Changed Tibet Forever
Dalai Lama’s 1959 escape from Lhasa marked a turning point in Tibet’s history, as he fled Chinese forces and began exile in India, shaping Tibet’s global struggle. The post Inside the Dramatic 1959 Escape That Changed Tibet Forever appeared...
Sikyong Addresses US Funding Cuts, Assures CTA Remains Stable
By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 17 March: The second day of the budget session of the 17th Tibetan Parliament in Exile saw Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) President (Sikyong) Penpa Tsering, who also serves as the Finance Minister, respond to questions raised...
Global democracies urged to counter China’s defiance of international norms
Speaking during an event linked to the Yushan Forum, former chairman of the Munich Security Conference, Christoph Heusgen, stressed the need for countries sharing democratic values to stand united against violations of international norms.
CTA commemorates Tibetan monk Sonam Dhargyal, recalls his self-immolation protest for religious freedom
The Central Tibetan Administration has commemorated Tibetan monk Sonam Dhargyal on the anniversary of his self-immolation protest, highlighting ongoing concerns among Tibetans over religious freedom and the preservation of their cultural identity.
Australia Tibet Council’s Tibet Solidarity Tour Meets the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile
Dharamshala, 16 March 2026: A delegation participating in the Australia Tibet Council’s Tibet Solidarity Tour visited the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile and met with Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel and Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang. The ATC delegation comprised Janet Rice (former...
Greater role for Tibet, other frontier regions in China’s new five-year plan, with focus on integration
(TibetanReview.net, Mar16’26) – China said Mar 15 that the frontier regions of the People’s Republic of China, especially Tibet and East Turkestan (Xinjang), had assumed a more prominent role in Beijing’s 2026-2030, 15th Five-Year Plan to build a unified...
Bollywood’s Battle of Galwan movie retitled as Maatrubhumi (Motherland)
(TibetanReview.net, Mar16’26) – Bollywood star Salman Khan’s upcoming war drama, earlier called Battle of Galwan, now has a new title: Maatrubhumi (Motherland), with the subtext “May War Rest In Peace”. With this line, the makers attempt to highlight a...
₹340 crore budget for CTA proposed for fiscal year 2026-27
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, March 16: The executive branch of the exile Tibetan government, officially known as the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), led by President Penpa Tsering proposed a budget of ₹3,407.42 million (₹340.74 crore INR) for the upcoming fiscal...
Exiled parliamentarians discuss renewal of US Funds on budget session in Dharamshala
The Budget Session, which is the 11th session of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile for the financial year 2026-2027, scheduled from March 16-30, commenced on Monday morning here in the North Indian hill town Dharamshala. One of the key highlights...
Tibetan Parliament Opens Final Session With ₹3,407.42 Million Budget on the Table
By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 16 March: The final session of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile(TPiE) began today, with lawmakers set to debate and finalise the Central Tibetan Administration’s (CTA) proposed consolidated budget of ₹3,407.42 million for the 2026–2027 fiscal year.
ETGE condemns China’s new ethnic unity law, alleges forced assimilation policies
On its official page, the East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) strongly criticised and rejected what it described as Beijing's so-called "Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress," recently approved by the National People's Congress of the People's Republic...


























