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Lobsang Sangey re-elected as PM of Tibetan Government-in-exile
The Tibetan government-in-exile has re-elected Lobsang Sangey (48) as the Prime Minister for a second consecutive term. The election result was announced by the Tibetan election officials in the northern Indian town of Dharmsala which is the headquarters of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
China opens Nathu La border post as 2nd route for Kailash-Mansarovar yatra
China has opened 2nd land border crossing in Tibet via Nathu La, Sikkim to allow the Indian pilgrims for Kailash-Mansarovar yatra. The new route is in addition and alternative to the existing Lipulekh Pass route located in Uttarakhand which was ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2015
Nalanda University in Bihar reopens after 800 years
Approximately 800 years after the ancient education institution was ruined, on September 1, 2014, Nalanda University (also known as University of Nalanda), in Bihar’s Rajgir district, commenced its first academic session. Nalanda is a Central University in Rajgir, about 55 ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
India, China to enhance Defense, Security Dialogue, reach $100 Billion Trade Target
India and China are ready to enhance defense and security dialogue and work in the direction of achieving the bilateral trade target of 100 billion dollars. The agreement reached on the sidelines of the Rio+20 Environment Summit during a dialogue ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
‘Sharing a Cup of Tea Mission’
A pilot project launched by the department of trade and commerce in the Arunachal Pradesh. Objective: To encourage tea cultivation in the Arunachal Pradesh For small and marginal tea growers in the state. Scheme being implemented for the first time ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Lobsang Sangay Takes oath as Kalon Tripa
Harvard scholar Lobsang Sangay was elected prime minister of the Tibetan government-in-exile and would take over the political duties relinquished by spiritual leader the Dalai Lama . He had defeated his nearest rival Tethong Tenzin Namgyal by 8,646 votes. He ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2011
Current Affairs : August 8, 2011
Lobsang Sangay: Tibet’s PM-in-exile Mr. Lobsang Sangay took oath as Kalon Tripa, the prime minister of the Tibetan government-in-exile, at a ceremony held in Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh Ceremony presided over by the spiritual leader Dalai Lama Dalai Lama also ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2011
Current Affairs : People in News January 2, 2010
Know The People Samdhong RinpocheHis real name is Prof Samdhong Lobsang Tenzin and is recognized as 5th Samdhong Rinpoche and is considered the reincarnation of the 4th Samdhong Rinpoche. He is the current prime Minister of Tibetan Government in Exile. ..