Tibet

Where is Gurudongmar Lake?

March 4, 2023

The recent visit by Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman to the Gurudongmar Lake, located at an altitude of 17,800 feet in the Mangan district of Sikkim, highlights the significance of this sacred site from both religious ..

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Ladakh dPal rNgam Duston Award conferred to Dalai Lama

August 10, 2022

Highest civilian honour of Ladakh “dPal rNgam Duston” was recently conferred to Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama. He was honoured for his contribution towards humanity. dPal rNgam Duston Award: It was the 6th dPal rNgam Duston Award. Award was conferred to ..

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Tibetan Policy and Support Act, 2020

December 26, 2020

The United States Senate has recently passed the Tibetan policy and support act of 2020. The bill was already passed in the house of representatives of the United States in January, 2020.  Key features of the Act The Tibetan Policy ..

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Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act

December 7, 2020

Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act is a US law that was enacted in December 2018 by the Trump Administration. This law calls for denying access to the US for Chinese officials known to be involved in restricting visits to the ..

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New Incidents change dynamics of India-China Border

May 21, 2020

India has recently increased its patrolling in the Line of Actual Control. This in turn increased bolstering of Chinese troops in the Aksai Chin Region. Highlights Since May 2020, India has been entering China occupied region. India has recently constructed ..

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May 7: “Vesak”, the Day of Full Moon

May 7, 2020

Vesak, the Day of Full Moon is the most sacred day to the Buddhists all over the world. On this day, Lord Gautham Buddha attained enlightenment. The Day is commemorated by the United Nations every year. Highlights The Day if ..

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