Tokyo, July 7 (IANS) Tibetans living in Japan held a protest outside the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, slamming Beijing’s latest Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law while calling for unity to protect the Tibetan language and culture. Speaking at the rally, Tibetan community in Japan’s former representative, Kalden Obara voiced concern over the new law, stressing that the new legislation could result in restrictions on “the Tibetan language, culture, religion, and our identity as Tibetans,” a rep…
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Beijing, June 22 (IANS) Several Indian diplomatic missions worldwide celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga, underscoring the universal appeal of yoga and its contribution to global health and well-being.This year’s International Day of Yoga was celebrated on Sunday across the world under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, focusing on yoga’s contribution to healthier, more active and fulfilling lives across generations.Marking the occasion, pilgrims of the first batch of the Kailash…
Lhasa, June 21 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami on Sunday released a video message for the pilgrims of the Kaliash Mansarovar Yatra (KMY), highlighting the preparations that are being done for them, sharing parikrama experience and key travel tips.The Ambassador and his colleagues from the embassy visited the Parikrama around Mount Kailash and all of the entry points for the official Yatra.He also noted that it is a holy place for local people, and the pilgrims should expec…
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) The much-awaited Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will commence on Saturday with the first batch of pilgrims beginning their spiritual journey through the Nathu La Pass in Sikkim. The pilgrimage, one of the most revered religious journeys for devotees, marks the resumption of travel to the sacred Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.This year, a total of 500 pilgrims will undertake the yatra through the Nathu La route. The pilgrims have been…
June 19 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, on Friday released a video message for the pilgrims ahead of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (KMY), providing advice and a warm welcome. “The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026, organised by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in coordination with the Government of the People’s Republic of China, departs Indian territory on 20 June. The Embassy team warmly welcomes all pilgrims travelling to the holy Mt Kailash and sacred Lake Mansarova…
Gangtok, June 12 (IANS) Preparations are in full swing for the 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through the Nathula Pass route, with the first batch of pilgrims scheduled to arrive in Sikkim on June 15 before crossing into China’s Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) on June 20, officials said on Friday. Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation (STDC) Chairman Lukendra Rasaily said the first batch of pilgrims had already reported in New Delhi on June 11 and is currently undergoing mandatory medical examin…
Tibet, June 11 (IANS) The Indian Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami arrived in Lhasa, the historical, cultural, and spiritual capital of Tibet, on Thursday to jointly review arrangements made by local government authorities for Indian pilgrims on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (KMY).”Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami and colleagues from the Embassy arrived in Lhasa today on a first visit to the Tibet Autonomous Region, including to jointly review arrangements made by local government authorities for…
Beijing, Jan 27 (IANS) Over 10,000 Tibetan students joined the so-called “Tibet classes” in major cities of China in 2025, marking the highest annual intake since the start of the programme, the Education Bureau of the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) has revealed citing the latest figures released by the Chinese government. The Tibetan groups and rights advocates have criticised the programme, stressing that it is being used for political indoctrination and cultural assimilation, the report stated…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The number of Tibetan students having enrolled in ‘Tibet classes’ across many Chinese cities has seen a sharp rise this year, setting a new record and also raising apprehension about attempts to sinicise the indigenous population of Tibet. According to Chinese government figures released in a report by the Education Bureau of the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), as cited by Tibetan Review, more than 10,000 Tibetan students were admitted to the so-called “Tibet Classes”…